A Realtors perspective on home, garden and savvy lifestyle discoveries-ENJOY!
Showing posts with label Sylvania Real Estate. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sylvania Real Estate. Show all posts
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Daughter's Bedroom Inspiration
This picture makes me silly happy!! While catching up on some sorely missed blog reading, I came across this photo on Aesthetic Oiseau, Design by Melissa Rufty. Clearly a girl's room without being too saccharine. It all works so beautifully together. Never in a million would I of been able to come up with something so creative, thank god for blogs and pinterest!
News Flash: I am in the throe's of re-launching Real Estate and Refinement and have two amazing woman working with me to make this a reality! Keep a lookout for Real Estate and Refinement countdown give-away's in the next month! I AM EXCITED!
Best~
Kristie
Monday, January 16, 2012
Monday Eye Candy
This picture was taken this morning, 1-16, at the NY Botanical Garden. What an amazing pop of color for your winter landscape! I would love to look out my window and see this tree in my back yard on a cold January day.
Dave's Garden has really great comments about Chinese Witch Hazel, scroll down on his site to view. In Ohio, we are in zone 5 (ish). Sounds like it may need a little extra protection during the harshest months of winter.
Real Estate Tip: In these non- blooming/growing months in the mid-west, it's really hard for buyers to envision what the yard will look like in the spring, summer and fall months. Give them something to look at that gives a promise of Spring! Evergreens, boxwoods, berry producing shrubs, holly and Chinese Witch Hazel are great examples of making your home stand out during these sometimes bleak times.
Chinese Witch Hazel
Chinese Witch Hazel
Monday, December 12, 2011
Identity Crisis?
Thankfully no, just re-vamping my blog. Real Estate and Refinement will provide you with more dynamic features including: video, better search capability and engaging features! I am truly excited and hope you'll be along for the ride. Kicking off the New Year with a Contest (easy to enter and win)!
Can't wait for the re-lauch! Stay tuned!
Kristie
Can't wait for the re-lauch! Stay tuned!
Kristie
Friday, October 28, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Fridge Make-Over Love this!
Sorry for the radio silence! My goal is to post a least once a week...baby steps:)
I happen to love the idea of re making your refrigerator into a canvas! I especially like the idea if you have a tired looking fridge, but in good working order. Some of you may be saying "Kristie, chalk can get so messy and dusty". Totally agree! I love these chalk pens, check it out here.
Is your home for sale? Post some of your homes Best Features on your chalk board refrigerator. I guarantee people will be talking about your house!
Gearfuse
Martha Stewart
Vignette Design
The Vignette Design blog is what re sparked my interest in this idea. Check out her step by step chalkboard refrigerator post HERE!
Happy Tuesday!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Peach Blueberry Crumble
OMG-so good! I made this last night for some family that came into town from St. Louis, rave reviews! Additionally, I made it with Gluten Free Flour and it turned out wonderfully!
My girl Ina does it again! Here is the recipe:
For the fruit:
2 pounds firm, ripe peaches (6 to 8 peaches)
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup fresh blueberries (1/2 pint)
For the crumble:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 pound (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, diced
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Immerse the peaches in boiling water for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until their skins peel off easily. Place them immediately in cold water. Peel the peaches, slice them into thick wedges, and place them in a large bowl. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, granulated sugar, and flour. Toss well. Gently mix in the blueberries. Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes. Spoon the mixture into ramekins or custard cups.
For the topping, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and the butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix on low speed until the butter is the size of peas. Rub the mixture with your fingertips until it's in big crumbles, then sprinkle evenly over the fruit. Place the ramekins on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the tops are browned and crisp and the juices are bubbly. Serve warm or at room temperature.
*If you want to make these early, store the unbaked crumbles in the refrigerator and bake before dinner
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Sweet Paul Magazine
A little quirky, a little crafty and luscious photos.
This online mag is new to me and I instantly wanted to share it with you all!
I currently read 4 ish online magazines...Do you have a favorite? Please share!
About the author
Sweet Paul magazine is based on Paul Lowe's wildly successful blog Sweet Paul, which ranked 22nd in the London Time's Top 50 Best Design Blogs. With over 100,000 hits a month Sweet Paul has become a regular read for editors, stylists and foodies all over the world. Paul's motto is "chasing the sweet things in life" and the magazine sure lives up to that. It will be filled with easy and elegant recipes, fun and stylish crafts, entertaining ideas, shopping tips, up and coming crafters and so much more.
Read Sweet Paul
Sweet Paul Blog
Friday, July 15, 2011
Cocktails on the Patio
Ahhh, dining Al Fresco... the summer is blowing by and my patio is barely equipped! Enter Kevin Sharkey of Martha Stewart Living. I always look forward to his column in MSL and just discovered his BLOG.
Check out Kevin's 25 suggestions to getting your patio BAR ready for summer entertaining CLICK HERE
Promising to post more often! So much great stuff to share with you in the coming weeks!
