About six months ago, Su Casa community member anti curl's husband became obsessed with the George Nelson Platform Bench by Herman Miller. Seeing as an original would have cost him about $700, he decided to build one. "So what's a fellow with no discernible woodworking skills and no tools to do?" he asked. "Turn to Legos of course." Over 1,400 Legos and a few redesigns later, he's built a Read more

Reclaimed wooden benches are a beautiful yet functional investment you could easily make work for your foyer, mudroom, outdoor patio, or even dining room table. These 10 Etsy finds showcase the raw and rustic beauty of oak, pine, cedar, and Douglas fir. The best part is — no trees were harmed in the making of these benches. Each bench has a unique story of where the maker reclaimed the wood, Read more

Tobey Maguire and his little girl Ruby Maguire spent their Sunday in the park together in LA. The father and daughter read books on a park bench and shared some snacks and hugs. Tobey was also seen joining Ruby as she took a spin on her pink bicycle around the block. Ruby is Tobey's oldest daughter with jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer, and the couple also has a son, Otis, who will turn 4 next Read more

Chelsea Handler and her on-again boyfriend, Andre Balazs, got festive during their trip to Rome on Wednesday. The couple, who are back together after splitting in November 2011, wore toga-inspired outfits to tour the city. Chelsea and Andre visited the Galleria Borghese Museum, relaxed on a bench in the garden, and then doubled up on a Vespa to ride to dinner. On Tuesday they were spotted Read more

For the promotional photos for Mad Men season five, each of the main characters is shown reclining in, or leaning against, a very particular chair or bench. Given that creator Matt Wiener is incredibly exacting about every detail of the show, it seems obvious that each seat was a very deliberate choice. Keep clicking to check out each character's seating choice and to hear what I think it means Read more

You're probably familiar with doing ab exercises on the floor, an exercise ball, or even on a BOSU, but have you ever made use of the weight bench? Rather than moving to a floor to complete your crunches, try these exercises in between sets of arm, chest, and back work using the bench — you're already there, make use of it. Expert Crunch trainer Livia Jenvey offers up these five exercises Read more

Tommy Hilfiger set the mood for his collection this evening at the Park Avenue Armory creating an Autumnal park paradise complete with wooden benches, pretty Fall trees, The Beatles playing in the backdrop, and even gravel to sink our booties into. As expected, the designer showcased his classic American style, but this time, interjected a completely modern spin to his mix via silk cable-knit Read more

Gwen Stefani spent Saturday with her sons Zuma and Kingston in LA. Along with dad Gavin Rossdale, the family checked out LA's Little Tokyo, then moved on for some outdoor time at a park. While Zuma and Kingston climbed rocks and explored a jungle gym, Gwen and Gavin cozied up for some PDA on a bench. The past few weeks have been extra fun for Kingston and Zuma, who've enjoyed trips to the zoo, Read more

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale spent their New Year's Eve playing in the sunshine with Kingston and Zuma. The family of four headed to Underwood Family Farms, where they picked up some kettle corn for the kids and coffee for the grown-ups. Gwen and Gavin got in on the playground fun, but also spent some time watching their two boys enjoy themselves as they cuddled on a nearby bench. The Read more

Whether you're searching for a reasonably priced gift for a pal or a new bed frame or bench, I've found all of this and more in this weekend's sales roundup. Happy shopping! Read more