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

We're not huge fans of the word cougar — used, for the most part, to try to humiliate women who date younger men (their "prey," known as cubs). But for better or worse, it's in the lexicon, which means that the idea that older women can still be sexy — and sexual — is out there, too. The following group of films shows that the cougar's been around in popular culture for a while, that Read more

The High Line, located on Manhattan's West Side, opened to the public nearly two years ago as an elevated public park. Championed by Friends of the High Line, this former lifted freight line now serves the public as a beautiful park and art space. With over 210 species of perennials, grasses, trees, and shrubs planted in the park, as well as many of the original features of the old freight line, Read more

Los Angeles-based Gray Gallery's mix of gorgeous jewelry, artwork, and high-end home decor pieces creates a compelling and beautiful space. This elegant concept gallery is co-owned by Paris-based interior designer and gallerist Chahan Minassian and Los Angeles resident and fine jewelry designer Vram Minassian. Together, they showcase unique artists and ceramicists alongside one-of-a-kind vintage Read more

What a great life these Disney princesses have! They get to marry the prince of their dreams, and live lavish lives as royalty. But before you start scoffing at what an easy time these princesses have and how they never had to think about budgeting, think again. There are plenty of savvy lessons to be learned from these singing, dancing beauties! Read more

A 1920s-era home in Oakland, CA's Maxwell Park neighborhood had fallen into disrepair and then been foreclosed upon. Since the prior owners had completed some below-code additions, including a sun porch and a third bedroom, most buyers were scared away by the mountain of paperwork involved in buying the home. While the home had potential, it languished in foreclosure, with no buyers willing to Read more

It's December again, and right around the time when a lot of people get a big, fat tip! Who's deserving of your dollars this holiday season? Tipping is another way of showing thanks, but it can be hard because there is no set rule of thumb for how much you're supposed to give. Sometimes it's all about gut instinct. I'm wondering if coming out of the recession this year also means that you're more Read more

Opening Dec. 17, How Do You Know stars Reese Witherspoon as Lisa, a softball player whose athletic abilities have defined her entire life — until she's cut from her team. Struggling to redefine herself, she starts a fling with Matty (Owen Wilson), a major league baseball pitcher known for playing the field. Lisa's also involved with George (Paul Rudd), an honest businessman who may be heading Read more

Lisa Spinelli and Paulo DeLima, the artistic forces between Studio Bel Vetro, a custom-made glass lighting studio, met in a rather fairy-tale-worthy manner. Lisa recalls, "I was taking a glassblowing class and Paulo nonchalantly walked into the studio. It turned out he was the studio manager there and also a teacher. It was love at first sight." Fast forward a few years, and Lisa and Paulo's Read more

Last week, I shared a Napa-inspired al fresco tablescape with you. As you might remember, I'm putting together three tablescapes as part of our $1,000 giveaway with HomeGoods, which launches tomorrow! LilSugar is creating two tablescapes, and here's her latest, an arts-and-crafts-inspired kids' table. While I cobbled together my first tablescape using elements that I had at hand, for this Read more