In an effort to stay within budget, and to cut back on consumerism, sometimes you gotta work with what your momma gave ya . . . or what you already own. When stars align, sometimes the furnishing that's a hand-me-down, a street find, or the like, is the perfect one for your digs. The owners of a beach shack on the Isle of Wight in the UK made the most of an old oar by using it as a curtain rod. Read more

The crisp weather you're feeling right now is the first sign that Fall has arrived. Although I've given you plenty of tricks and tips throughout the Summer months, that doesn't mean that you have to toss them out now that the seasons have changed. Check out some of my favorite Summer picks that will serve you well all year long. Fun Summer Geek Reads Gadgets For Parties Solar Charge Your Read more

Stephanie Pratt was back in her bikini yesterday to film The Hills with her cast mates in Malibu. Kristin Cavallari, and Lo Bosworth stayed a little more covered up during their afternoon in the sun, while guys like Brody Jenner, Justin Bobby, and Frankie Delgado declined to go shirtless. Brody didn't seem too preoccupied with the recent drama involving his girlfriend Jayde and Joe Francis, but Read more

Call it the daddy of all mac-and-cheese battles: Earlier this month, a new group, SF Food Wars, hosted its first-ever event, a macaroni and cheese cook-off. Twenty contenders — and more than 200 eaters — attended the inaugural event, which benefited the San Francisco Food Bank. Among the cheesy plates of pasta? Bourbon Duck Cheddar Mac 'n Cheese from Beer and Nosh, The Modern Halitosis Read more