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cgorden — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:14:04 PDT

Friday is finally here, OnSugar readers, and I hope that your week went by in a flash. Summer is starting to wind down, and here at Sugar we can't help but start to think about all the things we love about Fall. The end of the month also means there are only a few days left to sign up for our August POPSUGAR Must Have. And as a special Friday treat, you can enter code 5FRIDAY to get $5 off your first delivery! Hurry, the code expires at midnight tonight. We hope you enjoy your OnSugar roundup and have a fun-filled weekend ahead.

One of our favorite bloggers, House of Anaïs, has us marveling at chic country kitchens full of exposed wood beams and warm creamy colors.
Life as a Twenty Something pulls together the best gold love jewelry that are trending right now. Whether you're more into necklaces or rings, there's a little something for everyone.
For the at-home entertainer, At First Blush shares how to build the perfect cheese plate with photos of every single must-have item.
Before Summer comes to a close, blogger Stephanie Meyer of Fresh Tart lets readers know of a local food event and shares a delicious recipe for grilled watermelon salad that has us ready to hit the farmers market.

Sugar High!

cgorden — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:40:37 PDT

Hey, OnSugar readers! Sugar High is back and here to bring you the latest roundup of OnSugar's best. Summer is flying by, and although August is already here, there is nothing stopping you from taking full advantage of the beautiful weather outdoors and hot seasonal trends. Our editors just unveiled the July POPSUGAR Must Have bag, filled with all their hand-picked must-have beauty essentials for this Summer. We hope that all of you who signed up were as excited to get them as we were to pick them out! July's bag sold out, so sign up now to make sure you don't miss out on August's shipment! Happy reading.

Food Orleans puts a spin on the classic caprese salad by incorporating in-season stone fruits for extra sweetness.
For Summer days in the park, Calm Your Beans shares its top 10 picks for the perfect picnic meal while hanging out with friends and family.
Shine, Shimmer, and Sparkle gives readers a review of the top gold and bronze nail polish colors that will keep you right on trend for Olympics season.
Our money-savvy blogger from Beauty and the Budget gives us the top five pieces under $100 from the highly anticipated Barney's Warehouse Sale.

Sugar High!

cgorden — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:07:03 PDT

Hey OnSugar! We're hoping that everyone had a wonderful week and is ready to celebrate with some amazing plans for this weekend. The sun is out and the heat is blaring, which in SF means time for some outdoor fun in the park with friends. The city feels so much more alive when it's hot! Before you're out and about, be sure to check out our weekly roundup of our favorite OnSugar posts. Don't forget, if you see something that catches your eye, feel free to leave a comment for us below. Happy reading!

At First Blush gives us an inside look at some rustic and casual exposed brick walls that leave us inspired by these beautiful spaces.
The Fash Pack lets us weigh in on Scarlet Johansson's latest red-carpet look.
Eclectic Jewelry and Fashion shares all the amazing celebrity sightings and outfits from the Tribeca Film Festival that we just can't get enough of.
Modern Wedding Fashions gives us inspiration this wedding season with some elegant and classic ways to wear lace for your big day.

Sugar High!

vap — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:32:18 PDT

Happy Friday, everyone! Spring has sprung, and with April right around the corner, we're rounding up our favorite OnSugar posts to bring you the best content for the new season. See something you love? Don't forget to share it with us in the comments below.

House of Anais inspires us with images that will leave you with modern house envy.
It's A Passion for Fashion serves up our essential style guide for Coachella and beyond.
Food Orleans shares something our sweet tooth couldn't resist with a recipe for no-bake chocolate pudding.
Beauty Starlet gives us the step-by-step guide to one of the most important facial features-eyebrows!.

Sugar High!

edicarlo1 — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:28:07 PDT

Did you know you we're on Pinterest? You should be following us to see the best and most beautiful of all the fabulous OnSugar blogs. I have rounded up some of our favorite OnSugar blogs that are being featured on our Pinterest.

A La Tart is an amazing blog that showcases our very own marketing manager's amazing baking skills. Her pain au chocolate pin is getting a ton of foodie love.

In honor of National Puppy Day today, I would suggest checking out The Pet Pictures blog. Look at this adorable pup.

The Best of Weddings is a great destination for anyone planning a wedding or for those who love to look at beautiful photos. Here is a sweet pin of a bride and groom kissing on a dock.

The Make Up Blogette shows us that goth is gorgeous with her beautiful display of a variety black nail polishes.

The Fashionable Teacher serves up some amazing celeb style. Here is a fantastic pin of Duchess Catherine wearing a Reiss at her first public speaking engagement. Stunning!

Sugar High!

edicarlo1 — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:00:00 PDT

It seems as though Winter has finally decided to make an appearance in San Francisco and I can't say I am too happy about it. With the rain pouring down every day, I've decided to highlight a few of my favorite bright and cheery posts from this past week. Let's hope Winter takes the hint to leave and Spring joins us soon! Happy Friday!

This chic and sophisticated yet inviting pink living room is the perfect spot to entertain girlfriends and relax. Thanks Fashionistaz Life for the awesome find!

Beauty and the Budget brings us seven pretty finds for a Spring vacation.

