A Dated Light Fixture Is Twice Reincarnated


Updated 12/02/10 2:56 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Upcycle an Old Light Fixture

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member h2urHome from the Su Casa group: I'm not one to give up. So when I bought one of those gold light fixtures from the Goodwill and failed at my first project, I tried again! Of course, it took me four months to figure something new out . . . The before (left) and the not so good after (right: it just looks like a black outdated light fixture!). To see Read more

Before and After: A Goodwill Find Used as Television Console


Updated 01/18/11 11:03 AM · Posted by · 10 comments

Before and After: A Goodwill Find Used as Television Console

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member h2urHome from the Su Casa group: We recently finished up a basement remodel and of course my husband bought a huge television to put in the family room. I needed a large console to hold all his electronic gadgets but of course I didn't want to spend a fortune. I found this dresser at my local Goodwill. I know it looks dated but the piece was Read more

Before and After: A Goodwill Chair


Updated 10/06/09 10:22 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 10 comments

Before and After: A Goodwill Chair

Su Casa member Leahlarocco spotted this grungy old chair at Goodwill on sale for $7. There was nothing pretty about the upholstery or even the finish (it's basically an office chair), but she saw potential in it. She decided to paint the frame with Ralph Lauren silver metallic paint, and reupholster it with a $3 Waverly fabric and some charming blue trim. The finished product is a far cry from Read more

Look of the Day: Sunny Skies


Updated 06/29/09 8:58 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 7 comments

Look of the Day: Sunny Skies

The warm weather and sunny skies motivated ljhtx's ensemble today. Mixing a floral print with a solid yellow fabric gives her handmade dress a sweet prairie touch. I also like how she styled her look with a slim, brown belt, pearls, and posh sunnies. Cute! Here's what she has on: Dress: Handmade Headband: Target Belt: Lands End Shoes: Michael Simon Pearls: DIY Sunnies: Cotton Island Bag: Read more

On Our Radar: Banana Republic and Goodwill Reunite For Charity


Updated 10/03/08 2:21 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 8 comments

On Our Radar: Banana Republic and Goodwill Reunite For Charity

Donating is a great thing, and getting something back in return is an extra bonus. That's exactly what Banana Republic and Goodwill are set to do. From Oct. 16 through Oct. 26, take a trip to your local Banana Republic store, drop off a gently worn sweater or coat, and receive 30 percent off any regular priced item. Pretty simple, huh? All your donated items will be sold at Goodwill stores Read more

On Our Radar: Banana Republic Shares the Warmth


Updated 12/06/07 3:00 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 14 comments

On Our Radar: Banana Republic Shares the Warmth

I know you have a sweater or two that has been sitting in your closet collecting moth balls. Dust them off between today and the 12th, take them to your local Banana Republic and get 30 percent off one regular-priced sweater. Sorry cashmere lovers, this excludes the 100 percent cashmere sweaters. There's also a three-sweater limit, even if you donate more. Banana will donate your sweater to Read more

Expert Shares 2 Easy Strategies to Declutter Your Home


Updated 05/01/12 10:04 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Peter Walsh Organization Tips For Clutter and Closet

It might be overwhelming to just look at your clutter, but there are some very simple steps you can take to declutter your place in no time. All you need to do is just start. SavvySugar talked to Peter Walsh, a celebrity organization expert, who gave two very simple tips to start tackling your mess: The trash bag technique: "The very first thing you should do if you're feeling overwhelmed in Read more

Game of Thrones "Garden of Bones": What We're Still Talking About


Updated 04/24/12 10:21 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Game of Thrones "Garden of Bones" Recap

To say there's little lightheartedness in this week's Game of Thrones is a bit of an understatement. In fact, it's pretty messed up — we see more of how twisted Joffrey can be, some creepy rat-torture, and the episode ends with a giant WTF moment. And to add insult to injury, there is no trace of Jon Snow this week, either. While this week's episode may have been tough to watch, the many awful Read more

Purge, Then Splurge: 10 Ways to Treat Yourself With Your Tax Refund


Updated 04/13/12 10:38 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Spend Your Tax Refund

Hopefully by now you've filed your yearly tax return and your bountiful refund is well on its way, so what are you going to do with it? It's important to pay off some bills, add to your 401k, and sock some of your refund away in savings — but that doesn't mean you can't treat yourself too. While we don't recommend going overboard, you may find yourself in the position to indulge in a new bag, Read more