Baby Fever

There has been a lot of talk recently between Clayton & I about when we will have our first babe. I know I am probably getting ahead of myself but, I can’t help thinking about decorating the most to die for gorgeous nursery! I have so many ideas.. Some of which are a little much for the space we have to use. The room is a tiny 9ft x 11ft, but I am determined to make it work without making it look cluttered.

Something you should know about me? I cannot stand clutter!! Ask my husband. It drives him nuts. Half the time I will be too lazy to actually organize.. so I end up stuffing things into drawers so I don’t have to look at the clutter.

Here is my inspiration for our baby’s room. I’m loving the all white feel – Did I mention I am obsessed with white?

I love the dark wood floors so much. Unfortunately with our cat and  dog, both being blonde… those beautys are out of the question for me.

For me a chandelier is mandatory. Chandeliers just make a room feel so special, and I’m sure our little munchkin will love gazing up at it all the time. I love this one from Horchow. So gorg and unique.

Now for some color! I love white, but I also like a bold print here and there. Color makes the room feel fun and happy. Loving this chevron stripe rug! Overstock has an incredible selection of area rugs. The best part? They are a fraction of the price. Check out this rug from Overstock similar to the rug shown below. Or.. this one

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I have had my eye one this gorgeous blue & white medallion rug from Horchow for quite awhile. Found one just like it for half the price at Overstock – score!

I want to incorporate a sunburst mirror into the baby’s nursery.. maybe over the changing table. That could be really cute. These are really pretty!

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Gotta have a gorgeous chair! I have had a small obsession with tufted upholstered chairs, couches, headboards.. really anything. So glamorous.

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This one from ZGallerie is nice too

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Do you have any ideas for decorating your nursery? What colors are you doing??

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Incredible Sunnyvale Home For Sale! $545,000!

Are you looking to live  in the heart of Silicon Valley?  Sunnyvale, CA makes a great city to live and raise a family.
Check out our most recent listing, this newly remodeled Sunnyvale home for sale is priced to sell at $545,000. This large home proudly boasts four bedrooms (2 of which are master bedroom suites), three FULL bathrooms, large family room addition,  2 car garage, remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops, new cabinets and all new appliances. Backyard offers grape arbor, patio & above ground pool!
What will you do with 1,872 square feet of living space? How will you decorate your new home?
With a total lot size of 9, 520 sf the possibilities are endless.. Think vegetable garden! BBQs, parties & much more!
I would say the best part about this Sunnyvale home for sale is that it’s situated right near some of the South Bay’s best parks, schools, swimming pools, tennis and skate parks, making this an ideal place for kids and young adults.
Do you hate having to commute to work?
This home is situated closely to 101, 85 and highway 237 making getting to and from work a breeze!
Some other features of this amazing Sunnyvale home:

  •  Cul-d-sac lot makes it very safe for young kids.
  • Home situated near park, swimming, tennis and Lakewood Elementary School –  less than a block away!
  • Wood burning fireplace in family room
  • All newer kitchen appliances stay!
  • Pergo flooring  throughout home
  • Huge family room addition with permits
  • Lots of remodeling and upgrades throughout!
  • Automatic sprinklers
  • Dual Pane windows

This Sunnyvale home for sale is again listed at $545,000! Find it on http://www.MlsListings.com MLS # 81135187

This home is extremely clean and well taken care of. All inspections complete. Reports are available upon request. So what are you waiting for? Call now to schedule a walk-through of this amazing  Sunnyvale home for sale!

Need help getting a mortgage loan? We can help with that too.

408-921-3601

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Life is good

While in the midst of all the wedding planning, my mom & I decided it was time to team up in business. It makes perfect sense! So a couple weeks after I got back from our honeymoon we started our mommy daughter duo!

The first week we started back working together, I got a call from a buyer I met at an open house months ago. I showed them property & my mom & I ended up writing an offer with them that night! Since then the phone has been ringing off the hook, listings are being taken.. it’s almost like the universe is telling us that we are doing the right thing by working together in real estate.

Throughout this week I will be updating the blog.. making it better and better! Updates include: client testimonials, loan information (how to obtain a loan, refinancing, guidelines, etc) , FAQs page for buyers & sellers, our monthly newsletter showing homes for sale and market trends. And of course I will share some of my gorgeous home decor & project ideas with you!

We hope you enjoy this blog with all it’s resources. If you have any questions at all, you can email or call Virginia or myself anytime. We would love to hear from you & are always here to help out. Feel free to email me with any suggestions or if you would like more information on something.

Enjoy your Labor Day weekend!

I leave you with a few of our wedding photos

All photos taken by the incredible Jason & Anna Photography – website

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New Sunnyvale Listing!

We have a gorgeous new listing in Sunnyvale, priced to sell at $479,950 – for a 3 bedroom, two bath house.. what a great deal!!
Property Details & Extras
  • 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths
  • 1 car garage
  • 1,494 Square feet living space
  • 5,616 Lot size
  • Home situated near park, school, swimming, tennis & skate park
  • Perfect commute location near 101, 85 & 237
  • 2 wood burning fireplaces –  located in the living room & family room
  • All newer kitchen appliances stay!
  • Pergo flooring & plush carpet throughout home
  • Family room addition with permits
  • Newer roof
  • Lots of remodeling and upgrades throughout!
  • Furniture is also negotiable
  • Automatic sprinklers front & back
  • Backyard features gorgeous landscaping, fruits tree, tomato plants, patio area &  storage shed

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  • Lakewood Elementary School
  • Columbia Middle School
  • Fremont High School
Listed at $479,950
MLS # 81135187
This home is extremely clean and well taken care of.  All inspections complete. Reports are available upon request.
Would you like to set up a showing for this property? Just give us a call! 408-921-3601 or 408-529-4299
Melissa & Virginia
DRE # 00888876 & 01893879

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Business & Bridal Fun

Between business & our fast approaching wedding, it has been pretty insane around here!! Last week I decided to attend an all day short sale seminar, which I will say was well worth it. The main idea that was conveyed was exactly how to negotiate with the banks while avoiding their crazy tactics. VERY good inside data for me.

