Lil Community: Super Circus First Birthday


Updated 03/02/11 9:09 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Throw a Circus-Themed First Birthday Party

It's party time! LilSugar Community member Coffeetalkie threw her son a fabulous party based on the Greatest Show on Earth! Check out her son's first birthday party below! For Eli's first birthday, we made a circus themed party complete with a circus tent, popocorn machine, peanuts, hot dogs, a "dress like a clown" station, pin the nose on the clown contest, face painting, and an area for kids Read more

My Favorite Design Elements From Tom Dixon's Circus Restaurant in London


Updated 08/30/10 9:54 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 1 comment

Photos of Tom Dixon-Designed Circus Restaurant in London

During my trip to London in June with Visit London, I had the pleasure of dining at the cabaret restaurant and cocktail bar Circus in Covent Garden, the heart of the city's theater district. The innovative West End venue was designed by iconic British designer Tom Dixon, an all-time favorite of mine. Circus' exterior is quiet and understated, but walk through its doors, and you'll step into a Read more

Five Tips For Tot's First Visit to the Circus


Updated 08/14/10 6:05 AM · Posted by babysugar · 0 comments

Tips to Prepare a Child For the Circus

A trip to the circus is an annual event for some families, one that is passed down through generations. Though some parents won't step foot under the big top, others have fond memories of the clowns, animals, and death-defying acts that make up the three-ring extravaganza and forget how frightening the dark arena, intricate makeup and loud music can be for lil ones. Before heading to the big top, Read more

The Night Circus Inspires Home Decor Magic


Updated 11/03/11 11:18 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Night Circus Home Decor

Halloween is over, but mystery and magic continue to emanate from the pages of Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus. Lauded as the next potential Harry Potter or Twilight, Morgenstern takes readers back to the late 1890s to follow the adventures of a mysterious traveling night circus. Unbeknownst to guests and the circus's residents, Le Cirque des Rêves is actually the venue for a magical battle Read more

Get Fit Under the Big Top: Circus-Inspired Fitness Classes


Updated 02/20/12 1:20 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Circus Arts Fitness Classes at Gyms

Circus-inspired fitness classes are becoming increasingly popular and for good reason. Being able to spin, flip, and balance your way through the air takes a tremendous amount of strength, balance, flexibility, and courage — it also looks like a lot of fun, too! Curious about tapping into the circus arts while also achieving the body of a Cirque du Soleil performer? Keep reading to see which Read more

Reese Witherspoon Covers Vogue; Talks About Finding Balance,Toughness, and Elephants


Updated 04/11/11 8:06 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Reese Witherspoon Does Circus-Themed Shoot and Appears on the Cover of Vogue 2011-04-11 07:55:58

The recently married Reese Witherspoon shows a sexier side on the May cover of Vogue, wearing a black and white Roland Mouret dress. It's a welcome surprise from a woman who chose blush pink for her wedding gown. Says co-star Robert Pattinson in the interview, "In terms of public perception, she’s thought of as America’s Sweetheart. And she kind of is in a lot of ways. But I think that Read more

5 Workouts That Will Take You to the Max


Updated 01/31/12 9:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Most Challenging Workouts to Try

One way to shake up a humdrum fitness routine is by going outside the box — way outside. (And I'm not talking about hitting the treadmill after a stint on the elliptical.) Push yourself to the limit with a workout that tests both your fears and physicality. It's amazing what you can do once you set your sights on something. Read more

Adorable Rescued Circus Cats


Updated 10/24/11 3:25 AM · Posted by PetSugar · 0 comments

Rescued Circus Cats

Lions and bobcats are just a few of the animals the Wild Animal Sanctuary rescues. The nonprofit is home to over 290 large carnivores, including bears, tigers, and wolves as well. Take a look at some beautiful cats that were rescued and now call this 720-acre refuge their home. Read more