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View my latest post: Coffee Table Style The coffee

View my latest post: Coffee Table Style
The coffee table often serves as the centerpiece given its central location in the living room. If you're wondering where to start with styling your coffee table, check out my latest blog post, "Coffee Table Style".

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✨ I’m so excited to share that I have taken th

✨ I’m so excited to share that I have taken the role of a design & lifestyle writer for the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder!

Check out my latest article, "The Well-Appointed Bedroom: Tips for Creating a Welcoming Retreat for Guests". Whether your guests stay for a night or an entire week, transforming your guest room into a cozy and inviting retreat can be simple and affordable. These tips are sure to help you create the perfect retreat. 🏡💤

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Highlighting unique and appealing features like an

Highlighting unique and appealing features like an outdoor entertaining space can significantly enhance the attractiveness of your property to potential buyers.

Here are some tips to effectively emphasize this aspect:

1. Set up your outdoor entertaining area to showcase its potential. Arrange furniture, add outdoor lighting, and perhaps some decorative elements to create an inviting atmosphere. Ensure that the landscaping is well-maintaine and welcoming.

2. Capture high-quality photos that showcase the outdoor space in its best light. Use natural sunlight and consider taking shots during different times of the day to highlight various features.

3. Craft a compelling description that highlights the benefits of the outdoor entertaining space. Mention features such as a spacious patio, a built-in barbecue, a fire pit, or lush landscaping that makes the area ideal for gatherings and relaxation.

By emphasizing the unique features of your outdoor entertaining space, you can make your property stand out and attract potential buyers who are looking for a home with inviting outdoor amenities.

Whether you're selling a property with an exceptional outdoor entertaining space or any other unique features, having the right professional by your side can make a significant difference in the selling process.

Let me know how I can assist you further! ☝🏽

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NATIONAL GUMBO DAY | OCTOBER 12
On October 12th, the menu spotlights National Gumbo Day for food holidays. This heavily seasoned, stew-like dish fills us up on chilly fall days.

Originating in southern Louisiana during the 18th century, Gumbo typically consists of strongly-flavored stock with meat or shellfish, a thickener, and seasoned vegetables. The seasoned vegetables may include celery, bell peppers, and onions. In Cajun cuisine, the trio is known as the "holy trinity." Most people serve Gumbo over rice. Gumbo also falls into different categories based on the following types of thickener used:
---African vegetable okra
---Choctaw spice filé powder (dried and ground sassafras leaves)
---Roux (the French base made of flour and fat)

Gumbo arose from a West African word for okra. Many believe this word association is how the soup and the ingredient became intertwined. Gumbo is thought to have been first documented in 1802 and was listed in various cookbooks in the latter 19th century. It gained widespread popularity in the 1970s when the United States Senate cafeteria added Gumbo to the menu in honor of Louisiana Senator Allen Ellender. Gumbo is also the official cuisine of the state of Louisiana. Since 1989, New Iberia, Louisiana hosts The World Championship Gumbo Cook-Off.

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