Etsy Finds: Votive Holders


Updated 11/02/09 3:05 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Etsy Finds: Votive Holders

A table set with slender taper candles and a bouquet of roses is always romantic, but votive holders come in all different styles. From industrial recycled steel to lacy crochet, there's a votive holder for everyone and every dark tabletop. Take a look at my finds to choose your own. Read more

Tips For Pulling Off an Elegant Spring Picnic Indoors


Updated 05/16/12 12:58 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Do an Indoor Picnic

Uncooperative Spring weather can be the perfect excuse to experiment with alternatives to outdoor entertaining, like an elegant indoor picnic. Matthew David Hopkins, Creative Director of 360 Design Events, insists it's the best way to meld the laid-back feel of outdoor entertaining with the glamour of indoor dining. Impressed by his stunning Indian-inspired picnic spread, we grilled him on the Read more

Entertain at Home With a Chili Bar


Updated 05/03/11 9:02 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Create Your Own Chili Bar Buffet

Chili is one of my favorite foods to entertain with; not only can it be prepared ahead, but it's incredibly adaptable. So for my last dinner party, I chose to take things to the next level with a dress-it-yourself chili buffet. After all, if one can create a bangin' bloody mary or hot dog bar, why not a DIY chili version, too? To learn more about creating one yourself, read more. Read more

Beyond Carving: Decorating With Pumpkins


Updated 10/25/11 1:17 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

No Carve Pumpkin Decorating

While the iconic tradition of carving a pumpkin is near and dear to my heart, these orange beauties are full of other decor possibilities. Consider getting crafty this season and trying an alternative approach to your Halloween pumpkin. While I'm not sure I'm completely ready to give up going under the knife this Fall, here are some fun pumpkin decoration ideas to mix things up in your home and Read more

The Aftermath of a Fête


Updated 06/29/11 9:28 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Wedding Decorating Photos

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member inglenookdecor from the Lovely Little Vignettes group: There is nothing more nostalgic than a wedding fête. The day of, everybody's scrambling to make sure everything is both reality-perfect and picture-perfect. It's not stress-free for sure! So, I'm not an event coordinator or stylist but when asked, I will of course rise to the occasion and Read more