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 →
480 Sq. Ft. of Living Space and That is Just the Beginning!
By now most of you know that I moved last weekend into a small cottage in the Art District in Garden City. Considering I went from 2,000 sq. ft. to 1,000 sq. ft. in 2009, this new living space is more than just interesting. I can tell you one thing: it is not a challenge.... Continue Reading →
Moving Again & This Time It’s Not Temporary!
Yep, I am moving again. No kidding, I think I am the best Realtor® in town now that I have so much experience in the moving department. Would you believe I have moved 4 times in 18 months? Nuts! But now I can give oodles of moving advice! What to purge, what to keep, how... Continue Reading →
Neighborhood in Transition
I have noticed here in Boise that many neighborhoods are in various stages of transition. Let me give you an example with a bit of history. Boise's Lower Highlands was developed by Richard B. Smith in the late 1950's. The first few homes sat at the ends of dirt streets for years before the real... Continue Reading →
July Checklist for Your Home
Summer is finally here in Boise, Idaho with the temperatures rising, events filling our calendars and barbecue invites every weekend. Just FYI, I prefer pool invites in the late afternoon for happy hour.
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 →
It’s Spring and You Know What That Means
Spring is right around the corner....and that means it is time for Home Maintenance To-Do List! – or, the annual 10 Home Maintenance Tips for Spring post Our checklist is from several sources that we put together to help you focus on the most important areas that require attention. Check each item this Spring and... 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