How to Incorporate Color in a Small Space
When decorating small spaces, it can be tempting to play it safe with neutrals. It’s time to explore the rainbow and embrace color! Vibrant shades can work in bathrooms, book nooks, hallways etc. when done tastefully. Here are some inspiring ways to introduce more color into your homes’ small spaces. Monochromatic - One way to add a lot of color to a tiny room without overdoing it is by using multiple shades of the same color. For example, if you like the color blue, paint an accent wall a cool blue, then accessorize with a cobalt rug, turquoise lamps, and navy throw pillows. The shades will play together and add instant excitement to the tiny room. Balance the color with pops of a neutral color to not overwhelm the small space. Focus on Accessories - Because you’re working with a smaller space, sometimes colorful walls can overdo it. If this is the case, stick with neutral paint and instead, add in pops of color through accessories and fixtures. For example, add pops of green to your office with plants, a green desk or chair, green desk lamp, or green wall art. The green accessories will be eye-grabbing against a neutral wall. Try Two Tones - Sometimes to make color work in your space you need to balance it with another color. Two colors can complement each other bringing vibrant life to the tiny space, and can help separate the room into smaller, cozier sections. By doing this, you can even make your small space actually appear larger than it really is. Complimentary colors work great for this technique!Complimentary colors:-blue and orange-yellow and purple-green and redPairing a neutral, like gray or black, or pairing two warm colors or two cool colors can also work in a small space. Whatever suits your preference! Top or Bottom Wall Paint - When painting interior walls, rich and dark colors can overwhelm a small space, but this doesn’t make them unusable! These colors work great when you paint just the top or bottom portion of the wall. This will create balance and geometric interest in the tiny space. Use crown molding to separate the color from the non colorful part of the wall. This technique works great in hallways and bathrooms. Back Painted Shelving - Sometimes when it comes to color in your space, less is more. For example, you don’t want a ton of color in your home office because it may distract you from getting your work done. Try painting just the back of your shelving. The pop of color will be just enough to liven up a space without being too overpowering. Source
Meal Prep Like a Pro
With busy schedules and many employees back in offices after a year and a half of working from home, meal prepping is a great and cost effective solution for saving time and eating healthy throughout the week. Having a collection of well-balanced meals on hand will help you regulate what you eat and help you stay on track with your personal goals. However, meal prepping can get overwhelming for beginners, so here are some tips to help you meal prep like a pro: Invest in High Quality ContainersYou’ll be using them week after week so they need to be durable. We recommend glass to plastic- and in multiple sizes. Also, get in on the mason jar trend! Great for containing salads, soups, and oatmeal. Don’t Overdo itMeal prepping can take up an entire afternoon of cooking time- so stick to prepping just one meal for a certain amount of days. Just pick one- breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Learn to MultitaskTo better avoid using an entire weekend day for prepping- multitask. This means cooking more than one item at a time. It may seem overwhelming to have multiple burners on, the stove running, and the air fryer cooking all at once, but when all of your proteins and veggies are done at the same time, you’ll be glad that you did it. Check Expiration DatesYou will be making food at the beginning of the week that needs to last for an extended period of time. Typically, you’ll cook on Sunday for meals Mon-Fri. So, you need to make sure all of your food will still be safe to eat after being cooked and refrigerated for 6 days. Spice it UpAdd plenty of spices to your food to up the flavor level and keep you wanting more day after day. This ensures you are still only cooking once, without totally committing to the same meal every night of the week Source Recipes Air Fryer Chicken + Veggies A flavorful, healthy, keto, and low-carb fast meal Prep time: 20 minutes Ingredients: (portioned for 5 meals)-5 Chicken Breasts-1 cup chopped Bell Peppers-1 cup chopped Zucchini-1 cup chopped Broccoli-1 Garlic clove-1 tsp Olive Oil-1 tsp Garlic Powder-1 tsp Chili Powder-1 pinch of Salt-1 pinch of