2009 July « Diana's Neighborhood

I TWITTER… do you?

OK everyone – I admit it… I twit tweets to my tweeps on TWITTER! and I LOVE it!

I first started a Twitter account almost 1-1/2 years ago – which is FREE – for networking purposes. It enabled me to get in touch with other Realtors across the country and read about how they work while assisting buyers and sellers – what sites they found useful – like Active Rain, what cameras they were using – like my wonder FLIP Camera and many other helpful advice. We share stories of our lives as Realtors both in the office and at home – give advice, support and from time to time - we “Twit” to vent. Now my Twitter account has grown to over 1,200 people that are “Following” me and an almost equal amount that I “Follow” – including mortgage brokers, friends, family, News sites, some of my favorite shows and clients! TWITTER is FANTASTIC!!

You can find me as: DianaSantosC21

July 12, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Life as a Realtor, Real Estate, Realtor, Twitter, Uncategorized | Active Rain, Flip Camera, Networking, Real Estate, Realtor, Twitter | Leave a Comment

Summer Salads

Salad - catsper catsper – Flickr.com

From Kraft Foods ~ No Stress Summer Dishes ~ SALADS ~ Healthy and yummy!

Salad - Just a Temporary Measure Just a Temporary Meausure – Flickr.com

Perfect for the beach, picnic, on the go lunch or a hot summer night.

Egg Salad - foodistablog foodistablog – Flickr.com

July 12, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Fun Post, Recipes, Summer | Kraft Foods, Recipes, Salad, Summer | Leave a Comment

Realtor Open House Day in CT & NY

This past Wednesday, Realtor Open House Day took me to 3 beautiful homes - the 1st in New Fairfield, CT - the 2nd in Holmes, NY and the 3rd in Patterson, NY. It was a beautiful day, we had great food, good conversation and 3 more homes I’d like to share with you and my clients!

<CLICK on each town to view listing sheet for each home >

Here are some cell phone pics I took on my way to the home in New Fairfield, CT -

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If interested in viewing any of these homes – please contact me at your convenience!

Diana ~ Cell: 203-648-2619

July 12, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Cell Phone Pics, Connecticut, Holmes, New Fairfield, NY, Patterson, Realtor Open House, Uncategorized | Cell Phone Pics, For Sale, Holmes NY, Homes, House, New Fairfield CT, Patterson NY, Realtor Open House | Leave a Comment

My Summer Fear – SHARK!

Shark! - suneko Suneko – Flickr.com

Most of you that know me, know I have a fear of Sharks. I have never had an encounter with one, so I blame it on watching “JAWS”when I was 10 years old. It was traumatizing, yet I’ve probably seen the movie a gazillion times by now AND have the theme song downloaded on my I-Pod!

July 11, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Fun Post, Summer | JAWS, Shark, Summer | Leave a Comment

Refreshing Summer Cocktails

Margarita - Cillian Storm Cillian Storm – Flickr.com

Here are some Refreshing Summer Cocktail “How to” videos from Fine Living.com –

Mojito - taylorkydd taylorkydd – Flickr.com

First up, The 3 Amigos… Margaritas, Mojitos and Sangria < CLICK >

Sangria - Alaskan Dude Alaskan Dude – Flickr.com

July 11, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Fun Post, Summer, Uncategorized | Cocktails, Drinks, Entertaining, Fine Living, Margaritas, Mojitos, Sangria, Summers | Leave a Comment

Flickr Foto Fun Friday Post – Sail Boats

You’ve read many times how much I love Flickr.com’s photos and all the awesome photographers that have posted their pics there. One more thing you’ll read alot… How much I LOVE SUMMER!! Hear are some great pictures of a summers delight – Sailing.

Sail Boats - tinou bao tinou bao – Flickr.com

Sails - ragnar1984 ragnar1984- Flickr.com

Sails Up - mysticchildz mysticchildz- Flickr.com

Sky Light Sailing - Robb North Robb North- Flickr.com

Sailing in Nova Scotia - jurek d. jurek d. – Flickr.com

Sail Boat from a Distance - SeRVe61 SeRVe61- Flickr.com

Sailing to the Sunset - Sabrina Campagna Sabrina Campagna- Flickr.com

My family and I will be renting a boat again this summer. We’ll be sailing on Candlewood Lake in our hometown of New Fairfield, Connecticut - Yahoo!

