Category : Shirley Stories

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The Meaning of Flowers: “Say it With Flowers”

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  Designer Shirley Bovshow reveals the "Secret Language of Flowers" I was asked to speak about the Meaning of Flowers or "the language of flowers" on one of my NBC iVillage Live show appearances recently. As I researched the subject,…

3 Comments / 1311 View / February 14, 2008

“Giving” is the Best Part of “Thanksgiving”

“Giving” is the Best Part of “Thanksgiving”

I got an attitude adjustment today at Ralphs. Like lots of other busy people, I waited until the last minute to buy my turkey and other “Thanksgiving food.” My mind was on  my  shopping list and my goal to get…

6 Comments / 102 View / November 21, 2007

Outdoor Halloween Decorations- Not For Me!

Outdoor Halloween Decorations- Not For Me!

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  Call me a party-pooper, but I won't be decorating my yard for Halloween with spider webs, tombstones, skeletons or other such popular decor that marks this holiday. I can appreciate the whimsy of it all and the desire people have…

8 Comments / 2725 View / October 28, 2007

Cucumber growing on the vine from Shirley Bovshow's garden

Cucumber Salad From the Garden For My Son

Cucumber growing on the vine from Shirley Bovshow's garden

  I've been tending to my vegetable garden diligently these days, encouraged by the site of almost-ready-to harvest vegetables. The cucumbers have been lagging behind somewhat, or so I thought until I saw a dark green, perfectly shaped specimen hiding…

1 Comment / 237 View / October 19, 2007

My New Driveway!

My New Driveway!

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My new driveway will be constructed while I’m on vacation! I designed a new driveway to go with my new landscape and it only took four years to get to this point! I’ve been too busy these last few years with…

0 Comments / 120 View / August 12, 2007

The F-Factor Diet Takes off The 10 Lbs. Television Puts on Me!

The F-Factor Diet Takes off The 10 Lbs. Television Puts on Me!

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The F-Factor diet took off the ten pounds that television puts on me!       Before- Shirley one week before starting the F-Factor Diet by Tanya Zuckerbrot      After- 8 weeks later,  Shirley is 10 lbs lighter    …

5 Comments / 1766 View / July 17, 2007

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