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For the truly hardcore fans - the same who would buy Bella Swan's engagement ring - here are some ideas for a classy (i.e. no Edward Cullen cutouts) Twilight-themed wedding. Think apples, dramatic reds, and a vampire-y forest feel. Take a look and tell me your thoughts!

Start sharing your big day with our community. Just head to the Lovely Little Vignettes group, click "new post," and check the wedding content box.
Photo by Lindsey Tropf

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I was recently lucky enough to chat with Sex and the City 2 set decorator Lydia Marks. I've been swooning over the interiors for weeks, and I'm so anxious to head to theater this weekend to see more of the set. If you haven't already, make sure you check out all of my photos and coverage of the Sex and the City 2 set design. As you can imagine, I was very curious about Lydia's inspiration, concept, and resources for the set décor. Keep reading to get the lowdown!

Judging by the trailer, Carrie and Big's apartment décor is to die for! Can you share with us the inspirations behind the look? How did you arrive on a design concept?

In my day I've received plenty of strange gifts, but weddings are one occasion where it's hard to go wrong, if you follow traditional etiquette and shop from the registry. Some people still manage to wind up far, far astray in their gift choices, though.

A perfectly manicured yard inspires pride, but turning a boring landscape into a beautiful garden is daunting. Luckily, you don't need to hire a landscaper or spend a gazillion bucks to spruce up your yard. Start on the surface with these simple things you can do today that will add instant curb appeal to your pad.

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If your backyard is beginning to look like a wilderness campground, it may be time to get rid of the weeds. Instead of spending hours "weeding," just hit 'em where it hurts and actually kill your weeds. You don't need a toxic chemical spray to do this; there are four easy, eco-friendly ways to say au revoir to that unwelcome greenery.

1. Take a pitcher of hot water and pour it all over the plants you want to kill, and it will basically boil the weeds to death.
2. If you've got a more expansive area to deal with - say you're planting a garden bed in an area that was once all weed growth - cover the grass with a thick tarp, shopping bags, or even a canvas dropcloth. This will prevent the plants from getting the access to the sun that they need, so they will eventually die.
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4. You can also douse your weeds with lemon juice and they'll shrivel with a day or two.
5. If hot water and lemon juice aren't a feasible option, you can pour cheap white vinegar

This month, Anthropologie takes us on a mesmerizing trek through India with its May catalog. Alongside beautiful models and gorgeous textiles, the issue features well-traveled, offbeat interiors that will inspire you to "live a little" in your own home.

I hope you all got a chance to take a look at my preview of the San Francisco Decorator Showcase last week. I took over 100 photos during my tour, so there's lots of interior design eye candy to see. But better yet, I got the chance to speak with each and every designer who participated about their

Orchids are a beautiful, allergy-friendly choice for brightening up your home, but this pretty plant can be difficult to keep. They have a fine line when it comes to moisture - soaking them takes time and space, and the best way to kill an orchid is to overwater it. Planting your orchids in terrariu