(The following is reposted from New England Moves.com) Whether your dream home is new construction or an existing home, you will want to know what to look for as you begin your home search. Think of features that are important to you and create a checklist to serve as your roadmap for buying a home. Review the … Continue reading
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Secrets to Buying Your First Home
The following is a re-post from Coldwell Banker Blue Matter blog (Image courtesy of Zeldalilly.com via Creative Common The basics of looking for your first home are an often discussed item within real estate circles. I should know because we dedicated a whole week to it. But as any experience homeowner or real estate professional will … Continue reading
Fire, Water and a Leap of Faith! (Repurposed fire-pit becomes herb planter, water feature)
One of our dear friends gave us a fire-pit for our wedding a few years ago. We loved it! The problem was we could never use it because it is against fire codes here in Salem. Each year I have tried to turn it into a water feature. This is the first solution I came … Continue reading
Is a House the New Ring? (Coldwell Banker Real Estate study reveals new home buying trend)
The following Press Release appeared yesterday in the Wall Street Journal (April 22, 2013) New Coldwell Banker Real Estate Study Reflects America’s Changing Views on Marriage With More Young Couples Purchasing Homes Together Before Their Wedding Day 80 Percent of Married Homeowners Say Buying a Home Did More to Strengthen Their Relationship Than Any Other … Continue reading
Episode 10: Salem GASworks (a Guild of Artistic Sorts) in Salem MA
Watch Salem GASworks’ latest archived episode #10 with a really FUN performance by Bird Mancini of songs from their brand new album “Bird Mancini Lounge” which you can buy here. We also visit with collage artist, Brian Gordan about his eclectic fusion of visual inspiration. He is also CEO of BSG learning. If you know someone with Aspergers, … Continue reading
Episode 9: Salem GASworks (a Guild of Artistic Sorts) in Salem MA
Hey folks we are back from a brief hiatus with a grant from the Salem/Massachusetts Cultural Council and some FAN-taboulous guests. Denny Tentindo is a prolific local artist, and Erinn Brown and Steve Peabody of EB3 give a live performance. Enjoy! If you want to keep up with all the great things happening in town: “like” us on Facebook … Continue reading
Waiting for Buckley (incorporating minimalist fine art in any interior design)
This afternoon I am looking forward to having coffee with a cherished new friend, fine artist Dick Buckley. You can visit his website and read more about his work and inspiration. Yet rather that write too much, and take away from his fine art, I’d like to SHOW you a few” flights of fancy” that his work … Continue reading
The cusp of spring at Salem Harbor (winter into spring)
Originally posted on The Salem Garden:
Here’s a great photo that Blaire sent me last night. We love our wharves here in Salem! Have a wonderful day! Michele
My True North (Compass Rose ceiling medallion, economical solution, DIY, interior design, lighting)
I thought I’d post a few pictures of a recent DIY home project that was an economical solution to a big problem. We had serious water damage to our already hideous popcorn ceiling. Yet we didn’t have the time or money to fix the entire ceiling and knew just patching it would result in an ugly popcorn ceiling with an … Continue reading
“The Boy” has cabin fever! (rescued greyhound in winter)
Anyone who owns a greyhound will confirm that they do live up to their nickname “The 45mph couch potatoes”. However this last month in New England has really gotten to The Boy. While he still enjoys his walks, if it is raining or windy he simply refuses to go outside. He even runs away from … Continue reading