Etsy Find: Hand-Printed Pillow Cover


Updated 08/20/08 12:30 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 1 comment

Etsy Find: Hand-Printed Pillow Cover

One simple way to perk up your endless Summer is by bringing color into your home. But that needn't mean repainting your walls, or letting your kids go wild with finger paint. A vibrant accessory here or there will surely suffice. And I'm a staunch proponent of happy, colorful homes, so I say there's no reason you should have to tone down come Fall. If your home is in need of a little pick-me-up, Read more

Nice and New: Hable Construction at Garnet Hill


Updated 02/20/08 8:00 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 4 comments

Nice and New: Hable Construction at Garnet Hill

For the past six years, Hable Construction, the practical yet stylish textile troupe, has worked with Garnet Hill to create an exclusive holiday program for the mail-order catalog. This year, their collaboration expanded to include more holiday items than ever. Once holiday gift wrap, tree skirts, and felt appliqué Christmas stockings lost their relevance, it was evident that Garnet Hill Read more

Steal of the Day: Maritime Signal Pillow Covers


Updated 01/21/08 2:01 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 5 comments

Steal of the Day: Maritime Signal Pillow Covers

You don't want to miss the boat on this steal; the Garnet Hill Maritime Signal Pillow Covers ($8) are laughably affordable, and parfait for anyone with a nautical theme going on. Granted, it's not exactly boating season, but I'm sure some of you are pining for the open water. What better way to do it than in style with a set of 100% cotton maritime signal pillow covers? The next time there's a Read more

Spring Cleaning for Allergies: The Bedroom


Updated 04/03/07 3:01 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Spring Cleaning for Allergies: The Bedroom

Allergies happen. It is just a fact of life. Spring time is lovely with everything budding and blooming and spreading pollen everywhere. Making sniffling and sneezing part of everyday life. Now, that spring has come (well in some parts of the country it is on its way), it is time to do what you can to keep allergies in check. Spring cleaning is a great way to welcome the change of seasons, Read more

See How These Pillows Were Personalized For Summer Lounging


Updated 05/17/12 9:52 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Ikea Pillow DIY Pictures and Instructions

As part of our Styled by You $500 Giveaway with IKEA, Angela and I have been applying simple techniques to reenvision some of our favorite IKEA products. Today, I'm sharing another of my projects. These URSULA Cushion Covers ($13 each) are made from a rough-woven ramie fabric and feature a cute gray striped lining. They seem like a perfect option for adding floor seating for a Summer picnic or Read more

3 Tips For Germ-Free Travel


Updated 05/08/12 10:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Germ-Free Travel

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Whether you're going by boat, plane, train, or automobile, travel bugs are bound to greet you. Here, some cringe-worthy stats on germs and traveling — and tips on how you can take a trip unscathed. Stay Hydrated According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the air inside planes has anywhere from 10 Read more

Tastemaker Tips: Modernism 101 With Vas Kiniris of Zinc Details


Updated 04/05/12 3:26 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Urban Decorating Tips From Zinc Details

Twenty years ago, $1,000 was all it took for Zinc Details owner Vas Kiniris to set up shop in San Francisco's Tenderloin hood. Determined to shake the town out of its postmodern slumber, Vas set out to bring the cool, avant-garde aesthetic from his European travels back to his 200-square-foot store. After winning honorable mentions during his first showing at ICFF, Vas knew he was onto something. Read more

LilSugar's Baby Registry Essentials


Updated 04/15/12 3:37 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 1 comment

Baby Registry Must Haves

It's amazing just how much stuff a person as tiny as a newborn baby needs. But as anyone who's gone through it before can tell you, babies are high-maintenance little people! If you're lucky enough to have friends and family who want to gift the new addition, they'll likely be looking to rely on your registry. Consider registering at a larger, all-inclusive baby store, like Giggle or Buy Buy Read more

Crewel to Be Kind: Modern Takes on This Old-School Embroidery Technique


Updated 03/29/12 12:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Shopping For Crewel Pillows and Lampshades

From home decor to fashion, needlework is all the rage. This daringly dressed model was seen today on the catwalk during the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology Graduates Show 2012 at China Fashion Week. Her sculptural dress is created from loops of thread stitched using a crewel technique. Crewel embroidery, also known as crewelwork, is at least 1,000 years old. Traditionally, it's used Read more