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DIY May 21, 2013

DIY Glitter Table Numbers Spice Up Floral Centerpieces

Kelly Lanza of Studio DIY shares an easy tutorial on how to create your own floral centerpieces, complete with hand applied glitter table numbers.

by Tara Block

Kelly Lanza of Studio DIY shares an easy tutorial on how to create your own floral centerpieces, complete with hand applied glitter table numbers. It's easier than you think, cost efficient, and serves as a beautiful finishing touch to any wedding table. So grab some glitter and let's make this vase sparkle!

There's nothing better than stamping your personal touch on your sweetest occasion. With projects, party tips, and colorful ideas, Wedding DIY will help inspire, create, and celebrate your special day. Be sure to check back for more tutorials on POPSUGAR's Girls' Guide channel on YouTube.

must have May 21, 2013

Summer Fun Must Have Box — Revealed

To put together this POPSUGAR Must Have Summer Fun box, we racked our brains to figure out just what you need to kick off the season.

by Ricki Rubin

To put together this POPSUGAR Must Have Summer Fun box, we racked our brains to figure out just what you need to kick off the season. Cool new shades and a soft, sexy sarong will keep your beach or pool routine chic. Plus, we want to keep you hydrated inside and out, give your home a scent makeover, and organize your bags so you can hit the road at a moment's notice. Whatever the season brings, we hope this box will have what you need. Enjoy and have an amazing Summer!

We have more special edition boxes coming, so check out POPSUGAR Must Have to sign up for our monthly subscription and more fun releases!

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Wedding May 21, 2013

Getting Hitched? Then Download Our Registry Checklist

While getting engaged can be the happiest moment of your life, it's can also be incredibly overwhelming.

by Susannah Chen

While getting engaged can be the happiest moment of your life, it's can also be incredibly overwhelming. In the upcoming months, when you're planning your wedding and making arrangements to marry the man you love, there are a lot of decisions to mull over. One thing you won't have to worry about is your registry: we've created the ultimate wedding registry checklist! All you have to do is download it, print it, fold it up, and place it in your purse, then use it as a guide when you go shopping for your registry. What are you waiting for? Get it now.

Link Time May 21, 2013

Start the Summer With a Well Organized Closet

Thirty-one ways to better organize your closets — Real Simple
Did Taylor Swift scoop up a $17 million mansion? — Huffington Post
Learn how to make these extravagant floral centerpieces at home — Glo
Barn homes beautiful enough to tempt city girls — Architectural Digest
Five industrial stools we love — Remodelista
Inside this Dexter star's LA home — Curbed

by Angela Elias

Thirty-one ways to better organize your closets — Real Simple
Did Taylor Swift scoop up a $17 million mansion? — Huffington Post
Learn how to make these extravagant floral centerpieces at home — Glo
Barn homes beautiful enough to tempt city girls — Architectural Digest
Five industrial stools we love — Remodelista
Inside this Dexter star's LA home — Curbed

Food News May 21, 2013

The Top 10 Whiskey Bars in the US

The 10 hottest places to drink whiskey in the US — Zagat
Rachael Ray and Guy Fieri imitate Anchorman — The Braiser
San Francisco institution Tadich Grill expands to DC — Grub Street San Francisco
A look at the world's weirdest candies — HuffPost Taste
Momofuku Milk Bar's Christina Tosi on baking the perfect pie — Eater
The latest in Chick-fil-A scandals — Delish
Watch chef Traci Des Jardins make a burrito for space — Inside Scoop SF

by Susannah Chen

The 10 hottest places to drink whiskey in the US — Zagat
Rachael Ray and Guy Fieri imitate Anchorman — The Braiser
San Francisco institution Tadich Grill expands to DC — Grub Street San Francisco
A look at the world's weirdest candies — HuffPost Taste
Momofuku Milk Bar's Christina Tosi on baking the perfect pie — Eater
The latest in Chick-fil-A scandals — Delish
Watch chef Traci Des Jardins make a burrito for space — Inside Scoop SF

design May 21, 2013

The 7 Kitchen and Bath Products You Didn't Know You Needed

Whether you're planning a major renovation or just want to introduce a bit of luxury to your kitchen and bathroom design, we can help.

by Angela Elias

Whether you're planning a major renovation or just want to introduce a bit of luxury to your kitchen and bathroom design, we can help. After checking out the latest at the 2013 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in New Orleans, it seems the hottest doodads are a hybrid of futuristic technology, smart sustainability, and gallery-worthy design. Keep reading to see the seven new items for kitchens and bathrooms we want now!

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Eco May 21, 2013

13 Ways to Breathe New Life Into Stale Bread

Photo: Sarah Lipoff When you get to the last slice of bread and it's not as fresh as you'd like it to be, instead of tossing it, there are ways to transform that crumbling mess into something useful.

by Sarah Lipoff

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

When you get to the last slice of bread and it's not as fresh as you'd like it to be, instead of tossing it, there are ways to transform that crumbling mess into something useful. After all, why throw away the old when you can upcycle it into something new?

You might be surprised at the various things you can do with stale bread, ensuring you get every penny out of your favorite loaf. Here are several cool uses for stale bread:

Artisan bread crumbs: Cube stale bread, and season it for delicious bread crumbs that can be used for topping soups, stews, or fresh salads.

Photo: Leta Shy

Happy plants: Dry stale bread in the oven, and then grind in the blender, creating fine bread crumbs. Simply mix with your potting soil or rake into your garden. The crumbs will add nutrients and moisture to your happy plants. While you're at it, throw in some crushed egg shells for a nutrient-happy plant.

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Special bird treats: Instead of tossing dry chunks of bread to the birds, grind stale bread in the blender and leave out in small dishes for your friendly birds. Or mix together equal parts bread crumbs, birdseed, peanut butter, and lard, and roll into rounds. Place in bird feeders for a really special bird treat.

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Read on for more smart ways to use stale bread.

grilling May 21, 2013

The Top 5 Finalists From the Build a Better Burger Contest

For the past 20 years, Sutter Home Winery has hosted a Build a Better Burger Recipe Contest, where over 5,000 Sutter Home fans submit their original recipes for a chance to win $100,000.

by Anna Monette Roberts

For the past 20 years, Sutter Home Winery has hosted a Build a Better Burger Recipe Contest, where over 5,000 Sutter Home fans submit their original recipes for a chance to win $100,000. Five finalists were selected, and they flew into Napa Valley this weekend to cook their burgers for the judges. With lavish additions like pretzel buns, seaweed, fried watercress, and salted caramel bacon, we promise these burger recipes are worth making at home.

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digital life May 21, 2013

Sweet Memory: USB Drives as Wedding Favors

Flash drives don't have the flyest reputation around (although some really cute ones do exist).

by Lisette Mejia

Flash drives don't have the flyest reputation around (although some really cute ones do exist). But that's probably because you aren't used to seeing ones as unique as this set. When it comes to weddings, we like to think of these as a way to say "thanks" to your guests or wedding party members because you can preupload them with photos of the big day and send them out as a sentimental gift. They're fun, they're functional — what else could you ask for? Go ahead, take a look.

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Marketplace May 21, 2013

I Can't Believe It's Etsy: Gallery-Worthy Vases

We all know what April showers bring, so end the month with a healthy stock of vases fit for every bloom.

by Angela Elias

We all know what April showers bring, so end the month with a healthy stock of vases fit for every bloom. Etsy is our go-to source for under-the-radar potters and flea market foragers who offer up gallery-worthy vessels. Keep reading to see the vases that stole our hearts this month.