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George Clooney

George Clooney Gets Dirty, Dapper to Reveal His Best Pranks in LA Times Magazine

Updated 02/03/12 8:39 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

George Clooney Tuxedo Pictures in LA Times Magazine

George Clooney was happy to try on both goofy and handsome looks for the Oscars issue of the LA Times Magazine with Viola Davis on the cover, which is out on Sunday. The accompanying article is focused on George the prankster and chronicles everything from friends who have been on the receiving end of his famous cons to what he's careful about when choosing his targets. George recently said he's Read more

Poll

Do You Care About a Food Critic's Anonymity?

Updated 01/04/11 6:27 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Does a Food Critic's Anonymity Matter?

The food world is abuzz with the news that the LA Times restaurant critic, S. Irene Virbila, has been outed. A photo of the long-time critic has been circulating the web, and if LA chefs and restaurateurs didn't know what she looks like, they sure do now. But in a time when virtually anyone's image can be found by doing a simple search on Google, does a critic's anonymity really matter? How do Read more

recipes

12 Days of Edible Gifts: Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

Updated 08/29/11 8:46 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Nutella Recipe

If you scratched your head at the words "chocolate hazelnut spread" let me turn it into a phrase that you'll understand: homemade Nutella! This rich, addictive spread that's wildly popular in Europe makes for a luxurious and slightly rustic edible gift. It's absolutely delicious to eat and surprisingly uncomplicated to make. To turn the hazelnuts into a butter, you will need a food processor, but Read more

News

Jillian Michaels Libel Update: LA Times Issues Correction

Updated 11/01/10 4:13 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Los Angeles Times Issues Correction to Jillian Michaels Article

Jillian Michaels wasn't too happy when an op-ed piece from the Los Angeles Times called her an "actress playing the role of a fitness trainer." The author, James S. Fell, claimed that one of the reasons Jillian had no business in the industry because she lacks credentials: "Michaels obtained some introductory fitness certifications (National Exercise & Sports Trainers Assn. and Aerobics and Read more

News

Jillian Michaels Shames the LA Times For Calling Her a Fraud

Updated 11/15/11 5:11 PM · Posted by · 16 comments

Jillian Michaels Seeking Legal Action Against Los Angeles Times For Calling Her a Fraud

There's some serious mudslinging going on in the fitness world: earlier this week, the Los Angeles Times printed an op-ed piece on trainer Jillian Michaels. Author James S. Fell, a certified trainer and health author, slams Jillian, calling her "an actress playing the role of fitness trainer on TV" with "regular displays of poor technique and unsafe training practices." James's opinion is Read more

Guess Who

Guess Where These Cabinets Are From?

Updated 01/21/10 5:42 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 4 comments

Guess Where These Cabinets Are From?

The family who owns this home, which was recently featured in a Los Angeles Times article, chose a gorgeous, expensive Moooi pendant for the ceiling in their bathroom. However, they chose cabinetry from a store known for its deals. Can you tell me the name of the store? Read more

Trend Alert

Trend Alert: Rose Motifs

Updated 11/26/08 4:42 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 2 comments

Trend Alert: Rose Motifs

What's not to love about roses? Their beautiful, curling blossom structure has made them one of the most popular flowers in the world; their scent has been transferred to perfumes and linen sprays, and their diversity enables them to flourish in home gardens across the world. Of course, roses are also popping up in the world of interior design. Take this rose round ottoman (on sale for $412). Read more

interior design

How-To: Nine Tips For Transforming a Small Space

Updated 11/13/08 10:32 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

How-To: Nine Tips For Transforming a Small Space

In the recent LA Times TImes article "A Laguna Beach Shopkeeper Applies Decorating Strategies Borrowed From His Boutique," shopowner Trey Russell offers smart tips for keeping a small home organized, stylish, and beautiful. I already shared one tip, and now I'll share many of Russell's other ideas. Make sure to read all of his ideas here, or visit his store online. For now, check out Russell's Read more

Books

Casa Quickie: Ditch the Book Jackets

Updated 11/13/08 3:16 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 7 comments

Casa Quickie: Ditch the Book Jackets

Do you spend too much time ensuring that all of your coffee-table books maintain perfect jackets? In a recent LA Times article, Trey Russell, owner of Laguna Beach gift boutique Aris tells you to ditch that thinking — and those jackets. Russell maintains that "Book jackets just get torn, anyway, you might as well get rid of them . . . It creates a more monochromatic, less chaotic look." Try it Read more

Poll

Would You Turn Your Basement Into a Tiki Bar?

Updated 11/01/08 10:15 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 9 comments

Would You Turn Your Basement Into a Tiki Bar?

Homeowners Alan Smart and Michael Uhlenkott recently shared their home with LA Times readers. This tiki bar, which is located in their basement, took four months to complete. Would you put one in your home? Source Would You Turn Your Basement Into a Tiki Bar? Definitely! It would be perfect for hosting my friends. Maybe, but I need to study up on my tiki bar recipes. No way, Read more