Millworks Pillows and Ready-to-Wear Looks Usher In an Early Spring


Updated 01/12/12 5:05 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

H.D. Buttercup Throw Pillows

Maybe it's the unusually warm Winter we're having in Northern California, but I'm already anxious to incorporate exuberant Spring colors and patterns into my wardrobe and home. Luckily, H.D. Buttercup's San Francisco location just added a new millworks shop-in-shop filled with pillows ($58-$78) covered in graphic patterns and groovy palettes. While the prints are botanically inspired, the Read more

Decorating Ideas to Steal From H.D. Buttercup


Updated 01/27/11 1:06 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Photos of San Francisco's H.D. Buttercup Store

Earlier this week, I went on a guided tour of San Francisco's new H.D. Buttercup furniture store. The 35,000 square foot store in the SOMA district encourages a "choose your own adventure" philosophy when it comes to home decorating and design, offering styles ranging from midcentury modern to French country, with almost everything in between. I have to say that I was sorely tempted to buy Read more

Cool Idea: Put a Modern Spin on Grocery-Store Roses


Updated 02/15/12 10:08 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Transform Your Valentine's Day Roses

We've all received the readily available red roses and baby's breath bouquet at some point in our lives. While the romantic gesture of gifting flowers is always appreciated, the slightly dated look of this combination is often not. The divide and conquer strategy applies perfectly to this situation. With a little snipping and the right vessel, this tired arrangement can actually look chic and Read more

Get the Look: Ivory Sofas and Silver Side Tables


Updated 05/05/11 5:31 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Shopping For White Tufted Sofas and Silver Side Tables

I'm a big fan of big, dumb comedies (think Hot Tub Time Machine and Superbad), so there's a very good chance I'll be taking in a matinee of Bridesmaids next weekend. I'm also a major Kristen Wiig fan, and I can't wait to see how she handles this starring role. While flipping through photos from the film, I was charmed by the silver side table in this bridal gown shop scene. I also love the tufted Read more