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Kam Kam Cannon Speakers: Love or Leave?

GeekSugar — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:45:35 PDT

Add another entry into our USB gadget folder, 'cause these speakers are the bomb! This pair of USB powered speakers from Stylish Home perk up any boring desk, not only with their cool color scheme and affordable $28 price tag, but because they're the vessel that will bring you the beats.

And who doesn't need an afternoon music break every once in a while? My fave afternoon music distraction right now is Kanye – love 'em or hate 'em, he never fails to bring the funk, nor will your new (awesome) cannon speakers.

A Lovely Little Vignette From Frankie Hearts Fashion

Angela Swinderman Elias — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:01:52 PST

Our design-savvy readers are always inspiring us with shots of stylish scenes from their homes in our Lovely Little Vignettes group. In honor of Fashion Week, we decided to tap the shoulder of one of our favorite personal style bloggers, Nicole from Frankie Hearts Fashion, to take on our Lovely Little Vignettes fashion challenge! And, just as we expected, she absolutely killed it.

Nicole mixes bold, neon citrus with classic black-and-white graphics, and a touch of fire-engine red, for a combination that works equally well in an outfit and a room. Aside from crafting a mesmerizing color palette, she also experiments with mixing bohemian and more refined style influences in both shots. Her flowing halter dress and sunflower bouquet reveal her inner flower child while her Louboutin heels and crisp white sofa showcase a more polished side.

Check out Nicole's blog to see additional photos of her chic ensemble, plus details on how she got the look. If you have a stylish nook in your home, show us! You might just be our next featured blogger.

Jessica Alba Goes Green For an Honest Appearance on Extra While Cash Totes Honor

Lauren Turner — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:03:58 PST

Jessica Alba brought a pop of color to her Extra interview with Mario Lopez at The Grove in LA yesterday. She wore a green blazer for the appearance to talk up her new line of eco-friendly home products. Jessica just launched The Honest Company this month and she's been busy chatting about the business, which she's been working on for three years. While Jessica was promoting her latest venture, her husband Cash Warren was spotted out with their daughter Honor. Jessica and Cash took a break from their busy schedules to attend a fashionable event in Las Vegas last week. They were just a few of the stylish stars at Chanel's dinner to celebrate Numéro Privés at the Wynn Hotel, where Jessica chatted with stylist Brad Goreski and his longtime partner Gary Janetti.

Jessica, Rachel, and Diane Make a Stylish Trip to Sin City For Chanel

Lauren Turner — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:18:07 PST

Chanel threw a fashionable dinner to celebrate the opening night of Numéro Privés at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas on Friday. The attendees included Jessica Alba, Rachel Zoe, Diane Kruger, Alexa Chung, and Brad Goreski. Diane got glam in a sequin-embroidered number, while Jessica wore a black and white silk dress to pose alongside her husband Cash Warren. Jessica's fun night out followed a busy business week that saw the launch of her new eco-friendly home products line, The Honest Company. Rachel and Rodger Berman took the quick trip to Sin City while their pals Joey Maalouf and Mandana Dayani took care of their son Skyler. Jessica and the rest of the stylish crowd kept the action going with an afterparty at 1Oak, where they hung out until after midnight.

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Weekend Sale Alert: 10 Must-Have Items From Around the Web

Angela Tafoya — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:00:23 PST

As we all enjoy our jam-packed weekends, we're left wondering where to score some deals on stylish home items- without stepping foot into a store, of course. We did some digging and found plenty of sales that we are supereager to shop (and share). Click through to see the selections we culled from around the web, from a sea-foam green Jonathan Adler vase to a muted fatigue-hued CB2 pouf. Enjoy!

Link Time: Ikea's Maskros Pendant, Flea Marketing 101, and Christina Aguilera’s Home

Elka Karl — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:56 PST

The Ikea Maskros pendant illuminates these interiors. - Houzz
Get cozy with these stylish throw blankets. - Real Simple
10 spaces with surprising decor details. - House Beautiful
A transparent Apple store is going to be built in France. - Geek
DIY this sunglasses holder in mere minutes. - Eco Salon
Take a tour of Christina Aguilera’s on-the-market home. - Hooked on Houses
Gather some tips for flea marketing in 2012. - Stylelist Home
See why Craft and Make have gone black today. - Craft
Tips for creating the ultimate Super Bowl party. - Country Living

Cool Idea: DIY Gilded Lamp Shades

CasaSugar — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:00:15 PST

Lately, I've been admiring light fixtures that use metallic lining to enhance their glow. I've seen several table lamps with gilded lining, but I love the idea of using this technique on pendant lights in a place where you can enjoy the lining the most, like the example below. Home enthusiasts Lee and Kevin Kleinhelter feature the look in their renovated office space. An undeniably talented couple – Lee owns the home decor boutique, Pieces, and Kevin has a custom construction and renovation firm – they created a stylish and gender-neutral space for working and meeting with clients.

The lights hang above a beautiful wooden table that serves as the focal point of their conference room. To try out this look in your own home, pick up a couple of IKEA Kulla Pendant Lamps and follow this gold leaf tutorial!

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Jonathan Adler Transforms Taboo Topics Into Groovy Style Statements

CasaSugar — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:16:48 PST

Interior designer, potter, and color-enthusiast Jonathan Adler takes happy chic to uncharted territory this month with the launch of his new toilet paper roll covers for Cottonelle's Spring collection. The three limited-edition roll cover designs are available online, and at just $2 per cover, practically everyone can afford to stash their spare rolls in Adler's signature style.

We caught up with Adler to chat about his Cottonelle collaboration and so much more! Keep reading to get the skinny on his bathroom must haves, bucket-list mantra, squeaky-clean lifestyle, and why he'll never use the male form in his designs.

House Tour: Interior Designer Noa Santos's Bold and Vibrant Gramercy Apartment

Elka Karl — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:00:48 PST

With influences ranging from Coco Chanel to Robert Venturi and Tony Duquette, interior designer and founder of 50 for Fifty Noa Santos's style is modern, fearless, and refreshingly lacking in minimalism. Noa's business, 50 for Fifty, charges clients $50 for 50 minutes of personal design consultation, making the possibility of interior design much more accessible to a range of renters and homeowners interested in creating a stylish home.

Noa explains: "50 for Fifty is a chance for me to help young New Yorkers like me who are fighting to make it here. Everyone deserves to love where they live, no matter how much they make and I’m determined to make interior design accessible to those who really need it. Before I started 50 for Fifty, I did some work for a few friends and saw how, by creating a space they loved, their lives changed- they enjoyed coming home, they entertained more, they were more organized. Young New Yorkers have so many challenges to face in this city - creating a home shouldn’t have to be one of them."

Noa recently opened up his home to CasaSugar readers, sharing a sense of his style and some of his tips for creating a vibrant, personal sanctuary, no matter how big or small your decorating budget may be.

All photos courtesy of Francisco Aguila

January Must Haves

CasaSugar — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:11:38 PST

Happy new year! This month we're on the lookout for exotic Winter escapes, stylish products to update the home, inspiring coffee-table books, and products that pay tribute to the year of the dragon. Take a look at the items that are inspiring us this month and see if there are any that you simply must have.