July 10, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Candlewood Lake, Connecticut, Flickr Foto Fun Friday Post, Fun Post, New Fairfield, Summer | Baot, Candlewood Lake, Flickr, New Fairfield CT, Photos, Pics, Pictures, Sail Boat, Sailing, Sails, Summer | Leave a Comment

Summer Reading Picks – What Book Will You Be Reading?

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For a list of AOL’s Best Sellers summer reading picks – sponsored by Barnes & Noble < CLICK >

Books - Faeryan Faeryan – Flickr.com

And, from Good Morning America – Hot Summer Reads for Teens < CLICK >

Library - cybrgrl cybrgrl – Flickr.com

My kids and I are heading out to our local library for some great books to relax with and read.

For ordering on line, Amazon.com has up 60% discounted prices.

July 9, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Good Morning America, Summer, Uncategorized | AOL, Barnes & Noble, Books, Good Morning America, Library, Reading, Summer | Leave a Comment

A Jade Green Kitchen

From HGTV – Here’s a great video about adding the color Jade Green to your kitchen!

< CLICK for VIDEO >

JadeGreen from GOOGLE IMAGERY Google Imagery

Watch your kitchen come alive with the cool color of Jade Green.

From Wikipedia:

Jade is a saturated, slightly bluish green. The name comes from the gemstone called jade, although the stone varies widely in hue.

In Chinese culture, if one wishes to express one’s love for someone, one gives them something made of the gemstone jade or an object that is colored jade.

July 7, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Color, HGTV, Kitchen, Uncategorized | Color, Green, HGTV, Jade Green, Kitchen | Leave a Comment

A Red, White & Blue 4th of July!

Hryck. – Flickr.com

I hope everyone had a Red, White and Blue 4th of July!

4th of July Cupcakes - elvissa elvissa – Flickr.com

From Fine Living Food & Drink - here are some great 4th of July entertaining tips that can be used through out the summer.

Also, from Good Morning America Featured Recipes – Sandra Lee 4th of July Recipes - and watch Sandra’s Backyard Barbecue on a Budget video

Spectacular Fireworks - iChaz iChaz – Flickr.com

Our celebration went very well, it continued until the wee hours with a bon fire and smores and some of my guest that live near by returned the next day for another barbecue. I LOVE the summer!

July 7, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | 4th of July, Barbecue, Fun Post, Good Morning America, Recipes, Summer, Uncategorized | 4th of July, Barbecue, Celebration, Drink, Fireworks, Food, Good Morning America, Recipes, Sandra Lee, Summer | Leave a Comment

Family 4th of July Event

Fireworks - thedamian thedamian – Flickr.com

I am really looking forward to this 4th of July’s Barbecue. We have always had family over for New Years Eve and New Years Day – 23 years and running! We’ve added a few more holidays since moving to Connecticut – Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve ~ and 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July - The Wandering Angel The Wandering Angel – Flickr.com

Here in Connecticut, Fireworks are allowed – of course the legal ones that can be purchased in the local Super Markets and stores, which tend to be colorful and make more of POP-POP sound than the KABOOM ones seen at Fireworkshows. Non the less, the kids ~ and adults ~ love it! We wait until dark and have a BLAST! and, during that entire time – no pesty mosquitoes or bats flying over us!

Please remember to BE SAFE – Here are some Fireworks Safety Tips from Examiner.com

Sparklers - clip works clip works – Flickr.com

~~~~~~~~~~CLICK HERE For some 4th of July FUN ideas from Disney’s FAMILY FUN~~~~~~~~~~~

July 2, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | 4th of July, Barbecue, Connecticut, Uncategorized | 4th of July, Barbecue, Examiner.com, Family, Family Fun, Fireworks, Food, Grilling, Safety Tips, Sparklers | Leave a Comment

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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.