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May sweeps in with the energy of transition and celebration, from the cheers at graduation ceremonies to the heartfelt moments of Mother's Day and the remembrance during Memorial weekend. It's a month bustling with the vibrancy of event planning, the excitement of travel, and the joy of celebrations.
In our gorgeous Brooklyn neighborhoods, the burst of colors from budding plantings is a visual feast—a reminder of nature's annual renewal. I love color and I am passionate about infusing living spaces with the freshness of the season. Flowers and verdant plants are not just décor; they bring a home to life, which is why they are integral to my staging strategies—both for my valued clients and my own home.
There are other simple ways to improve the aesthetics of your home that do not involve construction and living with major repairs. Remember, a touch as simple as crystal-clear windows and a thorough deep clean can transform your space. And as we ponder new beginnings, it's natural to wonder about the value nestled within our own four walls. Just as a yearly health check ensures personal well-being, updating oneself on the equity of one's home is a prudent practice—and quite possibly a cause for celebration. If it's been a while since your last home valuation, why not schedule it now? It's the perfect time to assess your investment and plan for the future.
So, here's to enjoying all that May has to offer, and cherishing each precious moment.
May your month be filled with growth, gratitude, and gatherings that turn into cherished memories.
Wishing everyone health and wellness, until we meet again.
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 | Finally back, the BHA dog show returns on Sunday 19th May. Open to all doggie residents of Brooklyn Heights Enter to win Best Trick, Best Ears, Looks Most Like Owner and many other categories. Taking place on Montague Street and there will be dog portrait artist, doggie pools, treats and a lot of dogs! All registration fees will be donated to Paws NY, a nonprofit organization providing services to vulnerable New Yorkers who need support caring for their pets due to physical and financial obstacles. |
 | Paddington bear at County Hall in London or and Beatrix Potter at Morgan library in New York? Favorite children’s characters deserve to be featured in museums. You can see Paddington Bear at County Hall in London in an immersive experience, recreating his world from the railway station, the Brown’s house through to eating marmalade sandwiches. This looks like great fun and has just opened this May.
Or go to the Morgan Library to see Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature. This brings together artwork, books, manuscripts, and artifacts from several institutions in the United Kingdom, including the Victoria and Albert Museum, the National Trust, and the Armitt Museum and Library. Paired with the Morgan’s exceptional collection of her picture letters, these objects trace how Potter’s innovative blend of scientific observation and imaginative storytelling shaped some of the world’s most popular children’s books. On until June 9th
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 | The groundbreaking exhibition The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism explores the comprehensive and far-reaching ways in which Black artists portrayed everyday modern life. Through some 160 works of painting, sculpture, photography, film, and ephemera, explore the new Black cities that took shape in the 1920s–40s in New York City’s Harlem and nationwide in the early decades of the Great Migration, when millions of African Americans began to move away from the segregated rural South. The first art museum survey of the subject in New York City since 1987, the exhibition establishes the Harlem Renaissance and its radically new development of the modern Black subject as central to the development of international modern art. Don’t miss this one |
 | Everyone knows who Ina Garten is – better known as the Barefoot Contessa of course. We all have one or more of her cookbooks, I am sure. Now she has written a memoir, called Be Ready when the Luck Happens and at BAM on October 15th they have an evening of conversation with her as she recounts the trials and tribulations of making her own way. Tickets are on sale and are sure to sell out fast |
 | Ever wanted to decorate a cake like the ones you see at the iconic One Girl Cookies in Cobble Hill? Well, you can if you sign up for their cake decorating lesson led by Chef Tiffany. The Bubbles and Buttercream class will lead you through frosting, color mixing and piping the cake of your dreams. You will leave with your creation and lots of new tips and techniques. All supplies are provided and all skill levels welcome. Wine/beverages and snacks will be served. Thursday 30th May 6.30pm to 8.30pm. |
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 | We are entering the peak rental market season and guess what, rents are breaking records again. Why? Because of the number of people still looking for places to buy and coming up short. Nobody sets out to rent forever, but sometimes inertia sets in as we just cannot bring ourselves to buy something maybe smaller or lacking the washer/dryer that our rental has. But the goal has to be to plan to buy and these charts above demonstrate why. |
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 | Have a listen to my video on the rental statistics that make it very clear why you have to plan far in advance to buy and stick to that plan.
Oh, and if you are looking for a townhouse rental in Cobble Hill or Brooklyn Heights, I have two coming soon. Reach out to be one of the first to see them.
Be prepared is my motto always. Seller or Buyer. No head in the sand. Read our reports, watch my videos and let’s talk about what all this means for you and your real estate choices.
Connecting the dots across life’s decisions, through real estate
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It’s like Where’s Waldo? The hunt for a three-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn. This month in Curbed they had a great article on this and the reasons why. Read here
Having listed three three bedroom apartments in the last 2 months which very quickly went to contract, there is a lot of truth in this article.
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Yes, you can find three bedrooms in Brooklyn Heights!
Right in the heart of Brooklyn Heights, coming soon.
A beautiful, large, true three-bedroom apartment, on a quiet tree-lined block.
- Bright and open living room and dining room
- Expansive entry foyer with built in storage
- Move in ready condition
- Washer Dryer in unit
- 3 true bedrooms
- 2 full bathrooms
- Stylish and understated décor
- Desirable historic coop building
Ask me for more information and why you should see this one. Call, text or email me to arrange your private showing
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