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Designer Couples: Robin and Lucienne Day

CasaSugar — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:00:57 PDT

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 married two years later. Check out this slideshow to see some of their iconic designs.

International Valentine's Day Traditions

TresSugar — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:22:59 PST

Valentine's Day may seem like frivolous holiday filled with flowers and chocolate, but its beginnings are rooted in Christian and ancient Roman tradition. Love letters, small gifts, and sweets are common ways to commemorate the day in nearly every country that celebrates it (and even those that aren't supposed to), but they all put their own twist on it. From Sweden to Saudi Arabia, see how Valentine's Day is celebrated around the globe.

Feel the Love Around the World

Annie Scudder — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:50:00 PST

Happy Valentine's Day! It may feel like a modern commercial holiday, but Valentine's Day dates back to the fifth century. Today, St. Valentine's holiday of love and affection is celebrated around the world, with different cultures taking part in their own Valentine's Day traditions. Check out today's pretty red and pink pictures, from Kate Middleton accepting a sweet card from a young admirer to a man in Beijing almost getting carried away by his balloons while riding a bike.

Your Pet Could Be Our Pet of the Day!

Sara Yoo — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:00:00 PST

Your pup may not be at Westminster yet, but he's destined for stardom. And your kitty is too pretty to be kept from the world. So submit a photo (or two or more) to PetSugar's Pet of the Day group, and maybe you'll see them among the glittering lights . . . on our homepage!

The Prettiest Lingerie We Could Find For Valentine's Day

Noria Morales — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:17:28 PST

Really, any day is good for love and lingerie, but Valentine's Day gets us a little more motivated to add some silk and lace to our boudoir. With the sheer trend promising to be strong for Spring, this is a fabulous time to invest in gorgeous lingerie, specifically bras. A touch of lace peeking out from a delicate top plays right into the delicate, boudoir-inspired aesthetic. We also found a few things that won't be worn outside the bedroom - breathlessly pretty silk chemises, playful teddys - so before Feb. 14 hits, you might want to check out the prettiest lingerie we could find.

How the Stars Celebrated Valentine's Day

Allie Merriam — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:52:46 PST

Yesterday was Valentine's Day, and the stars celebrated the holiday with their loved ones. Matt and Luciana Damon decided to take their romance to the front row at New York Fashion Week, as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie had a similarly public outing at the Bosnian premiere of In the Land of Blood and Honey. Sandra Bullock had fun in LA with her main man Louis, while nearby, Cindy Crawford and her husband Rande Gerber treated themselves to lunch. Click through to see who else spent Feb. 14 with their nearest and dearest.

Guess the Tweetin' Mama: Valentine's Day Edition!

LilSugar — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:46:43 PST

Wondering what some of Hollywood's hottest mamas are doing for Valentine's Day? Some of them are willing to dish - in 140 characters or fewer. Test your celebrity mom IQ by guessing who shared each of the following Valentine's Day tweets!

Take the Quiz

8 Recipes For a Rainy Day

Camilla Salem — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:27:39 PST

Don't let the rain get you down; instead, channel all of that energy into some culinary projects and challenges. We've got eight ideas for recipes to make while it's coming down outside. Some of them may take a bit of extra effort, but it will be worth it when you can cuddle up in front of a good movie with some delicious eats.

5 Aphrodisiacs to Set the Mood Right Tonight

Susannah Chen — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:09:21 PST

If it's really true that 70 percent of women and men expect to get hot and heavy tonight, then dinner should have one mission: to make the two of you swoon. We've offered the lowdown on healthy foods that'll stimulate sex drives - but what foods do chefs put on the menu to help you get in the mood?

To find out, we turned to David Bazirgan, who's no stranger to sexy meals. As the executive chef at San Francisco's Fifth Floor Restaurant, he helps to set the standard for the city's relaxed fine dining atmosphere. To check out some of the ingredients that he elects to use on his Valentine's Day menus - and to hear what he calls the most "underrated" aphrodisiac, read more.

5 Fresh Valentine's Day Dinner Ideas

YumSugar — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:10:41 PST

Wondering how to celebrate Valentine's Day? If you're feeling stumped or you're tired of the standard fancy-dinner routine, get creative and mix it up with a meal that steps outside your typical date pattern. Here are five great ways to get romantic for the heart-filled holiday, from a cozy indoor picnic to an anti-Valentine's Day dinner spread.