HOW TO MAKE YOUR KITCHEN ORGANISED AND TRENDY

HOW TO MAKE YOUR KITCHEN ORGANISED AND TRENDY

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From cooking to baking or sharing special time with family members for some light nibbles, the kitchen has been the heart for activities among family members or pals. Additionally, a kitchen could be a symbol of standing; the amount of money spent in planning and building could be directly related to family earnings. Naturally, selecting the best white goods has been a subject of great interest. 1 or 2 factors affect kitchen design.

The “final” touch in decorating a kitchen is various accessories of both a decorative and  functional nature. They can transform your kitchen from a showpiece into a beautiful living space.

One such decoration, which will always prove as a useful detail, is the kitchen wall clock. Clock whether larger, round or square, with a narrower or broader framework, classical needles or digital, is the most reliable friend in the timing of food preparation, and can still be very interesting décor, which is harmonised with the style. Clocks with weights and rustic ornaments (such as floral or like small rural house) will look good in rustic kitchens, while in modern spaces choose a clock with simple lines, with or without a metal frame. Particularly attractive will be variations in some of the bright colours and colourful clocks with interesting geometric motifs.

Until now, often neglected, special attention is paid to various containers in kitchens. In classic and rustic spaces they are plain or painted porcelain, while the minimalism is reserved for simpler glass or metal containers. These can create a great look for your kitchen and you can even give them a personalized touch through metal printing.

Good decor, but also an excellent extra space to store things, are well organised baskets made from natural materials, whether they are installed independently or as part of a stand-alone cabinet.

Ceramic bowls for fruits and vegetables, whether in the simplest form of straight lines to the kitschy decorated variants, show the unmistakable detail in creating a warm kitchen look, as well as sugar and salt containers. Today, there are more and more trendy and lightweight aluminium containers for oatmeal and glass containers for different types of pasta. Wall hangers for various kitchen appliances (draining spoon, ladle, large forks for baking, spatula, skimmer etc.) should also be stylistically consistent with the rest of the kitchen.

Another well-liked and trendy approach is by integrating a few appliances into a total unit concealed with cupboard doors and drawers. This not only gives a wow-factor to visitors who would discover technology behind these doors but also maximise the utilisation of kitchen space.

This type of kitchen design supplements the heat that is omitted by this straight forward design using genuine or synthetic wood panels that hide appliances. Putting other centerpiece like a desk with simple marble finish provides a stylish appeal and simultaneously an alternate location to have an excellent breakfast every day with members of the family.

Finally, do not forget to bring a breath of freshness and naturalness, for which you can use vases for flowers and a variety of indoor potted plants. An excellent fit in every kitchen will be small decorative bowls with herbs, which can be put together in one large basket – this solution is particularly attractive in rustic kitchens, in which an important decor are certain types of canned foods, such as jars of jam or pickles decorated with colourful plaid fabric on the lids.

It is extremely important to put curtains in the dining room. For an ethereal, calming appearance we curtains made from a solid colour, thin, translucent fabric is suggested, while where the emphasis is on luxury, especially in rooms decorated in classic styles, often find curtains made from romantic lace and even velvet drapes with a decorative gold weave. In modern dining rooms wrinkled or flat roll-on screens and roller blinds, either monochrome or with some larger or smaller prints can be found.

 

Tablecloths and decorative pillows on the chairs also make for different decor, which are also important to harmonise with the basic colours and style of decoration. Stylistic coherence is also important when choosing jardinieres, vases and decorative fruit bowls, which are often placed in the centre of the table like a crown, unless it comes to an eclectic dining area. You can never go wrong if you choose beautiful Eames dining chairs.

Candlesticks, whether they are simple, high glasses or richly decorated metals, are always a welcome guest in every dining room, because they provide irreplaceable ambient lighting when having an evening meal, adding mystique of space, dynamics and warmth. On the walls of the dining room, especially those decorated in a rustic style, you can put decorative ceramic plates or wall murals (you can find affordable wall decals at www.pickawall.com.au), and while in modern spaces flat shelves for books, vases with flowers or some larger mirror will look good.

 

 

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HOW DO I GET MY HOUSE READY TO LIST?

