2013 Decorator’s Show House…7000 sq.ft. Where?

1. Very Disappointed with 2013 Decorator’s Show House….didn’t even take one photo! Our tour guide shared there was over 7000 sq.ft. to see…I didn’t see it. But I did enjoy the day with my college roommate and her daughter! $20 admission until May 12.

2. Go to Columbus Architectural Salvage to look for some really good stuff! Maybe worth your trip.

3. Start your engines…Springfield Flea Market starts May 17, 2013…Last year my sister-in-law took a pickup truck…This year she is bringing a motorhome with my brother to gather our “good stuff”.

4. If you have a property in Westerville/Worthington between $220 and $300…now is the time to SELL…you will have very little competition. Give me a call, I would love to list your property.

Have a great weekend!

Stopping Along the Way…Central Ohio Real Estate

YOU Can do this…and it will stay green.

AND MORE…

More Good Stuff

Good Stuff!

Stopped at ELM & IRON this week…3475 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43235. ( 614-824-5611) …I was coming from OSU to Gahanna…the interesting route for sure. ELM & IRON has been open for 6 months. So much fun to see…lots of ideas. Some merchandise from venders and the rest from “Pickers” that check out antique stores, old buildings, etc. Stop by, you will not be disappointed.

Outdoor or indoor pots filled with succulents…so easy. I have been collecting different varieties…from Walmart to Oakland…plant in pot and you have a great centerpiece…not much water and the plants keep their color. First saw this at Andi’s in CA. She can keep outdoor pots all 12 months.

Great week…Real Estate Market is Crazy Good! A variety of closings this last week…Best one was when the seller and buyer were in tears of JOY! Love Happy Clients…best marketing plan in any business. Also closed one property in a PARTY HOUSE with traveling Notary…not my choice but all went well.

IT IS TRUE…No Time for Party PREP. Central OHIO Real Estate MARKET IS MOVING!

Getting There…So Glad George LOVES to cook!

Haven’t had time to Blog or anything else…..crazy busy! It is a good thing as Martha would say. I just sold a house before the photos were added…info. brochures photographer prepared not even used…If you have a property to sell, NOW is the TIME. Interest rate is still low!

We are having our 3oth KY.DERBY Party this weekend…Not much time to prepare. I am glad as my guests and I get older, perfection is no longer my goal! There are good things about getting older! Mint Juleps at the door…oh, I do need to check to see if our mint crop is up. Got to go…I have a list of lists….

Westerville UPTOWN Coming BACK…Columbus, Ohio REALTOR

My NEW Treasure…EL HOME http://www.edwinloy.com

Love this new little store at 12 West College Avenue, Westerville, Ohio. I purchased this scale today…saw it yesterday and had to go back today. Amy Winter, the owner of EL HOME….so much fun to talk with. She has several wood pieces that she has painted with Annie Sloan Paints. Found out about this paint from my sister-in-law, Patti Schmitt. She has been painting up a storm…adorable, interesting pieces for inside and out. Right now, the closest shop that sells this amazing product is in the Short North area…but WAIT…soon to be in Westerville if Amy Winter moves to a larger store front on STATE STREET in Westerville and purchases The Annie Sloan Paint line. This paint is addictive…I have so many plans… I also stopped at Abbey Rose, 21 North State Street, Westerville..Patrica Withers, the owner shared they are planning an Evening PREVIEW, 5-8, May 2 and OPEN HOUSE, 10-5, on May 3 and 4. So what did I find…a green topiary at a very good price…..and I certainly needed this…

Moving right along, I watched an interesting Book Review on the Today Show earlier this week…have to chat about this one. CARRY ON WARRIOR by Glennom Doyle Melton. Loved listening to this young MOM talk about Motherhood. She shared that almost everywhere she goes with her young children, someone will say, “enjoy this moment, this is the best time of your life, and so on”. I do remember my very own mother saying that to me a few years ago. Picture this, George traveling, me teaching, and having two involved, young girls with a variety of interests. The week would go something like this: Sunday: What do you need for the week? Poster board, new tights, book covers, party favors for school, etc.
Monday-Friday: Select your clothes, complete your homework and put in backpack, pack any dance shoes, leotard, sports equipment…and put everything in the car…after school, taxi starts…my favorite drug…high test coffee and away we go.
And each night, George called after a nap in his hotel room, dinner in a restaurant, and reading his latest new book…oh the life…..and all three of his girls reported the day’s events.
There were those days…I wondered how…and of course, I would hear, “Enjoy every moment…they will grow up.” Well, they did grow up…and learned to be independent and responsible. And that time did pass…so fast and seems so long ago. And I am pretty sure, actually very sure… I just said something like “ENJOY this Time” to a young mom…probably several of my clients…I wonder what they were thinking. Enjoy Glennom’s Blog.

