Thirsty Thursday… but make it weekend-ready 🍉🍸

Do you like your cocktails more sweet… or a little more boozy?

We tested out a watermelon tequila cocktail this week —
and it’s one of those drinks that feels like summer, even when it’s not.

Simple mix:
2 oz tequila
2 oz fresh watermelon purée
1 oz fresh lime juice
1 oz triple sec

1/2 oz simple syrup is recommended

Shake it up, pour it out,
and adjust to taste.

First sip?
Fresh. Light. A little boozy.

Depending on your watermelon,
you might want a touch of simple syrup —
but honestly, that balance is part of the fun.

We’re always tweaking as we go.
Testing. Tasting. Adjusting.

That’s what makes it yours.

Are you someone who follows the recipe exactly…
or adjusts as you go?
👇 I’d love to hear.

#thirstythursday #watermeloncocktail #tequiladrinks
#homecocktails #simplejoys #balancedliving
#lifeinbalance #joyinthejourney
#forterielife #forterie #forterieliving #niagararegion
#weekendvibes #homebar #realestatelifestyle

Do you ever come across a home that’s been quietly cared for over time… and it shows?

544 Rosehill Road — Fort Erie
Offered at $849,900

Set on over half an acre in Crescent Park,
this home has been proudly maintained by the same family since it was built.

The kind of property where the details matter —
and the care is evident the moment you arrive.

Vaulted ceilings.
An updated kitchen.
A bright three-season sunroom overlooking the yard —
a space where you can sit and watch deer pass through.

Outside, the grounds are established and thoughtful:
perennial gardens, a vegetable garden,
and interlocking walkways that tie it all together.

For those who need space:
attached double garage + carport,
detached garage and shed,
and plenty of room for vehicles, equipment, or hobbies.

Inside, the layout offers flexibility with 2 + 2 bedrooms
and a walk-out basement leading directly to the garage.

Location is equally practical —
just two blocks from Lake Erie,
steps to the Friendship Trail,
and close to schools, shopping, and everyday amenities.

A property that blends space, privacy, and convenience —
in a well-established neighbourhood.

If you’ve been looking for something with land, storage, and long-term care behind it, this is one to see.

📩 Message me for full details or to book a showing.

#forterie #forterielife #forterieliving #forterierealestate
#niagararegion #niagararealestate
#justlisted #bungalowliving #homeandgarden
#realestatelifestyle #scarlettrealestategroup

A strong start to the year — February Top Producer 🌟

Grateful for the opportunity to continue serving my clients.

Congratulations to the others recognized this month for their dedication.

Thank you to my team for their support behind the scenes.

#FortErieRealEstate #NiagaraRegionRealEstate #TopProducer #Gratitude #ScarlettRealEstateGroup

After a season change, my body always asks for a reset.

Not anything extreme.
Just something simple to reduce inflammation and feel lighter again.

Years ago, a friend introduced me to a recipe from Haylie Pomroy —
and one thing stuck with me: the iburn soup.

It’s basic.
Water, fresh lemon, parsley, celery seed, a touch of cayenne.

When I first tried it?
Let’s just say it wasn’t love at first sip.

But now?
It feels like a gentle reboot.

Three glasses a day for a few days —
nothing dramatic,
just intentional.

For me, the start of a new season isn’t about restriction.
It’s about awareness.
About listening to what my body needs.

 Do you have a simple reset ritual after travel or holidays?
I’d love to hear what works for you.

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Have you ever chosen a wine just because t

he bottle caught your eye? 

Last Saturday, we had friends over for dinner,
and they brought the most beautiful bottle of wine.

It honestly looked more like a piece of art —
something you’d set out as a vase.

It stayed with me.

So here I am at The Hare Wine Co. in Niagara-on-the-Lake,
tracking it down and learning a little more about it.

There’s something interesting about how a simple detail —
like the look of a bottle —
can lead you somewhere new.

A visit.
A tasting.
A different experience than you expected.

Sometimes that’s how the best spots are discovered.

Do you ever pick a wine for the label…
or are you strictly about what’s inside the bottle?
 I’d love to hear.

#niagaraonthelake #niagarawine #winetasting
#forterielife #forterie #forterieliving #niagararegion
#simplejoys #balancedliving #lifeinbalance
#joyinthejourney #slowlivingmovement
#realestatelifestyle #exploreniagara

Grateful for clients like Alisia.

Helping people navigate the Fort Erie real estate market is something I never take lightly. Every purchase or sale is a major life moment, and I’m always thankful when clients trust me to guide them through it.

From the first conversation to the final closing, the goal is always the same — clear communication, strong strategy, and making the process as smooth as possible.

Thank you for the kind words, Alisia. It was truly a pleasure working with you.

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#niagararealestate
#clienttestimonial
#realestateexperience
#buyersagent
#sellersagent
#niagarahomes
#forteriehomes
#trustedrealtor
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#barbarascarlett

Do you ever discover a place… through a cocktail? 🍸

This week’s Thirsty Thursday took me down a bit of a rabbit hole.

I’ve been looking at where Alex and I might sneak away to this spring —
something quick, easy… before boating season starts.

Somehow that led me to Nantucket,
and from there to CRU on the wharf —
and their cucumber cocktail.

Fresh cucumber, muddled.
Vodka.
Lime.
Simple syrup.
A splash of soda.

CRUCUMBER Cocktails.

That’s it.

Crisp. Clean. Light.
Exactly the kind of drink that makes you think of warmer days ahead.

It’s funny how something so simple
can shift your mood a little —
from mid-March… to somewhere by the water.

For now, we’ll bring a little bit of that feeling home.

Are you someone who plans trips… or discovers them along the way like this?
👇 I’d love to hear.

#thirstythursday #cocktailrecipe #cucumbercocktail
#simplejoys #balancedliving #lifeinbalance
#joyinthejourney #slowlivingmovement
#forterielife #forterie #forterieliving #niagararegion
#homebar #springvibes #realestatelifestyle