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

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

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

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

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

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

Rachel Zoe was front row for yesterday's Thierry Mugler show and for Balmain's today in the City of Light. Meanwhile, Salma Hayek and her husband, Francois-Henri Pinault, checked out Balenciaga this morning. Both women are in France to take in the latest styles at Paris Fashion Week. Rachel arrived with baby Skyler and Rodger Berman in tow on Tuesday, but her young son hasn't accompanied her to Read more

Miranda Kerr followed behind Orlando Bloom and their son, Flynn, this morning when they left their Paris hotel. The family of three is in France just in time for fashion week; though, Miranda evidently wasn't there to walk for Balenciaga. She missed out on some drama there, though, this morning. The benches broke at the Balenciaga show, causing guests like Salma Hayek, Anna Wintour, and Catherine Read more

Most shows wouldn't be able to top collapsing benches, which in turn led to collapsing editors, but such a small snafu couldn't deter the magnificence seen on Balenciaga's Spring runway showing. Staying true to the brand's signature style, Nicolas Ghesquière showed dramatic structure, volume, and space-age fabrics. “I don’t know if oversize is the right term for that type of construction,” Read more