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GOOD NEWS FOR THE CINCINNATI REAL ESTATE MARKET
According to the Improvement Markets Index (which highlights metro areas that have had growth in housing permits, employment and house prices for at least 6 consecutive months) the Cincinnati housing...
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Chez Poulet’
Usually I’m blogging about houses that humans live in, but I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to cluck about some crazy cool chicken coops I’ve seen lately. Although we have a sweet little backyard...
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LIVING LIKE A CELEBRITY- Bellisima Lake Como!
George Clooney, “World’s Sexiest Man”, is NOT selling his Italian Villa anytime soon. Whew, glad that is solved. The home is a palatial 18th century beauty in northern Italy, in a hamlet of only...
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LISTINGS I LOVE- 2349 Grandin Road
I have always admired this gorgeous home on Grandin Road and have often wondered what it looked like on the inside. Now that its on the market, I can finally get a sneak peek at this beauty on the...
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LIVING LIKE A CELEBRITY- Taylor’s Cape Cod Escape
Sweet Taylor Swift just bought a home in Cape Cod across the street from Ethel Kennedy! Built in 1928, this palatial home is a white washed coloniel-style sitting on the Atlantic Ocean. Boasting...
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LIST YOUR HOUSE DURING THE HOLIDAYS? YES!
It’s the holidays and you want to sell your house? There are MANY good reasons why you shouldn’t wait until after the new year: the buyers now are die hard and there are fewer houses out there for...
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Fa-la-la-la-Lilly
The holidays are here and as I get out our Christmas decor I’ve realized it’s time to weed out the junk and spruce things up a bit. The Santa with one leg has seen better days and the garland that has...
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WEST CHESTER- What’s it all about?
West Where???? North of Cincinnati and outside of the belt of I-275 is West Chester, a suburd that is thriving and hot. Although it may seem like a far drive to us city folk, it’s actually a very short...
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LIVING LIKE A CELEBRITY- Gwyneth & Chris’s LA Home Sweet Home
JUST recently, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin scored an amazing new home in LA. You may have already read about it, but I had to share because it’s as fantastic as the beautiful, talented couple –...
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NO FUSS HOLIDAY STAGING TIPS
The market may be pretty slow these days with Santa’s arrival just around the corner, but just in case you are one of the lucky sellers that has showings during the holidays here are just a few easy...
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EVERY MOMENT MATTERS
My heart goes out to the parents of those babies killed in Newtown as I help my girls with their baths and teeth brushing tonight. It these little things that don’t seem so little to me anymore. I...
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LIVING LIKE A CELEBRITY- The Land of Lilly
Lilly Pulitzer. Contrary to what most people think, her home is not pink and green. There is pink. A couple of ceilings. And there is green, the palest of green walls in the family room. Her family...
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BUNNY WILLIAMS- An Affair With a House
Bunny Williams. The interior designer of all homes well heeled. Since the mid 1960’s, she has been turning homes into traditional classic masterpieces. The best part about her design, however, is...
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Warm and Cozy at a Cool 33 Million
From Rolling Stone to Vanity Fair and even a little Vogue, Annie Leibovitz has been taking some of the most incredible pictures ever. Her images have appeared in museums and galleries all over the...
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Farewell Cushy Toilet Seat! My latest DSIY (do-some-of-it-yourself) project
I really really wish I taken some before pics of my powder room to give you all the full effect of this transformation, but it was almost too heinous to permanently document! Let me paint a picture...
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LIVING LIKE A CELEBRITY- Katy Perry’s House….. sooooooo not what you would...
With FIVE number 1 singles from the same album, and her earnings, according to Forbes Magazine being $45 million, I needed to see how Katy Perry lived. This Mediterranean Hacienda is high in the...
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These are so awesome!!! Why didn’t I think of this?
Ok gang. I cannot claim that I discovered this on my own, but a friend and fellow designer told me about the coolest thing ever today….. O’VERLAYS! I just had to share! The Brainchild of friends,...
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Borrowing from the Beaus
Pinstripes and plaids aren’t just for suits anymore. More and more, traditional menswear patterns are popping up all over the design world. Many home fashions trends are taking a cue from whats...
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Yabba Dabba Doo you believe this house??????
The Late Dick Clark’s Yabba Dabba Doo House in Malibu is STILL for sale – it’s been well over a year. There has got to be SOMEONE out there who would love to live in Bedrock. The price was slashed to...
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Tami’s take on Real Estate- Is it a good time to buy or sell?
Hi all! From time to time my real estate partner, Tami Peters will be guest blogging about the goings on in the Real Estate market. Here she answers a question we’ve been getting a lot lately…. Many...
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Patricia Gucci’s Get-Away
Style. Comfort. Elegance. Blue Blood. All words I would use to describe Gucci fashion. But, Patricia Gucci, the grand-daughter of Guccio Gucci of the fashion house fame, is selling her 23 acre,...
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Amberley Village-Did you know?
Among the first modern-era residents and those instrumental in the founding of Amberley Village are Justin and Josephine Rollman, residents of Avondale at the time, who took a horseback ride to the...
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Findlay Market meets Boston Market!
I just had to share this write up in the prestigious Boston Globe on our very own Findlay Market. Coming from a town that really does know their markets, I’d say that’s pretty cool. If you haven’t...
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Doggy Digs
It’s no secret that I love dogs AND design so I thought I’d share a few of my favorite Digs for Dogs! I know, I know, kinda sounds like a line straight from Dr. Seuss. This is just too cute! The dog...
