Dec 24th 2009 10:00PM
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 »
Dec 24th 2009 12:45PM
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 »
Dec 23rd 2009 2:00PM
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 »
Dec 23rd 2009 12:05PM
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 »
Dec 17th 2009 4:00PM
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 »
