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Get the Look: Clustered Lampshades at Mr. West

CasaSugar — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:00:00 PDT

Tired of boring old chandeliers? Take a cue from New York nightclub Mr. West and turn a tabletop accent into something glamorous. The custom-built fixture in this photo is made from oversize lampshades that are dripping with LED lights. Clustered together, they remind me of bell-like delphinium blossoms. So gorgeous, and also so eco, thanks to the LEDs!Want to see where else a similar look was featured? Find out when you

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A more casual interpretation was seen at the Milan International Furniture Fair. To get the look, choose lampshades that you love, and then suspend them from a grid, from which they can be hung. You can try eco-oriented light sources, such as chains of LEDs, or simply use cord sets if you're unwilling to hardwire this project. Source and Source

Mom-Me Time: Citibabes

babysugar — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:00:48 PST

New York seems to reign superior when it comes to things that are hip and cool. And, they've done it again with an amazingly convenient and luxurious club for moms, Citibabes. Started by two women, Tracey Rensky and Tara Lipton, the club opened a little over two years ago in downtown Manhattan. And, it has been hugely popular - currently has over 500 members. The membership is a whopping $2,000 a year but apparently it's worth every penny.

Moms and dads can drop off children ages three months to five years, for some babysitting which is only $8 an hour, while they relax in the club's lounge, workout, get a mani-pedi or their hair blown out. The caregivers at the club have been background checked extensively so the parents can rest assured that their lil one is in good hands.

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read more Some of the amenities that are included in the Citibabes membership are:

Access to the Citibabes store, which is stocked with adorable kids clothes.
A workout facility with adult fitness classes and cardio equipment.
An unbelievably cute indoor playground, which is especially nice for rainy, snowy, or cold days.
A cafe specializing in organic and healthy fare for the whole family.
Lounge and Concierge services to help families find a nanny or plan a party.

Services the club provides at an additional cost are:

Birthday parties with photographer, gift bags, special cakes, etc.
A hair and nail salon to pamper Mommy and her friends.
Personal training and private exercise sessions so Mama can get back into shape.
Art, music, cooking, dance, language, science, and sports classes for the lil ones. How will you pick which one to choose?
Private counseling services, workshops and discussion groups on subjects ranging from childhood development to discipline, toilet training, and infant and child CPR.

Which Has More Sodium?

FitSugar — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:30:00 PDT

Watching your sodium intake? Then take this quiz on which has more sodium: One 6 inch club sandwich from Subway or 3 ounces (51 chips) of Lay's Salt & Vinegar potato chips?

Glee-ful Highlights From Episode "Heart"

Lizzie Fuhr — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:38:32 PST

It's Valentine's Day at McKinley, and everyone gets in on the action in this week's episode of Glee. For the lesson, Mr. Schuester wants everyone to choose a great love song to perform, which means a lot of the action takes place in the relationship department. Finn and Rachel try to get everyone excited about their upcoming nuptials; Brittany and Santana deal with scrutiny of the nature of their relationship, and Mercedes and Sam may love each other, but they just can't seem to get it together.

At first, I was pretty excited that "Heart" was going to be an episode full of musical numbers, but it feels a little plot driven for my taste. Regardless, there's a lot happened this week, so get in on all details after the jump.

Sienna Miller Shows Her Baby Bump in a Tight Black Dress

Allie Merriam — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:15:42 PST

Sienna Miller showed her baby bump last night in NYC. She wore a tight black dress to attend W magazine's "The Ever Changing Face of Beauty" event at the Park Avenue Armory, and she posed for a few pictures with the magazine's editor, Stefano Tonchi. It was Valentine's Day, but Sienna didn't bring her reported fiancé Tom Sturridge along to the event. Nor did she wear the diamond he gave her! Sienna Miller's engagement ring was on display just a few days ago, however, when she spent an evening at London's Groucho Club.

Of Hounds and Herders: A First Day Best of Breed Recap

Sara Yoo — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:00:00 PST

The competition was fierce, but fortunately, the competitors were on their best behavior. Day one of the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show drew a star-studded cast of characters: Tina Fey, James Bond, Ava Gardner, Giorgio Armani, and Martha Stewart . . . OK, the first four were the names of show dogs, but Martha really was there in support of her Chow Chow Genghis Khan (who won Best of Breed)! The day also saw breed and group judging for the Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding categories. If you missed the live coverage online, here's a roundup of the winners in each breed!

Source: Getty Images

Madison Square Garden Goes to the Dogs For Westminster

Sara Yoo — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:30:00 PST

While last-minute shoppers rush to order flowers for their loved ones, another kind of frenzy has hit the Big Apple. The 136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show kicked off the canine festivities with a fun fashion show on Friday night, but now it's down to business as the Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding breeds and groups take to the ring today to narrow down the Best in Show pool. Take a look at the activity so far - including an appearance by Martha Stewart! - and check back for more updates throughout the day!

What to TiVo: Tuesday

BuzzSugar — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:59:52 PST

8:00 Last Man Standing (new)
8:30 Cougar Town (new, season premiere)
9:00 The River (new)
10:00 Body of Proof (new)
12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (new, with guests John Goodman, Kevin Nealon, and Robin Thicke)

8:00 NCIS (new)
9:00 NCIS: Los Angeles (new)
10:00 Unforgettable (new)
11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (new, with guests Viola Davis)
12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new, with guests Joss Stone and Dave Stewart)

8:00 Glee (new)
9:00 New Girl (new)
9:30 Raising Hope (new)

8:00 The Biggest Loser (new)
10:00 Parenthood (new)
11:35 The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (new, with guests Tyler Perry and The Cranberries)
12:35 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (new, with guests Donald Trump and Idris Elba)

8:00 Hart of Dixie (repeat)
9:00 Ringer (new)

Savvy Links: 9 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Home Energy Bill

Emily Co — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:04:00 PST

9 easy ways to reduce your home energy bill - Tecca
What it's like being the new girl at work in 1941 - The Jane Dough
The surprising facts about Valentine's Day - LearnVest
Ways to save on your taxes - Real Simple
Reap the rewards of good credit - Dailyworth
31 hidden networks that can help you land jobs - Wise Bread
Find loyalty clubs that pay - AllYou
Are you crossing the line between schmoozing and flirting at work? - HuffPost Women
Little-known social security benefits - Bankrate

Sienna Miller Debuts Her Reported Engagement Ring

Allie Merriam — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:26:56 PST

Sienna Miller's engagement ring was on display last night as she left the Groucho Club in London. She's apparently engaged to her boyfriend of one year, British actor Tom Sturridge. It's Sienna's second engagement, after she accepted Jude Law's proposal back in 2005. That relationship famously didn't work out, and Sienna and Jude parted ways for the last time in 2011, shortly before she got together with Tom.

Sienna Miller is pregnant, as well, and she and Tom will welcome their first child later this year. Reports of her being with child came out in January, and just two weeks ago, her older sister Savannah confirmed the stories. Savannah told British Vogue, "[Sienna] is doing really well and we are all really happy about it, Tom is an amazing guy." Sienna and Savannah also recently made news for stepping down from their Twenty8Twelve line. The move was long-planned and not due to Sienna's impending motherhood. Savannah, who's a mother of three herself, wrote on Twitter, "Just for the record, we didn't step down at Twenty8Twelve because of our babies."