CasaSugar Community member Veside recently wrote to me to share her friend Kiki's flat in London, which is available for short-term rentals. Kiki is a talented sculptor who makes terrific ceramics, but it's the "spare, artsy décor" she thought I'd love. She was right! The place is fabulously funky and I can't wait for my next trip to London — I know where I'll be staying! Come along and check Read more

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On a recent trip to Texas, Reef wasn't the only provocative meal that I had. I also ate an unorthodox lunch at Feast, a restaurant that was opened by three British ex-pats, James Silk, Meagan Silk, and Richard Knight, in Houston last year. The eatery, which has earned accolades from the New York Times as well as a James Beard Best New Restaurant nomination, focuses on adventurous and gourmet Read more

Happy Birthday, Jamie Oliver! Today isn't just any hump day — it also happens to be the day the charming and talented chef turns another year older. No stranger to fame, Jamie's been in the celebrity (and kitchen) spotlight for the past decade — but things just seem to get better and better for the Naked Chef! To honor his birthday, here's a look at Jamie throughout the years. Read more

This unique and spacious doubled fronted Victorian home in London is chock full of original architectural features, French furniture, modern kitsch, and sparkling wallpapers, giving it an edgy feminine boudoir chic style. In this living room, the owner gets away with mixing furniture styles and lots of pattern by keeping it all in a singular, subdued palette. To take the full house tour, check Read more

George Clooney didn't hang around in the UK long after his night out at the BAFTAs yesterday. He walked through Heathrow on his way out of London this morning. George was nominated, but didn't win, in the category of best actor for The Descendants. The Artist cleaned up at the BAFTAs, however, and Jean Dujardin once again took home the statue over George. Nonetheless, Mr. Clooney is looking Read more

London's Royal Opera House was buzzing with stars as the BAFTAs kicked off last night. Brad Pitt popped up on the UK red carpet after attending the Berlin Film Festival premiere of In the Land of Blood and Honey with Angelina Jolie on Saturday. He was up for best actor, as was his pal George Clooney, who mingled with Colin Firth and his wife, Livia Giuggioli, on their way into the show. Presenter Read more

If you didn't know who Joy Williams was before tonight, we guarantee you will be hearing a lot more about her in the months to come. Joy's one half of folk duo The Civil Wars with Johnny Depp lookalike John Paul White, and the first-time nominees won two Grammys tonight: best folk album and best country duo/group performance for their 2011 album Barton Hollow. They are also one of the performing Read more

Kate Middleton, wearing a dress from the UK store Jesire, undertook a solo appearance this evening in London. With her husband, Prince William, away in the Falklands, she's now focusing on the institutions near to her heart. At the end of 2011, Kate announced her plans to become a royal patron of London's National Portrait Gallery. She has a long-standing interest in painting, having studied art Read more

Prince William took part in his first mission on Saturday since deploying to the Falkland Islands last week. He and his crew were involved in charting a course that took them from their base at the Mount Pleasant Complex. The Prince is part of a search and rescue team that patrols the islands, nearby shipping lanes, and mountains. His brother, Prince Harry, has served overseas before in Read more