10 Ideas For a Hip, Cliché-Free Beach House


Updated 07/26/11 6:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beach House Decorating Ideas

The beauty of having a beach house is that you're not expected to decorate it to the nines, as you would your primary home. You and your guests will be spending most of your time by the water, so as long as you have clean sheets and towels and plenty of sleeping room, you're in the clear. That said, if you decide to spend time, effort, and cash decorating your vacation home, please, please, Read more

Su Casa: A Master Bedroom Makeover


Updated 06/21/11 8:16 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Beach House Bedroom Decorating Ideas

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member YBandD from the Su Casa group: Last time there were adventures in Zero VOC paint, and this time it's adventures in spray paint; I know, classy huh! The new bedroom at the beach rental is finally coming along. I officially still hate moving, however, I am loving my sweet new office slash sunroom slash all-around chill-out space with “peekaboo” Read more

Would You Decorate Your Tree to Reflect Your Profession?


Updated 12/19/11 11:35 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Paula Deen's Christmas Tree

Aside from being the focal point of Christmas decor, trees also carry a lot of sentimentality. Think about the ornaments on your tree and the story behind each one. Still, some people crave a decorating scheme that tells even more of a story. One way to achieve this is by decorating with objects that reflect your profession, like the bright red saucepans and rolling pins on this tree in Paula Read more

25 Things to Do With Old Jeans


Updated 12/26/11 11:29 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Old Denim Crafts

We're thrilled to present this smart Wise Bread story here on Savvy! Recycling fabric is a powerful green living and cost saving strategy. Denim is one of the coolest fabrics to do it with. It's sturdy, gains character with age and can be acquired very inexpensively at yard sales or in your own "old clothes" closet. Some of the coolest ideas I've found? RELATED: 16 Ways to Make Your Clothes Read more

Kathryn Ireland Talks Joining Million Dollar Decorators and Her Design Life in LA


Updated 06/28/11 6:16 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Interview With Interior Designer Kathryn Ireland of Million Dollar Decorators 2011-06-16 14:00:00

This week, I had the opportunity to chat with interior designer Kathryn Ireland, a cast member of Bravo's hit new reality show Million Dollar Decorators, about her career, clients, shopping routine, decorating advice, and experience on the series. Check out the first part of our interview below!CasaSugar: So how did you get involved in Million Dollar Decorators? Kathryn Ireland: I was a guest Read more

Courteney Cox's Designer, Trip Haenisch, Fills In the Details on Her New Home!


Updated 06/15/11 10:54 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Interview With Courteney Cox Designer Trip Haenisch

Yesterday, I shared a sneak peek of Courteney Cox's beautiful new home, which will be featured in the July/August issue of Elle Decor. The home was designed by Courteney's good friend Trip Haenisch, and Courteney was personally involved in every step of the redesign. Trip took a few moments out of his busy schedule recently to chat with me about what it was like to design her home. Take a look Read more

Link Time!


Updated 06/17/11 12:05 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Top Interior Design News

Karolina Kurkova and Katherine Heigl collaborate with Jean de Merry on a made-to-order furniture line. — ShelterPop Check out some cute projects for kids to make with dad this weekend. — Craftzine Designer Kimberly Lewis shows us four unique ways to use wallpaper around the house. — DIY Life Get the look of this dynamic dining room. — The Nest How much would you love to own a Read more

Dear Anna Kournikova: Forget Your House . . . I Want Your Pool


Updated 05/31/11 4:19 AM · Posted by Shelterpop · 5 comments

Anna Kournikova's Miami Beach House Is For Sale

I'm excited to present a post from one of our favorite sites, ShelterPop! The tennis star lists her Miami Beach home for $9.4 million. But we're more concerned with what's outside her house: That perfect pool and bordering lake.Dear Anna, So I hear you're done with that 6,600-square-foot house of yours. Ah, on to bigger and better things, right? Especially once you pocket the $9.4 million you're Read more

Link Time!


Updated 04/20/11 12:00 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

How to Shop Flea Markets

Load up on insider tips for shopping flea markets. — Elle Decor Arm your home with a few natural-born weed killers this Spring. — Charles & Hudson I love this beautifully-detailed paper flower tutorial. — Craftzine You'll get a crack out of these cheap-date, DIY ideas. — DIY Life Jennifer Garner's former home is for sale! — ShelterPop Organize your entryway with a few helpful Read more

YumSugar Preview: Come Party With Me - Holiday Cocktail


Updated 03/31/11 1:03 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 25 comments

YumSugar Preview: Come Party With Me - Holiday Cocktail

The holidays are just around the corner and we're happy to announce that YumSugar.com will be here just in time. Starting this Friday, YumSugar.com will be your go to place for delicious recipes, entertaining tips and festive cocktails. See below for a sneak peek: This week why not plan a cocktail party for you and your friends? The perfect event where ready made meets homemade, a quick, easy Read more