Exercise Safety Tip: Dealing With Unknown Dogs


Updated 11/18/07 5:39 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 23 comments

Exercise Safety Tip: Dealing With Unknown Dogs

I recently polled you guys about skipping workouts due to not feeling safe and a few of you mentioned you didn't feel safe because of dogs in your neighborhood. I know the feeling: I've encountered a few dogs I didn't know while jogging, and it can be an uneasy experience. With this in mind I've channeled my inner dog whisperer and consulted with AnimalShelter.org on what to do when approached Read more

Sneak Peek! Stray Dog Designs For West Elm


Updated 03/22/11 10:01 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Stray Dog Designs Collection For West Elm 2011-03-16 12:30:00

For its newest collaboration, West Elm is teaming up with lighting and accessories company Stray Dog Designs, known for its youthful tole designs, to debut an exclusive collection of papier-mâché furnishings, and I have a sneak preview for you! Designed by Tennessee-based husband and wife duo Jane Gray and Bill Pritchard, the lovely line includes a dramatic chandelier, bas-relief wall art, Read more

7 Reasons Your Yoga Instructor Might Yell at You (and How to Handle It)


Updated 04/06/12 4:09 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

What Yoga Instructors Don't Like

Yoga instructors are often the calmest people you'll meet, but when their beliefs are grounded in strict yoga principle and technique, they may sometimes put their foot down during practice. Here are some reasons your yoga teacher might reprimand you during class. Drinking water: Practicing yoga is about building your energy or prana, otherwise known as your fire. Some by-the-book instructors Read more

Elle Decor Lets You Preview and Shop the New Allegra Hicks For West Elm Collection!


Updated 06/08/11 1:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Allegra Hicks For West Elm

I love the designer collaborations that West Elm has recently launched with the likes of Stray Dog Designs, Lourdes Sanchez, and David Stark, among others, and the upcoming Allegra Hicks for West Elm partnership is no exception. If you're anxious to take a look at the collection — and maybe snap up a few items — great news: you can do so through Elle Decor. With dreamy nature-inspired colors, Read more

Sneak Peek: West Elm's New Kitchen Line


Updated 03/22/11 4:25 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

West Elm Summer 2011 Kitchen Collection

Ready for another peek at what's new for Summer 2011 at West Elm? So far, we've taken a look at the Stray Dog collection and the Dexter outdoor furniture collection. Today, though, I'm really excited to share West Elm's all-new kitchen collection. With a Scandinavian-inspired, colorfully modern dishware collection as well as a more organic and handmade collection, there's something to suit your Read more

Sneak Peek: West Elm's Dexter Outdoor Collection


Updated 03/22/11 9:41 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

West Elm Summer 2011 Dexter Outdoor Furniture Collection

West Elm just shared some sneak peeks with me of its Summer 2011 collections, which include outdoor furniture, a new kitchen collection, and designer collections from David Stark and Lourdes Sánchez, which will all be available online and in-store later this week. Julia also took you through some of the offerings from Stray Dog for West Elm last week. Next up is the Dexter Collection, which I'm Read more

Casa Capsule: The Week That Was


Updated 03/19/11 10:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Modern Cabanas, CB2 Sale, DIY Moroccan Stencil, and More

10 small and beautiful tiny homes. One reader transformed an Ikea shoe cabinet with a smart DIY. Preview Stray Dog Designs for West Elm. Learn more about Irish interior designers. Another reader transformed her bathroom with Moroccan wall stencils. Save big at CB2's Spring sale. Read more

Hall Pass: Pass on This Unfunny Mess


Updated 02/28/11 10:40 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Hall Pass Movie Review Starring Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis

Hall Pass is the latest movie from the Farrelly brothers, the writing/directing pair who established their distinctive style with comedy classics like Dumb and Dumber and There's Something About Mary. This time around they stick to their formula of a basic plot sustained by edgy jokes and gross-out humor. Jason Sudeikis and Owen Wilson play Fred and Rick, a pair of buddies who are bored with Read more