Volume 1, Number 1
September
2012
Fall Issue
Autumn Décor
A simple and inexpensive way to add fall décor to your home this fall
and involve the whole family would be to fill the shelves that you have around
the house with decorated pumpkins and add festive leaves as pitched above. If
you don’t have shelves you can pick some easy to assemble ones up from your
local general dollar store for around $5 to $20 bucks.
Are you imagining
kids playing in the leaves this fall and the sweet aroma of your famous
thanksgiving dinner cooking in the air from your kitchen? The thought screams
elegant dinner party and then your mind clouds because you realize that you may
not have enough space settings let alone decorating ideas. Well relax! Here are
5 easy things that “HGTV” suggest for an elegant dinner party.
5 Easy Ideas for an Elegant Dinner
Party
“Hosting a high-class
dinner party doesn't have to be difficult. With a bit of creativity, you can
design a stylish party setting using items you already own. Try these simple
tips for your next gathering.
1. Embellish Your Basics. You don't need
brand-new dinnerware to create a chic table setting for a dinner party.
Instead, start with neutral pieces you already own and dress them up with
colorful napkin rings and other details. Photo by Laura Fenton
2. Get Personal. Find a simple yet stylish way
to personalize each guest's place at the table, such as tying a pretty tag to
each glass with the guest's named marked on it. Photo by Laura Fenton
3. Keep It Simple. If you don't have an expert
eye for color, you can easily create a classy setting for your party with a
monochromatic color palette. Try using dinnerware and decor in shades of brown
for a warm, inviting atmosphere. Photo by Laura Fenton
4. Go for a Theme. Choosing a motif for your
party makes it easy to coordinate your menu and decor. Try a
south-of-the-border theme, complete with a Mexican-influenced menu and
colorful, festive decor. Serve condiments out of inexpensive terra-cotta pots
and use your boldest, brightest table linens and dishes — with all the bold
hues of a fiesta it won’t even matter if they match. Photo by Laura Fenton
5. Dress Up the Table. Stylish centerpieces
are an important finishing touch for any dinner party. To create beautiful,
no-fuss centerpieces, start by filling vases you already own with simple
arrangements of fresh flowers. Complete the look and add ambiance with
inexpensive candles.” Photo by Laura Fenton
More Talk with Tiff
8 Reasons Why You Should Work With a Bayou City Lights Properties
Realtor®
Not all real estate
practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark that
identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. Here's
why it pays to work with a REALTOR®.
1. Navigate a
complicated process. Buying or selling a home usually requires disclosure
forms, inspection reports, mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds, and
multipage settlement statements. A knowledgeable expert will help you prepare
the best deal, and avoid delays or costly mistakes.
2. Information and
opinions. REALTORS® can provide local community information on utilities,
zoning, schools, and more. They’ll also be able to provide objective
information about each property. A professional will be able to help you answer
these two important questions: Will the property provide the environment I want
for a home or investment? Second, will the property have resale value when I am
ready to sell?
3. Help finding the best property out there. Sometimes
the property you are seeking is available but not actively advertised in the
market, and it will take some investigation by your REALTOR® to find all
available properties.
4. Negotiating
skills. There are many negotiating factors, including but not limited to price,
financing, terms, date of possession, and inclusion or exclusion of repairs,
furnishings, or equipment. In addition, the purchase agreement should provide a
period of time for you to complete appropriate inspections and investigations
of the property before you are bound to complete the purchase. Your agent can
advise you as to which investigations and inspections are recommended or
required.
5. Property marketing
power. Real estate doesn’t sell due to advertising alone. In fact, a large
share of real estate sales comes as the result of a practitioner’s contacts
through previous clients, referrals, friends, and family. When a property is
marketed with the help of a REALTOR®, you do not have to allow strangers into
your home. Your REALTOR® will generally prescreen and accompany qualified
prospects through your property.
6. Someone who speaks
the language. If you don’t know a CMA from a PUD, you can understand why it’s
important to work with a professional who is immersed in the industry and knows
the real estate language.
7. Experience. Most people buy and sell only a
few homes in a lifetime, usually with quite a few years in between each
purchase. Even if you have done it before, laws and regulations change.
REALTORS®, on the other hand, handle hundreds of real estate transactions over
the course of their career. Having an expert on your side is critical.
8. Objective voice. A
home often symbolizes family, rest, and security — it’s not just four walls and
a roof. Because of this, home buying and selling can be an emotional
undertaking. And for most people, a home is the biggest purchase they’ll every
make. Having a concerned, but objective, third party helps you stay focused on
both the emotional and financial issues most important to you.
Information cited from:
The National
Association of Realtors®
