Britain's Royals Show Some Love For Riot Victims and Responders


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Kate Middleton, Prince William, and Royals Visit Riot Victims

Prince William and Kate Middleton became the latest UK royals to meet with citizens impacted by this month's riots across England. Dressed in an Alexander McQueen ensemble, Kate told responders from Birmingham that she and William watched in disbelief from home: "Looking at all the young people out and about on the streets, we couldn't believe it was happening in Britain." Yesterday, a solo Read more

Picture It: London's Burning


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London Riot Pictures

A man and woman look on as the rioting in London continues for the third night. So far 450 people have been arrested, 44 police officers have been injured, and many districts in the area have succumbed to "mob rule." The riots began Saturday after a vigil for Mark Duggan, a 29-year-old father of four who was killed by armed police in an attempted arrest Thursday. See more frightening photos of Read more

Cool Idea: A Rooftop Boating Lake


Updated 07/21/11 10:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Selfridges London Rooftop Pond Photos

I love rooftop gardens, but a rooftop lake? With boats and a bar? That's even more incredible. Londoners can see this green-tinted rooftop lake for themselves from July 21 – 24 on the roof of Selfridges London. Event designers Bompas & Parr have transformed over 4,300 square feet of the roof into an island and boating lake, in partnership with Truvia natural sweetener. Unfortunately, Read more

London Calling: 5 Books to Transport Tots to the Royal City


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Children's Books About London

Take the kids to London, without ever leaving home! If the royal wedding has your lil one dreaming of life on the other side of the pond, there are plenty of books to teach her a thing or two about the city where the nuptials took place. From a cartoon about the history of the royal city to an accordion-style 3D book featuring London's most famous sites, check out these five books that will Read more

Picture It: Fun in the Sun


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Pictures of the Festival of Britain in London

Performers Richard Seymour and Kitten Von Mew dance in the Appearing Rooms fountain by artist Jeppe Hein at the Southbank Centre in London. With a roof-top garden, urban beach, several art installations, and a row of beach huts, the Southbank Centre is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Festival of Britain, which officially opens tomorrow and runs until Sept. 9. With this and the royal Read more

Design Inspiration From Studio Xag


Updated 03/30/11 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Photos of Interior Decorating Inspiration From Studio Xag

London-based Studio Xag creates vibrant retail designs and props for clients, including Diesel, Bertie, Topshop, and Oasis. Xavier Sheriff and Gemma Ruse, the creative forces behind Studio Xag, are responsible for the bespoke installations, shop retrofits, and window installations that often leave passersby gaping with surprise. Of course, it would be a little too costly to hire these two to Read more

House Tour: A Glittering London Pad


Updated 03/03/11 2:46 PM · Posted by OnSugar Blog · 1 comment

Photos of Modern London Home

Here's a post from OnSugar blog House of Anais: SHH, a London-based architectural practice and design consultancy decorated this amazing six-floor Kensington House in London with the lead of René Dekker, their head of residential interiors. What an interior — I can spot moonlights, Moooi Raimond lamp-styled starlights, transparent furniture, and a gold-and-white-themed pool. The main areas Read more

Art and Furniture Favorites From the Brit Insurance Designs of the Year Awards


Updated 02/17/11 5:46 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Shortlist of Brit Insurance Designs of the Year at Design Museum

Just a month ago, CasaSugar contributor Tara Sharp shared her favorite furniture finds in the Brit Insurance Designs of the Year Awards. Today, the Design Museum of London begins showcasing the shortlisted designs. It's the perfect time to look at a few of the spectacular designs in furniture and art that made the list. The winners will be announced on February 28; take a look at some of the Read more