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A dreary dark office can make it hard for creative workers to come up with ideas. Don't let the dull environment dampen your spirit. Read on to see items you can use to spruce up your office and make a peaceful place of inspiration. Read more
Create a calming zen atmosphere for a detox-inspired vegan dinner. Several hours before the party, light a fire in the fireplace. It will fill the house with warmth and make everything feel cozy. Instead of using a formal tablecloth, place an intricate table runner, inspired by leaves, in the middle of the table. Add white plates, green napkins, beaded napkin rings, polished utensils, and etched Read more
Here at Sugar, holiday season is already in full swing — you better believe I've been making my list for who's been naughty and nice! To make gift shopping a breeze for you, we'll be offering up a bevy of gift ideas in the coming weeks for all the special fit folk in your life. Whether you have a zen mama in your life or know someone who needs to take a moment for themselves, we've got you Read more
This Stockholm flat was designed by lifestyle store Indori, and establishes a Scandinavia-meets-Zen vibe. Details like hung textiles soften spaces, while a restrained palette keeps the feel calm and serene. One element that I love is the bright blue tile in the bathroom, which adds a needed pop of color to the otherwise soothing, natural colors that predominate in the apartment. To tour the Read more
Ryan Phillippe has purchased a 5-bedroom, 7-bath home in LA’s Hollywood Hills for $7.175 million, according to Big Time. Built in 1998 by producer Sylvio Tabet, the home, appropriately named "Rising Zen" is a mixture of Asian and modern architecture, but has an overwhelming Zen presence to it. According to listing information, it features "a large separate private master suite, a Koi pond, Read more
The screenless Zen Stone by Creative is a sleek new mp3 player that will fit in any pocket. Featured on Engadget, this clip-equipped 1GB player will hold around 250 songs and has an impressive 10-hour battery life. You can also use the quick play mode switch to quickly skip to the next song or randomly play all the songs in your player. With an remarkable price tag of only $40, I may need to give Read more
Ten terrible pieces of parenting advice moms should ignore — The Stir It's twin Tuesday for Tabitha and Loretta Broderick — Celebrity Baby Scoop Steal Knox Jolie-Pitt's cool, casual style — Celebrity Baby Blog Home births jumped 29 percent! — FitPregnancy Sanity-saving tips for pumping at work — Parenting Trying to conceive? You might want to spend more time in the sun — The Read more
It's hard to go a couple days (or hours) without a friend, parent, or co-worker directing you to the "most amazing video EVER" on YouTube. Following the world's video sharing trends closely, YouTube unveiled the Top 10 YouTube videos of 2011. We'll admit we've watched videos one through 10 multiple times, but have our own list of top five favorites. While "Friday" was catchy, it didn't make our Read more
Create a zen garden desk organizer. — Craft Follow these tips to prevent kitchen clutter. — ShelterPop Take a refresher course on hanging curtains. — DIYLife Tour some light and bright living rooms. — Fresh Home Ideas Learn how to create the ideal bed. — Real Simple Explore these 17 examples of unforgettable flooring. — Houzz Read more
Dallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest city in the United States. This posh city knows how to keep its social sphere booming – it's full of luxurious restaurants, modern bars and nightclubs, and shopping centers that rival NYC and LA. If you find yourself visiting Dallas for business or pleasure, consider staying at Hotel ZaZa, one of the most grandiose and trendy Read more
