Spring is one of the most beautiful seasons we have in Canada even though it’s very short. Now is the time to add a touch of spring and summer to your home décor.

Here are a few simple ideas to turn your home to beautiful fresh spring, show place with some… wow factors for your home décor in very little time.

Out side curb appeal: Spring and summer wreath, also large side urn pots sets the tone for a welcoming home feeling. This time of year you can plant real flowers, but if you are away a lot over the summer up to the cottage there is nothing wrong with having artificial floral arrangement done….I sure love that, this way it always looks great, with out having to water them.
This is also a very good tip when selling your home as well.
Save the headache of trying to make them your self I can custom make them for you with your colour scream and your personality in mind. This will add spring and summer beauty to your front door quickly. If you only add one new piece of the season décor, this would be the one to invest in for the most impact.
Hanging wreath has nerve been easier with the new inexpensive wreath hangers available.

Front hall and entrance: In the Feng Shui practice the entrance of your home is one of the most importance rooms, so why not do it up right and bring in the good luck by changing up your front entrance.
For a super fast way to set the stage to the season is decorate your front hall.
It doesn’t have to be elaborate. A simple display of what is in season will work very nicely.

Mantle: Another easy way to change the season by adding a touch of new décor is to accent the fireplace. Most homes the fireplace is decorated for the Christmas holidays, why not change it with the season four times a year. Mantles are the perfect focal point to decorate for the season. Change the candles to spring and summer colours still keeping your décor in mind.
Add a spring and summer flower arrestment with perhaps some seashell and beautiful rocks, and why not change up the artwork or mirror while your at it, get it that fresh new spring feeling.
Just by adding a few items this will give a new theme to any room.

To get in the season mood underway, these simple projects can be completed in less than one afternoon. No matter how busy you are there is no reason why you should not enjoy bringing in the new season to your home.

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According to the International Food Information Council, “Functional Foods” are foods or dietary components that may provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition. These may include nutrient-fortified or enhanced foods and beverages, dietary supplements, fruit or vegetable components being added to a food, or key elements of several types of foods being extracted and then combined.

Of all the different types of functional foods on the market, many are offered as beverages. It seems like everywhere you turn, there are smoothies with a variety of different protein options, vitamin infused waters, and a huge assortment of juices and concentrates bragging about their high antioxidant levels. It is this last group that is of most importance. As antioxidants are the anti-agers of the nutrient world, working to protect your body from free radical damage. Every time you eat, breathe, or move your body uses fuel created from the food you eat to produce energy, but just as a car using gas to produce energy releases harmful by-products like exhaust, so, too, does your own body’s energy producing efforts produce dangerous free radicals. Free radicals are highly reactive forms of oxygen that are missing an electron. When they come into contact with normal molecules, they try to steal an electron, damaging the healthy cell and its DNA. In fact, some estimates show that every cell in your body takes 10,000 hits to its DNA daily!

It has been proven that free radical damage is a risk factor of many chronic diseases including heart disease, eye degeneration, memory loss, damage from UV light, and cancer. Antioxidants gobble up as many free radicals as they can and deactivate them, preventing them from doing damage.

If we ate the way we were meant to, consuming fresh vegetables and fruit, whole grains, fresh naturally raised poultry, meat and seafood, instead of fast and convenient foods, we wouldn’t need “special” foods. And if our farming practices weren’t so destructive, we wouldn’t need to replace the nutrients we stripped away in the first place. Unfortunately though, this is the reality.

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Who Pays the Price for Life Insurance?

 A lot of people think life insurance is paid for only with money. But they are wrong.

  Life insurance is paid for with dreams

A young man or young woman, burdened down too soon with the responsibilities of a home, can tell you about that. A young man or woman who once intended to have no more cares than are found in a college classroom or a campus dormitory – now faced with the problem of supporting a mother and younger brothers and sisters on a salary that will stretch only so far. It‟s life insurance that young person is buying when he pays the rent and buys groceries. And his dreams are sacrificed to make the purchase.

The following is a list of the speakers for the next few meetings. Each speaker has 5 minute to speak about their business to the group. If you cannot attend on your scheduled day, please contact Jackie Connolly regarding switching.

Chapter: 1

April 20th Kay Brucki and Denise Milner-Fedorkie
May 4th Derrick Thomas and Mary Ellen Newell
May 18th John Kucera and Jackie Connolly
June 1st Joseph Lacroix and Cheryl Scoffield
June 15 th JoAnne McCrindle and John Goldstein
June 29th Erika McGraw and Karolina Magalska

Chapter: 2

April 27th Cheryl Austin and Chris Hartery
May 11th Diana Budway and Jackie Connolly
May 25th Sheryl Johnston and Lynn Gauthier
June 8th Chad Bowe and Brett Abbey

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Spring showers bring summer flowers. I’m so looking forward to flowers breaking through the ground and seeing the buds on the trees. A little tip while waiting for the flowers to come through is…..buy some inexpressive silk flowers and put them in the soil. This will give you instant colour till the flowers bloom.

