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Source Do You Have a Favorite Seamstress/Tailor? Sure do — I stay loyal to mine! Not really — I just go to the cheapest person available. No. I like to shop around and try different people from time to time. When I finally find the perfect person, I'll most likely stick to them. Other — do tell! Read more
We have suggested that stylish gym bags make great holiday gifts. But if you're more of a do-it-yourself kind of gal, why not make one? You can easily transform an old pair of jeans into a bag perfect for hauling a yoga mat around town. I would never call myself an accomplished seamstress, but I was able to make this bag in an afternoon while baking some hazelnut cookies. I call that being double Read more
Feeling crafty this weekend? Interested in adding some DIY elegance to your Thanksgiving table? Then you're in luck! I wanted to share this napkin tutorial I created a few years ago. These napkins are pretty easy to sew, even for beginner seamstresses. Impress your guests this holiday season with handmade napkins. Over the weekend, I made a slightly more complicated version of our DIY napkins, Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Vintage fashion is inherently democratic. Celebrity style icons like Chloe Sevigny, Nicole Kidman and Alexa Chung don’t get their inimitable style from mindlessly chasing every new trend — and neither should you plunk down serious change for the latest “it” bag when you could spend less money and sport an original Read more
Last week, San Francisco royalty Alexis and Trevor Traina held a luncheon at their stately Beaux Arts manse to fête the De Young's new "Balenciaga and Spain" exhibit curated by American Vogue's Europe editor at large, Hamish Bowles. Dripping in sophistication and sprinkled with irreverence, the house in posh Pacific Heights is everything you'd expect the home of a well-connected Internet Read more
A new trend in table linens is vertical table runners or place mats for two. Instead of running the width of a dining table, the linens run across the table depth-wise, acting as a shared place mat for parties seated across from each other. I've seen the style in a few different homes, but I think it looks best in a modern interior like this luxury, contemporary apartment on the right bank of Read more
It's no secret that here at CasaSugar we're big fans of Secrets From a Stylist's Emily Henderson. With impressive redecorating skills (check out how she redecorated Ian Brennen's house in the premiere episode), a savvy eye for flea market finds, and charm to spare, I have no doubt that her new show Secrets From a Stylist will be a huge hit. You can watch the first episode online here, and then Read more
After a long workweek and a full week of staying on top of your budget, it can be tempting to loosen your purse strings — but don't. There are ways to capitalize on all the Spring fun happening, without emptying your wallet and digging into your savings. Instead, keep the budget balanced and stay in control when you practice smart-saving strategies on your days out of the office. Cool Off Read more
HGTV is casting for the seventh season of its hit series Design Star and on the hunt for talented interior designers, architects, contractors, artists, and other design experts. Do you want to be a design star? Contestants should have extensive design knowledge, a "personality that pops," a clear and unique design perspective, and lots of energy and enthusiasm. According to Casting Director Read more