Pepper-1 tsp Italian Seasoning or Cajun Seasoning-*Optional: Squeeze of lemon juice Directions:1. Chop veggies and chicken breasts into bite sized pieces and combine into a large bowl2. Mix together oil and seasonings and coat the chicken and veggies3. Put chicken and veggies in air fryer for 5 minutes, then give them a shake4. Continue letting chicken and veggies cook until the chicken is done Mason Jar Chickpea Pasta Salad A healthier and trendier twist on classic pasta salad Prep time: 50 minutes Ingredients: (portioned for 4 meals)-1 tsp avocado oil-salt-pepper-1 8 oz box of chickpea pasta-1 large butternut squash-4 cups of baby spinach-⅓ cup grated parmesan-½ cup chopped red onion-½ cup olive oil-⅓ cup red wine vinegar Directions:1. Preheat the oven to 400° and grease the baking sheet with avocado oil. Add squash and season with salt and pepper. Toss until coated2. Roast in a single layer until squash is golden (25-30 minutes). Transfer to bowl3. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta following box instructions4. Add spinach, parmesan, salt, and pepper to bowl of squash5. Make a dressing- in a separate bowl, whisk together onion, vinegar, and olive oil and season with salt and pepper6. Divide dressing among mason jars and top with pasta salad. Flip upside down to let dressing coat salad Shrimp Tacos Insanely delicious spicy loaded taco shrimp bowls Prep time: 25 minutes Ingredients: (portioned for 4 meals)-20 medium shrimp-1 clove minced garlic-½ tsp ground cumin-½ tsp chili powder-¼ tsp salt-2 cups cooked brown rice-1 cup black beans-1 cup diced tomatoes-1 tbsps cilantro-½ cup cheddar cheese-1 lime Directions:1. Whisk together olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Add in shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 10 minutes2. Heat sauce pan or cast iron skillet for 2 minutes. Add olive oil and shrimp. Cook shrimp on medium high until cooked through, about 5 minutes3. Divide shrimp, rice, beans, corn, and tomatoes into containers and sprinkle on cheese, cilantro, and a slice of lime.
How to Write a Successful Offer in a Low Inventory Market
A recent bank note from Jefferies said the US was short 2.5 million homes, while Freddie Mac put that estimate higher at a shortage of 3.8 million. Black Knight reported that there are 40% less homes on the market than years before, resulting in many buyers experiencing the discouraging feeling of losing out on a home they wanted. With increased competition, it’s imperative for buyers' agents to do everything they can to improve the odds of the offer being successful. Buyers should enter the housing market with an open-mind. This may mean reconsidering certain must-haves. It may be unrealistic to find the perfect home in such a hot market. Some boxes may have to be left unchecked and compromises will more than likely need to be made. Make sure to prioritize your list of must-haves so that the most important ones are fulfilled. It’s also imperative that buyers have a real estate agent representing them. You need an expert realtor to advise you on current market conditions and normal procedures. The agent will help you assemble the rest of your team- like mortgage officer, title, insurance, warranty, inspectors and can recommend service providers. Even before you write the offer, your agent can inquire with the listing agent about any preferences of the seller not mentioned in the listing as well as to use the proper contract forms and addendums. To increase your chances of your offer being selected, consider doing any/multiple of the following:Get pre-approved from a local lender and include documentation with the offer to purchase. Have the lender phone and email the listing agent to expound on pre-approval Increase the amount of earnest money Acknowledge flexibility on closing and occupancy dates Eliminate unnecessary contingencies Waive the appraisal and have proof of funds to meet the difference in the purchase price Avoid asking the seller to pay concessions or cover closing costs Avoid including personal property to go with the sale unless specified in listing agreement Purchase "as is" with right to conduct inspections for informational purposes only Shorten time frames on necessary contingencies Attach proof of funds for down payment or full purchase price if cash Escalation clause ... offer to pay $X,XXX more than highest acceptable offer up to a limit Make your best offer first because they may not make a counteroffer If you’re looking to buy a home, contact us or call 410.465.6900 to see how we can write you the most successful offer in this low inventory market today! Source
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