It's almost summertime, and all around the country folks are taking advantage of the sunny weather with good company and a cold beer at baseball games. And not only are the Summer months prime for baseball, they're also prime for throwing a wedding. If you and your husband-to-be are fans of the all-American sport, there is a plethora of fun ways to incorporate baseball in your engagement shoot, Read more

Hey batter, batter, swiiiing, batter! Who says a baby shower must be filled with pastels and frills. When Annika Lawrence learned her sister-in-law was expecting a baby boy, the graphic designer and Cakes Likes a Party blogger knew exactly how to plan the party. Using the daddy-to-be's childhood love of baseball as a theme, she and her mother created backyard ballpark barbecue to fete the Read more

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Spring training may be just around the corner, but the crack of a bat against a ball can keep lil ones entertained year-round. When my baseball fanatic turned four, we didn't let the cold Winter months dampen his team spirit. Rather, we planned an all-star indoor bash for the lil slugger and his friends. With an indoor batting cage facility as the venue of choice, the party started with some Read more

There's no reason you have to keep your fun and games out on the sports field. Try adding some sporty sensibilities to your home and garden, too. I've shown you how to get the Grand Slam look, but you don't have to stop with tennis. Step up to the plate with some baseball-related furniture, such as this Joe Lounge Chair ($1,000), or expand your sporting options with these other sports-related Read more

April is a sign of Spring, which means exercising outdoors, longer days, and the unavoidable approach of bikini season. Hopefully you're already motivated by the warmer weather, so check out a few items that'll help you celebrate April the fittest and healthiest you can. Read more

Oscar de la Renta's Resort 2013 collection offered up a plethora of plush, picnic-ready looks for sunny days ahead. And while you may have pastoral images of lazy lawn spreads and fruit-filled wicker baskets in mind, this country-chic girl wears her gingham prints in luxe satins and silks. The iconic designer presented a cool mix of traditionally sleek looks — black-and-white short suits, apple Read more

Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo held hands leaving lunch in Beverly Hills yesterday. Vanessa's been keeping busy during her pregnancy while also filming upcoming episodes of her prime-time game show, Wipeout. Meanwhile Nick is fully engrossed in the baseball season and supporting the Reds. Nick visited Cleveland over the weekend and led his hometown crowd in singing "Take Me Out to the Read more

Aside from the perfect pair of sunglasses, there's only one (two, if you count sunscreen) more thing you need to take care of, as far as sun-worshipping accents go: finding your quintessential warm weather hat, of course. No, not a baseball cap and not your go-to pointelle knit beanie — we're talking about the floppiest, most wide-brimmed, and chicest straw, raffia, and woven versions, fit for Read more

As baseball season starts up, we're giving you 25 reasons to watch the games — 25 good-looking reasons, that is. Whether you're a die-hard Major League follower or just in it for the Cracker Jacks, these sexy players are sure to turn you into a fan. Click through the slideshow and let us know what you think of each athlete: Is he a Home Run Hottie or a total Strike Out? Read more