Category Archives: Household Tips
Decorating – Toilet paper diorama
Artist Anastassia Elias has taken crafting to a whole new level with her intricate toilet paper roll dioramas. Precious little creations in something so disposable. Using manicure scissors and tweezers, Anastassia has created little worlds out of once seemingly insignificant … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #diorama, #toiletpaper
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Dinner Party Talk – Carlashes
Drivers beware! A new trend is driving down the block: Carlashes, the crystal eyeliner and lashes for your headlights. Guaranteed to “throw rainbows in the sun!” My ’67 Mustang Convertible would drive off a cliff if I tried to affix … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #carlashes, #latisse, #mustang
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What I’m Doing – Apple Picking
I just returned from my home state of South Carolina where I went to my cousin’s wedding. (Congrats Natalie & Patrick!) I got to spend time with my octogenarian grandparents and we reminisced about many things, including one of my … Continue reading
American Fun – Preppy Handbook
Genius Lisa Birnbach is back! And I just ordered my copy of her True Prep! Thirty years after Lisa’s international best-selling phenom The Official Preppy Handbook, she and designer Chip Kidd are taking a contemporary look at how Wasps have … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – Froot Loops
The Washington Post has a very frightening, enlightening article today on what exactly is in Froot Loops. The answer is, um, U.S. regulators aren’t really sure. The FDA has no data on the impact on health of one of its … Continue reading
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Tagged #americana, #brucelittlefield, #foodinc, #frootloops, #washingtonpost
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Garage Sales – Bruce on Star 93.3
This morning I was on my favorite Hudson Valley radio station, Star 93.3, talking great garage sale finds with the fun Mark Bolger and sassy Kimberly Kay. (Vote for her on Regis & Kelly’s guest host competition!) Mark asked me … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – Carrot flutes
My vegetable garden got me inspired to think of cool recipes and things to do with my veggies this weekend. While looking around for recipes, I found and listened to this unbelievable Vegetable Orchestra. It’s a must watch! As much … Continue reading
Life 101 – Mailing Veggies
One of my favorite traditions is my annual overnight delivery of my first batch of veggies to my octogenarian grandparents in South Carolina. Every bit of the process is a delight, from anxiously waiting for the first blush of tomato … Continue reading
Life 101 – Drink up
I’m not sure what to say about this latest wine drinking aid. I almost decided to just present it without comment and tell you to go to Amazon and order yourself two. But what I NEED to know is why … Continue reading
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Life 101 – Voicemail generator
The “ridiculously handsome” Old Spice Guy bids a fond farewell. But before he goes, how about letting him help you build your own Old Spice Guy voice mail greeting using Isaiah Mustafa’s very own “ridiculously handsome” voice. Call my house. … Continue reading
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