Love It or Hate It? Wallpaper Sample Patchwork


Updated 07/25/10 10:37 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 1 comment

Wallpaper Sample Patchwork — Love It or Hate It?

After reading Summer Thornton's wallpaper tips Friday, I imagine some of you are feeling inspired to break out the wheatpaste and pick up a double-roll. If you have expensive taste like me (unfortunately), perhaps some of the wallpapers you lust after are still out of your budget. As Summer suggests, one option is to only wallpaper an accent wall. But I've just come across another that's worth Read more

Trend Alert: Poppin' Patchwork


Updated 02/12/09 5:57 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 6 comments

Model Bar Refaeli Wearing a Motorcycle Patchwork Leather Jacket at La Guardia Airport With Her Sports Illustrated Jet

Clothed or bathed, Bar Refaeli is on my radar. Here she is posing in front of her dedicated Sports Illustrated jet wearing a poppin' patchwork leather jacket. I did some investigating and there's lots of cool patchwork prints right now. I prefer them with an exotic feel or a sci-fi edge, either would make the jet set happy. Shop Read more

Trend Alert: Perfectly Modern Patchwork


Updated 02/14/09 9:09 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 3 comments

Patchwork Quilt-Inspired Chairs and Other Homewares

I have plenty of love for patchwork quilts. But my beloved quilts are going to start having patchwork envy if they get a load of these goods. After breaking free of the blanket, patchwork pieces and patterns are making their way onto all sorts of modern furniture silhouettes. This Lotus Bleu Midcentury Sprung Rocker ($1,350) stretches patchy patterned fabric onto a vintage chair frame. Read more

Trend Alert: Patchwork Party


Updated 01/15/09 9:43 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 16 comments

Whitney Port Wears a Patchwork Dress

Come on everyone, it's time to join the patchwork party. This homespun look offers a fresh approach to hippie-inspired DIY using a hodgepodge of colorful tones and textures. Whitney Port is all legs in her country-inspired patchwork dress, seen left. Personally, I prefer mine bedazzled, but to each her own. One thing is for sure, patchwork isn't just for blankets anymore! Read more

Casa Shops: Squint


Updated 09/23/08 11:31 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 6 comments

Casa Shops: Squint

I've told you about patchwork chair makeovers and facelifts for the Egg chair, but by far, my favorite patchwork reupholsterer is the iconic and eccentric East London company Squint. Started by sculptor and painter Lisa Whatmough just three years ago, the company has grown by leaps and bounds, and now has a full range of items, from chairs and chaises to pendant lamps and mirrors. To see some of Read more

The Look for Less: Dolce & Gabbana Patchwork Snakeskin Bag


Updated 06/25/08 3:00 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 10 comments

The Look for Less: Dolce & Gabbana Patchwork Snakeskin Bag

When I came across this Dolce & Gabbana Patchwork Snakeskin Bag ($3,995), I thought there could be no comparison. The colorful patchwork is nothing short of a masterpiece — worthy of being toted by Beyonce — but the heavy price left me hopeless and searching for something cheaper. To see the look for less, read more Read more

Inspired: Patchwork and Paislies Scarf


Updated 06/24/08 11:18 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 5 comments

Inspired: Patchwork and Paislies Scarf

FabSugar recently issued a Trend Alert on modern patchwork in fashion. I've been noticing this same trend in the home world as well. Since it's easy to err on the side of hippie excess, I advise starting slowly with this trend, and then gradually adding more accessories if you like the way patchwork or paisley accents update your home. My advice? Go for unusual color combinations and updated, Read more

Trend Alert: Patch Me Up


Updated 07/25/08 1:12 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 5 comments

Trend Alert: Patch Me Up

This ain't your grandma's patchwork. Modern patchwork on tops, dresses, bags and shoes, is spreading hippie love wherever it goes. Who knew Hilary Duff was such a flower child? She is singing the trend softly in her varicolored scarf. Start me up, patch me up! Shop DOLCE&GABBANA Silk patchwork dress Read more