Posts with tag christmas

Last-Minute Holiday Festivity!

Suddenly trying to figure out where to get started planning your holiday? Here's a quick round up of our holiday content to help guide you through. From trees to decorations and entertaining, we've got you covered. Continue Reading »

Xmas is for Tree Lovers, not Tree Killers

It's that time of year again. Christmas lights adorn the brownstones in my Brooklyn neighborhood, and from their lighted windows come cheery glimpses of lovingly-decorated Christmas trees. But not in my home. My fiance, an avid gardener and nature lover, has banned the tradition in our abode. Why? Well, there's the... Continue Reading »

Three Perfect Holiday Hostess Gifts

In this, the season of giving, it's a sin to show up to a holiday party empty handed. Shame on you. Every host loves a guest who shows up with something useful. Flowers are great, but then you've made the host go fishing around for a vase. So scrap that. If you bring food, make sure to set it up on a platter before you... Continue Reading »

No Home Sales for Xmas? Bah humbug!

Real estate Myth No. 1: Home sales are seasonal, and you don't have a prayer of Santa bringing you a buyer when everyone's busy celebrating the holidays. While it's true that many families prefer to buy and settle into their new homes during the summer months -- all the better to get Junior settled into the new school... Continue Reading »

Christmas Light Etiquette: Respect Thy Neighbor

Christmas lights have long been a-blazin with Jesus Christ's birthday less than a week away. For some people, decorating their home consists of a strand or two of white lights, some garland, and a modest tree. Others go all Dyker Heights with elaborate winter wonderland accoutrement. We spoke to Jacqueline Whitmore, CSP an... Continue Reading »

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