 

HOW DO I GET MY HOUSE READY TO LIST?

 

GET RID OF CLUTTER!The biggest thing that I see, both as a listing agent and when showing houses to a potential buyer, is unbelievable clutter in many houses. Junk everywhere. Clothes everywhere. Dishes and food lying around everywhere! Too much furniture in every room. Get rid of it! It is hard for most buyers to look beyond the clutter to see the underlying house for what it might be. Your stuff, no matter how much it might mean to you is just getting in the way. Get organized to attack this problem.

If you don’t have enough room to neatly store stuff away, consider renting at a local storage facility (size depends on how much clutter you have). Box everything up that you don’t need to have right at hand up and move some of your stuff out. Even consider moving some furniture out, if you have rooms that are too full of furniture. Your precious collection of Beanie Babies all over the bedroom just looks like clutter to someone else. Get them out! Even your knick knacks and hobby stuff may just look like clutter to someone else. Store them off site.. If you don’t want to store it, have a garage sale and get rid of your excess stuff.Read this article on getting rid of clutter before you even attempt to spiff the place up a bit for listing.

Clean the place up. Beyond clutter there is just common cleanliness. If your place smells bad or is excessively dirty, it’s a turn off that will sink the chances of anyone wanting to buy it or will cause them to low-ball the house, since they see a big clean up ahead. This is particularly true of anything that smells of mold or rot. Clean it up. Disinfect and get the smells out via fume extractors! Pay to have the carpets cleaned, so that the buyers won’t automatically be subtracting for replacing the carpets. Cobwebs, spider webs, dust bunnies, dirt tracked floors and other obvious signs of un-cleanliness are red flags to potential buyers that there may be other issues caused by the same slovenly behavior. If you have to, hire a cleaning crew to come in and give the place a good deep cleaning. Here’s a link to a house cleaning guide that can be downloaded. It was put together by professional house cleaners.

Paint or touch up the paint. A $20-30 can of paint could add thousands to the perceived  “value” of a house. I see many houses where the walls are nicked or marked, due to normal wear and tear and the owners have done nothing to make them look better. How cheap can you be? Repair the walls and paint them if they look bad. If you have walls with tons of pictures hanging (especially family pictures); take them down and repair the holes in the wall and put on a fresh coat of paint. Kids’ rooms, especially teenager’s rooms are usually riddled with holes or places where tape has pulled off the paint. Buyers hate to think of having that kind of project right away after moving in and they don’t care about your pictures.

Many kids’ rooms have also been painted in colors that only a kid cold love. Dark purple or black rooms may appeal to a moody teen, but they are a turn off to would-be buyers. The cute clouds with stars on the ceiling of your little Princess’ room also need to be painted over, as well as the mural of the Unicorn on the wall.  Good clean, repaired and painted walls are inviting to buyers and they can envision putting their tons of pictures up. If they want to have clouds and stars for their little Princess, they’ll put them up later.

Get on the “deferred maintenance” items. That’s a polite way of saying to do all of those little things that you’ve been meaning to get to or which you’ve just learned to live with; but, that need fixing. Put plug and switch covers on those open wiring boxes or replace the ones that broke. Replace that piece of shoe molding that the dog or cat crewed or clawed up or that door molding that got roughed up when you were moving something in or out. Replace those light bulbs that burned out and you never got around to replacing. Put up a new curtain rod to replace the one that pulled out of the wall when the cat got snagged on the curtain. Replace or fix that dripping faucet in the laundry room or in the bathroom. If you need help identifying these little projects, ask your Realtor to walk through the house and make recommendations. You know that those little maintenance jobs are there, but maybe you’ve been in denial so long that you just can’t see them anymore.

Be an informed seller. Get a professional home inspection done. Here is link to aHome Inspection Checklist that you can use yourself to do an “inspection” of your home. It is not meant to substitute for a professional job, just to get you thinking about all of the areas of your home that an inspector will be looking at later. You can make these visual inspections without having to get into the depth that the inspector will, but they will tell you a lot about your home and what may need attention. A good home inspection will cost $300-500 depending upon the size of the house, but it is well worth it to avoid show stopping discoveries later. Once you have a buyer in hand you do not want them finding something during their home inspection that will cause them to walk away. Many times this inspection will uncover something that is also bad for your family’s health and must be fixed anyway. It’s better to find out now.

