Of course you all know I am a Realtor®, right? I am one of those houzz.com fans and I have to admit, their daily emails are fantastic not to mention interesting to read. Amazing ideas that are all Pinterest worthy! I encourage my clients to start their own Pinterest board for projects around the house or... Continue Reading →
What Makes Your House A Home? #HomeSweetHome
I saw that line somewhere in the past few weeks, "what makes a house a home?" So, what does make your house a home? Photographs? Knick knacks? Memorabilia? Furniture? Accessories? Art works? In my home, my treasures are what I display on my shelves. Never mind my art, that is an entirely different blog post... Continue Reading →
Your April Home Spring Check List
It occurred to me that I have been a bit lax in the real estate news department. We all know the market is solid and strong. How about some Spring advice for a change? Houzz always fills the gap! Click the link below the photo for a few fantastic ideas such as the one featured.... Continue Reading →
How to Decorate for the Holidays When Your Home is For Sale
It occurred to me that being a Realtor® it was time for a real estate related post. Houzz always comes through with valuable posts and allows for re-blogging. Why reinvent the wheel, right? The tips in this piece from Houzz are invaluable even if your home is not for sale!
May Checklist for Your Home
I don;'t know about you, but here in Boise, we had a wet Spring. Those dreary grey days actually inspired me to do some major filing, tossing, donating, and general organizing at home. I was in such a spring clean up mode that this blog was sorely ignored. My apologies. I have some fantastic recipes... Continue Reading →
12 Key Decorating Tips
If I have said it once, I have said this a thousand times: don't paint your walls in color until you know what will go in the room. And that very same advice is Tip #1. Hello! It can be impossible to shop for accessories, bed linens, and what not if your room is already... Continue Reading →
Create a Neighborly Front Yard
I especially like the Little Free Library idea! There are all sorts of things we can do to beckon our neighbors over to say hello, chat about neighborhood happenings, or just get to know each other. I usually do my neighbor chatting in the Boise Foothills when I hike with my labradoodle, Zeke. Now that... Continue Reading →
What to do and What not to do for your Remodel
This article from houzz.com has solid suggestions as you plan your remodel. Enough said, read on
Start that #Organizing Project NOW
I have been on an organizing flurry the past two weeks since I have found myself moving to a new place. Not the greatest time of year, however the greatest time to purge the unwanted or unused items that I have realized are cluttering my life. So many items and clothes have gone to the... Continue Reading →
Popular Mid Century Living Spaces from houzz.com
I just cannot help myself by dreaming about a mid century home complete with the furnishings. It's OK to dream, right? These ideas also bring to mind a few distinct neighborhoods in Boise, particularly the Lower Highlands and Foothills East. I have seen some amazing homes....Add to the mix are new stores, locally or regionally... Continue Reading →
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