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Cool Idea: Give Your Houseplants a Vacation

CasaSugar — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:15:40 -0700

I have been following David Horvitz's blog for a few months or so. For all of 2009 (not necessarily every day, but frequently), he sends out small texts of simple instructional ideas through his mailing list, and then posts screenshots of them on his blog. Many of his instructions involve mailing things to far-off addresses, like "Take a photo of your head in the freezer and mail it to a museum in Greenland that has no current exhibition." I've never followed through with his suggestions. But I think this one, shown above, giving your house plants a vacation, is fun and something I might actually do. I've gotten to the point that I don't even notice my houseplants anymore, unless they're in desparate need of watering. So it would be fun to switch it up and lay my eyes on someone else's ficus for a while. What do you think? Would you do this?

What Do You Think of the Word "Blog"?

GeekSugar — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 08:00:10 -0700

I found myself watching TiVoed episodes of Miss Guided this weekend and got a kick out of a scene where a student's gossip blog creates drama on campus. Namely, the main character, Becky, learns she's at the bottom of the "do-able" teachers' list and complains about the site to the principal, calling it a "blurgh." The principal, who is played by the dorky SNL alum, Chris Parnell, says "it's a blog, Becky, not a 'blurgh.'" It was a hilarious scene, but I couldn't help but wince. Blog has become such a dirty word and a huge fragment on the population doesn't understand what it means. I love blogs more than anyone, but I can't say I love the word.

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Little Boxes on the Hillside

CasaSugar — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 07:05:10 -0700

Molly directed me to these Flickr photos from the Westlake District of Daly City, California. One of America's first master-planned postwar suburbs, Westlake was the "inspiration" for Malvina Reynolds' song "Little Boxes," which became a hit for folk musician Pete Seeger in 1964. Many Casa readers, however, probably recognize it as the theme music for the TV show "Weeds."

You can find out more about Westlake on America's Most Perfect Ticky-Tacky Suburb. I'm curious: Do you like these homes, or do you find the design too dated? Tell me when you take a look the gallery and read more
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Blog I Love: Beauty Product Junkies

BellaSugar — Thu, 03 May 2007 05:00:02 -0700

One of my favorite beauty blogs on the Web is actually right here on TeamSugar: Created by our very own Atoxicsparkle, it's called Beauty Product Junkies, and it has more than 1,700 members. If you're a fellow junkie, you should definitely check out BPJ: This is an incredibly active group where users post everything from product reviews to Beauty Marks to instructions on how to achieve different looks. There are also weekly Beauty Challenges, where users Beauty Mark their favorite products.

I'll be featuring the results of those challenges on BellaSugar, along with other occasional BPJ content. So, if you're a Beauty Product Junkies member, don't be surprised if you get a message from me asking to feature one of your posts on BellaSugar. (You can always say "no thanks.")

I love reading Beauty Product Junkies just for fun, but Atoxicsparkle and the other members have also been a huge help as I was gearing up to launch BellaSugar. So thanks, guys! Anyway, if you aren't familiar with this group, be sure to check it out.

Brace Yourself For Fab's Biggest Handbag Giveaway, Ever

FabSugar — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:30:11 -0800

Next Monday, we'll be bringing you our biggest handbag giveaway yet. Let's just say, you will have a chance to win the holy grail of handbags. The coveted of the coveted. The classic of the classics. We are partnering with Portero.com and our blogger buddy The Purse Blog for an amazing purse giveaway – details to come Monday.

Link Time! GMA Cancels Adam Lambert Appearance

BuzzSugar — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:30:18 -0800

Good Morning America pulls the plug on Adam Lambert's scheduled performance - TV Squad
Check out Taylor Lautner's Rolling Stone cover- hot! - PopSugar
Missed Lady Gaga on Leno? Here's the video - Best Week Ever
Nick Lachey to host The Sing-Off, a four-night reality competition series on NBC - People
ABC shuts down production on FlashForward for now - Ausiello Files
Psych gets renewed for a fifth season on USA - Inside TV
Words you thought you'd never hear: Mariah Carey is receiving an acting award - Moviefone
John Travolta's 10 best movies - Rotten Tomatoes
Dreamworks signs off on Real Steel movie with Hugh Jackman in the lead - MTV Movies Blog
Joss Whedon is being honored with the 2010 Vanguard Award from the Producers Guild of America - HitFix

See a '40s Pinup Face of the Day

OnSugar Blog — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:22:22 -0800

Here are highlights from OnSugar blog I'll Take One in Every Color Please . . ..

I went to work like this and thought I would share. Nothing spectacular but I wanted to show you guys my favorite red lipstick. If you want a bold red lipstick that screams LOOK AT ME, definitely try this on. You instantly feel sexy and made up even if you have little makeup on.

This is a true retro red. Be forewarned that this is a very, very matte lipstick. I love that about Ruby Woo, although I am sure some of you guys don't like mattes. There are some benefits of it being so matte: absolutely no feathering and it lasts forever! I can literally eat and I will only need a light touchup. Some might find it a touch drying, so keep your balm nearby or you can apply a balm underneath. Of course you can add a gloss, but I just love the matte finish. If you are ready for a true blue red that'll have heads turning, run to a MAC counter now!

Read the entire post and see the rest of her look here. Want to see more? Start following OnSugar blog I'll Take One in Every Color Please . . . or start your own OnSugar blog. Maybe your stories will be featured on BellaSugar.

Link Time!!!

PopSugar — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0800

Blake Lively reflects on her Thanksgiving memories - Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
Natalie Portman shares the secrets to her perfectly pink pout - BellaSugar
Exclusive details on Johnny and Angelina's upcoming movie - PopEater
Jenna Dewan is a blue jean babe - JustJared
Milo, Sophia, and Austin are going overseas for the troops - Pink Is the New Blog
Are Colin Farrell and Janet Jackson dating? - D-Listed
Zoe Saldana's bikini shots are out of this world - Egotastic
Heidi Montag releases her latest single, "Superficial" - The Superficial
Kim Kardashian shows off her famous figure in a bikini - Hollywood Tuna
Lady Gaga goes over the top for her fans - Hollywood Rag
Top celebrity bodies we're thankful for this holiday - cityrag
Courtney Love shimmers and shines on the red carpet - popbytes
Justin Bieber broke his ankle while performing in London - TMZ
Love - Precious star Gabby Sidibe parties with Zac Efron - Lainey Gossip

Don't Blog Me Poster: Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:44:18 -0700

These days, I'm not so worried about people gossiping about me to their friends, but more like the entire world on their blog. Not that I ever do anything worth blogging about of course, but still, the threat of being called out online is bigger and scarier than anything the town gossip can say to their friends on the bus ride home. Especially in the world of dating, being a subject for your dates' followers may just make a girl not want to go out at all.

Enter the Don't Blog Me ($11) poster. Not only will it let your friends, family, and dates know that you've got an eye on them, but it's also a fun conversational piece in this fast-paced and Internet-based world we now live in. But what do you think - do you love this poster like I do, or would you rather leave it behind?

Lil Links: Barbie's Got a Burkha

babysugar — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0800

Barbie's in a burkha - MomLogic
Johan turns 3 to the tune of trains - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Ryder Hudson is no longer a baby boy - Celebrity Baby Blog
Back in black this holiday season - Momologie
Why do moms love Twilight? - CafeMom
Kids who watch TV are more aggressive - ParentDish
Are we there yet? Travel tips - Stroller Traffic
Inflatable toddler beds that will have everyone resting easy - Cool Mom Picks
Whose Thanksgiving is it: yours or your mother's? - Momversation
Guns for gifts? A dad is puzzled - The Poop