I’m normally a huge fan of technology! Typically I’ve kept up with new gadgets and gismo’s, but this spring I was shocked with technologies power. My phone and my computer together conspired to steal an hour from me. Taking advantage of my slumber they both adjusted themselves to daylight savings time and left no notes of having done so. One week later when I ask friends when do we adjust the clocks I’m told “We did! Last week!” I was a bit shocked. It really felt like technology had taken over and was in charge – I was left in the dark (well in the later light really but…) it was an odd feeling. What’s your worst experience with technology? What’s your best?

Too great not to mention: in case you’re in the market for a condo in NYC. Joan Rivers is selling her penhouse. Not sure why! Does anyone know? Cash flow? Do check-out the pics it is an amazing 5190 sq. ft. apartment and listed for 29 million dollars.

Well it may be a little early to start working in the garden. Soon I think very soon… But meanwhile enjoy 3503 plants, pots and indoor fountains ideas from www.houzz.com that you CAN get started on right away.

I think painting or staining hardwood floors can be interesting MY suggestion is make sure that it can be undone. I had a hardwood floor stained charcoal once. It was stunning, but when it was done we made sure that it could easily be sanded back to natural from a resale point of view otherwise you’re really limiting your target audience.

Oscar Party! I’m happy to just watch the broadcast but if you’re hosting an Academy Award party here are a few ideas for you. Enjoy!

Hello! As we enter the 2nd month of this new page I thought I’d touch base with you to see how we are going! Which posts are the most interesting? Is the variety good? Is the frequency good? I never (well rarely) send out more than one post per day –but I read that some recommend no more than 1 per week: that seems very infrequent to me. Our goal is to provide informative or entertaining posts! How are we doing? Any suggestions or recommendations welcome!

Enjoy this video of Kent Browne Owner of Royal LePage Team Realty explain the Ottawa Real Estate Market on CTV Morning Live.

Hoarding and debt load. I’m in a bit of state of shock. I was in a storage facility earlier buying boxes for my move a couple of floors up (that’s another story). And I asked the guys why are you expanding? What’s up with all of these new storage facilities sprouting up everywhere? Is there really a need? And I was told: “There’s a waiting list!”. Turns out people are using these facilities to store what’s beyond the closet, beyond the basement, and just beyond. (That’s when I fell into the nearby chair). Then with auto payment on their credit cards they sometimes forget they have things in storage. Did you know about this? What do you do with your excess stuff? Or do you keep it in control? How? Would you consider putting in storage? Help me I need enlightening I’m stunned!

Thank you Jackie for helping save a beautiful piece of architecture and history. I do hope we have evolved in heritage mindset and that we would not today destroy something amazing for something well less amazing. “As I look around in awe to the 90 year old space that I call home…”