5 Things For Trail Running


Updated 06/11/09 7:21 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

5 Things For Trail Running

Running in the woods is one of my favorite ways to work out because it's peaceful, all those hills are great for my quads and booty, and the soft dirt is easy on my joints. If you love trail running, too, here are some things to think about: Harder to spot than curbs, tree roots and rocks are a natural part of the trail. Keep your eyes peeled and focused forward, scanning the trail for Read more

Sex Outdoors?


Updated 10/22/07 4:53 PM · Posted by · 43 comments

Sex Outdoors?

Why have sex inside in a bed when you can do it outside? Some people are really into outdoor sex. Whether it's the beauty of nature that inspires them, or the excitement of doing something "naughty," it's quite a rush to make love in a grassy field with a fresh breeze blowing, or under a night sky filled with speckles of stars. It makes you feel alive and free-spirited, and it can be very Read more

Know Your Enemy: Poison Ivy!


Updated 06/12/08 8:35 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Know Your Enemy:  Poison Ivy!

'Tis the season for Hiking and trail running. There's a lot of beauty in these woods, but you got to be careful and avoid the poison ivy that lurks at the edges of the forest. Yes, it pays to know your enemy. First off, it is the uroshiol oil on the plant that is the culprit and creates the horrible itchy, blistery skin reactions associated with poison ivy. While some people don't have a Read more

Trail Running


Updated 01/31/07 2:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Trail Running

I'm hearing a lot about how you ladies love running. I do too. I love it because it's hard, and I can really push myself, and feel every muscle in my body pumping. And afterwards, I feel amazing. For many, running on a treadmill just isn't an option. Either you think it's lame because the whole point of running is to get outside and breathe in the fresh air. Or maybe you despise going to the Read more

The Perfect Summer Getaway . . . in Finland


Updated 05/21/12 10:41 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Finland Modern Home Pictures

When one thinks about perfect Summer getaway spots, Finland usually isn't on the top of the list — but maybe it should be, if Saunders Architecture's Finnish Summer house is any indication. Located in the Aland Islands, a group of islands in the Baltic Sea just north of Stockholm, the house is nestled in a pine forest close to the sea. The home is comprised of a series of folding wooden Read more

See How We Restyled This IKEA Stool WIth Some Glossy Paint


Updated 05/21/12 2:35 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

IKEA Stool DIY Pictures

As part of our Styled by You $500 Giveaway with IKEA, Angela and I have been applying simple techniques to reenvision some of our favorite IKEA products. Today, I'm sharing another of my projects. This BEKVAM stool ($15) from IKEA is made from solid wood and is very sturdy. However, it could definitely use a little personalization. I thought it would be fun to add some glossy color to the stool. Read more

Stars Let Loose at a Special Cannes Friday Bash


Updated 05/21/12 12:19 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Belvedere Cannes Film Festival Party Pictures

The Cannes VIP Room was the place to be on Friday night as Belvedere and RED threw a party with a performance from Cindi Lauper. Rolling Stone Ron Wood joined her onstage to entertain the crowd. Bridesmaids leading man Chris O'Dowd hit the red carpet and a banquette with his fiancée Dawn Porter. He's in the South of France chatting up his new movie The Sapphires. Harry Potter's Bonnie Wright was Read more

Trendspotting: Southeast Asian Fast-Casual Restaurants


Updated 05/18/12 2:26 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Food Trend: Asian Fast-Casual Restaurants

In the past year, there's been significant growth nationwide in the number of fast-casual eateries, from burger joints to healthier comfort-food fixtures. The latest craze we've noticed hitting this scene? Asian-themed chain restaurants. Chipotle could've tackled a number of ethnic eats, so the Mexican chain certainly caught our attention when it unveiled its plan for ShopHouse Southeast Asian Read more

Fall Preview: Our Favorite New Products From Crate and Barrel and CB2, and Land of Nod


Updated 05/20/12 12:00 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Crate and Barrel CB2 Land of Nod Fall Product Pictures

We recently swung by the Fall press previews for Crate & Barrel, CB2, and Land of Nod, and were utterly delighted by the new Fall lines. Most of these pieces won't be available until July, so you're getting an exclusive peek at what to expect from these companies in the coming months — make sure to bookmark your favorites so you can look for them online or in-store after July. Here are some Read more

Kate Moss Makes a Splash on the Beach in a Bikini For Harper's Bazaar


Updated 05/17/12 10:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kate Moss Harper's Bazaar June July 2012 Pictures

Kate Moss covered up a black bikini for a spread in the June/July issue of Harper's Bazaar. She posed for photographer Terry Richardson on the beach in Jamaica for the magazine, which hits newsstands May 29. When she's not traveling for work, Kate's been sticking close to home in London with her husband Jamie Hince. The couple stepped out earlier this week for a Marie Curie Cancer Care Read more