CasaSugar

Is Paying More For a Better View Worth It?

SavvySugar — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 05:00:48 PST

I know a lot of people are willing to fork out more money for a better view (and higher floor) at their apartments, but that's never really been very important to me. It's not like I spend hours looking out the window. In fact, I barely glance at it. Sometimes the difference of a good view and a not-so-good view can range from hundreds of dollars. What do you think - is a good view worth paying more?

Do You Have a View of Nature?

CasaSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:00:58 PST

At my house, I can see a lot of trees, but my main view is of the San Francisco skyline. Sometimes I miss the more idyllic views that I grew up with in a rural community. Do you have a nature view at your home?

Source: Flickr User AMy Loves Yah

Let's Dish: What's Your Favorite Restaurant With a View?

YumSugar — Mon, 25 May 2009 08:00:27 PDT

Recently, I took you with me to Sam's Chowder House in Half Moon Bay, CA, a restaurant with a great view of the Pacific Ocean. I've always been a fan of restaurants that offer views of something other than the parking lot or the dry cleaners across the street - although, of course, it's also important that the establishment keeps it focus on the food, too.

In addition to Sam's, I also happen to love the sweeping bay windows that overlook Ocean Beach (and the Pacific) at The Beach Chalet. And in Chicago, nothing beats The Signature Room, especially at night. Tell me: What are your favorite scenic restaurants?

Do You Have a Gorgeous View?

CasaSugar — Fri, 08 May 2009 14:00:08 PDT

I wish this were the view from my front porch! It's actually the view from a farm stay at a cabin I visited in New Zealand a few years ago.

I also love the view from my home's deck, but I've lived in a few other places where the view was less than desirable. What's it like at your casa?

Casa Query: What's Your View?

CasaSugar — Mon, 19 May 2008 08:30:21 PDT

In E.M. Forster's A Room with a View, on holiday in Italy, Miss Honeychurch and Miss Bartlett are vexed to find out that their views are not quite they were hoping for, and then an elderly man and his son offer to trade rooms, presenting them with perfect views. This encounter proves to be important to the plot. In cities like New York, a perfect view can mean a difference of millions of dollars in real estate prices. Tell me, what's your view? Unless, the back of your home is a concrete wall, you're bound to have more than one — which do you prefer? Show me what you're looking at these days by posting a photo in the Su Casa group, and give me the scoop by commenting below!

Source

Do Tell: Your Favorite View

DearSugar — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 08:30:00 PDT

Do you have a favorite view? Mine is the Golden Gate Bridge right before sunset on a warm day. The sky turns an orange yellow color, a sure sign of another gorgeous day to come. No matter how many times I see that sight, it never gets old.

We all know the saying, a picture is worth a thousands words, so if you could choose one view to admire from your bedroom window, everyday, do tell what would be your view of choice?

Source

Beauty Must-Reads From the BellaSugar Community

Jessica Cruel — Sat, 26 May 2012 03:32:00 PDT

5 things you need to know about SPF - Beauty Starlet
5 gorgeous cheek and lip stains in this year's hottest hue - Blaq Vixen Beauty
Chill out with this DIY cucumber toner - Beautiful Basics
Haute hair accessories for your Memorial Day cookout - At First Blush
View this step-by-step winged eyeliner how-to - Shine, Shimmer, & Sparkle

What Would You Rather Spend Money on?

Emily Co — Sat, 26 May 2012 00:24:52 PDT

Spending money is very subjective; what some of us see as a necessity, others might view as a frivolous waste. Play our faceoff game and tell us which expense you're willing to spend money on.

The choices are endless, from gym memberships to having a kid to premium cable channels; you never know what crazy matchup will come next. Pick which one you'd rather spend money on and see if your peers agree. The pairs won't always be apples-to-apples comparisons - say, taking a honeymoon vs. eyebrow shaping! - but they are designed to inspire tough choices, which is what personal saving is all about.

Campfire Tales: 10 Movies Set at Summer Camp

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:28:36 PDT

This weekend, Wes Anderson is taking us to Summer camp with his new release, Moonrise Kingdom. Before we visit Anderson's vintage-hued view of cabins and camp counselors, let's go back and remember a few other memorable movies that took us to Summer camp, whether the trip was sweet, sweaty, or even scary.

Behind the Scenes at the Cannes Film Festival

Allie Merriam — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:16:37 PDT

We've been on the scene at the Cannes Film Festival for the past week, reporting as movie stars hit the Croisette to show off their films and talking to many actors, like Gael García Bernal, as they made the press rounds. Between movie-star moments, there was plenty of other Cannes excitement. Kanye West blew into town with girlfriend Kim Kardashian to party with Jay-Z, while supermodel Liya Kebede chatted with us about beauty.

Our editors documented every step and gorgeous view. Click through to see a behind-the-scenes look at the Cannes Film Festival!