There has been quite a bit of controversy surrounding birthday girl Paula Deen this week, and while we all have differing opinions on the matter, the fact is the woman likes to cook heavy foods. Whether you love to hate or hate to love her incredibly indulgent eats, there's no denying that she's inventive with her use of butter (deep-fried butter balls, anyone?). We thought we'd take a look at Read more

With the amazing amounts of toys, clothing, books, and more that your little ones manage to collect, there's only one thing that can keep a neatnik mama sane: storage . . . lots and lots of storage. There are tons of options out there to contain all your kids' stuff, but the following five products will not only keep the clutter neat and tidy, they'll also appeal to your inner interior designer Read more

Once the first of the year rolls around, most people have weight loss on the brain, and companies hoping to make a buck invent new gadgets to help consumers drop the pounds. While many products are effective, such as electronic food journals and heart rate monitors, some are just a waste of money. Here are some products that won't help you get the results you're after in the coming year. Read more

I do love the scent of a seasonal fir in my living room, but I also understand the urge to experiment with more inventive interpretations of the Christmas tree. I've shown you a few ways to make an artificial tree looks fabulous, but I thought I'd show you options that stray even farther from the artificial fir. Read more

I'm excited to present a post from one of my favorite sites, Stylelist Home! Chicago was once known for architecture giants like Frank Lloyd Wright and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, but now a days people tend to think of midwestern design as conservative and safe. However, with pages full of vibrant, colorful and inventive interiors, Chicago Spaces: Inspiring Interiors should put those rumors to rest Read more

It should come as no surprise that we love inventive, funky pumpkin decor over here. All October long, we've highlighted our favorite ways to carve, decorate, paint, and primp up a pumpkin. While some are tried-and-true carving techniques, and others are brand-new designs, they've all got one thing in common: they're sure to shed some new light on a favorite Fall tradition. Prepare to be inspired Read more

Let's hear it for the dads! The days of dear old dad staying out of the nursery are a thing of the past — today's pops are redesigning the baby's room, bottle, and more. With more fathers taking on child-rearing responsibilities, they're upgrading lil one's gear with some touches that both moms and dads can appreciate. Just in time for Father's Day, meet the men who are making baby-raising Read more

Whitney Port has been on our style radar for quite some time now — we love her effortless appeal and inventive mix-and-match skills — and even though the star of The Hills and The City is "relieved to not have to dress [up] for the cameras anymore," it doesn't mean she's slowing down. Whitney has been hard at work designing the Spring '12 collection for her line Whitney Eve and recently Read more

Ribbon-braided hair is gorgeous, but it's seemed massively difficult to get fabric to work in a braid. Until now, that is. I happened upon the Scunci Design Weaver ($5), which lets you weave fabric into braids and buns without having to have any top-notch hairstyling skills. It's a great solution for people who want the look without the time and effort, and using it even gave me a couple of Read more

The upcoming movie Hysteria takes a peek under the big hoop skirts of Victorian-era women and their now defunct "medical condition" of hysteria — cured only by a doctor-administered "paroxysm," otherwise known as an orgasm. The business of pleasuring the ladyfolk has a long and interesting history, so let's look at how we got from "the Manipulator" to "the Rabbit." Read more