Cool Idea: Put a Modern Spin on Grocery-Store Roses


Updated 02/15/12 10:08 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Transform Your Valentine's Day Roses

We've all received the readily available red roses and baby's breath bouquet at some point in our lives. While the romantic gesture of gifting flowers is always appreciated, the slightly dated look of this combination is often not. The divide and conquer strategy applies perfectly to this situation. With a little snipping and the right vessel, this tired arrangement can actually look chic and Read more

Roses and Dia De Los Muertos


Updated 11/01/10 4:06 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Dia De Los Muertos Vignette From Lovely Little Vignettes on CasaSugar

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member Lauren from the Lovely Little Vignettes group: With the strange weather my roses are blooming again, I am excited since they smell so good and look so great with my Dia De Los Muertos decoration. Hopefully I can get a couple more blooms before the winter. Have you been busy decorating? Be sure to post a photo and details about your arrangements in the Read more

Tweeting Your Partner Is a New Form of PDA


Updated 10/12/10 7:41 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Tweeting Your Partner Is a New Form of PDA

Ashton Kutcher has admitted that he tweets wife Demi Moore even when she's sitting right next to him. It's not because he's giving her the silent treatment or because he's lazy. Ashton says he's simply engaging in a modern form of PDA. He recently told a tech conference: "A lot of times my wife and I sit across from each other and tweet, it's a little bizarre. It's the same reason why you send Read more

How-To: Raise Roses Even If You're a Beginner


Updated 01/13/10 1:36 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 1 comment

How-To: Raise Roses Even If You're a Beginner

Who doesn't love roses? The classic bloom adds elegance to any home, even if you only have room for a few potted varieties on your balcony. A recent SFGate article offered some tips and tricks for raising roses, even if you're a newbie to the flower world. See some of my favorite tips in the slideshow. Read more

Roundup: Modern Roses


Updated 10/21/09 5:35 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Roundup: Modern Roses

Do you think that roses should be relegated to old ladies' perfume bottles and shabby chic pillows? If so, I'd like to change your mind. You'll be happy to hear that an updated take on the beautiful bloom is easy to find and decorate with. In fact, the rose is making a comeback in hip, modern homes. Take this Je Taime Poster ($40), for example. With a modern font and a blockprinted rose outline, Read more

Do You Have Roses in Your Garden?


Updated 06/19/09 12:45 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 2 comments

Do You Have Roses in Your Garden?

Roses add elegance and color to any garden space. While many modern-day cut rose varieties are bred for looks rather than scent, my favorites are the old, fragrant varieties. They may not have a perfect appearance, but they smell wonderful. Source Do You Have Roses in Your Garden? Yes, I love roses! I wish I did. No, I'm not a rose fan. Read more

Look of the Day: It's All Rosy


Updated 02/18/09 5:10 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 7 comments

Look of the Day: It's All Rosy

Alyssa ang teaches us a valuable lesson: If your clothing is minimalist, make sure your shoes are anything but. See? It's all rosy with this Fab reader's fantastical blue rose sandals. They show the world she knows how to have fun with accessories. I also love the bounciness of her skirt. That cool oversize camera isn't too shabby either! Here's what she has on: Top: Dorothy Perkins Skirt: Read more

Fab Finding Follow-Up: Greetings, Friends


Updated 01/23/09 6:29 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 5 comments

A bunch of my friends were on a cruise around Mexico, Honduras, and Belize. They just came back, and since I missed them so much, I greeted them at the airport. I asked you to help me put together an outfit that would make me feel pretty among their tropical gear. I started you off with these Newport News Rose Flats ($29, originally $39) because they simply caught my eye. Let's see Read more

Come Fab Finding With Me: Greetings, Friends


Updated 01/20/09 9:00 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 16 comments

Come Fab Finding With Me: Greetings, Friends

A bunch of my friends are on a cruise around Mexico, Honduras, and Belize. They're coming back in a few days, and since I miss them so much, I'm greeting them at the airport. But shh, it's a surprise. I need an outfit that will make me feel pretty among their tropical gear. But I don't want to look like I tried too hard. I'll start you off with these Newport News Rose Flats ($29, Read more