When my clients, Mark and Laura, saw the setting of this home, they knew this is where they wanted to be. With a large, wooded backyard, the location offered such a calm and peaceful atmosphere that was so inviting! Mark and Laura were always looking for a place in Hyde Park, so this home checked…
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Local Restaurants Selling Pre-Made Thanksgiving Meals.
It’s Thanksgiving week, friends! I always love this time of year, and the fact that we have a holiday set aside specifically for giving thanks. In a world that is constantly trying to sell us some new thing, encouraging us to push ourselves towards success, and keep up with the current that surrounds us, I…
Why We Love Fall in Central Illinois.
This month marks the official beginning of Fall! Each season holds its own special joys, but I know I am not alone when I say that there is something especially exciting about the coming of fall. We associate it with cozy memories, the familiar scent of bonfires, comforting sweaters, soup season, and more. There are…
Ways to Connect as a Family at the Start of the School Year.
As the new school year begins, parents are met with a myriad of emotions. Each new school year is such a clear mark of the passage of time in a child’s life. In light of this, now is a great time to map out some goals and be intentional about how to connect with your…
How to Prepare to Buy a Home.
For many people, buying a home is one of the biggest milestones in their life. It takes years of dreaming, planning, and preparing before the decision is made, the papers are signed, and the new house is officially their own! However, like in most big life decisions, the steps to get from where you are…
Driscoll’s Kitchen Remodel.
I hope you all had a restful and wonderful Easter weekend! Today, I am thrilled to share a kitchen remodel with you! I was able to walk through the process of buying this home with Steve and Gina, and it has been such a joy to see them transform the space, one detail at a…