2009 June « Diana's Neighborhood

Fortunate Son – My I-Tunes

Here is anotherfavorite song of mine – which I listen to often on my I-Tunes.

Fortunate Son by: Creedence Clearwater Revival

June 30, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Favorite Music & Songs, Fun Post, I-Pod, I-Tunes, Music | Creedence Clearwater Revival, I-Pod, I-Tunes, Music, Song, YouTube | Leave a Comment

I can’t believe that 4th of July is this Saturday! We’re having over 40 people and I’ve started my menu. Here are a few tasty delights I will be serving and some great recipes from Food Network…

Barbecued Shrimp - mccun934 mccun934 – Flickr.com

Shrimp Skewers
Burgers
Potato Salad
Grilled Eggplant
All American Apple Pie w/Vanilla Ice Cream

Apple Pie & Ice Cream - Wyscan Wyscan – Flickr.com

Just a few of the goodies I will be serving!

June 29, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | 4th of July, Barbecue, Recipes, The Food Network, Uncategorized | 4th of July, Apple Pie, Barbecue, Burgers, Eggplant, Ice Cream, Potato Salad, Shrimp | 2 Comments

Salon Michele – Newtown Connecticut – Hair Donation

Recently, my daughters and I donated our hair for Locks for Love – all 4 of us!

014 Amanda – Before…

My daughter, Amanda – 17, donated 15 inches of her hair during Relay for Life – which was held at the New Fairfield High School.

208 Amanda – After!

A few days later, my daughters Melissa – 20 and Sara – soon to be 16 – along with myself – had our hair cut to be donated to Locks for Love.

A client of mine, Kathy, graciously told me that her salon participates in Locks for Love – so off we went to Salon Michele in Newtown, Connecticut – conveniently located just off Exit 10 on I-84.

211 Sara (L) & Melissa (R) in front of Salon Michele – Before…

212 Our before photo….

Samantha took good care of us -

213 That’s me – Getting approx 12 inches cut off my hair – Yikes!

221 Melissa was next - who hasn’t had her hair cut short since she was a baby!

220 Sara was last but not least, she donated the most!

First, Samantha cut the inches of hair we would be donating – then washing – then giving all three of us a very chic haircut and then styling. A full treatment!

222 Melissa was all smiles!

Salon Michele ~ 6 Queen Street ~ Newtown, CT ~ 06470 ~ Phone 203-426-HAIR (4247)

Hours ~ Monday 9 to 4 ~ Tuesday – Thursday 9 to 8 ~ Friday 9 to 7 ~ Saturday 9 to 4 ~ Sunday CLOSED

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225 Summer… Here we come!

June 29, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Connecticut, Fun Post, Newtown, Uncategorized | Connecticut, Hair, Haircut, Locks for Love, Newtown, Relay for Life, Salon, Salon Michele | Leave a Comment

Jon & Kate Plus 8 – Meatloaf Recipe

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It has been raining for weeks here in New Fairfield, CT - and more is in the forecast! So, plans of barbecuing have changed often. Today, I came across a video from Good Morning America. Kate Gosselin from TLC’s – Jon & Kate Plus Eight, makes her Hearty Meatloaf – I know what I’m making for dinner tonight!

Kate Gosselin’s Hearty Meatloaf Recipe < VIDEO >

Meatloaf - kimberlykv kimberlykv – Flickr.com

************Other MEATLOAF Recipes from FOODNETWORK.COM****************

June 27, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Fun Post, Good Morning America, Recipes, The Food Network | Dinner, Food Network, GMA, Good Morning America, Jon & Kate Plus 8, Kate Gosselin, Meatloaf, Recipe, TLC | Leave a Comment

Flickr Foto Fun Friday Post – The Month of June

This Friday’s Foto Fun Friday Post are of pics from very talented Flickr folks that have caught images that remind me of the month of June - warm & longer days, barbecues, schools out, going to the beach, the lake and boat rides and vacations! So very much to do in the month of June! Where do I begin? Well, there is this awesome photographer that I happen to stumble upon today on Flickr.com – Savannah Grandfather. Here are just a few of his moments captured on film that remind me of June.

What a great guy – taking pictures of different style homes – just as I would do, especially if I ever have the opportunity to visit Martha’s Vineyard.

Martha's Vineyard - Savannah Grandfather Martha’s Vineyard – Savannah Grandfather – Flickr.com

Breathtaking! I LOVE the sea! Aruba – Savannah Grandfather- Flickr.com

Boat Reflection – Ahhhh! Boat Reflection - Savannah Grandfather

Savannah Grandfather – Flickr.com

I’d pick a blue one! Row Boats - Savannah Grandfather Row Boats – Savannah Grandfather- Flickr.com

Crab Fest! Shrimp & Crabs - Savannah Grandfather Savannah Grandfather- Flickr.com

June 26, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Flickr Foto Fun Friday Post, Fun Post, Summer | Beach, Boat, Crab, Flickr, June, Martha's Vineyard, Ocean, Photographer, Photos, Pics, Row Boat, Sail Boat, Sea, Shrimp, Summer, Water | Leave a Comment

Home Styles: What Kind of House are YOU?

