What creates a sense of restfulness or serenity in a space? Is it color? The careful use of pattern? The way sunlight plays upon a room? This week, we went searching for spaces that encouraged us to stop and sit for a while. Bedrooms, living rooms, and lounge spaces are all at play here. Take a look and then let us know which room is your personal favorite. Read more

Kelly Ripa hit the beach with her family yesterday in Hawaii. She kept her fit frame covered under a sheer tunic, but her husband Mark Consuelos was shirtless and showing off his impressive abs. The Live With Kelly host is currently shooting her morning show from Disney's Aulani Resort with celebrity guest cohosts like Matthew Morrison, Daniel Dae Kim, and her husband. The program is still Read more

The search for sexy foods is an ancient pursuit, and aphrodisiacs come in many healthy forms — with skins, peels, and shells. And healthy living and romantic meals aren't mutually exclusive. We've rounded up 10 foods considered sexy for their suggestive shape, texture, or color, and found recipes so you can add them to your romantic Valentine's meal. If you're on the prowl for a healthier love Read more

With a burst of brights, cheeky prints, and covetably sweet styling, Madewell's Spring 2012 has us daydreaming of warmer days ahead, when we might just throw on its adorable polka-dotted skirts (sans tights) and kelly green flats. It's in line with the stuff we've come to know and love from the label — lived-in denim, silky dresses, staple booties and wedges, and irresistible skimmer flats in Read more

There's been a quite a revolution in the world of kids' room design. Simply stenciling a lil cartoon character on the wall and throwing some pastel sheets on a twin bed doesn't quite cut it anymore. Kevin Sharkey, the executive editorial director of decorating for Martha Stewart Living — and the uncle of 4-year-old and 18-month-old boys, welcomes the changes. "First and foremost, the concept is Read more

The lazy days of Summer are coming to a close, but school-aged kids are about to embark on a new chapter of their lives. If your lil ones aren't as excited for the start of school as you are, or if you're simply looking for an opportunity to throw a lil get-together to introduce your tot to her new classmates, a back-to-school party is a great way to get everyone together. Inspired by the party Read more

Decisions, decisions, decisions. From the moment a baby is born, the parents' lives are filled with important decisions, "What will he or she eat?" "Play with?" "Wear?" Parents are generally prepared to make those choices; what comes as a shock to many are the many options they'll have when deciding on a preschool for their tot. Kids no longer simply attend the preschool that's closest to home Read more

A week or so ago, People announced that Jennifer Aniston was "quietly putting her Beverly Hills home on sale to the tune of $42 million." I searched high and low for real estate listings and photographs to no avail, but knew I'd see it sooner or later. Now, Aniston's stunning Beverly Hills home, which was featured in Architectural Digest last year, has officially hit the market and she's Read more

Courteney Cox is front and center on the April issue of Harper's Bazaar, which will be available on newsstands on the 29th. The Cougar Town star posed for photographer Terry Richardson in the accompanying spread, and opened up all about her personal life for the article written by Anamaria Wilson. Courteney, who was recently off in Hawaii working on her show in a variety of bikinis, spoke a great Read more

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member lauren from the Su Casa group: When we first looked at our house before buying it, we knew we wouldn't be able to live long with this 1990s bathroom, complete with plastic marble tub. So it took us two weeks from moving to start the demo process and get to work! Not only is this the only bathroom in the house, but it is tiny! I mean really tiny: if Read more