From May 16 to June 14, you can visit the absolutely gorgeous Kips Bay Decorator Show House in person on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Not only is the house brimming over with amazing decorating vignettes and ideas, it also supports a good cause — all proceeds go to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Since 1973, designers have been transforming a different Manhattan luxury residence with Read more

This week, I've been lucky enough to indulge in both the International Contemporary Furniture Fair and Blogfest 2012 in New York. Aside from Kips Bay, Blogfest participants had the chance to tour Elle Decor's impressive and ever-inspiring annual Modern Life Concept House. Loaded with unforgettable moments created by some of my favorite designers, the house showcased a range of aesthetics, further Read more

Along with the picnicking and the grilling that goes along with most Memorial Day weekends, this coming weekend, residents of San Francisco will be celebrating something else: the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge. Whether or not you're near the City by the Bay this long weekend, pay homage to the world's most photographed bridge in the world. Celebrate the iconic dishes of the food Read more

Julia Roberts and Danny Moder were arm in arm at the Jonathan Beach Club in Santa Monica last night. They paired up for Heal the Bay's Bring Back the Bay charity event, which also brought out Amy Smart, Ali Larter, and Julia-Louis Dreyfus. Julia wore a polka-dot Moschino jumpsuit to the fundraising gala, where she and her husband Danny were honored along with Amy for their leadership and Read more

Carey Mulligan took a solo stroll through a London park yesterday afternoon. She was decked out in an all-black ensemble, though her new wedding ring added a touch of sparkle. Carey married Marcus Mumford in late April and the newlyweds made their first public appearance together at the Met Gala in NYC. Carey wore a metallic Prada dress for the occasion and the custom creation is now being Read more

We're in the midst of high pollen season, and here at Sugar HQ, we're trading tips on allergy relief almost as much as monthly must haves. As temperatures rise, flowers and trees aren't the only ones shedding sneeze-causing particles: your pet is busy sloughing off fur and dander which can increase the intensity of itchy eyes and runny noses. Of course, you could research the best hypoallergenic Read more

Yesterday I visited the Kips Bay Decorator Show House on New York City's Upper East Side, which benefits the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. In its 39th year, the showcase features the work of 22 top interior designers, landscape artists, and photographers in a striking, neo-Federalist home, which once belonged to diplomat and art connoisseur John Hay Whitney. From Amanda Nisbet to Brad Ford to Read more

Yesterday, I had the chance to attend a press preview of the 2012 San Francisco Decorator Showcase located in a historic Pacific Heights mansion. With over 31 beautiful spaces to browse and even more designers to meet, I left feeling incredibly inspired. Each space, whether it was a cramped elevator or a spacious dining room, was brimming with innovative design concepts. Although each space Read more

Thanks to odd angles and tricky corners, bay windows can make it difficult to decorate. Not sure what to do with your window nook? From custom furniture to unique drapery, here are nine unique ways to work with the windows and spruce up your space. Read more

In just under a year of launching their floral business, Leigh Oakies and Allison Futeral of Crimson Horticulture Rarities are changing the way brides think about wedding arrangements. With a signature style that incorporates natural objects like feathers, bones, and tree stumps, the design duo creates unforgettable arrangements and decor that can last far after the wedding is over. If you're Read more