This year has forced many people to work directly from their homes. The goal, per November Real Simple magazine, is to make your space enjoyable as well as functional. 1-Have your very own personal charger that does not leave this space. 2-A dose of greenery is mandatory, like a fuss free houseplant, fresh flowers, or…
As a Realtor here in Knoxville, TN, I find it important to share information with my customers about things that affect our home, and our surrounding areas. Did you know that radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer per the surgeon general? Did you know we live in Zone 1 per the EPA…
Realtor Magazine, in their September 2020 issue, said that “Cozy is the new luxury”. This can mean from the inside to the living space that is offered outdoors. When staging a home now, we are using great books and magazines on coffee tables, draping snuggly throw blankets on the bed and couch, setting up coffee…
There are about 45 different types of pumpkins. They were not even really eaten for most of the 19th century. “Morton, Illinois is the self-proclaimed pumpkin capital of the world. Illinois is one of the largest producers of pumpkin in the United States with 90 to 95 percent of its crop being used for processed pumpkin…
This amazingly beautiful place, just south of Downtown Knoxville, has it all! At Ijams Nature Center visitors can hike, bike, swim, paddle, climb & play. This land was established in 1910 by the Ijams family. We love to go to Ijams to ride our mountain bike along one of the trails by the Tennessee River. …
The National Association of Realtors reports that about 33% of all home purchases are made by first time buyers. There were assumptions made by some researchers that this new generation was not interested in buying a home and being “tied down” to one spot, but this does not appear to be the case. The report…
We chose this weekend, after riding bikes thru Cades Cove, to drive back to West Knoxville via the Foothills Parkway. Just after pulling out of Cades Cove is when we spotted this little guy crossing the street! It is gorgeous and relaxing drive that has plenty of scenery. There are several pull offs on the…
We have had the opportunity to be a part of several fundraisers and special events at the downtown Knoxville historical Southern Railway Station. We were just there Friday night for a VolleyForLife fundraiser, and although it was very hot, we had a great time at “Get Served”. The 1903 Historic Southern Railway Station, located at…
When you visit Downtown Knoxville, you have to get some social media-worthy pics at some of the city’s popular artistic murals. We love the way they add personal and excitement to some of the older buildings, and there are new ones popping up all over the place. There are about 13 murals that we are…
Gorgeous custom home with a private lush backyard with fireplace & grill on the spacious patio, sitting quietly on #11 fairway, and nestled in a cul de sac. This cottage style home is well appointed! There are custom cabinets in the kitchen, Hardwood floors, Surround sound, water feature, garage organizers, covered porch, 5 bedrooms with…