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Spider-Man 4 has gotten a release date of May 6, 2011. — Zap2It Jack White has formed a new group called The Dead Weather with The Kills frontwoman Alison Mosshart, Raconteurs bassist Jack Lawrence, and Queens of the Stoneage guitarist Dean Fertita. — Billboard Scrubs's Dr. Turk, Donald Faison, has joined Cedric the Entertainer in ABC's comedy pilot The Law. — The Hollywood Read more
The thing I love about Laura Mercier is that the line's colors are always so pretty and wearable. Available now, the new Indian Summer collection is a transitional one—not overloaded with bright summer colors, but not moody with dark fall ones, either. (Plus, Indian Summer is the name of one of my favorite-ever bands, so I already like the concept.) The Indian Summer collection consists of five Read more
Even when the product is supposedly "disposable," you can always reuse it. Wise Bread shares awesome ways to reuse these 21 disposable products. It’s said that we live in a disposable society. But the word "disposable" is a misnomer. Disposable is considered throwaway, something you use once and dump, regardless of the life that may be left in it. As a frugal shopper with a concern for the Read more
Today, our sunny, extended Indian Summer weather in the Bay Area has turned to chillier, gray skies. For me, this always signals the need to wrap up in soft throw blankets and light a fire in the hearth. This week, I'm inspired by images of cozy homes that emanate warmth and charm. See what I'm loving this first week of November. Read more
Melon season has passed for most, but thanks to Indian Summer in California, my tiny little garden is still producing, and I am harvesting my first round of tigger melons! This Armenian melon only grows to about one pound but is packed with an incredible fragrance and is marked by truly stunning red and orange stripes. The creamy flesh is pale white, and quite similar to a honeydew, flavor-wise. Read more
San Francisco has seen some of its warmest days this year in the past week. And in what I'd like to call exceptional timing, a rather generous shipment of gelato arrived at my doorstep. It was as though some frozen dessert fairy godmother heeded my call for a bracing heat-quencher. I could've simply dug in with a spoon, but my happy hour spirit got the best of me. I took Ciao Bella's advice and Read more
Savoring the final days of Indian Summer, Kirsten Dunst stayed adorably classic in sweet stripes and a little white miniskirt. Not that we won't repurpose these summery staples under layers and over tights, but we love the fresh, unfussy feel of Kirsten's combo right now. As a luxe complement to her easy pieces, she keeps her trusty Louis Vuitton duffel in tow and finishes with a pair of metallic Read more
While we're enjoying a pretty serious Indian Summer in San Francisco, the cooler nights have got me aching for a cocktail that feels a little more like Autumn. Make the most of seasonal fruits and flavors by enjoying these eight festive cocktails that will have you falling into Fall, embracing the shift of seasons with open arms. Read more
This week, I had the opportunity to chat with interior designer Kathryn Ireland, a cast member of Bravo's hit new reality show Million Dollar Decorators, about her career, clients, shopping routine, decorating advice, and experience on the series. Check out the first part of our interview below!CasaSugar: So how did you get involved in Million Dollar Decorators? Kathryn Ireland: I was a guest Read more
This month, I've shifted my focus from Summer cookout food to something a little more soothing, but amidst a San Francisco Indian Summer, I'm not quite ready to plunge into full-blown Fall fare just yet. So in addition to treasuring those timeless staples, I've also looked for recipes that fall (pardon the pun) right in between those two seasons. One such gem is this slow-cooked dish of chicken Read more