ReneS – Flickr.com

HGTV’s Front Door breaks down 18 of the most common architectural styles. Since Homes aren’t one-size-fits-all, check out these great videos on all the different style homes and see which styles fit you.

Colonial - ReneS ReneS – Flickr.com

~Watch Videos~

Art Deco
Craftsman Bungalow
Cape Cod
Colonial
Contemporary
Farmhouse
Federal
French Provincial
Greek Revival
Italianate
Modern
Prairie
Pueblo Revival
Ranch
Spanish Colonial
Tudor
Victorian

June 26, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Front Door, HGTV, Uncategorized | Architectural, Art Deco, Cape Cod, Colonial, Contemporary, Craftsman Bungalow, Farmhouse, Federal, Front Door, Greek Revival, HGTV, House, Italianate, Modern, Prairie, Pueblo Revival, Ranch, Spanish Colonial, Style Homes, Tudor, Victorian | 1 Comment

Help Planting in the Garden with Home Depot

If anyone is like me, then we could all use some help planting in the garden.

Garden Hortulus – Flickr.com

The Home Depot has some helpful – and easy – ideas. Here are just a few:

Top 10 Gardening Questions
Build a Tree Ring
Build an Island Bed
Lay a Garden Path
How to Fertilize
Find the Right Hose for Your Watering Needs

Beth Harper – Flickr.com

Thanks Home Depot!

June 22, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Gardening, Home Depot, Uncategorized | Flowers, Garden, Gardening, Home Depot, Plants, Vegetables | Leave a Comment

Homes Visited During Realtor Open House Day

During this past Wednesdays Realtor Open House Day – Carolyn and I viewed 2 MAGNIFICENT HOMES with AWESOME VIEWS – no wonder why I love my job!

Home with views of the Middle Branch Reservoir

Home with views over moutains and reservoir

June 6, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Brewster, Carmel, Life as a Realtor, NY, Realtor Open House, Uncategorized | Brewster, For Sale, Golf, Middle Branch Reservoir, NY, Open House, Realtor, Realtor Open House, Sedgewood Club, Views | Leave a Comment

Kick for a Cure – New Fairfield

Soccer Ball Google Imagery

Once again this year New Fairfield Soccer will be hosting Kick for a Cure to help raise funds for both Relay for Life and Ann’s Place the Home of I Can. Last year this event was a huge success and they were able to raise $1,500.00 for each of the charities listed above. Hopefully, this year will be as successful – so come out and join us for this worthy cause.

This event takes place tomorrow – Friday - June 5th starting at 6:00pm on Stadium Turf field. The event schedule is as follows:

6:00 – 7:00pm ~ Skills Challenge
7:15 – 7:45pm ~ Travel Scrimmage Games
8:00 – 9:30pm ~ Annual In-house vs. Travel Coaches Game including ½ time festivities

Biscotti’s will be on hand with food for the event and we will also be selling popcorn, cotton candy and sno-cones. In addition Tricia Gantert will be heading up a bake sale table and has asked for volunteers to make baked goods for this table. If you wish to donate a baked good for this event you can drop it off starting at 5:30pm on Friday June 5^th at Stadium Turf.

Donation is $5.00 at the entrance and we hope to see you all there, rain or shine!

phone-pics-012 New Fairfield High School Stadium – Cell Phone Pic

June 4, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | New Fairfield, Uncategorized | Ann's Place, Bake Sale, Charities, Kick for a Cure, New Fairfield, New Fairfield High School, Relay for Life, Soccer | Leave a Comment

Home for Sale in Patterson – NY

This past Saturday, I viewed a lovely 3 bdrm, 2 bath home on quiet street in Putnam Lake – Patterson, NY. This light & bright home has a large deck overlooking a level yard with an above ground pool. The open floor plan is great for entertaining and a walkout Lower Level has a family room and full bath – which makes it possible for a Mother/Daughter home or a great summer house!

phone-pics-111 Putnam Lake – Cell Phone Pic

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This home is convenient to Route 22 and I-684.

Call for an appointment – Diana – cell: 203-648-2619

June 1, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Home, NY, Patterson, Uncategorized | Home, House, New York, Patterson, Putnam Lake | Leave a Comment

GETTING TO KNOW ME

As a full time REALTOR in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties in NEW YORK – and Fairfield and parts of Litchfield counties in CONNECTICUT , I am very pleased to have the opportunity to share my passions on REAL ESTATE, FAMILY, PETS, anything and everything in and around a HOME – including COOKING, MOVIES, MUSIC and more!

I have been married for 25+ years to my wonderful husband Joe. We have 5 children – Melissa, David, Amanda, Sara and Jonathan. After waiting anxiously – for almost 17 years, being home with my kids for 10 and a Nursery school teacher for 7 years – I FINALLY became a Licensed Realtor – first in Connecticut - where my family and I live – and then in New York – where my office, Century 21 V.J.F. Realty is located.

I was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, New York. My parents, who came to the US from Portugal, were extremely hard working – with even stronger ethics on being good to everyone – everywhere – period! “Faz bem, nao olhes a quem.” This has been instilled in me all my life, which has made me the mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend and the REALTOR I am today. Thank You Ma and Papa.