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Celeb Style: Katie Holmes's Ultra-Chic Pullover and Flares

Hannah Weil — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:45:07 PST

Katie Holmes's easy Winter styling is the kind you can effortlessly translate to your own day to day. Thanks to luxe finds, like her Inhabit Alpaca sweater and suede Isabel Marant booties, Katie outfits a seasonal style that's chicer than your average knits and denim. Couple that with a statement scarf and oversize shades and the look is the perfect kind of on-the-go ensemble. Feeling inspired? Shop our key pieces to get Katie's look.

Celebrity Style: Halle Berry

FabSugar — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:00:22 PDT

Hot mama Halle Berry visited the dentist's office in a casual, clean ensemble. I can just envision her effortlessly throwing on her Inhabit cowl-neck linen dress over a gray camisole, adding a long beaded necklace, and beaded T-strap sandals. To tie a nice bow around the look, Halle incorporated beaded bracelets, her Tom Ford sunnies, and favorite Versace bag. Au natural with a pinch of glamour.

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Nice and New: Inhabit Builtby Lamps

CasaSugar — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:02:01 PDT

I've been searching for the perfect bedside lamp in my master bedroom, which is pretty much the only minimalist space in my house. These five new Inhabit Builtby Lamps ($172 to $232) would be an elegant, masculine way to add just a touch of color to a predominantly white room.

Made from recovered wood fiber and formaldehyde free, these earth-friendly accents come in a number of color combinations with cheeky names like Shoot the Breeze ($170, at left), Chump Change ($172, center), and Mack Daddy ($232, right).

Turtles Are Tortoise-ly Awesome!

Sara Yoo — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:00:00 PDT

The sight of a sea turtle gracefully gliding through the ocean or a tortoise contentedly munching on greens warms an animal lover's heart. But these visions may soon be distant memories. Today's World Turtle Day seeks to create awareness of the animal's vanishing habitats around the world and to draw attention to the inhumane treatment of turtles as pets and food sources.

Whether you're considering a turtle as a pet or simply encountering these shelled critters in day-to-day life, American Tortoise Rescue, the sponsor of World Turtle Day, hopes that we can all help in preserving and promoting our reptilian friends by observing a few easy guidelines.

Don't buy a turtle or tortoise from a pet store, as it increases demand for wild animals. Instead, contact a local animal shelter or turtle rescue to adopt a turtle in need.
Don't remove a turtle or tortoise from the wild unless it's sick or injured.
If you see a turtle or tortoise crossing a busy street, then pick it up to help it across, but point it in the same direction it was originally heading. Turtles are headstrong creatures: even if you point it in the opposite direction, it will eventually return to its previous course - and straight back into danger!

For a few more tips to celebrate World Turtle Day, just keep reading.

The Vampire Diaries Season Finale "The Departed": The Good, The Bad, and The Bloody

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 11 May 2012 07:38:06 PDT

Season three of The Vampire Diaries has come to an end, folks, and forgive me if I am still sitting here with my jaw wide open. The finale is eventful, to say the least, and like seasons past, we saw the deaths of a couple of characters - along with the red herring deaths of a couple of characters. Oh, and by that I mean that something super crazy happens in the final moments of the episode that we'll be talking about all Summer.

I can't really talk about too much before the break without spoiling everything, so let's get to it. Dry your tears over that fact that there won't be any new episodes of The Vampire Diaries for a few months, and let's get to the final good, bad, and bloody of season three after the jump.

A Wedding Full of Moroccan Accents, Peacock Feathers, and Jewel Tones

Casa Community — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:21:08 PDT

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member mellie_608 from the Wedding Decor and DIYs group:

For my July 2010 wedding, I wanted to do something with peacock feathers. While peacocks are native to South Asia, they are known to inhabit other areas and so I settled on the mystique of Morocco as a backdrop to feature beautiful peacock feathers and their gorgeous jewel tones.

Hindu mythology associates peacocks with the god Lakshmi. The feathers thus represent her qualities: kindness, patience and good fortune. Feathers are also a symbol of renewal. While many cultures view the symbolism of peacocks and peacock feathers differently, I chose to use them simply because of their beauty.

