Category Archives: Garage Sales

RIP – World’s Oldest Yard Saler

As we end the year, I received sad news. My dear friend, Wini Williams, passed peacefully in her sleep at the age of 96. Wini was featured in my book Garage Sale America as the “World’s Oldest Garage Saler” and … Continue reading

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Fun on Good Afternoon America

I had a ball… a Bocce ball… on Good Afternoon America. John Elliott & Lara Spencer are doing an amazing job of putting fun back in the afternoon, and I must say that Lara and I were separated at birth. … Continue reading

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Gossip! – Bruce on GAA

Hi there! Hope your summer is going swimmingly. Mine is hot hot hot. (No, I’m not talking about 50 Shades of Grey!) I wanted to give you a little gossip: I’m going to be sporadic in my musings during July … Continue reading

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Saling 101 – Curating treasures

Every Saturday morning of the summer you’ll find me tooling about town with a cup of coffee and pocketful of ones to see what I might find at garage sales. One of the greatest joys of “saling” is putting the … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Happy memories

I adore lovely reminders of the past. Growing up in South Carolina, my grandmother always had hydrangea in her yard, and at 90 (Happy birthday, Mom!), she still does. I’ve planted it strategically around Edgewater Farm, so I’m reminded of … Continue reading

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Bruce in Woman’s World Mag

Hello ladies! (And gents.) Grab yourself a copy of this week’s Woman’s World magazine and catch some of my advice on how to make money selling the stuff out of your attics, basements and closets. (Yes, you know the stuff … Continue reading

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Giveaways – What is this?

For me, garage saling is a treasure hunt, an educational adventure, and the happiest of all star-spangled exchanges. “I want what you don’t want, but how much don’t you want it for?” I always say there’s something neighborly about being … Continue reading

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Garage Sale 101 – Dress it down

Garage Sale Season is officially open and I was out this weekend hunting. Want to remind you treasure hunters that you want to dress not to impress! It’s Garage Sale 101: Don’t step out in expensive shoes or wear designer … Continue reading

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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

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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

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