Thursday, October 31, 2013

REMODELED TO PERFECTION - 6342 Grand Oak Circle #105, Bradenton, FL




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 6342 Grand Oak Circle #105 Bradenton, FL
 


Another quality remodel by Brista Homes, Inc.
Beautifully remodeled ground floor condo in the golf and tennis community of Grand Oak at Tara Preserve. This designer kitchen boasts 42" espresso shaker style cabinets, Cambria countertops, glass tile back spalsh, and stainless steel appliances. Stylish industrial pendant lights accentuate the breakfast bar.  Rectangular ceramic tile which mimics salvaged hard wood completes the look and continues through out the main areas, including the two newly remodeled bathrooms. The two bedrooms switch up to hand scraped hard wood flooring.

Everything in this condo is new-- new AC, new water heater, new mouldings, new paver brick lanai, new everything. It's like moving into a new home.

Additional features include a one car detached garage, storage closet, interior fire sprinkler, two community pools, and beautiful lake and golf course lanai views.  Low maintenance fees, a financially stable association, and pet friendly community, make 6342 Grand Oak Circle #105 unit a must see.

Click here to view additional information on 6342 Grand Oak Circle, #105, Bradenton, FL

To view this property please contact:

Gina Ursini
Keller Williams Lakewood Ranch
gursini@sarasotahomescollection.com
941-812-4894


Monday, October 21, 2013

FALL DECOR FOR THE HOME

Create inspirational DIY decor for the home.


With fall quickly approaching, I thought I might put together some DIY fall decorating ideas for the home. These projects are easy, inexpensive, and beautiful additions to your home’s decor. The best part is that you made it yourself!

 
Inexpensive glass pumpkins receive a coat of looking glass spray paint, transforming them into beautiful mercury glass pumpkins.

Add a bit of whimsy to a room by placing faux leave branches inside contemporary glass vases.


A grid of leaf prints becomes a one of a kind piece of art.


Use candles and acorns for a simple centerpiece.


Stencil letters onto repurposed bottles or glass and add your choice of flowers.

Click here to view additional fall diy projects for the home.

(sources: houzz.com & pinterest.com)

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Spooktacular Halloween Party Food

Spooky Halloween Party Food


Halloween party food will add a delightful spookiness to any festivity. Make a spooktacular impression with these creepy party treats, great for guests of all ages. Collected from Pinterest, these gruesome recipes are easy, inexpensive, and fun to make.


Witchy Finger Cookies

























(Recipe and photo source:  http://domesticsugar.blogspot.com/)

For a horrifyingly scrumptious desert, roll out sugar cookie dough into a thin line. (The dough will spread when baking). Score at the knuckles and apply an almond shard at the tip. Bake as directed. Brush cooled cookies with a little cocoa powder to add contrast. They are creepy but delicious!

Witch fun fact:
Witches are usually seen with a black cat, flying on a broom stick or stirring a cauldron, but in earlier times, witches were considered healers and women of wisdom. Their cauldron (pot), broom, and cat are all symbols associated with the women's work and the household.


The Puking Pumpkin





















(Photo source: Pinterest.com)

This spin off of the jack o' lantern may disturb the digestion of any guest, but it will also evoke laughs and entertainment for all ages. All it takes is your favorite guacamole dip and a carved pumpkin.


Healthy Halloween Pumpkins


















(Photo source: Pinterest.com)

Peeled tangerines and a piece of celery stick, can it get any easier?

Jack O' Lantern fun fact:
The jack o lantern dates back to a Celtic story of Jack Stringy, a drunk, who made two broken deals with the devil. Upon his death, neither God nor the devil would accept him. Jack wanted to make his way to heaven, so the devil threw him a piece of hot coal inside a carved turnip, but legend has it that Jack has been roaming the earth with it ever since. To scare away Jack or other wandering evil spirits, the Irish would make their own version of the jack o lantern by carving scary faces into turnips. As Halloween evolved in America, the turnip was replaced by the pumpkin.


Halloween Screamers

























(Photo source:  Pinterest.com)

These screaming pigs-in-a-blanket are unquestionably creative and a perfect Halloween hors de’oeuvre.


Zombie Boogies

























(Photo source:  Pinterest.com)

Green candy coated popcorn will be a horrifying delight for any of your party guests. The recipe is super easy and the awesome zombie boogie bags are available for purchase too.


Jello Worms

























(Photo source and recipe:  Pinterest.com)

Your party ghouls will love to gobble up these tasty squirmy worms made from bendable straws and jello.  Wrap straws in a rubber band and place into a glass. Gently pour jello into the straws, let the jello set, then release the worms by running the straws under warm water.