Now onto the fun stuff! My bridal shower is less than a month away. I am so exited for this. We decided to do something a little different. Rather than having the normal daytime shower; I came up with having a sort of girls night cocktail party. It will be at Lizzie’s house in the backyard. Think outdoor garden party on a warm summer night with romantic candles, yummy food, cocktails & games. Here are some photos to give you an idea of the overall feel I am going for.

And I’m pretty sure we will have to make some of these grapefruit mojitos too!

Here is a little sneak peak from our engagement shoot. More to come soon!

Jason & Anna Photography

Jason & Anna Photography

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Take a look at this beauty ~ Open House in Gorgeous Los Gatos

You are invited! Open House Saturday April 30th 1-4pm

Just Reduced $875,000

Property Highlights

  • Beautiful one story: approx. 2,000 sq. ft of living area
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 baths, recently totally remodeled
  • The hall bathroom features a cast iron tub quality materials used, including custom cherry cabinetry & Grohe fixtures
  • The master bath is beautifully done with custom cabinetry, custom stone shower, Neptune bathtub, Grohe fixtures & Kallista sinks
  • Open and spacious Family Room / Kitchen
  • All dual paned Milgard windows & sliding glass doors
  • Furnace was replaced in 2005 * Central Air Conditioning
  • Water heater recently replaced
  • All heating ducting replaced with insulated flex ducting in 2010
  • Campbell schools:

Marshall Lane 2010 API Score 959

Rolling Hills Middle 2010 API Score 917

Westmont High 2010 API Score 77

If you would like to come by, please give us a call.

408-529-4299

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It’s wedding time! Only 2.5 months away

So I’ll admit, I’ve been a little off my game with the blogging :/ The truth is I haven’t had a whole lot of extra time + the wedding is so intensely on my mind that I don’t feel inspired to write about anything else. SO I have decided to just embrace it. From now until July 15th you will be hearing a lot more about the wedding. There are still so many decisions to be made.. and I figure, why not share my thoughts and get your opinions.  Plus my BFF/Maid of Honer is probably getting a little sick of me asking her opinion on every little detail!

First things first: the  BM’s outfits. Now this is tricky because I am really particular on what I want the overall look to be. First & foremost, I want my girls to look hot. I’m envisioning something completely different than the traditional bridesmaid looks we have all seen in the past. I want different textures &  colors that all go together. I’m thinking romantic-chic-glam.  The wedding colors are blush/peach tones, gold, silver, creams. This look  is sort of what picturing in my head:

And of course some sassy shoes. Maybe hot pink ? We will have to see though.  Thoughts on the BM dresses?

PS. If you are looking for a DIY home decor fix, my BFF has an incredible blog all about fixing up their home. She has beyond amazing taste & is obsessed with decorating. I swear every weekend she shows me some new crazy amazing project her & her hubby did together. Check it out http://www.346Living.com

Love my MOH!!

Love my MOH!

The amazing Jason & Anna Photography

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Pepsi Crate Obsession

I love the rustic feel these crates bring to my house.  I made a little centerpiece for our dining room table. The bright ranunculus flowers against the vintage Pepsi crate + the glam gold candle holders = AMAZ!

We actually used a lot of these pieces  in our engagement shoot that Clay & I did this past Sunday – photos to come soon!!

I also hung two crates as shelves.

I even made use out of one in the guest bathroom! As you can see, I am quite obsessed and the possibilities are endless.

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Wallpaper is back!

I know you probably think I’m a little crazy with the name of this blog post. Bare with me! Nowadays wallpaper is #1 MUCH cuter than the gross old 70’s styles we have seen in the past #2 easier to apply than ever bef0re & #3 A lot easier to remove.  So if you rent, this could work for you too.

I actually started my little wallpaper obsession about a year ago.  I was shopping at Nord’s with the BFF; while we were in the bathroom, I noticed they used wallpaper on the walls. It was such a unique way to dress up a room. I fell in love.

I mean look at these incredible designs & colors!!

Wallpaper from Farrow & Ball Source: Where the sidewalk begins blog

Wallpaper from Farrow & Ball Source: Where the sidewalk begins blog

I’m loving this blue/green color.

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Source: Graham & Brown

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Honestly, I can’t wait until the wedding is over so I can have more time & money to put into decorating our house. I’m thinking it would be fun to do wallpaper in the baby’s room.

What do you think?

Check out these online stores. It can be a difficult deciding which style will look best in your home, so remember you can order a sample of some of your favorite styles, before committing to buy the whole dang roll!

Graham & Brown

Farrow & Ball

Flavor League

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Just listed townhouse – Open house this weekend!

I am holding an open house this weekend, both Saturday & Sunday from 1-4pm. This townhouse is a must see!

True urban living at it’s finest. The complex is only a couple of years old, and offers endless amenities. Walking trails, Los Gatos bike trail, bocce ball court, cobblestone streets & so much more.

List Price $399,000

Townhome features:

  • 2 Stories, 1,343 SF of living space
  • 2 bedrooms 2 1/2 bath
  • 2 car private garage w/storage
  • Dual pane windows
  • In door laundry room with newer washer & dryer
  • Central AC & Heat
  • Close to lightrail, 280, 87, San Jose City College & downtown Willow Glen!

Virtual Tour

Come check it out! 408.529.4299 or Melissa.Lindstrom@cbnorcal.com

Hope to see you there!

810 Font Terrace San Jose, 95126

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