The summer I was getting married it rained all summer with having a back yard wedding; I had come up with this idea.

If you are putting a water fountain in your yard, make sure the water is running towards your home and not away from your home. Water represents the flow of money with Feng Shui and you don’t want the flow of money going away from you. Also, don’t let the water get stagnant. Keep it clean and fresh.

If you are putting pathways in your yard/garden, they should be curved and not straight.

Keep hedges and tree branches trimmed back and not overcrowding windows, doorways or pathways. This is not only a good design reason but a security one as well.

Land or property that slopes down in the back of the house should be anchored with hedges. The best grading is to have it a little higher in the back of the house and slowly running downward toward the front of the house and street.

It’s all about you…your desires….your dreams…we make them come true.

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There are many television shows today that focus on home staging.
They all say the same thing: do not even consider putting your house on the
market until you have taken a close look at its condition. Experienced
sales people know that you only have one shot at impressing potential buyers, so take some time
to prepare your home for showings. You will be rewarded with a faster sale and a higher offer.

Start with the Basics
Start by having a garage sale and eliminate clutter any unused item that you will not be taking to your new home.
Everything from floors to windows must be spotless, including the garage and don’t forget the basment.
Remember to clean the oven and other major appliances.

Outside Tasks
Clean the drain gutters. Buyers almost always comment if gutters are full of leaves and it
makes them question other maintenance issues.
Store or organize items that make the yard look messy.
Make your front entry inviting. Decorate it, paint the door or buy a new door. It’s the first look
at your house, so make it a good one.

Tips for Vacant Homes
Vacant homes often have a stale or mildew-laden smell in the air.
As soon as buyers smell mildew or unpleasant orders, they are out the door. Deal with the mildew and orders before you list the house.

Leaving the heat or air conditioning running while a home is on the market it reduces odors
and makes the house more inviting. We can talk about this is more details if this occurs.
Keep the lawn and landscaping tidy, even if you have to hire someone to do it.

Don’t Take it Personally
The first step is to separate yourself from any personal feelings you may have about your home.
It’s not your home now; it’s a commodity you intend to market. As the seller, you must trust
your own instincts. Try to evaluate your house as if you are seeing it for the first time.

If you were a home buyer, what would you think about the house?

What changes would make immediate improvements?

What are the home’s best features and how can you show them off?

How about a look that says “comfort” warm and inviting.

Create a Mood
Is there a mood that you’d like to create? If you’re near water, how about breezy
fabrics and blue-green colors that remind us of the beach?
Study the house, brainstorm, and speak to me we can make the ideas possible.

Pack It Up
Pack away most of the things you are taking with you any ways, after all you are moving.
I will gave you ideas on what should stay and what should be packet up. Buyers should be able to imagine their own possessions in the home. When home buyers start deciding how their furniture will fit into your rooms, you’re on your way to having a sold sign on your lawn.

Make It More Spacious
Remove excess furniture to make rooms appear more spacious, this is what we can go over in a consultation.
Clean and organize the closets.

Store boxes in an out of the way location or rent a temporary storage unit so you can de-clutter every part of the house.

Expose Desirable Features
Some times we may have to remove rugs if they’re covering up nice hardwood floors.
Remove heavy drapes that keep out natural light, especially if there’s a great view out the windows.

Add Some Life
Plants go hand-in-hand with nearly any home staging theme.

Freshen Up
How about a coat of fresh paint? Are walls in the house dingy? Are the colours dated?
Once Jackie Connolly picks the right colour for the house, we can move forward.
Jackie has experienced trade painters that work with her. This will make your live a lot easier.

Create a Mood
Bake bread during showings, or place a fresh loaf in a basket on the counter to create a warm and homey atmosphere. Have a bowl of apples or lemons in the kitchen.

Classical music playing softly in the background is nice, but choose something that enhances the mood you are trying to create. Light some candles that are in a glass jar make sure that they are not left unattended.

Essential Curb Appeal

Having some urns with seasonal flower arrangements is inviting, this is some thing that Jackie
makes for my clients you then can take them with you to your new home. This is a service that
she offer my clients. The urns can be changed seasonal.

In addition to keeping the lawn nicely trimmed, there are other elements you can add to grab
a buyer’s attention before they walk in the door: Use outdoor lighting.

It does wonders in the evenings when many homebuyers drive-bys your property.
Buy an attractive doorknob set.
Sweep the driveway; pressure wash the house or sidewalks if necessary, in enhance the landscaping.

A great overall first impression is often enough to make a buyer fall in love with your house as soon as they see it from the street.

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Seating Solution

Theater style

This a great way to get your audience to focus on one person and eliminate distractions.

 

Whatever your event may be, let your event planner know what you want your audience
to get out of your venture. It will only help your cause!