Christmas day! No more sleeps

I have a list of folks I know, all written in a book and every year at Christmas time I go and take a look and that is when I realized that these names are a part not of the book they’re written in, but of me and my heart. 

For each name, stands for someone who has crossed my path at sometime and in that meeting they’ve become the rhythm of the rhyme. And while it sounds fantastic for me to make this claim, I really feel I am composed of each remembered name, and while you may not be aware of any special link, just meeting you has shaped my life more than you can think, for once you’ve met somebody the years cannot erase the memory of a pleasant word or of a friendly face. 

So never think my Christmas greeting is just a mere routine of names upon a Christmas list, forgotten in between for when I am but a total of many folks I’ve met and you happen to be one of those I prefer not to forget and whether I have known you for many days or a few in some way you have a part in shaping things I do and every year when Christmas comes I realize a new the biggest gift life can give is meeting a person like you and may the spirit of Christmas that forever and ever endures leave it’s richest blessings in the heart of you and yours. 

Merry Christmas from me to all of you! Hope you all have a nice time over the holiday period. 

I will spend the holidays with my friends and family and I look forward to spending some time at home. I am looking forward to playing tourist in my own town and taking in the magical sites of the South Coast. I can not wait to  feel the fresh breeze in my hair and a nice glass of wine in hand, relaxing and rejuvenating. Just what is needed to get back into all the exciting things coming for the new year ahead. 

The Property tips and Styling blog, will take a break along with me and will be back with more tips and ideas on 16th January 2018. See you then! 

Chin Chin

Sharon
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Just one more sleep!

I am so excited. It is Christmas tomorrow! All the gifts are wrapped with pretty ribbons and bows and the food is prepared. The tree looks awesome! Let's sit back and enjoy some Christmas inspiration together.

Christmas quote

Quote of the week

First impressions still count at christmas time

• The front entrance door and verandah must be spotless.
•  Get rid of the cobwebs and dust.
•  Freshen with a coat of paint if need be.
• Replace any broken tiles or rotten timber.
• Pop a Christmas wreath on the front door and presto!
• Light some candles for that night time ambience
• Decorate a tree with funky ornaments
• Merry Christmas

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Fresh flowers

Put them everywhere. They can hide a multitude of sins. To save yourself some money take a wonder through your garden, if you don't have any flowers try cutting some greenery. You will be surprised at how great the agapanthus leafs look in a vase, absolutely gorgeous.

Christmas countdown

DIY - -to-Make Christmas Snowman Crafts - Don't wait for a snowy day to have some wintertime fun -- you and the kids can build a snowman anytime with these festive craft ideas. Fill your house with ornaments, pillows, gift boxes, and other forms of this jolly holiday gent. No matter which one you make, these snowman crafts are sure to melt your heart during the Christmas season.

Modern and Classy

Its hard to resist all the traditional Christmas trappings, but whilst your property is on the market during this period you must aim for an uncluttered classy looking home!

The tinsel has got to go as do the cards hanging in the Venetian blinds. Instead, why not consider some paper lanterns that match with your Xmas colour theme.

Go for a theme

You obviously still want to have some decorations up during the holidays even though your home is on the market. You just have to cut down on the decorations slightly and perhaps have a theme for the year. You could go for a colour or a texture, here are some inspirational images for you. Grey has been used as the main theme and it works a treat... don't you think?

Image: print screen form here.

Image: Print screen from  Trendenser.se photographer Frida Ramstedt

18 days until the big fellla arrives

Its hard to resist all the traditional Christmas trappings, but whilst your property is on the market during this period you must aim for an uncluttered classy looking home!

The tinsel has got to go as do the cards hanging in the venetian blinds. Instead, why not consider some paper lanterns that match with your Xmas colour theme.

Looks inviting, however not when your home is For Sale

Very classy

Christmas Tip

Don't spend a fortune on Xmas table decorations, instead use some of your favourite objects around the home and give them a Christmas makeover.

For example tie some red ribbon around a favourite vase and make little place cards out of some left over wrapping paper.

Christmas baking ideas!

Great Christmas project for the kids! Sure to put a smile on there dials. Click here to view the recipe on pinterest.

Front cover of the magazine!

   

Feeling very chuffed, why my home features on the front page of Country Home ideas!

                                      

                           

     

Celebrations at the annual Ray White Awards

At the highly competitive Ray White NSW annual awards, Ray White Kiama were thrilled to be presented with 5 awards. A great night was had by all.

NSW Customer Choice Award 2017

At the highly competitive Ray White NSW annual awards, Ray White Kiama were thrilled to be presented with 5 awards. It is with our sincere thanks to our clients that Ray White Kiama was the recipient of the Customer Choice award, recognised for excellence in customer service across NSW.  Ray White Kiama's ranking sits at a positive 91, the highest score in the Ray White group.

Sold Waterfront Reserve

  

Great result at auction for my vendors. Selling at auction for $1,801,000.00. "Congratulations" to my wonderful vendors who have owned the property for over 14 years and a big "Congratulations to my buyers who cant wait to spend their free time on the divine Minnamurra river.      

Yellow bows!

                                 

                                    How great do our yellow bows look?

Another great result!

                                 

A great NPS rating of 10/10 was given for handling the sale of this fantastic property. Feeling blessed indeed. Vendors Steve and Michelle F .. Victoria Street Gerringong

Welcome to your new home!

                                 

                                        

                         

Sharon was awesome. I felt she was honest and not just out for a sale. She listened to what I wanted and fulfilled the brief. 

Purchasher Mary D... Glenbrook Drive Kiama

Cheerful Kitchens

Mould and mildew tend to creep into almost every home by the end of a long cold winter. The kitchen is no exception and generally it's the heart of the family. See below some spring cleaning suggestions

• Wash all the walls over with some soapy scented water
• Scrub all the kitchen cupboards with a no abrasive product
• Give the floors and any rugs a good vacuum and wash
• Time to clean out the dreaded pantry, discard all of the out dated food
• Re organise the pantry, I love organised cupboards
• Give the dishwasher a clean out
• Wipe out the interiors of the kitchen cupboards
• Clean the windows and window coverings
• Now for the most hated task of all YES the oven. You don't want your buyers seeing the last 3 months worth of baked dinners now do you
• De clutter the benches and give them a good scrub
• If you are feeling really energetic scrub all of your appliances and most used items
• Once you have achieved all of the above, treat yourself  to a bottle of champagne and a bunch of flowers to brighten up the kitchen
• Oh and don't forget to wash the light fittings