Diana's Neighborhood

I TWITTER… do you?

dianasantos — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:39:53 +0000

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

Summer Salads

dianasantos — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:40:31 +0000

catsper – Flickr.com

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

Just a Temporary Meausure – Flickr.com

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

foodistablog – Flickr.com

Realtor Open House Day in CT & NY

dianasantos — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:00:23 +0000

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!

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

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

Diana ~ Cell: 203-648-2619

My Summer Fear – SHARK!

dianasantos — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:23:59 +0000

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!

Refreshing Summer Cocktails

dianasantos — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:10:55 +0000

Cillian Storm – Flickr.com

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

taylorkydd – Flickr.com

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

Alaskan Dude – Flickr.com

Flickr Foto Fun Friday Post – Sail Boats

dianasantos — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:33:01 +0000

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.

tinou bao – Flickr.com

ragnar1984- Flickr.com

mysticchildz- Flickr.com

Robb North- Flickr.com

jurek d. – Flickr.com

SeRVe61- Flickr.com

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!

Summer Reading Picks – What Book Will You Be Reading?

dianasantos — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:47:02 +0000

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

Faeryan – Flickr.com

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

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.

A Jade Green Kitchen

dianasantos — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:30:10 +0000

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

< CLICK for VIDEO >

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.

A Red, White & Blue 4th of July!

dianasantos — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:07:41 +0000

Hryck. – Flickr.com

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

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

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!

Family 4th of July Event

dianasantos — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:37:52 +0000

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!

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

clip works – Flickr.com

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