Kevin Sharkey is Senior Vice President and Executive Editorial Director, Decorating, and Executive Creative Director, Merchandising for Martha Stewart Living Omninedia, Inc. (MSLO)
Check out Kevin's 25 suggestions to getting your patio BAR ready for summer entertaining CLICK HERE
Promising to post more often! So much great stuff to share with you in the coming weeks!
Kevin Sharkey is Senior Vice President and Executive Editorial Director, Decorating, and Executive Creative Director, Merchandising for Martha Stewart Living Omninedia, Inc. (MSLO)
Friday, April 22, 2011
Royal Wedding Televised Schedule
It takes place at the following times around the world:
3 a.m. in Los Angeles
6 a.m. in New York
10 a.m. GMT
11 a.m. in London
12 noon in Paris
2 p.m. in Abu Dhabi, UAE
6 p.m. in Hong Kong
8 p.m. in Sydney
Watch live coverage of the wedding on CNN/U.S. and CNN International:
Live wedding coverage from 4 a.m. ET, 9 a.m. London, 4 p.m. Hong Kong
The photo above is from Knit Your Own Royal Wedding by Fiona Gobel. How fun and clever of her! Sure to be a best seller!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
An Inspiring Pop of Color
Would you be able to walk by this window display? I wouldn't! This is just one of the many examples of the multi-talented interior designer Anna Spiro at her store Black and Spiro in Brisbane Austraila. Anna's Blog
Absolutely Beautiful Things, was one of the first blogs I started following and I continue to be struck by her color combinations and vinettes she creates and posts-Thankfully!
Heres to creating something beautiful in your home, condo, apt., even if it's just a little corner-Embrace Beauty!
Friday, March 25, 2011
Celebrity Foreclosures
As the housing market continues to deliver news of doom and gloom, it is apparent that no one is safe from falling behind on mortgage payments and possibly slipping into foreclosure, including the sports stars and movie stars we follow. We’ve compiled a list of celebrity homeowners, that varies from A-listers and retired athletes to reality TV stars, who have all danced with foreclosure over the past year.
Read entire article here via Zillow Blog
Read entire article here via Zillow Blog
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Wall Stencils
I was initially on the hunt for wallpaper for my foyer, yes, LOVE Wallpaper! I was getting overwhelmed by choices and prices for the area I had to cover. I soon switched gears and headed over to Etsy to search for wall stencil options. What I came upon is not your mothers country goose or Waverly leaf pattern stencil. Fresh, clean, sophisticated and whimsical are now options for all of us!
3.)
4.)
All of the above are from Cutting Edge Stencils. Check out her informative site, she is also on Etsy.
This next set is from Royal Design Studio. I think the Moroccan theme are some my favorites.
5.)
6.)
7.)
8.)
VOTE for your favorite-I numbered each sample.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Just Picked
Do fake flowers evoke images of plastic stems from the 70's? They did in my mind, however Natural Decorations Inc. is the anti-fake flower, faux fleur. I don't own anything from NDI, but the grey sky's and piles of snow is making me want take the plunge on one of these arrangements. Exquisite up close and worth the money once you get over the sticker shock.
Here are some more on my wish list
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Lilly Does Furniture
Okay, so I can't pull off the off the head to toe Lilly look, it's just not me, but it doesn't stop me from loving the bright, tropical prints that are LILLY PULITZER. I am such a BIG fan of the vintage Palm Beach style so you can imagine how excited I was to hear, maybe Oct., that Lilly Pulitzer was launching a furniture line with HFI Brands in the Spring. Well, I just checked the site this morning and it's looking more like summer? Will good things come to those who wait?...Let's hope so!
Love the chest in the back left!
Iconic Lilly Photo
Thinking Sunny thoughts-
Saturday, February 5, 2011
A tisket, a tasket...
Just got the new Pottery Barn catalog yesterday and loved the 2 page spread they had for baskets and storage (of course I couldn't find it online).
I am due for a little basket re-fresh in my house: kids rooms, kitchen table, coffee table. Here are a few of my online picks.
Oh, if your house is for sale, baskets are a great way to corral the clutter before showings.
Stay warm fellow Midwesterner's-Glad I got out last night:)
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Ugly Cabinents-Just glos it!
Seriously cool product! Completely change the look of a piece of furniture, kitchen cabinets, picture frames, bar stools-the possibilities are endless.
Here is what glos.com has to say about their product
High tech self adhesive means no glues or weird chemicals
Can reposition while applying
Eliminates bubbling - just smooth bubbles away
Easy peel off removal and NO tacky residue and NO chemicals needed
Impervious to wet steamy conditions - perfect for kitchens and bathrooms
Some of my Fav's
What will you glos first???
Happy snow day!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)











































