"Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do... but how much love we put in that action." ~Mother Teresa Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating love with friends, family, and significant others, so why not celebrate that love at home? Home is where the heart is after all! So, round up your family and get creative in how you show each other how much love is packed into your happy home. Here are a few ideas to get you inspired. A WARM WELCOME The best way to announce any festive oc... read more

What makes a home a luxury home? If you ask those of us in the Real Estate industry, we can give you price ranges, size requirements, upgrades, ages, locations, and the many other characteristics that make up a luxury home. The catch? Just don’t expect us to agree on any of it. Like beauty, luxury seems to be in the eye of the beholder. In fact, when defining luxury, most of us just seem to know it when we see it. Or do we? The luxury home is transforming. No longer ostentatious or opulent, the new ... read more

I hope everyone is having a great holiday season so far!  As the big day draws closer and closer, I thought I would share with you some quick last minute tips on how to make your house look festive for the holidays (without breaking the bank), and hosting tips for a quick and easy impromptu get together with friends. I recently just hosted my friends annual Secret Santa Holiday Party.  Although my house is on the smaller side, it’s great to fill it with friends around the holidays to give ... read more

               Winter is upon us now, and being outside does not seem particularly appealing unless there is snow to play in! So what are we do with these cold nights in? Maybe make some warm and comforting hot cocoa and sit in front of the fireplace with friends/family? That sounds perfect to me, especially if they look like any of these fireplaces shown above! Now, get into that game box we all know that you have, and have some fun! I will even sha... read more

Every year throughout the month of October, I work relentlessly to transform my home into the spookiest spot on the block. I string rubber bats to the porch, cover my front door in spider webs, and strategically hide fake rats around in hope that my friends or family might jump and scream just a little because it’s dark or they weren’t paying enough attention (or they had that 3rd glass of wine). I’ll admit that I’m one of those people who are just a little too into Halloween. Hone... read more