Elizabeth Taylor's Love Letters From Richard Burton Published


Updated 06/01/10 2:29 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 3 comments

Elizabeth Taylor's Love Letters From Richard Burton in July Vanity Fair

We've been nostalgic lately, so we're excited to see Vanity Fair's July cover is a young Elizabeth Taylor. Though not yet released, the magazine promises a glimpse of the epic love letters two-time husband Richard Burton wrote from the forthcoming book Furious Love: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and the Marriage of the Century. Truthfully, it's easy to forget that Elizabeth Taylor was Read more

The True-Life Love Stories Behind Letters to Juliet


Updated 06/17/11 9:33 AM · Posted by TresSugar · 4 comments

True Stories Behind Letters to Juliet

Romantic comedies are often gimmicky and far-fetched, so it's pretty neat that Letters to Juliet, out this weekend, has some real-life love stories behind it — many unrequited, and at least one finally fulfilled. In the movie, Amanda Seyfried plays Sophie, an American in Verona who joins a group of locals in responding to the letters addressed to Shakespeare's fictional heroine. When Sophie Read more

The Love Letter Project Embraces the City of Brotherly Love


Updated 08/26/09 12:42 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 2 comments

Philadelphia's Love Letter Project Encompasses 40 Urban Murals

What is it with Philadelphia and quirky outdoor art? On the heels of the new documentary In a Dream, about one man's giant mosaic memoir, comes Love Letter, a massive mural project by artist Steve Powers and the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. The visual love letter plays out across 50 painted walls along Philly's Market Street elevated train. Through the month of August, 40 artists are Read more

Bringing Sexy Back: Write a Love Letter


Updated 11/21/08 4:27 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 2 comments

Bringing Sexy Back: Write a Love Letter

While your children are busy writing their letters to Santa, steal a few moments and put pen to paper for your partner. If you need inspiration, jot down all your husband's qualities that you take for granted or the 10 reasons that make him your better half. Whether you are thanking him for being the father of your babies or making your life more fun, there are no guidelines. The letter can be Read more

Sweet Success: 10 Tips For Baking the Perfect Macaron


Updated 02/09/12 6:01 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Baking Tips For French Macarons

With their vibrant colors and lacy frills, dainty, crisp-crusted French macarons are the perfect Valentine's Day baking project. But these lovely little delicacies are temperamental enough to stump even the most accomplished chefs. Even if you follow a detailed recipe down to the letter, a batch of macarons can go very wrong very quickly. Thanks to humidity, an unreliable oven temperature gauge, Read more

Etsy Rolls Out Direct Checkout — Will You Prefer It Over PayPal?


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Etsy Direct Checkout 2012 News

Have you ever tried to buy something on Etsy, but didn't follow through on the sale due to the extra step required to complete the sale through PayPal? I can think of at least one instance when I forgot my PayPal password and abandoned a sale — and I'm sure I'm not the only buyer who's faced this quandary. Starting today, however, the PayPal step will become a thing of the past: a direct, Read more

14 Geeky Languages to Learn With Your Love


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Geeky Languages From Movies and TV

Love may be a universal language, but we're not sure that phrase includes the sci-fi alien races and fantastical creatures that rule the far depths of the galaxy, who express love in words beyond our human comprehension. When you're thinking of a unique way to woo your valentine this year, plan a tutorial to learn together one of these 14 geeky languages. While several of these Trekkie, Tolkien, Read more

Glee-ful Highlights From Episode "Michael"


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Glee Recap, "Michael"

When I heard that Glee was performing a Michael Jackson tribute, I basically starting moonwalking across the floor, but the episode didn't quite live up to my expectations. I definitely appreciated the effort, and there were absolutely some standout performances, but I would have loved more Jackson 5 or old-school Michael disco tunes. With so many songs crammed in, there's very little in the way Read more

The Benefits of Homeschooling Your Kids


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Benefits of Homeschooling

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! In the past, LearnVest spoke to parents who chose not to use diapers with their children and dove into the stay-at-home parent debate. This time, one mother shares why she has decided to homeschool her children. In 2002, we had our third child, 10 years after our second was born. Our eldest two boys were in a private school, Read more

4 Reasons Strong Women Should Watch The Iron Lady


Updated 01/13/12 12:30 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Meryl Streep in Iron Lady

Love or hate Margaret Thatcher's conservative politics, you can't deny her life story is intriguing. Meryl Streep's performance as the UK's only female prime minister in The Iron Lady has rightfully garnered award season buzz. Through flashbacks and scenes in the present day, Meryl brings to life a woman at the height of power and in the depths of grief. Here are four reasons any strong woman Read more