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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 38,000 Cranium Cadoo Board Games that were sold between October 2007 through January 2008 for about $20. The popular children's game's die has excessive levels of lead on its surface paint. Though no incidents or injuries have been reported, anyone with a board game lot number (printed under the plastic tray on the bottom half of the Read more
For 44 years, kids have been racing Hot Wheels cars around their homes, on the sidewalks in front of their houses, and, if they're my kids, down the slides on the playground. Playground play aside, most die-cast car play has been strictly horizontal since that time. Now Hot Wheels is shaking things up — really up! — and moving car play vertical! Hot Wheels Wall Tracks, the company's new line Read more
Watching The Hunger Games at a press preview, both Angela and I were scrambling to jot down notes on the fantastic set design showcased in the film. Now, we have the answers to all of our set design questions. Set decorator for The Hunger Games Larry Dias was integral in making the film come to life, from the Appalachia-inspired homes seen in District 12 to the opulent palace of President Snow. Read more
My favorite rooms always seem to be inspired by whatever colors I'm currently obsessing over. While I could happily reside in a space that's drenched in color, I realize some people prefer to use it more sparingly in their design. When we think of adding pops of color, though, the obvious route always seems to lead back to a throw pillow or accent chair. I'm preferring more innovative versions of Read more
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo leading lady and Oscar nominee Rooney Mara wasn't the only star wearing white at the 84th Academy Awards, but she certainly was one of the most memorable. With porcelain skin, red lips, full brows, and raven hair, she reminded me of a modern Audrey Hepburn — with a bit more edge of course. The origami folds and lace details of her Givenchy gown created an Read more
A baby rocking a pair of sunnies is pretty cute, but would you let your lil one wear a pair of Babiators? The baby aviators, which offer protection from UVA and UVB rays, have been spotted on Sarah Jessica Parker’s twins and on little Roc (shown above), Mariah Carey's superhip son. While the sunglasses ($20) undoubtedly look cool, the company also says they are good for your baby. Babiators Read more
Great tips for decorating with houseplants. — Real Simple Remake your entrance with a new vestibule. — Houzz Tackling a DIY project? Test for lead paint first. Here's how. — Charles and Hudson Nine DIY ideas to tackle in two days or less. — Stylelist Home These photos are inspiring a serious case of closet envy. — California Home + Design Buy your favorite decorator fabric on Amazon. Read more
Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member intbyfrancesca from the Su Casa group: This is my dressing area transformation. It's a hallway that leads to my bedroom. When I moved in, I was stumped with what to do with this niche in a narrow hallway. I decided to place a dresser along with an oversized abstract painting to conceal the horrid fuse box. The graphic dhurrie rug from Madeline Read more
If you like the look of painted fingernails but hate polish chips, the solution could be as simple as adding one more step to your paint job. That's the advice of UK-based celebrity manicurists (and Rococo Nail Apparel creators) Ange and Vernice Walker. Their famous manicures last an average of 10 days, all because of a few easy tips. Read on to see them. Read more
Angelina Jolie's directorial debut In the Land of Blood and Honey, a love story set during the Bosnian War in the '90s, opens here in the US on Friday. She was in NYC earlier this month doing press for the film and joined her cast for a press conference at the Waldorf Astoria. Leading ladies Zana Marjanovic and Vanessa Glodjo, as well as actors Goran Kostic and Rade Serbedzija, sat with Angelina Read more