Sporting a seriously cute pony sweater and swing skirt, Style It show us how to style the perfect Spring outfit in muted earth tones.

What screams Spring and sunshine more than rainbows? Beautopia is rocking amazing prism-inspired rainbow nail art in her March 12 post.

Sugar High!

edicarlo1 — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:00:00 PST

Happy Friday, everyone! Take a break from your hectic week and look at some of my favorite OnSugar posts from the past week! Also, I wanted to congratulate Tea for Three on winning the Love.Write.Win competition. Great job!

Our resident fashionista and editor of CelebStyle shows us how to sport a bold, colorful look perfect for Spring on her personal blog Fierce & Fabulous.

See Bella Vita's fabulous Instagram photos as she rounds up her favorite March pics.

The Make-up Blogette demonstrates how to rock a lovely Spring look with Laneige's "Love in Bloom" makeup collection.

See if you're guilty of Beauty and the Budget's five beauty habits you need to break now.

Indulge in a relaxing bath filled with skin-nurturing ingredients compliments of Beautiful Basics.

Sugar High!

edicarlo1 — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:00:00 PST

March is finally here, and Spring is right around the corner! This is one of my favorite times of the year - flowers are blooming, fashion is changing, and the hope of warm weather puts everyone in a happier mood. Unfortunately, the beginning of March also marks the end of OnSugar's Love.Write.Win competition. As we mull over all of the wonderful entries, I wanted to highlight some of our favorite posts from this past week.

Tea for Three's gallery of things she loves encompasses everything from her precious dogs to her back porch to the awesome climbing wall shown here. I am insanely jealous of her back porch. It looks like the perfect place to relax after a long, hard day or climb.

Another thing I am jealous of, Food Orleans's awesome life. She eats well, has a ton of fun, and gets to live in beautiful New Orleans. Her great-aunt's 100th birthday in the French Quarter involves a blue boa, parasol, and a goat. It is definitely worth checking out.

Our wonderful week-four winner, Life, Love & Lace, sweetly answered our 23rd question of what makes you laugh. Her beautiful son seems to be a budding comedian, imitating Nemo and dressing up.

Hollywood in Silicon Valley was taken back to her childhood when she found a hidden rope swing on her hike. I can't remember the last time I was on a swing - looks like a blast!

Delia Loves shares her story through her answering why she should win the Love.Write.Win contest and how her voice is unique. We also get to see her two adorable children, whom she describes as the best gifts she has been given.

Sugar High!

edicarlo1 — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:00:00 PST

Happy Friday! I have been so thrilled to see all of the wonderful Love.Write.Win. posts this week. It seems as though everyone is feeling more comfortable using all of the fabulous OnSugar features and utilizing more of the blogging options such as video, audio, and, of course, polling. You are all rockstars! Below are some of my favorite entries from this past week.

Tea for Three gives us the lowdown on the reasoning behind her blog name and the significance of the number three in her life.

Through video, ADA shows us what she would buy with $1,000 and explains how you can do it too. Definitely worth checking out!

Delia Loves...'s heartfelt post regarding who she would have a conversation with (dead or alive) and why is beautifully written and emotional piece full of lovely photos. No matter what the circumstances, I feel as though anyone can relate to her response.

I love Blaq Vixen Beauty's spin on Question 19: What are five things on your bucket list. This amazing beauty guru gave us five trends that should be on your bucket list and I think she is 100 percent right on trend.

Sugar High!

edicarlo1 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:00:11 PST

Happy belated Valentine's Day! I hope everyone had a lovely holiday full of love and laughter. This week we posed some intriguing questions within the Love.Write.Win competition. From describing the perfect vacation and naming your guilty pleasure to telling us what things in life should always be free and your New Year's resolution successes (or lack thereof), we have been getting to know more about you and enjoying every minute of it! Anytime we get to hear from you, it inspires us and helps us make OnSugar even better. Thank you to everyone who is playing along. Don’t forget, you can join the Love.Write.Win competition at any time and enter for the chance to win the incredible HP Envy14 Spectre. Just follow the prompts and tag your post with "lovewritewin." Happy writing!

It is so easy for us to think about everyone we love on Valentine's Day, but it seems as though we always forget one very important person: yourself! Beauty and the Budget gives us 14 ways to love who you are on Valentine's Day. Fabulous!

Beautopia shows us that style is one thing that should always be free. Her amazing re-creation of Derek Lam's 10 Crosby in the form of a manicure is ingenious and practically perfect. I was so impressed by the attention to detail and personal touches. Beautopia, if you're reading this, here are some tips from BellaSugar on how to grow long, beautiful nails à la Rihanna. Also, congratulations on winning the HP dv6 laptop for receiving the most comments on your OPI Dutch blog post!

Guilty pleasures and Valentine's Day seem to go hand in hand. Valentines day is the perfect day to indulge and do something great for yourself and your loved ones. Tea for Three shares her sugary-sweet guilty pleasure and five tricks to baking with a sugar addiction at an altitude

Per usual, Food Orleans brings the heat with her amazing recipes and drool-worthy photos. As she gears up for Fat Tuesday, Food Orleans shares her favorite Mardi Gras recipes and lets us know that having fun and celebrating is, and should always be, free.