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The season four premiere of Mad Men opened a whole new can of worms for nearly every character in the cast. With a newly-founded Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce getting its footing, we get our first peek at the ad agency's brand-new office. Though there's no conference table to speak of, and employees fib about having a second floor to impress clients, the agency is equipped with a cool collection of midcentury modern office furniture. Wondering where you can pick up the pieces for yourself? Come along and I'll show you.

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It must be quite a feeling to know you're at the top of your game, especially when your game includes balancing a child's cereal, a schedule book, client meetings, and multiple trips to the trés chic design center. A designer to some of San Francisco's most elite clients, Kendall Wilkinson manages a juggling act at home and at work while churning out perfection in some of the most fabulous homes in the Bay Area. If a walk by her Sacramento Street storefront makes you swoon, just imagine a tour of a home she has tailored from head to toe. Curious to see what makes her tick, I asked the lovely lady to sit down and reveal some of her trade secrets and words of wisdom for our devoted Casa readers.


CasaSugar: What is the biggest trend you are seeing right now?
Kendall Wilkinson: It seems like midcentury gems are in high demand. The words Saarinen, Knoll, and van der Rohe seem to flutter through the design world these days. It's interesting to me, since for so long midcentury design was sort

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It's here! Ikea sent over a sneak peek copy of the new 2010 catalog. Since it's not yet available online and it won't arrive in your mailboxes until August, I figured I'd share some exclusive catalog scans with you, as well as some press images of Ikea's new products!

As we gear up for the fourth season premiere of Mad Men, I thought I'd take a look back at my favorite sets from the last season. From the Sterling Cooper office to the Drapers' home, there's lots of midcentury goodness to ogle. Take a look and tell me which is your fave!

Now that I have a decent collection of wine crates (thanks to the swap meet), I need to decide how I'll decorate with them. I love how their rustic qualities make them appropriate for indoors or outdoors, and with their French winery labels (mainly) they look chic in the kitchen or juxtaposed with a modern living room. I've gathered together some of my favorite inspiration for using these vino boxes in your home. Do you have any other ideas?

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The bathroom is more than just a place to get clean, it's also a place to relax and unwind. So, even if your bath was not designed with spa treatments in mind, here are a few ways you can turn any ordinary lavatory into an extraordinary spa-like sanctuary.

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One of the most important tools in selling a home is how it looks in photographs online and in brochures. Along with price, pictures that capture your pad in the most appealing way are the first step in getting buyers in the door. If you're using a real estate agent, they're usually pretty adept at photography (or will have someone their broker uses). However, I've been known to use my own pics after being less than impressed with those that my agent took. No matter if you're using a broker or selling your place on your own, use these tips for getting shots that will help make your house a star.

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Big news! West Elm will relaunch its brand this Fall with a distinct new look to its catalog and merchandise, and I've secured exclusive photos of the upcoming collection!

You can expect the catalog to be warmer, propped with product that's not West Elm's, shot in real homes, more feminine, and less stark. The brand will focus on four distinct decorating styles: The Modernist (simple shapes, fun prints, bright colors, less is more), The Revivalist (modern interpretation of vintage forms mixed with industrial elements), The Naturalist (calm, serene, layered, organic, raw), and The Globalist (eclectic, bohemian, inspired by other cultures). The designs will also focus on solving everyday issues for small spaces with multi-functions. And, they'll become more eco-conscious with each collection.

Continue reading to hear more about specific products and a few interesting partnerships - and, of course, see photos of the new products!

One thing I'm particularly pumped about is

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