Sugar Shout Out: Get Pastel Pretty For Date Night!


Updated 02/14/12 12:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sugar Shout Out February 13, 2012

Create a romantic Valentine's Day look with pastels Cooking basics: how to make caramel candy Whitney's Chris D'Elia has funny answers for your V-Day questions Surprising things that can swell during pregnancy Celebs show off their style from the front row at NYFW Rent Naomi Watts's house for $20K a month TV characters we'd like to get Read more

Kate Moss Rings in 38 With Jamie Hince and Stella McCartney


Updated 01/17/12 9:36 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Kate Moss 38th Birthday Party Pictures

Kate Moss celebrated her 38th year at dinner in London last night with her husband, Jamie Hince. They went for a meal at China Tang, inside The Dorchester hotel, where they were joined by one of Kate's BFFs, Stella McCartney. We celebrated the supermodel's milestone with a look back at Kate Moss's best jet-setting moments. This year brought a much quieter party for Kate, who's well-known for Read more

DIY: Garden Lanterns


Updated 11/03/11 5:48 AM · Posted by Casa Community · 2 comments

How to Make Garden Lanterns or German Lampions

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member Funkytime from the Su Casa group: Have you ever heard of lampions? Well, it's the same as lanterns, only that I didn't really find anything when I searched on Google. In Germany we say lampion, and everywhere else in the world we say lantern I guess. This is a beautiful, inexpensive décor for any kind of party, even a wedding or just a simple Read more

There's a Better Way to Get Rid of Your Christmas Tree This Year


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Christmas Tree Recycling Tips

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

11 Ways to Get Succulents on (and in!) Your Table


Updated 07/07/11 10:38 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Succulent Tables and Table Arrangements

Succulents are great for so many reasons. They're hardy, require very little care, and are gorgeous to boot. Whether you're interested in using them as favors or tabletop arrangements at a wedding or party, or you'd like to invest in them for a long-term gardening or decorating look at your home, they're a great choice. Here, I've rounded up many ways that you can use them on tabletop surfaces Read more

Princess Margaret: The Original Celebrity Princess


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Princess Margaret

Prince William and Kate Middleton are officially moving into Kensington Palace's 20-room apartment 1A, after it undergoes about $1.6 million in renovations. The apartment has a garden, a nursery, and lots of space, and it was the home of the queen's younger sister Princess Margaret until her death in 2002. The big move is putting the late princess back in the headlines. Before there was Kate Read more

Sugar Shout Out: A Brief History of Short Celebrity Marriages


Updated 11/01/11 8:12 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Sugar Shout Out October 31, 2011

A brief history of short celebrity marriages Get the dish on Waldorf Astoria's famous salad Will Apple release a 15-inch MacBook Air? How to save money on health insurance 10 cozy statement coats under $150 A sweet and spicy Fall candle Five gray nurseries to swoon over Video: Jessica Simpson announces she's pregnant! Fairy-tale inspiration from Once Upon a Time Celebs go all out in pop culture Read more

The Week in Pictures


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Pictures of Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Royal Wedding, and Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show

From April Fools' Day to Britney's comeback to Lady Gaga's birthday to more lead-up to the royal wedding, it's been a fun-filled week of springtime shenanigans. Click on to see some of the highlights and what's been going on in the world this past week. Read more

Sofia Strolls With Cosima and Meets Up With Thomas as the Big Day Approaches


Updated 01/20/12 2:04 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Sofia Coppola Carrying Cosima Mars in Bernalda Pictures

Sofia Coppola was out with her fiancé, Thomas Mars, last night before hanging out with her youngest daughter, Cosima, today in Bernalda, Italy. Sofia, Thomas, Cosima, and Cosima's big sister, Romy, are in the small Italian town for Sofia and Thomas's Saturday wedding. The place holds special significance for the Coppolas — Sofia's great-grandparents used to live there. The Coppola-Mars family Read more

Invite a Cloche to Your Wedding


Updated 09/06/11 5:41 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Using Cloches at a Wedding

Cloches, also called bell jars, were originally developed by the French to protect early growing garden plants from frost. Today, the cloche has moved far beyond the garden. Cloches are often employed in kitchens as an elegant way to protect food, such as cheese or butter. They're also quite common as a decorating element. I've recently seen cloches used in a number of weddings in innovative Read more