How-To: Turn Your Photos Into Wall Art


Updated 04/06/10 9:00 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Sites and Sources For Making Art From Your Photos

I recently featured Modern Bird Studios, which blends digital elements with fine art skills to create a custom painting. If you're looking for other ways to incorporate images of your loved ones or your favorite scenic shots into your home décor, here are five more places that will turn your photos into cool pieces of personalized art.   Source Read more

TOMS Navy Glitter Canvas Shoes: Love It or Hate It?


Updated 03/16/09 1:38 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 26 comments

TOMS Navy Glitter Canvas Shoes: Love It or Hate It?

I know some of you dislike TOMS shoes, but what if said TOMS have glitter on it? These TOMS Navy Glitter Canvas Shoes ($48) are philanthropic (the company donates a pair of shoes to a child in need for every purchase) but are they also stylish? Your call. Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! To post your selections go to the Love It or Hate It? group. And if you want to learn how to do Read more

The Bag To Have: Longchamp "It Bag" Vertical Tote


Updated 02/21/09 12:06 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 23 comments

The Bag To Have: Longchamp "It Bag" Vertical Tote

It may be poking fun at the fact that exorbitantly expensive It bags are over, but this Longchamp "It Bag" Vertical Tote ($340) has stolen my heart. Could it be because it has French writing on it? Maybe. But mostly it's because it talks cheeky and looks chic without costing a fortune. Plus, it's canvas, thus super relevant to the times. I could see this bag meshing at the supermarket Read more

Trend Alert: All Things Canvas


Updated 02/05/09 9:08 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 8 comments

Trend Alert: Canvas Bags, Backpacks, and Shoes

 We usually associate canvas with beach totes and summertime fun, but times have changed and so have all things canvas. This earth-friendly textile has been waxed, dyed, and embellished for our fashionable pleasure. You can take the natural route and opt for lighter colors, or dare to try it with a fabulous faux finish — some even look like leather! I dig the Read more

Fabworthy: Dogeared Canvas Bag


Updated 07/17/08 3:15 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 16 comments

Fabworthy: Dogeared Canvas Bag

Some slogans are painfully cheesy and some are downright brilliant. Guess which category this Dogeared Canvas Bag ($23) fits into? Ding, ding, ding. We've all seen our fair share of canvas totes — hello, I'm Not a Plastic Bag — but this one takes the cake. "Your plastic bag can kiss my canvas." Canv(ass), get it? Carrying this bag will not only make you look caring, but comical as well. Read more

9 Ways to Earn Extra Cash When Money Is Tight


Updated 05/24/12 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Earn More Money

I'm sure everyone can do with a little more cash in their wallets. Here are some great suggestions by Wise Bread for you to make extra money. Even though I'm self-employed full-time, I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to make more money. Earlier this year, I wrote a Wise Bread post on websites that can help you earn extra cash. More recently, I came across a blog post on Zaarly titled, Read more

Space-Saving Decor Tips For Kids' Rooms From Design Expert Kelly Edwards


Updated 05/23/12 12:40 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Designing Kids Rooms

We recently caught up with design expert Kelly Edwards, who has been featured on HGTV's Design on a Dime and Style Network's Tacky House for her scrappy style and ability to transform ordinary rooms into incredible spaces, even on a budget. Kelly's decorating and design expertise apply to any room in the house, but we were eager to hear her ideas specifically for lil ones, and she didn't Read more

20 Totes to Take You to the Beach and Beyond (With Everything You Need in Tow) — All Under $100


Updated 05/24/12 1:26 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Summer Totes Under $100

Thanks to extra daylight hours and plenty of warm-weather plans, Summer tends to be the season of running from place to place. Your must-have accessory to carry you through the chaos? A versatile, take-anywhere tote that's big enough to stash your beach reads, farmers market finds, or office essentials all season long. Whether you're into stripes and straw or brights and colorblocking, we've Read more

The Makeup Tool That Will Change the Way You Apply Mascara


Updated 05/21/12 10:55 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Apply Mascara With a Fan Brush

You could argue that the eyes are the most important part of the face (windows to the soul and all that). For a makeup artist, never has a sentiment rang more true. The eyes are a canvas for many creative colors and techniques, but the last thing you want to do is taint your carefully applied shadows and liners with spidery or clumpy lashes. Floriane David of Make Up For Ever Academy admits Read more

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon Leave the Babies at Home For an Adults-Only Night Out


Updated 05/14/12 7:20 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon Date Night Pictures

Mariah Carey and her husband Nick Cannon hit the town in NYC last night to attend the 2012 Project Canvas Exhibition and Art Gala. The event was held at the city's Opera Gallery and was designed to raise money for art programs in NYC schools. Mariah was on hand to support Nick, who hosted. She tweeted, "At Nick's launch for project canvas. The shoes. . . Come on. . . A winner!" It was Nick and Read more