Roundup: Capiz Craze


Updated 10/19/09 9:08 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 2 comments

Roundup: Capiz Craze

It's no secret that capiz chandeliers and table lamps have become trendy in the last few years. But the mother-of-pearl shells (named for the province in the Philippines where they originate) have also found their way to everything from mirrors to tissue boxes, proving that the delicate, glittery material is also a versatile one. I love this capiz chandelier hanging in a room designed by Michelle Read more

Casa Quickie: Endless Summer Decorating


Updated 08/05/09 12:05 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Casa Quickie: Endless Summer Decorating

Just because we're reaching the end of the Summer season doesn't meant that your home decorating scheme has to bid the Summer adieu, too. While fresh-cut garden flowers will disappear after Indian Summer, there are other souvenirs of your beach season that can last all year round. Gather shells the next time you swing by the ocean, and then use them to decorate your home. Stack shells in a Read more

Fab Redux: Sweet Shell


Updated 07/23/08 9:31 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 3 comments

Fab Redux: Sweet Shell

Do you consider yourself festive? Does wearing an emblem of Summer around your neck count as festive? Whichever way you slice it, this sweet Vintage Monet Shell Necklace With Snake Chain ($125) may not be cheap, but it's one-of-a-kind and subtly festive. Dig how the chain contours to the charm. Read more

Jennifer Lawrence and Her Boyfriend Hang Out in London


Updated 05/25/12 3:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Jennifer Lawrence and Boyfriend in London Pictures

Jennifer Lawrence and her boyfriend, Nicholas Hoult, spent the afternoon in London yesterday. Jennifer started the day in a white maxi dress and later headed to her hotel to change into a black version. She wore the long look to the Duke of York's Theatre with Nicholas by her side. Jennifer's been keeping a low profile since the record-breaking release of The Hunger Games in March, though she did Read more

Reese Witherspoon Touches Down in Cannes With Jim Toth


Updated 05/24/12 10:55 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Reese Witherspoon at Cannes Airport With Jim Toth Pictures

Reese Witherspoon had her husband Jim Toth by her side as she landed at the airport in Nice this afternoon. The couple are in France for the Cannes Film Festival, where Reese will premiere Mud with costar Matthew McConaughey. Matthew's already started making the rounds in the South of France since he's also promoting The Paperboy with Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron at the festival. It's been an Read more

Eva Longoria and Eduardo Cruz Take Their Love on the Go


Updated 05/24/12 11:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Eva Longoria and Eduardo Cruz Traveling in Spain Pictures

Things appear to be going smoothly for on-again couple Eva Longoria and Eduardo Cruz, who were spotted catching a train together in Spain earlier today. The pair were all smiles and laughing while rolling their luggage through the depot. They're fresh off a stop in Cannes, where Eva was on hand to check out this year's film festival and chat with press as one of L'Oréal's brand ambassadors. Eva Read more

What Foods Did You Despise as a Child but Grow to Love as an Adult?


Updated 05/24/12 9:24 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Foods Kids Hate but Adults Love

Every child has a food that's an absolute no. It varies by kid; my niece loves everything from asparagus to calamari to brussels sprouts, but she'll turn her nose up at mushrooms every time, no matter how they're prepared. When I was growing up, I was a pretty adventurous eater, but I despised frozen peas — so much that I made up an elaborate story about them being my doll's favorite thing on Read more

Turtles Are Tortoise-ly Awesome!


Updated 05/23/12 5:50 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

World Turtle Day 2012 Tips to Preserve Turtles

The sight of a sea turtle gracefully gliding through the ocean or a tortoise contentedly munching on greens warms an animal lover's heart. But these visions may soon be distant memories. Today's World Turtle Day seeks to create awareness of the animal's vanishing habitats around the world and to draw attention to the inhumane treatment of turtles as pets and food sources. Whether you're Read more

Glee-ful Highlights From Season Finale "Goodbye"


Updated 05/24/12 8:15 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Glee Season 3 Finale Recap

We say goodbye to McKinley High's graduating class of 2012 on this week's season finale of Glee, and while we'll be seeing a lot of these characters next year, for some, it was their swan song (pardon the pun). Everyone is feeling nostalgic, not the least of whom is Mr. Schue, who gives the kids an assignment of picking a goodbye song. The episode is mostly devoted to the characters giving each Read more

Jane Krakowski Says Jenna Would Play Anastasia in Fifty Shades of Grey


Updated 05/24/12 2:39 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Jane Krakowski Interview

30 Rock's season finale aired last week, and it's official that the next season will be its last. We caught up with Jane Krakowski, who plays Jenna Maroney, the narcissistic actress engaged to her male impersonator. In addition to her work on 30 Rock, Jane's using her comedic talent for Best Night Ever, an upcoming vignette series for NBC. She'll star alongside Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic. We Read more