9 Ways to Decorate With Terra Cotta Pots in the Winter Season


Updated 02/20/12 3:12 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Decorating With Terra Cotta Pots

The natural, rustic look of terra cotta pots is such a sweet way to add charm to annual flowers in the Spring season. But terra cotta pots shouldn't just be relegated to the warmer months. There are other ways you can use these pots inside your home — planted and not — throughout the year. Keep clicking for a few ideas. Read more

Casa Verde: Break Up the Terra Cotta


Updated 06/07/10 11:25 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 3 comments

How to Use Broken Terra Cotta Pots

They may know how to grow the lushest shrubs, but even green thumbs are known to break a pot every now and then. When a terra cotta pot bites the dust, don't toss it in the trash. Take the shards and turn them into something useful. Break the bits into small pieces (carefully of course!) and add them to the bottom of other planters. The broken shards will help with drainage and keep plants Read more

Dress Me Up: Full of Fall


Updated 11/04/08 11:03 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 7 comments

Dress Me Up: Full of Fall

Donna Karan's Fall collection is the epitome of Autumn. Warm browns, vivid rust, olive green, terra cotta, mustard, and burgundy were the plush colors the designer used to spice up her line. Now is the perfect time to draw inspiration from it and fill our closets with similar pieces. You can even get inspired from the changing colors of the leaves outside. Stick to one or two colors at most. I've Read more

Buying Guide: Find the Best Planters For Your Garden


Updated 04/17/12 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Planters For Gardens

We're happy to present a post from one of our favorite sites, Stylelist Home! Like a great tailored jacket over a casual ensemble, the right planters can instantly "pull together" any outdoor garden space. (Even if it's the size of a postage stamp.) However, getting the right one can be tricky. Planters like metal ones hold water better than porous containers made out of wood, while lightweight Read more

Casa Capsule: Trend Forecasting, House Hopping, Clever Organizing, and More!


Updated 01/07/12 10:05 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Home Organizing and Modern Design

See the items and destinations that are a must this month. We flipped over the citrus tones in Maybelline's 2012 calendar. Tour NYC-based jewelry designer Jennifer Fisher's edgy family home. Find new ways to decorate with terra cotta pots this weekend. Get the scoop on trend forecasting for 2012. Add elegance to a room with distressed antique mirrors. Kick shoes into shape with genius storage Read more

Sugar Shout Out: The Most Anticipated Films of 2012


Updated 01/03/12 7:28 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sugar Shout Out January 2, 2012

10 movies we can't wait to see this year Rounding up culinary resolutions for 2012 Celebrate Kate Bosworth's birthday with her 15 hottest looks Carry-on packing tips for beginning-of-year travel Job search tips to find your dream job this year Do you have a pet-related goal for 2012? How to get rid of tired, puffy eyes Love resolutions you can stick to in the new year Great movies you'll want Read more

Get the Dish on Different Kinds of Dinnerware


Updated 05/31/11 11:31 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Different Types of Dinnerware

Future newlyweds, are you thinking of investing in a full set of china? It's a big, big porcelain world out there, and there are a few things you should probably know before settling on the perfect set of china. First things first: not all ceramic dinnerware is the same! The quality of china depends on a number of variables, from firing temperatures to clay content — but familiarize yourself Read more

DIY: Fabric Corkboards


Updated 03/25/11 3:01 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

DIY Fabric Covered Corkboards

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member srnewell from the Su Casa group: I recently made a couple of fabric-covered corkboards for my office re-do.  I started with some beautiful terra cotta geometric fabric.  I measured and lined up the fabric. I cut it to size and stapled the fabric tightly over the boards. After completing the fabric portion, I placed nail heads approximately one inch Read more

Make Seasonal Plants Last Year-Round With Oversize Pots


Updated 08/02/11 11:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Growing Tropical Plants in Cold Climates

Today, Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary posed with their children outside Grasten Castle. The castle grounds are lush and lovely, but come Winter, it will be quite a different scene. Chilly temperatures and snow cover often mean that gardeners give up on planting favorite shrubs or vines that prefer a more temperate climate. In areas like Denmark, New York, Vermont, and Read more