 

 

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HOW TO DECORATE YOUR HOME OFFICE AND INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY

HOW TO DECORATE YOUR HOME OFFICE AND INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY

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The modern way of doing business allows more and more people to work from the comfort of their homes. The lack of space for an office in your home opens the door to many ideas of decorating and rearranging the desired corner that will serve for all your professional obligations.

All you need is a small corner in your home. Add a work table, and a couple of shelves. If you have the space and materials needed, you can even turn a whole room of your home into a quiet, secluded office.

In a really simple way, with only a few steps to follow, you can create a place for yourself where you can get some isolation and do your work in peace and quiet. In a toxic work environment, employees are constantly stressed and communication is limited. When handling office antagonism, consult with an employment lawyer and see what you can do legally.

Seeing as how you will be spending a lot of time in this room or corner it is important to make it as cozy and comfortable as you can and most importantly, increase your work productivity. With only a few details, you can completely refresh and reorganize your work space so that it suits your needs.

So, for all of you who wish to work from home but don’t have their own office, here are some helpful suggestions:

Wood makes a comeback

Full dark wood was once unavoidable in all offices, not just the ones in homes. Later, it was shadowed by minimalistic style with metal details and elements. These days, wood is making a comeback, but not in its natural color. No, the latest trend in home offices is white wood.

White, combined with pastel colors such as mint green, gentle pink, and lavender, creates a full visual effect, while softcolors affect your mood and productivity in a positive way.

Small changes matter

Hang a picture on your wall or a retro poster with a motivational message. Place a vase with nice gentle flowers and ascented candle in the corner of your desk. The pleasant smells will reboot your energy during a hard working day.

Don’t be afraid to make small changes such as adding upholstery, maybe covering your seat with wool, or adding anew rug. You will see the difference immediately.

Memo Board

The key to a successful business, besides hard work, is good organization. In order to be able to do everything on time, replace sticky notes on the wall and computer with a memo board that you can make yourself.

You can use an old canvas, or Styrofoam pasted with tapestry, newspaper cutouts or decorative paper. If you really want to impress your guests, you can even put the board in a nice frame.

Hang it on the wall, get some pins, pin down your to do list, an inspirational message, maybe a photo or two, and you’re done. You can also hang a few family photos to bring a bit of family atmosphere. Photos made with amusing photo booth are also good choice, to make you laught during hard work.

For all those who are not in the mood for a do it yourself decoration pro

 

 

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HOME BUYING PROCESS SIMPLIFIED

HOME BUYING PROCESS SIMPLIFIED

 

 

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HOW TO PUT TOGETHER A HOMEOWNERS TOOLKIT

HOW TO PUT TOGETHER A HOMEOWNERS TOOLKIT

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If you’re a homeowner, you may have realized that you need a toolkit to help you with the maintenance and repairs on your home.  Having a homeowners toolkit will make all those routine maintenance tasks much easier.  Below are three toolkits you could put together.  The one you choose will depend on your particular skill level.  

Basic Skill Level Homeowners Toolkit
•    Hammer
•    Screwdrivers – a Philips, a flathead and a multi-bit
•    Flashlight
•    Measuring tape
•    Crescent wrench
•    Needle-nose pliers
•    Level
•    Utility knife
•    Wire cutters
•    Extension cords
•    Safety goggles
•    GlovesIntermediate Skill Level Homeowners Toolkit
•    All of the above plus the following:
•    Caulk gun
•    Square-head screwdriver
•    Vice grips
•    Electrical wire stripping pliers
•    Hack saw
•    Allen  wrench
•    Crowbar
•    Putty knife

Advanced Skill Level Homeowners Toolkit
•    Everything from the basic and intermediate toolkits plus the following:
•    Trowel for drywalling
•    Trowel for grouting
•    Trowel for cement applications
•    Tile cutter
•    Sledge hammer
•    Metal snips
•    Air compressor
•    Circular saw
•    Drill – either corded, cordless or both
•    Table saw
•    Chop saw
•    Jigsaw

As you’re putting together your homeowners toolkit, you’ll probably find  it necessary to add various tools from time to time.  Adding new tools will help you  accomplish the tasks for your particular home or hobbies or as your skill level advances.  Additionally, it’s always important to practice basic safety habits when working around your home. One of my favorite stores to find all these tools is McGuckin’s on Arapahoe.
 

