Posts with tag holiday

With the holidays approaching, many apartment-dwellers have helped deck their lobbies with non-denominational cheer: sparkly snowman ornaments, pinecone-pimpled wreaths, and inoffensive boughs of holly. But Justine Swartz is not amused. The Brooklyn Heights resident claims that her co-op building has violated her freedom... Continue Reading »

You love Etsy, flea markets and the earth. You're not the only one. The New York Times recently acknowledged the handmade craze is extending to the holidays, which means everyone's getting green this Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa. Here's a guide to help you decorate your rental, and give with a homemade twist. Continue Reading »

This holiday season may not be so merry for those affected by the recession. So authorities are warning homeowners to tighten up security around the house when heading out for shopping trips and extended holiday visits. Homes can be sitting ducks just waiting to be robbed around the holiday season. Here are some tips for... Continue Reading »

Don't get trampled at Walmart again this year! The Web is crawling with deals. Not to mention, gifts that you can't find everywhere. We did the work sourcing affordable, space-saving, fun gifts for family and friends. Check it out, Santa. %Gallery-78491% Continue Reading »

Living in a resort town, we have a lot of houseguests coming through our door. While we love to host our friends, it can start to get expensive trying to add special touches for each of them (we picked the first guests up in a chauffeured car stocked with champagne, so clearly the bar needed to be lowered at least a little... Continue Reading »