When I saw CB2's Dangerous Liaisons Rug ($229) — a reproduction of the Canberra Repertory Society's 2009 theater poster for Les Liaisons Dangereuses — I thought the fat-cat floor covering could be a funny and interesting conversation-starter. However, when I showed it to a co-worker (and cat lover), she deemed it "frightening." What's your verdict? Would you sport it in your home?
Confession: I'm a bit of a germaphobe. Working in an office, commuting by bus, and frequenting the gym puts me in the line of fire when it comes to viruses. Now that it's Winter, there's a lot of extra sniffling going on. Since I can't hibernate, I wash my hands a lot. I'm also fond of DIY cleansers for keeping the germs away. Here's what I mix up to keep myself, my food, and my yoga mat germ-free. All easy to make, and you probably already own most of the ingredients.
Have a cleansing formula of your own? Share it in the comments section below.
Source: Flickr user lululemon athletica
Clockwise from top left: Zombie-Hand Toilet Topper ($4), Black Candelabra ($3), Ghost Window Cling ($4), Skeleton Model ($13), Black Sheer Curtains ($4), Cobweb With Spiders ($2).
One of the most exciting things about going away for college, or moving into a new apartment is being able to decorate a space on your own terms. Resist the urge to one-stop shop at Ikea; instead fill it with little touches of who you really are. Since first impressions matter, start outside with these geeky doormats. Nerd, gamer, or coder; there's a little something here for all of you.
Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member brechtiejj from the Su Casa group:
Me and my partner just moved to our first home. We did some painting (most white) and decorating. Here are the pics.
Check out the gallery for the complete house tour. I love brechtiejj's new casa, and his color palette and furnishings are absolutely fantastic!
Have you moved into a home recently or redecorated? Be sure to share your decorating adventures in the Su Casa group!
Here's a post from OnSugar blog Think Magazine:
These happy whimsical illustrations are by Janice Jong, who seems to have a fascination with cities. Illustrations are hand drawn, scanned, then colored in digitally. I love collecting art, especially illustrations so this is right up my alley.
For a second illustration, read more
The Bradys had six kids split into two rooms! Sharing a bedroom isn't all that uncommon. Some parents believe communal lairs teach their children to think outside of themselves, resolve conflicts, and adapt to other people's needs. Not to mention that great sibling conversations can be sparked in the dark! Other moms and dads think that youngsters should have their own space to organize their belongings, enjoy a good night's rest, and maintain a certain level of privacy. What do you think?
Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member Dessert Plate Design from the Su Casa group:
I always admired people for taking the time to paint a bedroom or refresh the living room walls, but I tended to shy away from the liquid buckets of pigment. Well, after indulging in a few too many free swatch samples at the hardware store, I fell into a color wheel high and emerged with the perfect hues of vibrant yellow and deep turquoise.
Before
I must admit, cracking open the paint can meant for the bedroom was a little nerve-racking, I think I mumbled to myself "what have you done?" but my love for color stepped in and forced the first roll across the wall. Swish, swish, splat onto the arm (and a bit on my face), and the wall gleamed in a hue that is pretty close to the Tiffany's box. Add in a few nightstand touches and the bedroom was ready to go. Now, my glowing wall of blue-green is better than any standard white I've seen.
Rachel gives us her easy tips for dressing up her nest by using bright colors and updating throws, linens, and tabletop accessories. With a few simple changes you can clear out the clutter and revamp your home!
A recent study came out showing that more and more young adults today still live (or moved back in) with their parents, likening them more to twentysomethings in the early 1900s than their parents' generation.
However, unlike our grandparents and great-grandparents, today's young adult isn't staying at home to help the family out, but the opposite — they are living at home to save money in a weak economy and using 10 percent of their parents' annual income. ScienceDaily reports:
In the post-World War II boom, high-paying industrial jobs were plentiful, and a prosperous economy enabled workers with high school degrees (or less) and college degrees alike to find secure employment with decent wages and benefits. Since then, downward trends in wages and economic opportunities can be directly linked to young people staying at home longer, returning home later, and postponing or even forgoing marriage and children.
Many of you said you wouldn't mind moving back in with your parents if the need arose, so do you think this is "delaying adulthood" and/or taking advantage of parents, or is it a sign that today's young adults are just trying to save money and are close enough with their families that moving home is a viable option?
