Desire/Acquire: Anthropologie Songbird Chandelier


Updated 11/13/09 11:58 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 3 comments

Desire/Acquire: Anthropologie Songbird Chandelier

Featuring finches, lories, and parakeets behind a delicate copper wire, the Anthropologie Songbird Chandelier ($798) is a bit gimmicky, but I can still definitely see its appeal. It would look great along with some busy, bird-themed wallpaper — like the one in Domino editor Rita Konig's foyer. But for a piece that requires a very specific design scheme, I certainly wouldn't spend nearly Read more

Handbag Designer Spotlight: Bird


Updated 09/16/08 12:01 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 8 comments

Handbag Designer Spotlight: Bird

If the name Liz Carey sounds familiar to you, it's probably because you've seen the model/actress walking the runways of Alexander McQueen or Versace. Or maybe you caught a glimpse of her in the movies Spanglish or The 40-Year-Old Virgin. Now fast-forward. Liz has taken a new role — handbag designer — and it looks like she's found her niche. Her handbag collection, dubbed Bird, is all about Read more

Online Sale Alert! Bird Moving Sale


Updated 07/22/08 10:22 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 3 comments

Online Sale Alert! Bird Moving Sale

Chirp, chirp. ShopBird (and Fab), are letting you know that they're currently holding a massive moving sale. A hefty stock of their fashionable clothing and accessories have been marked a whopping 60 percent off and if you feel like splurging, check out their 25 percent off selection. These F-Troupe Ankle Strap Sandals ($79, originally $195) are modern, sexy, and perfect for a romantic stroll. Read more

The Card Shop: Screen-Printed Bird Enclosure Cards


Updated 06/23/08 1:10 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 4 comments

The Card Shop: Screen-Printed Bird Enclosure Cards

If you're attending a birthday, housewarming, or any other party that calls for gift-giving, but you're not close with the host, your best bet is to keep it simple. Pick up a great gift that anyone would love (bottle of wine, flowers, Scrabble!), and enclose a chic, cute gift card or tag. Augment it by sharing a brief sentiment and signing your name. Take this Set of 8 Screen-Printed Bird Read more

Steal of the Day: Perched Bird Candleholders


Updated 07/19/08 3:21 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 9 comments

Steal of the Day: Perched Bird Candleholders

I've blogged lots and lots about birds, and even wrote a post entirely full of bird puns. So, it's no secret that I love dem birds! Some of you have expressed that you're not big fans of the bird trend, but I am, so I've decided to cover my ears and show you the Wisteria Perched Bird Candleholders ($16 for two). Not only do they satisfy said love, but they're charming, chic, and chirp! (Bad pun Read more

Cute Alert! Live Nude Dancing Cockatoo


Updated 04/18/08 3:30 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Oscar the Featherless Dancing Cockatoo

Oscar ain't your average cutie patootie cockatoo. She has a tendency to make peeps feel uncomfortable, rather than happy and sappy all over, but she can't help it. Our gal is incapable of growing body hair so she sadly looks like this evening's din-din — but not so fast. Girlfriend has way too much charm to go to waste. Nature gave her a mandate to run around naked all the time, so she makes Read more

The Card Shop: Screenprinted Bird Thank You Card


Updated 04/07/08 2:15 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 5 comments

The Card Shop: Screenprinted Bird Thank You Card

Next time you need to say merci beaucoup, let the birds do the legwork. These Screenprinted Bird Thank You Cards ($3.50) from Etsy seller Sarahparrott825 come in an exquisite robin's egg blue and are blank inside so you can personalize your message. Each card is accompanied by a brown 100% recycled envelope and packed in a celo bag. Read more

Room Therapy: I Need to Find a Birdcage!


Updated 03/23/08 3:40 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 11 comments

Room Therapy:  I Need to Find a Birdcage!

CocoAngel recently posted in the CasaSugar group with a decorating quandary, and I thought that you might be able to help her out. She writes, "I'm just finishing up redecorating my daughter's room and having trouble finding accessories, specifically a bird cage. She changed her bed spread to this birds and bird cages design (see left), so a black-wire bird cage would be a fantastic item to add Read more

This Trend is For the Birds


Updated 03/19/08 12:59 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 12 comments

This Trend is For the Birds

Just after I finished my kitchen bird roundup a little birdie told me that the latest issue of Life&Style had a similar winged-creature feature. I love some of their picks, especially the DwellStudio textiles. To see my riff on this feature, check out the widget below. Shop This Look Giant Read more