If the only wars were wars with kittens, the world would be a much softer place. But, don't be fooled, kittenwars can be just as lethal... on your free time. Here I am trying to work, and I keep getting sucked back in. (As soon as I finish posting, I'm going back for more fuzzy goodness.) Sometimes my battleplan is obvious and sometimes my strategy gets shifted, but I can always count on picking Read more

Your mission, if you choose to accept it: Take a trip to Sylvie's store, Blossom Home, recently featured on SFGirlbyBay. Shak in Style is showcasing Darlene Shiels' beautiful art. GeekSugar has the lowdown on the disappointingly toxic iPhone. I have houseboat envy from looking at this post from AT: SF. This lantern is so cute, so autumn-entertaining appropriate, and such a brilliant Ikea Read more

Casa readers in the MPLS should head down to Gallery 122 at Hang It for the phenomenal Ms. Amy Rice's first solo show in two years. Her work always leaves me buzzing with happiness. The third annual 2007 DreamHome opens at the Merchandise Mart on September 28th and showcases nine rooms created by celebrated local designers, including James Dolenc and Thomas Riker, Sherry Koppel, and Tracy Read more

Get the low-down on the new look at American Craft magazine on Dwell's blog. Casa reader tdamji turned us on to the visually stunning blog An Indian Summer. Curious about furniture called the "Walking Family"? Design Milk has the answer. Check out the great shimmery Judy Ross pillows over at Design*Sponge. Need a country home? Apartment Therapy alerted us that green guru Danny Seo's adorable Read more

Check out the Debutante Set opening at Mew Gallery in Philadelphia. Great art by talented ladies. If you're in the San Francisco Bay Area, hop down to the Mission Indie Mart for great craft and art finds. The London Design Festival will have plenty of eye candy for the home design enthusiast over the weekend. Austinites can contribute some sweat equity to a worthy cause at Pride Build 2007, Read more

Who tuned in for The Hills Season 3 premiere last night? While LC may need to control her opinions, she still looks fine. Take this gunmetal gray origami folded bodice dress and perfectly paired patent Mary Jane ensemble. Though the colors are cool, she still looks her prim and proper self. Opinions aside, this is one excellent look. CS: LC Read more

Vertu's Signature Cobra claims "world's ugliest phone" throne - Engadget. Aliph Jawbone Headset: Gets Sexy Redesign, Super Noise-Cancelling, and Bluetooth - Gizmodo. All I want for Christmas is a pair of vacuum shoes - Popgadget. Get glamorous with an Elchim Il Futuro ergonomic hairdryer - Shiny Shiny. The Cost Of Getting A PS3 Four Days Before Most People? $2,000 - TechDirt. The Wonder Read more