Going to the flea market is one of my favorite activities for a hot Summer day. It's a perfect opportunity to find one-of-a-kind treasures that bring a sense of originality into your home. However, it can be a long day, and the whole process can seem a tad overwhelming. In order to enjoy all of the beauty and kitsch your flea market has to offer, here are some tips and tricks that will help you Read more

A longtime lover of the arts, Scott Hill worked odd jobs at galleries and played with his rock band, the Heroine Sheiks, before landing a freelance gig building retail windows at Ralph Lauren. Passionate and undeniably talented, he became the director of creative resourcing and design for the company before eventually opening his own store, Old Village Hall, in upstate New York in 2004. Five Read more

If you haven't tapped into Etsy as a gifting resource — listen up. The site is loaded with one-of-a-kind finds, the kind of goodies you'd expect to find after hours of trolling the thrift store or flea market only here, they're right at your fingertips. From vintage handbags to cheeky prints and handcrafted jewels, each piece is a unique find you're not likely to see elsewhere. For that reason, Read more

Greenhouse Design Studio, an inspiring green-oriented home design site, just launched yesterday, and I can't stop ogling over the beautiful images and cool information on the site. Comprised of an online shop, a networking space to connect with green resources in your area (including building, painting, and cleaning), and an editorial section full of inspiring ideas and images, there's something Read more

It's no surprise that Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are currently one of the desirable breeds out there. Not only are they beautiful dogs with regal shiny coats and big beautiful eyes, they're as sweet as can be! Cavalier King Charles are generally affectionate dogs with friendly dispositions. Most of the time, they are able to do well with other animals. Wondering how the breed got its noble Read more

Michelle Williams cozied up to director Cary Fukunaga Monday for a walk near her Brooklyn home. It seems that Cary is her latest director love interest after dating Spike Jonze from 2008 to 2009. Cary was the man behind films like Sin Nombre and March's Jane Eyre. We interviewed Cary Fukunaga at a press day for the latter movie, and he spoke about how he's dreaming about working on a sci-fi Read more

Pottery Barn has jumped on the vintage bandwagon in recent seasons with its line of "found" objects, from classic typewriters to old cameras. My favorite items, though, are the vintage wooden soda crates ($24) featured in sunny, outdoor settings in its Spring and Summer catalogs. The cheerful wooden crates (which you can often find for much cheaper at flea markets and antique stores) have so many Read more

Here's a post from CasSugar Community member mPenchants from the Su Casa group: My dining room was lonely, and a buffet was what it needed. The place was going to be temporary so it needed to be cheap and fast, but beautiful. Salvation Army to the rescue with a ho-hum, average dresser. I added the Lucite pulls my mom had found at a flea market, and it was just what my dining room needed. Click Read more

Jessica Alba was all smiles on her way out of Margarita Mix Studios in Hollywood yesterday. She's back in LA following an exciting trip to China with her friend Lauren Andersen. They toured the Great Wall, checked out flea markets in Beijing, and practiced their chopstick skills during their time overseas, though Jessica couldn't wait to get home to her daughter, Honor. The mother-daughter duo Read more

One of my favorite trends lately is the oversize clamshell. It's beachy but not kitschy, and its scale makes it a statement piece. It's no surprise I've been seeing them in the most sophisticated of homes. If you find one on the beach, you've practically stumbled upon a pot of gold, but you can find authentic shells in antique shops and flea markets. Otherwise, you'll be happy to know that Read more