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Easter is just around the corner. With that in mind, I wanted to send you 6 ways that you can spruce up your home for spring! Enjoy!
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Choosing paint colors can be overwhelming, right? Standing at the paint store and looking at paint in their light, and then bringing home the paint chips that then, somehow, seem to change once you get them home. How does one choose?
Well, believe it or not, even neutrals have undertones. Yep, that's right. So, when you are choosing, you have to consider this. You also may want to consider lighting, whats already in that space, what you are keeping, and what is going. But to make it a little easier, I'm going to give you 5 top paint colors that are top pics for neutrals and they work well in the right space. Hi my lovely Friends!
"Out with the Old, In with the New," right? Most of us are finishing putting away our Christmas and Holiday Decorations, but as we walk down that path,, we realize that we really....need...to...purge. Right? Sometimes it's easier said than done! To be honest, we've been looking at the same old pile, or bookshelves, or cluttered area for so long, it's like wasting existing real estate we really don't know what to do with. Right? So, as you are putting away your new clothes you got for Christmas, or putting away your decor and "stuff," here are 5 easy steps for you to "unfreeze" your brain as to how and where to get 'er done! I recently received a call from a super sweet lady who was frustrated because her house had been on the market for thirty days. She and her family were starting to panic. This was her late mother-in-law’s home, and the family had worked long and hard preparing it to look nice for sale. The house was in a wonderful location, but potential buyers seemed to be walking away due to the confusing flow of the home. And, of course, no one wants to drop the price of their home, and 30 days is usually right around the mark for that.
As always, I listened attentively and asked a few questions. I asked about feedback from prospective buyers who were shown the home. Of course accurate pricing to be competitive is important, too, and they were good on that. The house was lovely, in a well-sought after neighborhood, with a lot of great potential. It had a spacious great room with built-ins around the fireplace. The kitchen was updated, and there was fresh paint and carpet throughout the home. The bathrooms were average sized for the 1970s-era date of the home, yet were recently updated as well. Hmmm, what exactly could it be that was turning away potential buyers? I began to study photographs of the home and continued talking talked further with the sellers. This is what I love. I love solving problems like this!  Happy Thanks-Living!
Did you suddenly wake up this week and realize that, “Wow! Thanksgiving’s next week!” I kind of did. Are you ready? I’m ready because….well,, for a nice change, I’m not hosting it! And I only have to bring a few side dishes! Yaaay! How about you? Anyway, with the busyness of life and sometimes wondering how to keep it all “under control,” I know I really have to make sure to think more about intentional living. And contentment. And, of course, being thankful.  Can you feel it? The twinge of fall is HERE! I'm just loving those Indian Summer days....Everyone’s getting excited about it,, too! Football, apples, more indoor activities…harvest parties and outdoor activities...
As we scurry like squirrels getting our nests ready for cooler weather....I just wanted to pass along a few great tips to help your home look great, and increase its value and perceived value as well. Get ready for fall……ya’ll… And if you are a realtor and want to forward this info to your clients, feel free!
Happy Valentine’s Day! - Hearts to You!
Today, as we all think of chocolate, candy, and flowers…well, really, for me, mostly, I think of chocolate, there are also some great loves we can have in our own homes. Although most of us drool over the homes we see on HGTV and in magazines, there are some things we need to remember in our own homes that are critical to make them uniquely our own. As we are all incredibly different, there are places in our own homes that our areas of “love” can show -- whether it is a love of art by local artists, your love for cooking, or a love of music, let it show in your home. When we put things in our homes that appeal to our senses, we have a smile on our face when we come home to them.  As the weather really starts turning colder now, I start thinking more of indoor activities and spending more time inside, don’t you?
All the comforts of home come to mind when we think about staying inside more. Comfort food, warm drinks, cozy spots to nestle in and relax at the end of a hard day are what we long for. The thought of comfort becomes even more enticing as we realize we want those things of comfort surrounding us to have texture, softness, visual coziness, and great scents. Warm coffee and cider, lightly scented candles, soft throws, and yummy pillows give us those fantastic reasons to want to be at home more. All the comforts of home come to mind when we think about staying inside more. Comfort food, warm drinks, cozy spots to nestle in and relax at the end of a hard day are what we long for. When putting together those inviting spaces, think about what feels good, but also about simple visual beauty. Here are a few questions to ask yourself: With the holiday season right around the corner, as much as most of us enjoy our family time, we can often feel helpless with the thought of keeping it together on the home front. As I was de-junking my garage this week (an ongoing project), the thought of fantastic timesavers popped into my mind to share with you all. When a home’s organization is a little more well-planned, you can save hours each year in gained time and energy. Also, homes that are organized and well-maintained also give greater perceived value overall. You can click my link from the Washington Post below to read more on this.
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AuthorBeing the creative and energetic person that she is, Patricia loves her family, her clients, and finding new and creative ways to "think outside the box." You may find her spending time with family, scouring antique stores, figure skating, talking to Alhzheimer's residents, camping, and being active in her church and community. In the MediaArchives
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