After living in Madrid for four months, I’ve accumulated quite the list of “Dos and Don’ts.” Whether you’re the casual traveler passing through, or about to embark on your own extended stay in this marvelous city, you’ll benefit from these pointers. YOUR DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO MADRID: Museums: It’s worth carving out time to visit some of the museums that partially make Madrid so grand and culturally significant. The Prado is huge so just decide a few things you might want to see there and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The Reina Sofía is also worth it and among tons of other stuff … (read more).
Parisian towels have arrived at CassaDecor and they have a new look for Spring 2012. These gorgeous matelassé towels are available in all new colors like cameo blue, dove, and pearl, but not to worry if you loved the original Parisian palette – all of the classics are still available! So if you aren’t already inspired by Parisian chic, take a look at our Parisian bath accessories – C’est Magnifique!
If you’re on the Upper East Side and looking for your next reliable dinner date spot or power lunch locale, Atlantic Grill is the place for you. A member of dependable restaurant group BR Guest and something of an U.E.S. institution, Atlantic Grill offers a wide array of seafood interpretations from a raw bar with oysters and sushi to Maine lobster to blackened Atlantic swordfish. For the less fish-inclined, there are of course plenty of other staples to choose from, like organic thyme-roasted chicken, filet mignon, or a warm baked goat cheese and beet salad. On a recent dinner visit, … (read more).
Despite the slightly somber note of the Grammys last night, due to the untimely death of pop sensation, Whitney Houston and the loss of the great Etta James just a few weeks prior, the show brought joy to some repeat winners including pop-soul singer Adele. After winning two Grammys back in 2009 for her single, “Chasing Pavements,” she once again garnered attention with the release of her sophomore album, 21. Upon its debut she was propelled into the spotlight as listeners were drawn to her heartfelt, candid lyrics and emotionally charged vocal range. Now, after snagging 5 Grammys last night … (read more).
CassaDecor is excited to announce our gift to you and your special someone, just in time for Valentine’s Day- if you buy one robe you’ll get one for 30% off! You can snuggle up in a variety of robes like the cozy hooded Contempo, soft Supima cotton, stylish Hotel Waffle Terry, and for those enjoying slightly warmer weather – the lightweight Kassanilo! Our sale ends on February 13th, so shop now to make sure you get your robes in time for the holiday!
Valentine’s Day only happens once a year, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t be inspired by it in our everyday home decorating! We found some really cute prints on Etsy that are sure to help share the love even after February 14th. We also stumbled on this Jennifer Brouwer designed home on Coco+Kelley, and we love the Queen of Hearts vibe of the red, white, and black color scheme. We had to include the playful dining room that she created as well. Even though we probably won’t be decking our homes out in full pink anytime soon, the … (read more).
We’ve gotten a little excited about florals lately, but who can blame us with Valentine’s Day almost here and spring just a month away? So, we focused on another floral motif for our pick of the week, but this time we’ve got something for the kids. We chose Garden Party since it’s been one of our favorite kids’ accessories collections for a while now. We love the bright colors and cheery flowers! This collection is not only cute, but the bath accessories are resin (much harder to break than other materials) and the shower curtain is cotton (easy to wash). … (read more).
Valentine’s Day is next week, and in our search for some of NYC’s best spots to celebrate the holiday, we ended up in Park Slope, Brooklyn to enjoy some delicious treats from The Chocolate Room. Famous for its Chocolate Layer Cake that’s been praised by Oprah, this spot is small, but if you get in before 7:00pm you’ll miss the after dinner rush. Ready for Valentine’s Day on a regular basis, each of their ‘signatures’ come with drink suggestions, and for the end of your chocolate meal you can choose from their variety of deliciously aromatic, flavorful teas and café … (read more).
Step into the CassaDecor offices, and it’s not hard to see that we enjoy music. Aside from posting Music Mondays, background music can usually be heard coming from our desks and we’re always on the hunt for new music. Our last musical obsession was Spotify, and the latest thing to peak our interest is the music-meets-social media website and App, We Are Hunted. The image heavy setup for this music discovery hub lets you easily scroll through an array of tracks, and the fact that there is always something a little different thrown in keeps us coming back to their … (read more).
After recently spotting some gorgeous floral themes coming down the Spring 2012 Couture runway from designers like Elie Saab and Alexis Mabille, we’ve had florals on the brain. If you’ve been loving flower patterns too, don’t just think about what you can add to your wardrobe, but how you can update your home decor! Flowers are the perfect pattern if you’re looking to project a sense of serenity, and the gorgeous vine-like design and cool-toned colors of our Carissa towels are a great way to create this relaxing mood in your bathroom. The linen color has a natural aesthetic, while … (read more).
