Designer Couples: Robin and Lucienne Day


Updated 04/08/09 10:05 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Designer Couples: Robin and Lucienne Day

Today, I'm continuing wedding season with another designer couple, Robin and Lucienne Day. You might say the pair are the Eameses of the UK. Like the Eameses, they're most celebrated designer couple of the post-war era, although the Days designed in different fields. Robin Day is a furniture designer, while his wife Lucienne is a textile designer. They met at the Royal College of Art in 1940 and Read more

16 Memorial Day Discounts to Look Out For


Updated 05/25/12 4:40 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Memorial Day Discounts 2012

As always, when it's time for a holiday weekend, everyone's looking forward to the extra day off — as well as the sales and discounts. Memorial Day is no different. Although we've given you the lowdown on which products you should keep an eye out for, here are a couple of great sales going on: Amazon: Up to 60 percent off select women's, men's, and children's clothing. Macy's: 15 percent off Read more

10 Tips to Save on Memorial Day Grocery Shopping


Updated 05/26/12 12:38 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Save on a Memorial Day Meal

It's fun to host people for a barbecue, but it can also get quite pricey when everyone isn't chipping in. Consumer expert Andrea Woroch provides suggestions to cut your grocery bill when shopping for your Memorial Day meal: Prepare most of your meal. Woroch says, "The general rule for prepared foods is that they are more expensive, and it's cheaper to buy the ingredients to prepare yourself." Read more

A Sweet and Salty Memorial Day Menu


Updated 05/25/12 12:01 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Memorial Day Menu

Since Memorial Day signals the unofficial start of Summer, why not kick off the sunny season with good friends and good food? Whether you're planning a low-key backyard barbecue or an all-out holiday feast, we've gathered some delicious recipes to help you host a fun, festive party for your pals. From salty grilled chicken to sweet cherry pie, here are 11 tasty dishes to try on Memorial Read more

Up and at 'Em! Calorie Burners For Memorial Day


Updated 05/25/12 6:15 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Ways to Burn Calories on Memorial Day

Memorial Day is more than just good barbecue! Why not throw in some fun activities so those treats don't expand your waistline? Here are a handful of ways to burn at least 200 calories this holiday. The best part is that they are all fun group activities, so it won't feel like you are working out at all! Calories burned based on a 130-pound woman. Calculate a more accurate burn stat for your Read more

Share Your Memorial Day Beauty Photos With Us on Instagram!


Updated 05/25/12 3:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

BellaSugar Memorial Day Instagram Challenge

Whether you're headed to the big city, a remote beach, or planning an at-home BBQ, share your Memorial Day weekend with us through our latest Instagram challenge. Show us your Summer hairstyles, nails, and bright makeup, or snap photos of your favorite products for a warm weekend away. Just post your picture and tag #bellamemorialbeauty so your entry can be considered for our holiday recap on Read more

Let's Go Shopping: Our Picks From the Memorial Day Sales


Updated 05/25/12 9:33 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Memorial Day Sales on Furniture and Decor

While the majority of your Memorial Day weekend will likely be spent remembering our veterans and savoring time spent with family and friends, there's also a little bit of time to sneak in some shopping. Whether you head to some of these sales in-store or prefer to do all your shopping by clicking online, we've found some great markdowns from some favorite retailers. Keep clicking to see our Read more

Do You Pack Healthy Snacks For Your Road Trips?


Updated 05/26/12 3:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Do You Bring Your Own Snacks on a Road Trip?

It's finally here — the weekend where you pack up, suit up, or eat up to celebrate the start of warmer weather. For many, that also means packing up the car and heading somewhere to celebrate Memorial Day. Staying healthy on vacation, no matter how short, can be difficult, especially when you're on the road. It's so easy to pull over and grab fast food or gas station fare instead of searching Read more

15 Pieces That Are Perfect For Memorial Day — and the Rest of the Summer, Too


Updated 05/25/12 5:53 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Memorial Day Style

As the unofficial start of Summer, Memorial Day gives us a chance to remember our fallen soldiers, relax with family and friends, and bask in the notion that more festive holidays are right around the corner. Since the long weekend is fast approaching, we thought it more than necessary to round up some of our favorite party-perfect pieces for the holiday — and even better, they'll work well for Read more