Eat, drink and be tacky with your closest friends by hosting an ugly holiday sweater party. No matter what you celebrate this holiday season, there's a sweater for you. So hit the thrift store, the attic or one of the online stores and start planning. Here are a few ideas: 1. Make an impression with your invite Feature yourself – in your ugly sweater, of course – on a paper or online invitation (both Evite and Paperless Post have a whole section of pre-made options to choose from). 2. Deck the halls It's not just about the sweater. Raid the dollar store or thrift store for the most garish holiday decorations you can find and go nuts. Wrap your doors and fridge in loud holiday paper and ribbon, transform a room with tinsel and don't forget the bathroom. Remember, you're aiming for over-the-top, so items like this fun toilet seat cover are just a start. 3. Give awards Hand out prizes in different categories, like Loudest Sweater (with jingle bells!), Scariest Sweater and Cutest Sweater. Mini versions of the holiday's tackiest dessert – fruitcake – make great trophies. 4. Go retro with refreshments Authentic ugly holiday sweaters date back to the '80s (and maybe earlier), so focus on that era for food and drink inspiration: a retro wreath of pigs in blankets, topped with a bow; red and green cups of Jello (with or without holiday spirits) stacked in a Christmas tree-shaped tower; and so on. 5. Holiday pictures Make a giant frame from cardboard and tin foil, accent it with Christmas lights and mistletoe and you've got an irresistible photo prop to commemorate the evening with. If you happen to have old holiday pictures of you and your family sporting ugly sweaters, be sure to display them. Do you have the will to party but lack the space? Maybe Santa will bring you a bigger house for the holidays. If he doesn't come through, Melissa Johnson your Local RE/MAX agent can help.
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Just in Time For Your Family To Move In And Enjoy The Holidays!Single Family in ST. CHARLES Think you can't have it all? This desirable east side St. Charles location paired w/stunning updates makes this home the natural winner! Over 7000 finished square feet in this exquisite Royal Fox home backing to nature preserve & pond! The heart of the home is the kitchen & this one does not disappoint! It's gorgeous w/white & black cabinets, subway tile back splash, granite counters & upgraded stainless appliances! Open floor plan flows into the family room w/cozy fireplace & sunroom w/updated wet bar complete w/granite & wine fridge! It's an entertainer's delight! First floor office is tucked away & easily could be 5th bedroom (in law suite) complete w/closet & adjacent to newly remodeled full bath! Spacious master suite w/private deck, custom WIC & beautifully updated en suite bath - marble vanities, subway tile, jetted tub! Generous bedroom sizes & updated baths too! (Second master bdrm option) Fin bsmt w/bar, rec room & play room! All freshly painted & new carpet! Move in & enjoy the Holidays!!
Another Melissa Johnson Success Story!This Property in North Aurora was listed by Melissa Johnson with Remax - The Rueter Team just 8 days ago, and went under contract in 6 Days!! If you need a professional that can list and sell your home in 30 days or less, Call Melissa Johnson Today! Single Family in NORTH AURORA Looking for the best of the best? Look no further - this will satisfy your "champagne taste" without breaking your budget! Totally rehabbed stunner will WOW you from the moment you walk in! Walls have been removed to create an open floorplan with loads of natural light! Vaulted ceilings & beautiful hazelnut acacia hand scraped hardwood floors throughout! All the big ticket items are BRAND NEW - roof + HVAC + hot water heater! Gorgeous kitchen stuns with Whirlpool stainless steel appliances, range hood, granite countertops, white cabinets with soft close drawers and doors! 4 bedrooms + 2.1 bathrooms! 4th bedroom is on the main level & could also be used as an office/playroom/etc! New white trim & six panel doors throughout! All new attractive light fixtures, new interior and exterior doors, new windows (or new glass) in the majority of the home! New shutters and new landscaping provide all the curb appeal you need! Radon mitigation system as well! Call this home before its gone!!
Sure, you could leave that cluttered room as a shrine to your college freshman, but wouldn't you love to use that space? Break the news to your kid gently, don't throw anything out without consulting them and keep some closet space open for when they come back to visit. Then consider one of these redecorating ideas for your empty nest. 1. Guest RoomA fresh coat of paint, new linens and the relocation of the trophy collection to the basement is sometimes all you need to repurpose a child's room into a guest-friendly bedroom. 2. Man CaveHaul in the big screen and a mini fridge, swap the bed for a comfy couch and lounge chairs and you're ready for the big game. A pool or ping pong table could be a great addition to larger spaces. 3. Hobby RoomFinally, a practice room for your bluegrass band! Or a scrapbooking oasis where you can leave supplies out all the time. Bring in bright lights and a work table and you've got hobby heaven. 4. GymYou'll be amazed how much space is in that bedroom once you get rid of the bed, dresser and desk. Install some full-length mirrors so you can check your form, buy rubber floor mats, set up the speakers and maybe a TV if you need encouragement from Jillian Michaels. Then get ready to sweat. 5. OfficeReplace your kid's furniture with an expansive desk, good lighting and some file cabinets and you're on your way to productivity If you've tried the ideas above and still have space to spare, it might be time to think about downsizing. When you're ready, find an experienced agent to work with Call Melissa Johnson!
You may still be picking your final tomatoes and enjoying the last flower blooms but it's time to take care for those pre-winter tasks that will help make next year's yard and garden even more lovely. Here's a list to hit before the snow starts falling. 1. Take care of those bald spotsOverseeding bald spots in the fall is like Rogaine for your lawn. Autumn's a good time for aerating, too. 2. Leave ornamental grass aloneDon't cut back the tops of ornamental grasses before early spring. The top growth helps insulate the root, keeping the source of next year's growth nice and snug. 3. Empty the tankStore your mower with an empty tank over the winter. Have a bit of gas left? Mow over the leaves on your lawn for a natural mulch. 4. Speaking of mulch…Mulching in fall can be even more beneficial for plants than doing it in spring. Spreading two to three inches of mulch around trees and shrubs helps protect roots from frost and helps retain moisture during cold, dry winter months. 5. Maintain your hose and pipesDrain your hoses and store them in the basement, shed or garage. Blow out your sprinkler system. Drain your water features. Stash watering cans, especially galvanized steel cans, indoors. Water left over the winter can freeze, expand and damage them all. 6. Put the tools to bedBefore storing your garden tools for the winter, clean them off and, if needed, sharpen them. Rub a bit of linseed oil into wooden handles to prevent cracking. When it's time to pull them out in the spring, you'll be ready to go.
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