 

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CABIN DECOR: MODERNIZING THE CLASSICS

CABIN DECOR: MODERNIZING THE CLASSICS

 

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How should a cabin be decorated?  Should its space be defined with the typical “log cabin home” look?  A theme of strong woody designs, crafted out of pine or cedar, or should it be more subdued, inspired by nature but not presented in such an overwhelming way?  These can be challenging questions to answer when faced with decorating a cabin (or any space, really).  Of course, an alternative question you could ask yourself, while considering a look for your cabin is: clichéd or inspired?

Clichéd might sound harsh, but it’s true.  For some curious reason, when people decorate cabins, there is an insistence on a very established look.  It’s not necessarily the cabin-owner’s fault.  There are far too many resources, whether is one of the countless style magazines or a blog (though, not all blogs…), that seem to insist that cabin be decorated in a clichéd, overused look.

Is there anything wrong with these styles and themes?  Absolutely not.   Some spaces can look perfect using one of these themes or even a mix and match.  The cabin lends itself to the looks especially if it’s a cabin built with a more classic timber look.  However, consider stepping out of the ordinary and a comfort zone perpetuated by style magazines and do something unexpected and imaginative…

Timber – Since timber is one of the most classic cabin looks and one of the more au naturel types of furnishings, it can prove a challenge to modernize.  It doesn’t mean you shouldn’t accept the challenge.  Try different types of woods outside of the norm.  Or different shapes with Live Edge Furniture.  Don’t be afraid to play with your wood.

Rustic – Rustic style is much more difficult to pin down in terms of what it actually is.  For some it might be an antique look, for others, it could be the timber look.  For me, its vintage inspired.  A look of old style cabin living, pre-World War II.  Why World War II?  Consider recycling or repurposing antique metal furnishings.  It might take a bit of work, but you’ll have a space exuding old world charm.

Nature – Nature patterns and décor tend to be the most “blah” when it comes to cabin interior design.  It’s the clichéd of the clichéd.  Some people insisted upon it as it ties together the indoors with the out, but it’s a style and theme that can become tacky in an instant.  Prints, patterns, sculptures, and molds should be used sparingly, to accentuate, not dominate.  Creating a balance and to use restraint is the way to bring this style into the modern cabin environment.

Stone – Stone as furniture tends to be under-appreciated.  One of the downsides, of course, is it can be heavy, but a stone slab coffee table can’t be beat (except by paper).  Now, would you consider a stone chair?  Probably not, but I’d certainly be willing to give it a go.  Realistically, stone works better as an accent, used to a minimal extent, primarily due to its weight.  However, if you can get away with it, give it a try.  Stone accents wood cabins beautifully and if you can get it locally, the better.  Tie your cabin to the world around it.

 

 

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REAL ESTATE-HARD TO SELL BY OWNER

 

REAL ESTATE-HARD TO SELL BY OWNER

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SELLING YOUR HOME ON YOUR OWN MAY BE HARDER THAN YOU THINK!

Here are some points to consider:

You may place the security of your home and yourself at risk. Ads and “For Sale by Owner” signs tend to invite just anyone to inspect your house. You have very little control and no opportunity to pre-screen potential buyers.

You may not know the marketplace well enough to establish the best price for your home. If it is too high, you may lose buyers. If you ask too little, you stand to lose a great deal of money. Partnering with a Chicago property management expert can help you determine the optimal price and strategy for selling your home.

Coordination of arrangements and the paperwork involved with a home sale requires many hours, especially if you are not well versed in real estate and the law. You also stand a chance of making costly mistakes.

You may have limited advertising resources. Without good advertising and professional help, your home may be on the market for too long to get top dollar. That makes it harder to sell even if you do ultimately decide to list it with a REALTOR. People may think it hasn’t sold because there is a problem.

