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Meet the Winners of the Moroso Contemporary Award and Check Out Moroso's Brand-New Soft Wood Sofa

Posted 03/04/11 10:08 AM by Elka Karl · 0 comments

Moroso Announces Contemporary Art Award and Release of Soft Wood Sofa

Patrizia Moroso, art director of the Italian design company Moroso, just announced the results of the first-ever Moroso Award for Contemporary Art. The award, which was established to document, promote, and support artists, especially those working in new forms, went to Martino Gamber, Christina Frosi, and Anna Galtarossa. Each of the three will create a custom art installation in three Moroso Read more

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Artist of the Day: Amanda Stone Talley

Updated 01/30/10 3:57 PM · Posted 01/29/10 1:22 PM by CasaSugar · 5 comments

Earlier this week, New Orleans-based artist Amanda Stone Talley was kind enough to give us a tour of her glamorous carriage house in NOLA's Garden District. You may have spotted some of her work in the tour, but I wanted to dedicate a whole post to her artwork because, well, it's amazing. Amanda grew up in Baton Rouge, LA, studied studio painting during undergrad at Mary Baldwin College, and Read more

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Forever 21 Goes Contemporary

Updated 05/15/09 9:46 AM · Posted 05/14/09 9:50 AM by FabSugar · 14 comments

Forever 21 Launches First-Ever Sophisticated Contemporary Line, Love 21

Forever 21 keeps churning out those collections. First it launched plus-size line Faith 21, and now it's on to Love 21, its first-ever contemporary collection. This means we'll be seeing a more sophisticated side of the fast fashion retailer. Don't worry, prices will remain affordable. Mark your calendars for May 19, when the line drops at select stores and online. Read more

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Dear Poll: Are You Traditional or Contemporary

Updated 07/08/08 12:44 AM · Posted 07/04/08 3:00 PM by DearSugar · 25 comments

I've been telling you for a while now how traditional I am in almost every aspect of my life, especially when it comes to dating. It's not that I'm conservative, I just like classic, timeless traditions. While I'm all for experimentation and thinking outside the box, I'll always be that girl who likes a man to open the door for me and thinks the man should pay on the first date. I know not all of Read more

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On Our Radar: Bringing Contemporary Wear to Hollywould!

Updated 08/16/07 1:08 AM · Posted 08/14/07 3:30 AM by FabSugar · 16 comments

With the current boom in contemporary wear, Hollywould has decided to ride the wave. Come Spring, the brand best known for its hot shoes is launching a 75-piece collection of silk jersey dresses, printed gowns, cotton and jersey T-shirts, jackets, and denim, set to retail at the likes of Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf, and Harvey Nichols. Eventually, the collection will include Read more

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Su Casa: Contemporary Meets French Country

Updated 08/13/07 3:41 PM · Posted 08/10/07 3:30 PM by CasaSugar · 15 comments

I'm inspired by the colors and masculine-meets-feminine style in this photo that Rothchild posted in the Su Casa group. (Want to share your photos? Here's how to join Su Casa.) According to Rothchild, "I decorated this room about four years ago and I was really into French Country then. However, I am now leaning more towards contemporary design and would like to incorporate cleaner lines into my Read more

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Fab Flash: Another New Clothing Line for MK and Ashley!

Updated 08/25/07 5:10 AM · Posted 05/31/07 2:50 PM by FabSugar · 19 comments

Good news for all of you Mary-Kate and Ashley fashion fans! Now that they have the luxury market covered with The Row, Mary-Kate and Ashley have announced the launch of a new contemporary sportswear line, Elizabeth and James, coming out this Fall. The line is named after their siblings and will include blazers, washed leather jackets, military-inspired tops, shrunken tees, oversize tees, Read more

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5 Cool Rides For Modern Tots

Posted 02/07/12 10:58 AM by Rebecca M Gruber · 0 comments

The Little Tikes Cozy Coupe may be a classic when it comes to ride-on toys lil ones can power on their own, but the bright red and yellow plastic pieces don't suit every mama's style. For those that prefer wood to plastic, and warm tones to bright, we turn our attention to more contemporary designers. Using eco-friendly materials, these toys give tots the rides of their lives without sacrificing Read more

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L'Agence Debuts Accessories With Its Spring Line

Updated 02/02/12 5:05 AM · Posted 02/02/12 5:00 AM by Noria Morales · 0 comments

L'Agence, the cool contemporary brand that found success with its line of perfectly draped tees and later with a complete line of chic, clean-lined separates, has expanded into accessories. Our favorite of the lot is this lace-up heel, which is a perfect mix of sexy and crisp. Bags are the classic hobo shape, some with contrasting color detail. Shoes will retail between $395-$425, while handbags Read more

Valentine's Day

Link Time: An Eco Condo Tour, Easy Paint Projects, and Pink Valentine's Day Gifts

Posted 01/30/12 12:00 PM by CasaSugar · 0 comments

These rooms are gorgeous, and so are the views. — California Home + Design Which of these 10 pink Valentine's Day gifts is your favorite? — House Beautiful Update your decor with these easy paint projects. — Real Simple Take a peek at the SF home from Just Like Heaven — Hooked on Houses Visit the oldest treehouse in the world. — Garden Design Why is Kelly Wearstler having a hard time Read more