This Mother's Day, Try These Eco-Friendly Floral Arranging Tips


Updated 05/14/12 10:19 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Mother's Day Eco Flower Pictures

When it comes to buying cut flowers, sometimes it's hard to remember that behind those beautiful blooms sometimes lurks something more sinister — namely thousands of miles of shipping and herbicides and pesticides. That's why Deborah Prinzing, the author of the new book The 50 Mile Bouquet, recommends that you buy local and sustainable flowers for those you love (like your Mom this Mother's Read more

A Classic and Timeless Country Wedding


Updated 05/07/12 10:38 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Classic Country Wedding Decor Pictures

Here's a post from Juliana2641817 from the CasaSugar Community group Wedding Decor and DIYs. My wedding was in September of 2011. I planned the colors/theme around our venue, a log cabin structure on a bend in the river. I wanted colors that were timeless and reflected the season. The first photo is an inspiration board I put together for the wedding, and the others are photos of the wedding Read more

Link Time: Fashionable Flowers and a Home Office Makeover From Nate Berkus


Updated 04/20/12 10:35 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Nate Berkus Office Makeover

See how Nate Berkus transformed an office in just nine hours. — House Beautiful  Add curb appeal to your home with these 13 tips. — Stylelist Home Solve storage problems with these tips for under the sink. — Real Simple Add style to your garden with these 20 modern watering cans. — Houzz The Cricket trailer is one stylish camper, perfect for Summer trips. — Shelterrific Gorgeous Read more

Outdoor Faves: Wonderful Wisteria


Updated 04/13/12 12:20 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Wisteria Tunnel and Pergola Pictures

Wisteria is an absolutely romantic plant, and one that would add instant ambiance to any home. It's an incredibly versatile plant, too, and can grow from a relatively tiny spot — such as a four-foot-square patch of soil in a city sidewalk — and then curl upward for several stories. Of course, it will also train itself to stretch across long pergolas in a backyard or city park. To grow your Read more

Link Time: Refresh For Spring With Flowers and Foyer Decor


Updated 04/02/12 3:17 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Spring Foyer Decorating Pictures

Get your foyer ready for Spring weather with these decorating tips. — Houzz Celebrate Albert Hadley's legacy with a look back at some of his designs. — Elle Decor Floral arrangements made easy! — Real Simple Tour these gorgeous celeb bathrooms. — Stylelist Home Make a lemony splash with these yellow hues. — California Home + Design Pattern-rich hand-tufted rugs will add major focus to Read more

10 Ways to Decorate With Colorful Flowers This Spring


Updated 03/27/12 11:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Colorful Flower Arrangement Pictures

I'm happy to present a post from one of my favorite sites, Stylelist Home! Now that Spring is here, we're looking at ways to bring cheery color and a touch of the outdoors into our homes. And, the easiest way to do that is to accent spaces with an array of colorful flowers. Although big floral arrangements make for instantly captivating focal points, smaller blooms in groupings can often be a Read more

30 Lil Stinkers Stop and Smell the Flowers!


Updated 03/26/12 1:05 PM · Posted by PetSugar · 1 comment

Pictures of Dogs and Flowers

I don't know about you, but I've had about enough of chilly Winter weather! At least the arrival of March means we're on the home stretch and on our way to Spring. In the meantime, I've gathered up a bunch of cute pups stopping to smell the flowers. There are plenty of funny furry faces and reactions to the blossoms, so check out the budding superstars and start this slideshow. Source: Flickr Read more

Link Time: Fabulous Spring Florals and Easy Decorating DIYs


Updated 04/02/12 3:11 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Unusual Spring Flower Arrangements

Ten gorgeous, colorful flower arrangements — House Beautiful Tour a country-inspired rural ranch home — Houzz Try this easy DIY for decorating with candles — Stylelist Home Fresh ways to dress up a table — Real Simple Learn more about green and sod roofs — Garden Design Eighteen relaxing bathroom designs — California Home + Design Lean how to make this wall of shutters — Country Read more

10 Tips For Arranging Farmers Market Spring Blooms


Updated 03/12/12 12:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

DIY Farmers Market Flowers

With an abundance of Spring flowers flooding farmers markets, grocery stores, and residential yards, I'm attempting to keep my home stocked with colorful, fragrant arrangements. And, since these flower varieties are so readily available, it's easier and more affordable to commit to a weekly or biweekly switch. I pulled together a slideshow of some of my favorite seasonal buds along with tips on Read more