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Interested in gardening, but not sure where to start? One easy first step is to join our community group The Girls' Guide to Gardening. Then, if you're handy, you can try DIYing my garden box. But if you're pressed for time, you don't have to break out the lumber and electric drill to enjoy a garden box in your backyard. Instead, you can buy one that's easy to assemble, set up, and plant through Read more
Here's a post from CasaSugar community member radecor from The Girls' Guide to Gardening. Well after a few attempts we finally have a standing and working salad box! Hooray! The construction of the box was not too difficult - we pretty much followed the instructions to a T! First, we gathered all of the materials and supplies and used two small tables as our worktable. We were able to move Read more
Red-carpet chic and garden-party ready, Dallas star Jordana Brewster paired a pretty bubble-print Carolina Herrera sheath with subtle gold accents and sleek blush-toned pumps at last night's Paley Center For Media and Warner Bros. "Television: Out of the Box" exhibition opening. The warm lilac and persimmon-hued dress is totally flirty and flattering, thanks to its cinched waist detail and a Read more
We all have our weaknesses, and yours may be a Starbucks addiction or even an avid book reading habit. Although we advocate saving, we're also a big fan of being able to indulge on occasion. After all, if you keep denying yourself, it might be counterintuitive because you may end up buying on impulse. Here are some ways you can still enjoy your favorite purchases, yet save at the same Read more
Exercising regularly means going through lots of fitness gear. Instead of just tossing out old kicks or a worn-out yoga mat, do something good for the Earth. Here are ways to recycle or reuse old workout gear. Sneakers Donate: You can toss them in a Goodwill bin, or send them to an organization that'll put them to good use. Soles4Souls's tag line is "Saving the world — one pair at a time." Read more
Recently, we had to replace an outdoor staircase that leads out from our home's kitchen entrance. When our contractor was finished he had extra redwood left over from the job. Since I'd already paid for the wood, I figured I could put it to use on another project — namely, a new garden box for our yard. Three years ago, I showed you how to build your own garden box with wood cut to order for Read more
This week, I'm inspired by outdoor spaces that celebrate Spring flowers. Since some of us don't have the room to cultivate a a yard of full of our favorite posies, I like the idea of creating mini gardens with window boxes as an alternative. Instead of the window boxes you might associate with quaint cottages, I'm looking for modern versions of these hanging flower beds. Keep reading for a look Read more
Last night, we were lucky enough to attend a preview screening of The Hunger Games. Being the design enthusiasts that we are, we were of course eager to check out the film's set design. The luxurious, technically advanced quarters that served as Katniss Everdeen's and Peeta Mellark's twelfth floor penthouse were especially interesting to us. If you've read the book, you might remember these Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! Before you toss that scraggly lump of limbs that used to be your Christmas tree on the side of the road, think about recycling it instead. Plenty of state sanitation departments have guides for consumers on how to discard unwanted trees for recycling, but environmental site Earth911 has created a search-friendly Read more
When it comes to holiday decorating, it's time to stray from the typical red and green decor. That's exactly what designer Eddie Ross did when he created this lovely, fresh tablescape that takes a definite departure from the usual Christmas colors. Better yet, this tablescape is very affordable. Sourcing items from Cindy Crawford's collection for JC Penney, as well as West Elm, Crate and Barrel, Read more
