Category Archives: Decorating
Gardening – Potting geraniums
Now, that I’m officially finished with my book tour… (Have you gotten your copy yet?!) … I can get to some serious gardening at Edgewater Farm. For me, gardening is the ultimate therapy. If you’re upset, you can aggressively yank … Continue reading
Holidays – Happy Easter
Happy Easter! And Happy Passover! I went simple this year with my Easter eggs. I like the look of the one color in the vintage berry baskets (a garage sale find!) I was happy making them and I’ll be even … Continue reading
Gardening – Wisdom
Speaking of gardening and gorgeous weather, I couldn’t resist playing hooky today and scooting across the Brooklyn Bridge and into the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Even in the early weeks of March, there was much in bloom from crocus and daffodils … Continue reading
Gardening – The Bird House
While you’re thinking spring gardening, think about a bird house (or three). They aren’t just for decorative purposes! I’m going to put mine up this weekend for the early birds. (Proving the old adage: “the early bird gets the condo.”) … Continue reading
Gossip – Tour of Barb’s Apartment
When you’re skiing with the very daring Barbara Corcoran, you better be prepared to ski the trees. (Trust me, I know. And I squealed the entire time.) But now Barb has bravely gone where few New Yorkers dare, a tour … Continue reading
Decorating – Gingerbread Houses
When I was a kid growing up in South Carolina, I always insisted on making a gingerbread house as the centerpiece of our holiday table. Each year, I did my best to recreate the witch’s house in Hansel & Gretel … Continue reading
Bruce on CBS Early Show
One of my favorite holiday traditions: looking at Christmas lights! For my book, Merry Christmas, America! (on sale at Amazon) I toured the country and climbed up ladders with America’s best Clark Griswold’s to find out why they do what … Continue reading
Holidays – Gifting 101
I stopped by WGN-TV in Chicago to help host Steve Sanders with his holiday list. Check it out here. Three gifting DON’Ts: #1 DON’T give a fruitcake unless its a gag gift. #2. DON’T give anything that poops or pees. … Continue reading
Life 101 – Halloween candy
Halloween is a dentist’s favorite holiday. Why? Would you believe that over $2 billion is spent each year on Halloween candy?! That’s a whole lot of scary cavities. But since you’re going to run out and buy some (and be … Continue reading
Life 101 – Simple happiness
As my PaPa used to say, “I’m busier than a one-armed paper hanger with hives.” It’s “back to school” season and if you’re like me, you don’t have a lot of time. So, simple is beautiful. Here are a few … Continue reading
