Do You Sleep With a Dreamcatcher?...

Happy Eclipse day! I actually just started catching up on New Moon in anticipation of the new film – sacrilegious, I know. It’s funny that Bella sleeps with a dreamcatcher . . . I don’t think I’ve seen one of those since I took a fifth grade field trip to an American Indian museum. Beyond their traditional purposes, dreamcatchers seem to be the décor choice of tweens, alongside lava lamps and beaded...

How to Add Modern Décor Touches to Your Home...

Modern interior décor can be achieved with sleek, strong lines, and minimalism.  Through the use of materials, color, and rich interiors, modern decor is as stylish as you want to make it. The focus in modern decor is in the styling and atmosphere of the spaces.  Here are some ways that you can achieve contemporary style in your home. COUCH/CHAIRS: In modern decor, furniture has strong linear form, and absence of...

Roundup: Cockatoo Treasures...

CasaSugar Community member Anitanirma recently posted this beautiful Pair of Ceramic Cockatoo Candle Walls Sconces ($1,009) from Ancestral Collections in the Su Casa group. Ornate and colorful, they have such girlish, tropical flair! I’d love to design a wild little sitting room around these showy, squawking birds. Some elaborate, hand-painted wallpaper with bird and branch scenery is a must! Perhaps, I’d throw...

Axor Flexible Bathroom Collection, a Little French...

Designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, this beautiful bathroom collection has no less than 70 different bathroom items, which makes it extremely flexible. “ Axor Bouroullec ” set is meant to greet the personal needs of any user. Completely customizable, this collection can lead to the creation of various bathroom designs. Moreover, the interior which they are integrated in becomes a beautiful stylish bathroom...

Green and Gorgeous Kitchen Countertops...

Greener appliances and materials in your home do more for you than simply lightening your footprint on the earth. They make your home more valuable upon resale —and create a healthier living environment, especially in places like the kitchen. Having to choose between being socially conscious and stylish is a thing of the past—your kitchen countertops , for instance, can be better for you and the earth, and look and...

Do You Only Buy What’s Made in the USA?...

With the Fourth of July approaching, I’ve been thinking about how patriotism plays out the rest of the year. I know some Americans, albeit few, who only buy items sourced from the States in an effort to support the US economy, as well as their compatriots. Considering how many wonderful American artisans and crafters, as well as manufacturers, there are, it’s not as painful a task as it seems. Meanwhile, there...

Bed Bug, Cute Asymmetric Bed from Paola Navone...

With a name like “Bed Bug”, any design is likely to get your attention. And when the particular creation is also very interesting looking, than we have a winner. “Bed Bug” belongs to Paola Navone and was designed for Poliform. Its asymmetrical shape is truly unique and also has a functional value. One could store books there, a laptop when it is not needed and a few other things. This is the type of...

Casa Quickie: Send Recessed Lighting to Recess...

Recessed lighting is a great built-in feature of many homes, but it shouldn’t be your home’s only source of lighting. Different tasks require different sources of lighting. So most rooms should have a mix of ceiling fixtures, table lamps, floor lamps, sconces, and low-hanging pendants or chandeliers. If your home’s recessed lighting doesn’t suit the purposes of your room, you can easily change the...

Shedding Light on an Open Interior...

Creating enough space for a family of four in an apartment can be a challenge—especially a space that combines functionality with order and style. Amsterdam’s i29 Interior Architects achieve all of that in this bright and open space. The firm changed the original layout by eliminating small divided rooms for household staff, and opening up the space. Innovative kitchen cabinetry With white epoxy flooring, white...

Etsy Finds: American Flags Parade!...

Oh say can you see how wonderfully lucky we are to salute the star spangled banner? Sometimes the purpose of the Fourth of July gets lost in the parades, fireworks, apple pies, and cold beers. Don’t get me wrong – I love all of the above. But, for this week’s edition of Etsy Finds , I’m saluting Old Glory by showing you all the ways you can bring the red, white, and blue pieces of work into your home....