A tree topper is the icing on the cake when it comes to Christmas trees. Or maybe it's the cake topper on an iced cake, but in any case, it's the crucial finishing touch for your Fraser fir. If you haven't finished trimming your tree, I've rounded up a few fabulous toppers that will give your tree that special je ne sais quoi. My favorite is this Venetian Star Tree Topper ($75) from Read more

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member RhondaSH from the Su Casa group: I just completed a little update in my small 6' x 9' office nook by painting and adding a feature wall of wallpaper. Additional storage with a bookcase and Ballard Designs shelves give me some much needed organization. Cozy and functional at the same time, I love spending time in my office. If you'd like to see more Read more

This month, Ballard Designs introduces exclusive pieces from Atlanta-based interior designer Suzanne Kasler. The designer, whose interiors have been featured in publications including Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, and House Beautiful, has collaborated with Ballard Designs to produce signature pieces, a first for the company. I’m definitely finding inspiration in many of the pieces, and Read more

Available in four versatile colors, in a damask pattern that's very à la mode, the Ballard Designs Lotus Rug ($180-900) seems like one that would appeal to a lot of you. I personally really like the gray one! But before you pull out that credit card, let me guide you to a shop that sells the same rug at a more affordable price — with $5 shipping. To see it, read more Read more

Happy holidays! I hope you received everything you wanted this year. But if not, I'm sure there will be a few things at the Ballard Design End-of-Season Sale that will strike your fancy. A wide range of accessories and furniture have been reduced up to 70 percent. I'm really loving the look of this Anastasia Mirror ($70, reduced from $80). Its curves are feminine, but it still has an understated Read more