Buyers often need assistance with financing. That’s a job best left to a trained professional. Unless you are skilled in the art of compromise, you may not be able to effectively close your sale. The “give and take” aspects of the sale of a home must be skillfully negotiated before a transaction is successfully completed.

Believe it or not, buyers don’t like to deal directly with home sellers. They aren’t comfortable asking questions or pointing out discrepancies since insult or confrontation may result.

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5 WAYS TO ENHANCE YOUR HOME WITH FENG SHUI

5 WAYS TO ENHANCE YOUR HOME WITH FENG SHUI

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Feng Shui is the ancient art of creating harmony and positive energy in a space. You will find that if you follow the principles of feng shui, your living space will be more comfortable and appealing. It doesn’t even matter if you believe in esoteric principles or not. Let’s look at some ways to transform the different areas of your home.

1. ENTRYWAY

The entrance to a home is extremely important, as this is where both residents and visitors enter a living space every day. You want to make this area as inviting as possible. You can start by making sure this space is clean, neat and uncluttered. If the front door needs painting, if there are cobwebs in the doorway or if the wood on the front porch needs replacing, these can all block the flow of energy.

An entryway can be enhanced by an attractive door mat, plants or flowers on the front porch, and new hardware on the front door. You should take a look at the view in front of your door and think about how it could feel more welcoming.

2. KITCHEN

The kitchen is often considered the center or heart of a home, as this is where people tend to cook, eat and spend time with company. You can keep the energy flowing in your kitchen by making sure everything is neat and that food and dishes are put away when not being used. The kitchen should feel spacious at all times. You should also make sure that plenty of light enters the room during the day.

Having healthy and fresh foods around also contributes to the energy of the kitchen. This is also good for your body when you eat these foods too, of course!

 3. BEDROOM 

Bedrooms should be designed in a restful and relaxing manner. For this reason, it should be free of TV and other electronic devices as much as possible, as well as anything related to work or business. Try to keep computers, financial data and other items related to practical life in other areas of the home.

The colors used in each bedroom should be soothing and not overly energetic. This goes for the walls, floors and ceiling. The same goes for any artwork or decorations around the room.

Having a comfortable and sturdy bed is also essential. You should be able to enter your bed from either side. For balance, it’s good to have an end table on either side of the bed.

4. BATHROOM

First of all, the bathroom should be kept as clean as possible at all times. Keep drains plugged and the toilet seat down to prevent the escape of energy. To prevent any imbalance of energy, make sure that sinks and bathtubs are kept as dry as possible when not in use. You can seek more advice on how to deal with those issues and concerns.

 Feng shui is all about balancing the elements, and bathrooms tend to have an excess of the water element. You can also add the earth element by using different colors in the room. Rugs, towels and mats, for example, can contain colors such as brown, green and gold to create some earth energy in the bathroom.

5. HOME OFFICE

From a feng shui point of view, it’s good to have a home office. This gives you a place to focus on business so that you don’t use the bedroom, living room or kitchen for this purpose. Ideally, the home office should be as far from your bedroom as possible. The room where you sleep should not be getting the active flow of energy that a home office will produce.

When working in your home office, you want your desk to be strategically positioned. A desk should not be near the door or in direct line with it. Nor do you want to be facing a wall. It’s best to have your back to the wall so you can see out into the room.

For feng shui in the home office, you also want the room to be as well organized and uncluttered as possible. Additionally, symbols of your goals and objectives should be visible from where you work. This can be anything from motivational posters to artwork containing positive symbols.

 

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WHEN TO CONSIDER A SHORT SELL FOR YOUR HOME

 

WHEN TO CONSIDER A SHORT SELL FOR YOUR HOME

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Falling behind on a mortgage payment and fearing foreclosure is a stressful way to spend those precious few last months in a home. If there are no options for keeping a home, sometimes the best solution may be to consider a short sale.

One of the significant benefits of considering this route instead of foreclosure is that legal problems, such as a lawsuit filed against the homeowner by the bank may be avoided. Additionally, although a short sale does result in the loss of a home, the process often offers a less-stressful way to overcome a mortgage that can’t be paid.

