Crate & Barrel's Fall 2011 catalog has arrived, and it's oozing with gorgeousness! The brand seems to have given itself a major styling overhaul, much like West Elm did last year. The staged interiors feel much more lived in and less like a showroom with very layered designs and accessories that seem collected. Take a peek at some of my favorite looks from the new catalog! Read more

When I'm making a quick trip to the store (without my pup in the car), I love the idea of one-stop shopping! Now the latest company to join the pet product biz is Crate & Barrel, launching a new wild line next month in stores and online to accompany its existing housewares offerings. With prices from $2 and up, see some of the good goods to treat the good dogs and cats, too! Read more

I kid you not — I bought this beautiful $1,099 Crate and Barrel red troy couch for $250, and no, I didn't get it from Craigslist or an outlet store. In fact, I bought it from the actual store itself. Read on for tips on how to get yourself designer furniture at a steal. Read more

When it comes to holiday decorating, it's time to stray from the typical red and green decor. That's exactly what designer Eddie Ross did when he created this lovely, fresh tablescape that takes a definite departure from the usual Christmas colors. Better yet, this tablescape is very affordable. Sourcing items from Cindy Crawford's collection for JC Penney, as well as West Elm, Crate and Barrel, Read more

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member aah123 from the Su Casa group: I recently relocated to New York from Los Angeles and in the process, lost half my living space. With only approximately 450 square feet to work with, I decided to get creative and go with a non-traditional layout. My bedroom is set up where the living room is normally situated, and my cozy living room is typically used Read more

You don't have to limit yourself to shopping for a stylish and functional media cabinet at Ikea, Crate and Barrel, or EQ3 — you can get a sweet retro-styled credenza to fit your flat screen TV, video game consoles, and more over on Etsy. Check out a few beauties I found while clicking through the site, and be sure to grab a tissue to mop up the drool from your keyboard. Read more

Haggling is truly an art form that can be perfected over time and diligent practice. It's often worth it — have you seen the brand-new $1,099 Crate and Barrel couch that I bought for $250? Knocking off some dollars here and there is great for budgeting, and haggling is a skill that is transcendent. You can use it when you're negotiating for better prices on a car, a higher salary, getting more Read more