Desire/Acquire: Clio Glass Hargreave Carafe


Updated 06/17/10 4:20 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 2 comments

Desire/Acquire: Clio Glass Hargreave Carafe

I've been aching to own the Clio Glass Hargreave Carafe ($120) since I first saw it about five years ago. It's so clever and fun! I love its modern pill shape and bright colors, and how its top becomes a glass. But I wouldn't use it enough to justify buying it; it would really just be a display piece. As it turns out, I'm not alone in my love for this carafe. A well-known designer created one for Read more

Hermes For the Home


Updated 10/17/06 4:12 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Hermes For the Home

If you're looking for a luxurious housewarming gift for the fashionistas on your list, check out this Hermes Crystal Carafe With Tumbler, available for $395 here. Not only is it a (relatively) affordable way to buy Hermes, but it's also a great bedside table accessory for guests like yourself. Read more

5 Surprising Household Uses For Denture Cleaner


Updated 05/03/11 12:15 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 11 comments

5 Household Uses For Denture Cleaner

I don't wear dentures, but I have worn a retainer, which I cleaned with Efferdent. The experience was valuable not just for keeping my teeth straight but also for educating me on the wonders of denture cleaner. After seeing how well the effervescent tablets cleaned tiny nooks, I started experimenting on other tough-to-clean items; believe it or not, they are great for cleaning the rubber casings Read more

Modern Etiquette: When Should I Hold a Housewarming Party?


Updated 06/21/11 1:47 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Tips For Throwing a Housewarming Party

Recently, Stacey reached out to us on our Facebook page with the following question: "Help! We just moved into our new house. Great, right? Well, our last place was very small and our new house is very big. We don't have a lot of furniture or even artwork up. Every box is unpacked. All of our friends have asked us if we are going to have a housewarming party. We want to but I don't know what the Read more

What Booze Is Doing to Your Looks


Updated 04/08/11 10:16 AM · Posted by · 15 comments

How Drinking Affects Your Appearance

We're excited to present this article from Allure! As much as we delight in sharing positive beauty news about alcohol on Daily Beauty Reporter—Red wine protects your teeth from cavities! Boozers tend to exercise more!—it's obvious that excessive drinking takes a toll on your appearance. After my interview with Brooke Shields in Allure's April issue, I was inspired by something that she Read more

Stay in Eco Luxury at H2hotel in Healdsburg


Updated 02/16/11 10:51 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Eco Luxury Hotel h2hotel in Healdsburg, CA

Headed to Sonoma County for a romantic getaway? Color me jealous. This beautiful part of Northern California features everything from oceans to redwoods to vineyards and apple orchards. When you've exhausted yourself with a day of wine tastings, head to Healdsburg to stay in the recently opened eco-chic h2hotel. Each studio room at this new boutique hotel features private patios or balconies Read more

Tom Ford's Decadent New Fragrance


Updated 11/07/11 2:49 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Tom Ford's Decadent New Fragrance

As part of his new Tom Ford Beauty line, the designer has just released a fragrance, called Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau de Parfum, that's as exotic and decadent as the flower it's named after. The spicy, sexy scent contains top notes of black truffle and bergamot combined with hints of patchouli, deep florals, vetiver, and incense. Since the black orchid is one of the most elusive and unattainable Read more