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LISTINGS I LOVE- 11870 Snider Road
Wow, check out this amazing home in Symmes Township!!!! Who knew this kind of thing existed anywhere outside of the pages of Architectural Digest, much less right here in Cincinnati! Located in...
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Totally Trina!
A few weeks ago I gave you a peek into the life of fashion icon,Trina Turk. Now it’s time to be wowed by her newest endeavor. Trina has blended her sunny Cali style with a modern flair in a new line...
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Happenings in our city- An Enchanted Forest
My dad took my daughters, Lilly, Phoebe & Maggie to the Krohn Conservatory last weekend and they haven’t been able to stop talking about it since. Yes they’ve been there before and always enjoy...
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Common “Senses”- Using the senses to sell your home
Make a potential buyers experience High Def by making every showing a memorable sensory experience! Who knows how many homes a buyers is comparing yours to, but your home should exude relaxation,...
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Straight from the pages of Elle Decor…..and it can be yours!
7149 Knoll Road in Amberley Village~ Cincinnati, Ohio Luxury living is within your reach! Featured on Luxury Portfolio International, this stunning 6 bedroom home is a great value in an incredible...
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Pleasant Ridge- A Hidden Gem
Pleasant Ridge. Have you been? A unique, historic business district with its main drag lined with gas lamps like the days of old. The small business district is filled with great restaurants and...
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Inexpensive yet Impressive- upgrades that help sell
Tami and I recently met with our newest client to take a look at the property and start the listing process. The home is a great sprawling ranch on a quite private street on an acre plus piece of...
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LIVING LIKE A CELEBRITY- Casamigos
Let’s raise a glass! Raise a glass to Rande Gerber and George Clooney and their 20 years of friendship, their own line of tequila, and their new ridiculously amazing Mexican seaside villas next door to...
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The whimsical world of handcrafted Hadley Pottery
I am so super excited to share with you Mary Hadley Handmade Pottery! I love these pieces and use the Country (farm animals, of course!) Collection for my every day. Not only is it SO pretty, it is...
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Simple Yet Seasonal
Don’t forgo decorating for the holidays because you must sell your home. Create a cozy vibe. Let your flair for great holiday decor help sell your home! A few pops of spruce, some cozy candles and a...
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Off season selling….. or is it?
It used to be that home sellers wouldn’t even think about selling their home during the holiday season. Experienced agents would agree that potential buyers were just too preoccupied with the hustle...
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Queen City Holiday Happenings
Don’t miss Holiday in Lights at Sharon Woods! This is a must do simply for the fact this you can stay warm and cozy in the family MiniVan while enjoying a gorgeous holiday light display. As with all...
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Fast track to getting your home sold
Want to know the insider scoop on selling your home and selling fast? Know the value of your home! Not what you feel it is worth or what your neighbor or best friend thinks it is worth. Know what the...
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Oakley Station….. get excited!
You have probably driven by it and in its early stages, wondered “what in the world is going in there?” Well as the picture becomes more and more clear, it is also becoming clearer that is will soon be...
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Got the itch to flip?
As the housing market has steadily improved the popularity of “flipping” has increased. With all of the wildly popular house flipping shows on TV these days, more and more investors are giving it a...
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The Rookwood- Rich in history and flavor
Out of town guests coming to see you in Cincinnati? Take them to The Rookwood!! Dripping in history, an energized, casual place with craft beer and craft cocktails, along with small plates and some...
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Selling your home? Here’s what NOT to do
Usually I post about ways to help your home sell fast, but after reading a article by Kiplinger I had to share a few sure fire ways to ensure it won’t sell as fast as you’d like or maybe even at all....
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Get your shop on….. When to buy what
Black Friday is over and Cyber Monday is just a memory, but that’s ok because there are still deals to be had and the good news is is that the deals are on things that you can really use for your home....
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The Silver Lining of Winter Selling
Selling your home in the dead of Winter could, quite possibly, be the best time of the year, yet. There are buyers out there and the inventory is down. Sometimes, if you wait until Spring, your home...
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It’s not to late to snag your ticket!
Scott and I are very excited to host this emotional and inspiring lecture in our home in just a few weeks. I had better finish up my floor refinishing project asap! After watching an episode of Rehab...
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Glam Goth!
For decades Goth fashion and décor has been around, peaking in the 1990s. However, it seems to be making a comeback as “Glam Goth” and becoming a bit more mainstream. Black has always been “in” on...
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Oakley has it all!
Oakley is quickly becoming one of the hottest communities in Cincinnati, Ohio. Known as a popular stop in the 1800’s for wagons on the Madison Turnpike, Oakley was originally known as “Four Mile”. The...
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Must have apps for Homeowners
Although many apps are nothing more than games and gadgets, many have evolved into awesome tools for home building, renovation and design. Here are a few that I use on a regular basis that I thought I...
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Neighbors- How to Deal
Fortunately I live in the wonderful Amberley Village where the kids play outside and neighbors gather for Margaritas and pool parties on a regular basis , but for many people, gone are those days of...
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Homegrown!
Edible landscapes have been on the rise for quite some time. Though conditions vary throughout each region, Susan Littlefield, horticultural editor for the National Gardening Association, says there...
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What to do, what to do!
Spring has finally arrived and with this comes the need to get out out the house!!! Looking for a few fun things do to with whole family? Here are just a few of my family’s favorite spring time...
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