Touring a Painter's Artistically Inspired, Vintage Furnished Berkeley Flat

Elka Karl — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:05:31 PDT

For a house to be a home, it should reflect the values of its inhabitants, and that's certainly true of artist Terri Saul's lovely Berkeley apartment. Terri, along with her boyfriend, Josh Michels, Terri's 16-year-old daughter, Lydia Warren, and their two cats, Pepper and Quixote, have resided in their historic Berkeley apartment building for the past three years. Full of thoughtful details, original artwork, and cool decorating vignettes, the home is utterly charming and relaxing - I found myself lingering over cups of tea and chatting with Terri and Josh about everything from furniture to drama classes when I photographed their home.

Come along for a thorough tour of their spacious, lovingly decorated apartment, and see what Terri and Josh have to say about their home.

Game of Thrones, "What Is Dead May Never Die": What We're Still Talking About

Shannon Vestal — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:08:55 PDT

This week's Game of Thrones introduces us to a few new characters, while giving a bit of the spotlight to Tyrion, Theon, and Renly, and happily, there's no Joffrey again this week (though we get a good bit of Sansa). Renly is on a throne with a new wife, Theon makes a decision about where his loyalty lies, and Tyrion masterfully orchestrates a ruse. Oh, and as usual, there is a ton of blood courtesy of some very stabby soldiers.

We're missing scenes with Dany and Robb, but lots of action goes down in Westeros this week. Ready to recap? Just keep reading.

Tastemaker Tips: Modernism 101 With Vas Kiniris of Zinc Details

Angela Swinderman Elias — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:24:31 PDT

Twenty years ago, $1,000 was all it took for Zinc Details owner Vas Kiniris to set up shop in San Francisco's Tenderloin hood. Determined to shake the town out of its postmodern slumber, Vas set out to bring the cool, avant-garde aesthetic from his European travels back to his 200-square-foot store. After winning honorable mentions during his first showing at ICFF, Vas knew he was onto something. Twenty years later, Zinc Details inhabits a much larger space in San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood and services retail, wholesale, and ecommerce shoppers. As a staple in the San Francisco design community, Vas loves to hold screenings, tastings, and viewings at the store, to "keep the conversation going" about modern design.

If you're in the San Francisco Bay Area, check out the launch of Zinc Details' Borgias Unveiled window display tonight and scope out the space. If San Francisco is too far, not to worry! I've reeled in Vas to share his tips for introducing high-impact doses of modernism into any home.

Get the most out of large-scale pieces by investing in multifunctional designs

"Our customer base is basically an urban dweller trying to maximize the potential of his/her space. Even people who don't live in the city are still interested in using any available space. Our furniture is not only scaled properly, but many pieces are also versatile and modular. The Studio sofa/sleeper ($1,595) and Zing deluxe daybed ($795) are perfect examples."

Keep reading to check out some of Vas's favorite modern pieces and how to style them!

An Interview With Heart Home's Founders, Plus a Sneak Peek!

Stylelist Home — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:15:14 PDT

I'm happy to present a post from one of my favorite sites, Stylelist Home!

From the return of Domino to the newly launching Design Hunting title by New York Magazine, shelter magazines in the US are looking strong. And across the pond in London, home design is also getting a whole new focus, thanks to the online lifestyle and shelter magazine Heart Home, which just released its latest Spring issue.

Founded by interior designers Arianna Trapani (Arianna Interiors) and Carole King (Dear Designer’s Blog) along with blogger Daniel Nelson (Atelier Tally), Heart Home magazine started as a response to the UK blogging community's call for an online design mag. "There was a lot of talk online why there wasn't a UK digital magazine," explains Arianna. "Carole and I got talking, and we realized we had the same passion and vision for an online magazine. Our only obstacle was how to put it together. And that's when Daniel came into the equation."

The Spring issue is Heart Home's third, and it continues to feature affordable design finds as well as inspiring interiors inhabited by design lovers just like ourselves - from a stylist's worldly apartment to a graphic designer's colorful and retro-style flat. However, under all that is charming, there's a heavy dose of British sensibility. "We really play with our British theme because it has proven really popular with our UK audience and internationally," says Daniel. And Carole adds, "We anticipated that there would be demand for a British voice and we were right."

For the entire interview and more photos, head over to Stylelist Home!