Are Poinsettias Poisonous?


Updated 10/14/11 11:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Are Poinsettias Poisonous?

Christmas brings up so many varied memories. One of mine from childhood doesn't involve Santa but something else red and pretty. When I was about five years old, my mom yelled at me for touching the poinsettia plant at our local post office. She told me the plant was poisonous, and I believed her, so I haven't gone near one since. It turns out, though, that those scarlet red leaves are totally Read more

A Modern Floral and Dragon-Inspired Chinese New Year Tablesetting


Updated 01/26/12 6:33 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Modern Chinese New Year Table Setting

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member CourtneyOutLoud from the Lovely Little Vignettes group: The Year of the Dragon is upon us! January 23rd marks Lunar New Year, or what many people call Chinese New Year. I initially created this table for our Christmas holiday but instantly realized that it could serve double duty for a Chinese New Year Party. The bright red and white color scheme Read more

Holiday Bouquet Alternative: Succulents


Updated 12/22/11 4:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Succulents in Christmas Bouquets

If you're tired of paper whites, amaryllis, poinsettia, and other standard holiday fare, try a bouquet featuring succulents this holiday season. I featured several succulent bouquets at our annual holiday party this past weekend, which I mixed with yellow freesia and lavender-tinged calla lilies, I love the way the flowers looked together, and they were a nice departure from the classic Read more

A Surprisingly Seductive Arrangement: Roses, Peonies, and Succulents


Updated 12/02/11 11:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Unusual Succulent Floral Arrangements

Last night at the Greystone Mansion Gala in Beverly Hills, I oohed and ahhed my way through dozens of rooms at the Greystone Mansion, all lovingly decorated by the likes of Jamie Drake, Kathryn Ireland, Lori Dennis, Kendall Wilkinson, and other amazing designers. When I wandered into the gentlemen's study and terrace on the second floor, designed by Patrick Dragonette, I was wowed by many Read more