5 Lovely Libraries Fit For a Bibliophile


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Home Library Designs

If you're a bibliophile, or lover of books, like me, you can understand the appeal of having a ton of books around. In the past, we've shown you ways to creatively organize your collection, but what if the sky is the limit? I've always dreamed of having my own dark and cozy library, full of books stacked to the ceiling. I'd love to curl up at the end of a long day with an enormous, comfy throw, Read more

David and Harper Show Their Support For Victoria Beckham at Her NYFW Presentation


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David Beckham and Harper at Victoria Beckham's NY Show

Today is a big day for the Beckham family since Victoria showed her latest collection at NY Fashion Week. The presentation, which took place at the NY Public Library, was packed with famous faces including Vogue editor Anna Wintour and Victoria's husband, David. He was spotted carrying Harper into the show, though he had his hands free to take pictures while sitting in the front row. The Victoria Read more

Add These Award-Winning Books to Your Tot's Bookshelf Today!


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2012 Newberry and Caldecott Award-Winning Books For Kids

Go ahead and add some silver to your bookshelf! This morning the American Library Association announced the winners of the most prestigious children's book honors, naming the 2012 John Newbery Medal and the Randolph Caldecott Medal award winners, as well as the recipients of several other distinguished awards. The honorees represent the best books — both written and illustrated — for tots. Read more

The Obamas Mark MLK Day Before Michelle's Big Day


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Barack and Michelle Obama Volunteering

Yesterday, the first family marked the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday with a day of volunteering and a night of celebration. Barack, Michelle, and daughter Malia spent the day at the Browne Education Center, building bookshelves for the library and painting quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. onto the walls. After a day of giving back, Michelle and Barack got dressed up for the Let Freedom Read more

Howie Mandel's Cape Cod-Inspired Malibu Estate Hits the Market


Updated 01/11/12 11:31 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 2 comments

Howie Mandel's Malibu Estate Up for Sale

Known for his zany television persona, former Deal or No Deal host Howie Mandel has surprisingly traditional taste when it comes to real estate. His stunning Cape Cod-inspired beach house in Malibu is on the market for $7.25 million. Recently designed by local architect Doug Burdge, the house lives up to Burdge's A-list reputation. With over 100 Malibu properties in Burdge's portfolio, his roster Read more

Jennifer Garner and Violet Check Out an Armload of Books and Flat Stanley at the Library


Updated 06/02/11 9:51 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Jennifer Garner and Violet Affleck at the Library Pictures

Jennifer Garner carried most of their loot, but Violet made sure to keep her Flat Stanley book in hand as they left the Santa Monica Public Library yesterday. Summer vacation means it's time to take Flat Stanley on all the Garner-Affleck adventures, whether it's close to home in LA or on location with mom and dad. Jennifer also recently bought her older daughter Violet a pogo stick, which Read more

Aw — Suri and Tom Cruise Check Out Picture Books at the Vancouver Library


Updated 02/24/11 5:10 PM · Posted by · 13 comments

Pictures of Suri Cruise and Tom Cruise at the Vancouver Public Library

Suri Cruise browed the children's section of the Vancouver Public Library and got especially excited showing her dad Tom Cruise a few titles, including Froggy Gets Dressed, yesterday afternoon. They were then off to a father-daughter dinner at a local steakhouse, which ended with the twosome skipping back to their place. Tom had a date night with another of his lady loves, Katie Holmes, over the Read more

Natalie Portman Makes Her Postbaby Event Debut!


Updated 11/18/11 5:09 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Natalie Portman Apartment Reading Postbaby Debut Pictures

Natalie Portman made one her first public appearances last night after welcoming her son, Aleph Millepied, earlier this year. Joining other stars like Mindy Kaling, director Jason Reitman, and Steve Carell, Natalie participated in the Film Independent At LACMA series with a live reading of the 1960 Billy Wilder film The Apartment in LA. Rounding out the cast were Collette Wolfe, Jake Johnson, Read more

10 Reasons to Read Summers in France


Updated 11/01/11 9:15 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Review of Summers in France by Kathryn Ireland

Interior and textile designer Kathryn Ireland's new book, Summers in France ($22), hit bookshelves on Friday, and it is one of my must haves this April. With entertaining tips, home decorating rules for vacation spots, and summertime recipes all culled from years spent at her house in the South of France, the book is as much a lifestyle guide as it is a lesson in Ireland's distinct decorating Read more