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Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz coined the term, "There's no place like home" and I think everyone can relate to that feeling. Whenever I'm gone for long periods of time, even if I'm on a fabulous vacation, I always look forward to coming home. The comfort of having your own things, your own space, and getting back to your own routine is what makes home so special, so ladies, do tell, when were you most excited to be home?

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I spotted this sculpture at an artists' gallery in Christchurch, New Zealand, a few years ago. Every time I look at the photo it reminds me to look up, and to expect the unexpected.

From October 11-14, the Domino Home Bazaar is hitting New York City.

Tickets are $20 per day and only valid for day of admission. This is a great deal though: You also get a 1-year subscription to domino (a $10.00 value) with your ticket, and 5.00 of each ticket purchased benefits the AIDS Community Research Initiative of America (ACRIA), a collaborative and independent not-for-profit organization, that studies new treatments for HIV/AIDS and related diseases, and conducts a comprehensive HIV health literacy program. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.

If any Casa readers are thinking about going, please let me know. And snap some pictures of your favorite home accessories while you're there! I'd love to see those photos.

Although I've only posted a few pet-related posts, your responses to these posts show that you're a pretty pet-oriented group! Who knew that the kitty washroom would inspire so much love?

Those of us who live with pets struggle to varying degrees with how to keep our homes clean, organized, and pretty, even with a sixty-pound dog underfoot or a kitty who likes to use your favorite chaise lounge as a scratching post.

So for this weekend's Open House, I want to hear your best ideas for living happily, healthfully, and beautifully with pets in your home. How do you keep them off the furniture? How do you keep your furniture clean and fur-free if they're allowed on the couch? How do you ensure that your cat's litterbox is smelling fresh? If you're a renter, how have you helped keep the peace between pet-wary landlords and pet-loving you? Just leave your ideas in the comments section below. Then next week, I'll compile our CasaSugar list of smart ideas for living with pets. Let the open house begin!

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This month, Marc Jacobs is debuting a new collection called Home. Marc has loves entertaining at home, so in conjunction with his Splash Fragrances, he has a new home fragrance collection.

Home features notes of tropical rain accord, passion flower and beech amber. In typical Jacobsian fashion, the packaging fuses contemporary and classic elements. The bottle, like all of his other Splash scents, is an over-sized glass rectangle.

To read the about each of the products in the Marc Jacobs Home collection, read more

Even if you love to travel, chances are you miss the comfort of your own home every once in a while. Whether it's the smell of your laundry detergent on your sheets or your dog waking you up in the morning when he's ready to go outside, it's easy to get homesick even if you're a grown adult, so here are some tips to help you feel at home even when you're thousands of miles away.

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Do you have to share a bathroom with your husband and wish you had your own? Do you want a smaller bed so you could cuddle more even though he prefers to spread out in the California King? Some couples don't have a hard time keeping that flame burning all the time, but others need a little more TLC and a little less distraction to feel "in the mood." So ladies, do tell, what would you change in your home to help improve your love life?

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