WHEN TO CONSIDER A SHORT SALE

 The best time to consider a short sale is before the point of no return — nearing foreclosure and mortgage default. When a borrower realizes that the payments on the mortgage may soon become impossible, the idea of a short sale is an important consideration. Economic circumstances are the most common reason why a borrower might need to look into a short sale; however, issues like a move or a family problem that requires the borrower to relocate may influence the sales decision.

 A borrower must convince the lender that catching up on payments is a virtual impossibility before a short sale will be approved. It’s essential for homeowners who are late on payments or who will soon become unable to cover the mortgage work swiftly to determine whether a short sale is feasible.

 ISSUES THAT PREVENT SHORT SALE

 Before embarking on a potential short sale, a seller needs to understand that there are two issues that will prevent this type of sale from occurring. If a seller decides to pursue bankruptcy, a short sale is not possible because collection activity is halted with a bankruptcy filing. A short sale is considered collection activity.

 Secondly, a homeowner who has defaulted on a home loan will not be approved for a short sale. This means that a seller has a finite amount of time before a short sale because unfeasible. Activities involving short sales must commence before default has occurred.

 REASONS FOR LENDER AGREEMENT

 It may sound incredible that a lender would allow a homeowner to sell his property for a greatly reduced price and take a loss on the profits offered through a standard mortgage, but the time and expense of a foreclosure tends to eclipse that of a short sale.

 Lenders are inclined to avoid foreclosure activity since a foreclosure doesn’t just make a homeowner look bad. A foreclosure also makes a lender seem as though they don’t approve mortgages to borrowers who will be able to pay back the debt.

 OVERVIEW OF THE SHORT SALE PROCESS

 Requesting a short sale from a lender or bank is no guarantee that the sale will be approved. Preparing financial documents and letters before starting the process is essential. However, homeowners shouldn’t take too long to figure out whether a short sale is the best solution.

Common steps in the short sale process include the following:

LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION:

This notarized letter is required by the lender so that potential sales discussions may commence with buyers or real estate agents.

HARDSHIP LETTER:

This is a letter detailing why you can no longer make your mortgage payments, and it should be addressed to your lender. They need to see that a borrower’s financial situation makes repayment of the mortgage impossible. This means a borrower can’t have any assets or cash, such as savings and retirement accounts that may be sold to pay the mortgage.

CONSIDER A SHORT SALE FOR YOUR HOME

No homeowner wants to face the prospect of foreclosure, and a short sale that results in the loss of a home is just as emotionally challenging. However, undertaking a short sale may be the most expedient method for relieving an indebted homeowner of mortgage debt that cannot be paid. FULL ARTICLE

 

 

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Afternoon (Holiday) Tea at Boulder’s St. Julien

Afternoon (Holiday) Tea at Boulder’s St. Julien

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Have you been to tea at the St. Julien on Walnut Street? As one of Boulder’s swankiest mainstays, you’ve probably been to Jill’s for breakfast. You’ve grabbed a post-work cocktail at their bar for happy hour with your bestest of best work buddies. Maybe you stuck around long enough to hear some jazz in the lobby or mingle outdoors in the courtyard in summertime.

But why not step inside for a cuppa Boulder-style holiday hot this winter and book a tea (not tee) time at the St. Julien Hotel?

For the holiday season, they’re offering their signature Gingerbread Teas featuring teas by Tea Forté. A portion of the proceeds will also benefit Boulder-based There With Care, a nonprofit dedicated to assisting families and childrenfacing critical illnesses. You can ease into a comfy chair and listen to the twinkling ivories of Grammy-winning pianist Ralph Sharon and his accompanying trio, accompanied by your own aromatic and warm cup of tea.

The tea spread includes scones, petit fours, and tea sandwiches to tide your tummy over until your weekend holiday meal. You can view the entire tea menu here.

And it’s not just for the grown-ups. Bring the kids and let them try their hand at decorating gingerbread cookies — definitely fun and always a non-denominational type of tasty.

Teas at the St. Julien are held every Saturday and Sunday through December 22nd, with seatings at 12:00 pm, 12:15 pm, 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm, 2:15 pm, 2:30 pm. It’s $29.95 for adults and the kiddos come along for only $19.95 (decorating the gingerbread cookies is included!). You can make reservations online at OpenTable or simply call the hotel at 720-406-8208.

 

 

 

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