10 Bridal Shower Theme Ideas


Updated 06/04/10 8:29 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 1 comment

10 Bridal Shower Theme Ideas

For me, one of the highlights of wedding season is attending all the fun bachelorette parties and bridal showers. Sure, the ceremonies are gorgeous and the receptions are a blast, but I truly cherish the girls-only soirees leading up to the big day. If you're planning one of these get-togethers, why not try one of these creative themes? With a little DIY help and flea market shopping, you can Read more

October is Dress Your Walls Month


Updated 10/03/07 9:26 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 7 comments

October is Dress Your Walls Month

Welcome to October! This month we're going to have a ton of posts that help you to figure out how to take best advantage of your home's walls. From the best online stores for affordable art to low-VOC paint to contests giving away silk-screened posters and wallpaper, we've got it all. So settle in, bookmark your favorite posts, and get inspired to dress your walls in style with Casa! And please Read more

Meet the Euro Pop Princesses of the '60s: Yé-Yé Girls


Updated 05/25/12 2:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ye-Ye Girls

Are the yé-yé girls having resurgence? First there was Megan's infamous Mad Men song and dance number, and now they've come up again in Wes Anderson's latest film Moonrise Kingdom. In the film — set in 1965, a year before this season of Mad Men — Suzy Bishop is one half of the lovesick preteen couple at the center of the movie. While her style is clearly fashioned after the yé-yé girls, Read more

Bridal Friday Link Time: Diamond Jubilee E-Shoot


Updated 05/25/12 2:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Queen's Diamond Jubilee Engagement Shoot

Cheeky inspiration for a Queen Elizabeth II-themed engagement shoot — Glamour This creative elopement shoot is inspired by Moonrise Kingdom — Green Wedding Shoes A desert-wonderful wedding topped off with hot-pink Manolo Blahniks — Style Me Pretty Expectant bride plans fun "flash wedding" — 100 Layer Cake This 10-year anniversary vow-renewal ceremony has a lot of heart — The Read more

Wes Anderson's Guide to Love


Updated 05/25/12 2:51 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Wes Anderson Movie Quotes

As a self-proclaimed Wes Anderson junkie, I was ecstatic to see his latest film Moonrise Kingdom this week. And considering I was either smiling or tearing up (or both) the entire 94 minutes, I'd say it was a hit. The camp-themed coming-of-age film has all the recognizable Wes Anderson-isms fans of the director love, and the young star-crossed lovers at the center of the sweet story really just Read more

Host a Star Wars Party That's Out of This Galaxy


Updated 05/25/12 11:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Throw a Star Wars Party

We're celebrating 35 memorable years of Star Wars today the only way we know how — a party! How to throw a party the likes no Mos Eisley Cantina regular has ever seen? Start with themed Star Wars snacks, decorations, the right music, and definitely the perfect costume. There's only one rule — be sure to watch at least one of the films from the original trilogy (or keep it on in the Read more

50 of the Best Kids' Birthday Party Themes


Updated 05/25/12 1:20 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Best Kids' Birthday Party Ideas

It's your lil one's special day, so there's no stopping Mom when it comes to planning the perfect birthday bash. Kids wait all year to celebrate their big days, and with one of these amazing party themes, they're sure to have the best day ever. From an Angry Birds-themed party and a Very Hungry Caterpillar birthday to a firehouse soiree, we've rounded up the best themes for the guest of honor! Read more

The Boho Dance: Beautifully Bohemian Wedding Decor


Updated 05/23/12 4:40 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Bohemian Wedding Ideas

While buttoned-up or black tie certainly suits some brides' ideal aesthetic, we can't get enough of these beautifully bohemian weddings. Colorful, playful, bright, and airy, each of these designs offer dreamy inspiration for hippie-chic brides or grooms. Click through, and prepare for true bohemian rhapsody. Read more

The Hairstyle You'll Want to Wear Every Day This Summer


Updated 05/24/12 12:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Get Elizabeth Banks's Allure Hairstyle

Elizabeth Banks looked like she walked straight out of the 1970s for her Allure June cover, and it's thanks to Oribe, editorial hairstylist extraordinaire. Using a Patti Hansen cover from the disco-era for inspiration, as it turns out, the retro-themed style is perfect for modern times, as well. "The fullness at the sides gives it a really interesting, beautiful look," Oribe explained. And Read more

Tessa and Tyrell's Lakeside Glamour Wedding


Updated 05/24/12 2:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Lake Wedding Inspiration

It's time to celebrate the most romantic season of the year with our first featured wedding! Each week we will be sharing an inspiring real wedding with insight from the bride on everything from the decor details to the honeymoon plans, as well as lots of gorgeous photos from the big day. Pin your favorites to take part in our Pinterest contest — you could win a romantic getaway! Kicking off Read more