WHITE DOG Cafe…a restaurant created and decorated by the owners of Anthropology….in the same little town as the original Anthropology…Wayne, PA. where Emily took me a few weeks ago. We went for drinks as we hit several of her favorite places…so adorable…decor is formal portraits of dogs…with all kinds of fun stuff hanging from the ceiling…If you ever get to Wayne, PA….GO!!!

It you would like a 10% coupon for LOWES, send me your contact info, and I will send you one through LOWES REALTOR BENEFITS program. Also, if you live in the Central OHIO area and what to list your house, contact me…..not much out there, inventory is low, and so is the competition.

Enough chatter…ENJOY the weather…Spring is coming to Central OHIO this weekend.

Food Network in Columbus, Ohio

Yes, this is what I do between clients…just looking, honestly. Gahanna, Creekside…

Young Life Seeds were Planted at Westerville North High School in Westerville, Ohio…

WNHS Young LIFE

Julie Richardson, Ryan Snow, Ally Hachett and others should be proud of what they started a few years back at Westerville North High School. Four former Warriors reunite in Denver this week for Young Life Training. Susan Kehoe, Jeff Marht, PW , and Andi Yanok…so many camp and weekend retreats and now they are all leading YL in Indiana, North Carolina and California. Young Life is an International, Christian organization that cares about all kids.
As a REMAX Realtor, I have supported our national project, The Children’s Miracle Network, for several years. So many children to be cared for in our Children’s Hospitals! Having a daughter that shares so many stories of young people that need support in today’s world, I now donate a portion of my commission to YOUNG LIFE for every house I sell.
Paying forward does feel good…In this economy, nonprofits are counting on us. Bullies, school violence, teen parents…I know my money is well spent.

All you wanted to know about Columbus, Ohio…and more!

I love helping families relocate to Columbus, Ohio. I usually start with an email/phone interview so I can customise a tour, gather information, set up school tours, etc. and be ready to make the best use of their time when they are here. Having lived and worked here for over 30 years, I pride myself in knowing the area. As I work with people, I learn more about our city…What a visitor remembers most, what they have heard from friends before they get here, what surprises them most, and the list could go on.

I just enrolled in the Greater Columbus Tourism Ambassador Program through Experience Columbus. After starting the required readings, I am enjoying learning…hoping to be of better service to my Real Estate Clients.

Just for FUN…some facts listed in my materials that I have heard in my car numerous times:

Small town feel with big city amenities
Very friendly people
Incredible outdoor recreation
Wow, renowned culinary scene and offerings…we had no idea!
VERY FRIENDLY PEOPLE…I love this one. We midwest folks are great!
20 minutes to the airport?
Is this a traffic jam?

FYI….. I will be CTA (Certified Tourism Ambassador) as of 2/13/2013…Got to know more about my product! Location, Location, Location!

Paris Flea Market

Just a few minutes…Great Displays these days! Purchased these photo holders, $5.95…since we have a photographer in the family, I have so many great photos of our family…at least that is what I am using them for..

Fall is HERE…Pumpkin Quesadillas

Try this….Pumpkin Quesadillas                             

2 cans of canned pure pumpkin puree

1 t. ground cumin

8  8 in. flour tortillas

4 oz. goat cheese, crumbled

1/2 c. of chopped walnuts, toasted

1/4 c. vegetable oil

In bowl, stir pumpkin and cumin season.  Spread over 4 tortillas.  sprinkle with cheese and nuts.  Top with remaining tortillas.  In large skillet, heat 1 tbsp. of oil over medium-low.  Cook quesadillas 1 at a time, turning once and adding more oil between batches, until browned, 3 minutes.  Cut into wedges.

This recipe could be changed in so many ways…cinnamon and a little sugar???  Make it your own.  Enjoy…fantastic, sunny, Fall day in Columbus, Ohio.

Embracing Change…Oh My!

I went to a meeting this morning at our REMAX office.  I pride myself on being a “life long learner”, encouraged my students…in my first career…to always have a passion for learning…but tonight, my head is spinning.  So many new terms, ideas, etc. from new social media to electronically signed contracts.  But my favorite part of the day was when a young…meaning 28? colleague shared she was not excited about some of the changes, was dragging her feet on some new methods, but we have to join her in embracing change as we really don’t have a choice if we want to serve our clients.  Loved her story!  Maybe you had to be there…one of those kind of stories.  So tomorrow, I am signed up for a virtual meeting with a consultant.  My daughters will be happy…as they are on call 24/7.