Online Sale Alert! Discounts at Designer Laundry


Updated 05/22/09 12:19 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 5 comments

Online Sale Alert! Discounts at Designer Laundry

Rick Owens, Catherine Malandrino, Helmut Lang, Calvin Klein — these are just some of the designers whose goods are on sale at Designer Laundry. You'll mostly find jackets and dresses, with some bags and shoes sprinkled in. What do you think about this Catherine Malandrino Lunar Print Dress, size 4 ($154, originally $280)? I think it would be a marvelous New Year's dress. If you agree, make it Read more

25 Easy Organizing Changes You Can Make Today


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Tips For Organizing Everything

We're thrilled to present this smart Wise Bread story here on Savvy! I have a bad tendency to let things — paperwork, tasks, laundry — pile up. That's why I'm often not as organized as I should be. By the time I go to put things away, I feel like I'm dealing with clutter so powerful it could defeat Godzilla (I've already started on the screenplay for Godzilla vs. That Pile of Stuff I Still Read more

Guerrilla Guide to the Holidays: A Perfect, Price-Tag-Free Gift List


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Guerrilla Guide to the Holidays: A Perfect, Price-Tag-Free Gift List

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Don’t look now, but here come the holidays (really, they’re just 10 weeks away!). This year, we’re going to make planning and budgeting for them a snap. That’s why we’re starting early to help you tackle the season step by step — and save time, money and stress. If you follow our Guerrilla Guide each week, we promise Read more

5 Post-Summer Healthy To-Dos


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Healthy Habits For Fall

Between weekend barbecues and family vacations, it can be hard to stay on track during Summer. As Fall (and school sessions) roll around, the change of seasons means it's time to take a second look at your routine. Need some ideas of how to get back on the healthy track? Read on for some easy healthy to-dos for the upcoming season. Start a meatless Monday. Endless summer grilling may mean a Read more

A 19th Century New Orleans Shotgun Gets a Modern Addition


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New Orleans Historic Shotgun House Restoration (Pictures)

In New Orleans, there is no shortage of beautifully restored homes. With such charming, unique architecture, it's not a city where people make a habit of tearing things down and putting McMansions in their place. That said, it's rare to see a historic restoration that incorporates contemporary design — moreover successfully so. I was lucky to tour one of these rarities firsthand during my last Read more

Do We Multitask Too Much?


Updated 08/29/11 5:43 AM · Posted by Yahoo Shine · 1 comment

Do We Multitask Too Much?

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Yahoo! Shine: There's a really interesting piece at Work It, Mom!, about unitasking instead of multitasking, and it got me thinking. Maybe part of the reason my stress levels are off the charts right now is because I'm multitasking too much? Unitasking is kind of at the root of the whole Fly Lady way of cleaning and decluttering Read more

A Beautiful Basket Case: Bow Bins


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Bow Bin Waste and Laundry Baskets by Cordula Kehrer

Areaware has teamed with fair-trade NGO Preda and the Aeta people, indigenous inhabitants of the Philippines, to produce a new line of wonderfully unconventional waste baskets for all you modernists out there. Conceived by German designer Cordula Kehrer, the baskets are made from sustainably harvested rattan and a colorful plastic bin offsetting the natural wickerwork. The charming baskets are Read more

Get the Funk Out! The Best Ways to Wash Workout Clothes


Updated 08/04/11 1:24 PM · Posted by · 14 comments

Best Way to Wash Workout Clothes

Sometimes throwing workout clothes in the washing machine isn't enough to get them clean. Sweat and dirt can stain fitness gear, and if not washed properly, clothing will remain smelly even after the rinse cycle. If you struggle to get rid of gnarly stenches from your fitness clothes, follow these tips to get gear so fresh and so clean. If your clothes are drenched in sweat post-workout, wash Read more

Clean Up Your Act With Earth- and Baby-Friendly Laundry Products


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Best Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergents For Babies

Everything changes when a baby comes along, especially parents' perspectives on safety. Every decision is made with protective goggles on as parents want the best bottles, the healthiest food, and household products without toxic chemicals. This is especially important when it comes to washing tots' tiny clothes and cloth diapers. What's good for baby is generally what's good for earth, and Read more