Do you remember CassaStyle’s announcement last summer about the opening of Brooklyn’s Nightwood? Not only has this environmentally aware home design company seen success since its launch, but now its eco-efforts have garnered attention from The New York Times. In their latest article titled, “What Vintage? Circa 2011,” Elaine Louie writes about Aya Yamanouchi Lloyd, who enlisted Nightwood to re-design her townhouse in Brooklyn’s Boerum Hill. The result was a vintage inspired space with unique character, and a modern rustic appeal.  Her home proves that new designs can come from old treasures, and that eco-friendly can also be beautiful. Browse … (read more).

The pick of the week is here, and we’ve chosen a CassaDecor classic – Letto Double Line bedding. So, what made it our pick this week? Not only are there 2 days left in our Semi-Annual White Sale , but we love the elegance of this bedding. These linens are simple and chic with crisp, white cotton and a touch of embroidery. Take a look below and tell us why you love Letto Double Line!  Letto Double Line shown in silver sage  (One of Jamie Herzlinger’s Designer Picks!)

For anyone that may be in doubt, the current “Real/Surreal” exhibit at the Whitney Museum of American Art is part of an ongoing two-year project to remind visitors of all the hidden gems at the institution’s disposal, casting pieces from the museum’s permanent collection in a new light, placing them in novel contexts and company. “Real/Surreal” seeks to illuminate the co-existing intersections and tensions between Realism and Surrealism, both of which flourished in American art in the twenties, thirties, and forties. The result is absolutely mesmerizing. Wander through the collection, mounted against walls painted in rich colors and expertly installed … (read more).

Sometimes environmentally-conscious, nutritional and sustainable cuisine gets unfairly dismissed in the world of top-tier restaurants, written off as not indulgent enough, unnecessary, or just too complicated. Midtown NYC’s Rouge Tomate, however, proves just how wildly wrong that rejection is. With a fierce commitment to seasonal, local, and healthy ingredients, Michelin-rated Rouge Tomate offers incredibly flavorful and creative dishes that you can feel good about digging into, in a serene and chic setting. On our visit last week we enjoyed the three-course prix fixe lunch, the choices for which shows off the restaurant’s impressive and tempting variety of specialties. Our starter … (read more).

If you’re looking to update your home with some of the season’s hottest patterns, head over to CassaDecor to see our new arrivals from DwellStudio! The Chelsea Stripe pillows are definitely our top pick with their chic geometric pattern, and you have the option to keep it neutral with the major brown or add a pop of color with the amethyst. If you can’t wait for spring to get here, take a look at the hand-painted linen and cotton Thistle Vine pillows and the cool-toned, bohemian Ogee pillows. Comment below and tell us what collection you like best! Chelsea Stripe … (read more).

Great news, festival lovers! The Coachella 2012 lineup was officially announced, and now it’s time to find out if that cash you saved up for the initial on-sale tickets back in June was worth it. As one of America’s most fashion filled, celeb spotting music festivals, Coachella, held in Indio, California, has gained notoriety over the years as one of the festival season’s most anticipated events. With its mix of up-and-comers and popular favorites – even Jeff Mangum is coming out of the shadows en lieu of the newly released Neutral Milk Hotel box set-Coachella has become more popular every year. Where else can you find headliners like … (read more).

Don’t know yet what you’re doing this weekend? I’ll tell you: Italian artist and prankster provocateur Maurizio Cattelan‘s “All” retrospective at the Guggenheim Museum will be showing for two more days (through 1/22) and you should go. One of the museum’s most buzzed about exhibitions in years, this unprecedented show features 128 pieces from 21 years of work–all hanging from the Guggenheim’s iconic rounded ceiling. That’s right. 128 sculptures, installations and photos have been suspended from a complex nest of cables and strings, lowered into the rotunda at varying heights. As you make your way up the spiraling levels of … (read more).

We are excited about our Semi-Annual White Sale that is going on now, and wanted to highlight one of the reasons why with our pick of the week. Our highly popular (and for a limited time on sale) Letto Studio bedding is one of our favorite collections with its gorgeous embroidery details and elegant array of colors, especially the best selling Amphora. If you can’t resist our Letto Studio bedding either, leave us a comment below! (shown in Amphora. available in Moonmist, White, and Orchid)

The Spanish Institute’s latest exhibit, Joaquín Sorolla and the Glory of the Spanish Dress, gives viewers a glimpse into Spanish culture by combining the works of Joaquin Sorolla with a gorgeous display of traditional Spanish apparel. As a traveler and painter, Sorolla’s works are focused on everyday life. From peasants working in the field to a traditional wedding scene and even a bullfight, all of these captured moments can make the viewer feel as though they’re looking through the artist’s eyes. Adding even more to this cultural voyage, is the small but carefully curated display of authentic Spanish apparel and … (read more).

When I came across Recette on New York Magazine’s Top Restaurants for 2012, I knew the food would be tasty, but to say it was superb is an understatement.  Known for its pick and choose menu of small but absolutely delicious portions, you will find a combination of both the traditional and refreshingly modern at this cozy West Village restaurant. You are encouraged to order lots of food here, so it’s best to come in with an open mind for trying something new. To start the meal off a little unexpectedly, try the marinated hamachi, which is an instant  hit … (read more).