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Do you ever walk into a shop and instantly feel the season? ✨🎄
Do you ever walk into a shop and instantly feel the season? ✨🎄
Last Friday, I stopped into @socialgracesridgeway Graces during their Christmas opening,
and it was absolutely beautiful.
The lights, the décor,
the warm, festive feeling in the air —
it all reminded me how close we are to the holidays.
Places like this make Fort Erie feel special…
local, cozy, and full of charm this time of year.
Have you started any of your holiday browsing yet?
👇 Tell me your favourite local spots to visit.
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#balancedliving #lifeinbalance #joyinthejourney #simplejoys
#holidayseason #slowlivingmovement #forterieshops #realestatelifestyle
#localbusinesslove #niagaraliving
It’s been a grind. For weeks.
It’s been a grind. For weeks.
But this morning… I felt it lift.
The past couple of weeks have felt like walking uphill in the dark — doing the work, but not always seeing the progress.
Then this week, something shifted.
✅ A few price reductions came together.
✅ A new listing sold in just over a week.
✅ A long-time seller finally aligned with the market — and now we’re moving forward.
All the hard conversations.
All the quiet effort.
It started clicking.
And on this morning’s walk, I just felt so grateful.
Because without the grind,
you don’t feel the breakthrough the same way.
If you’re in a season where it feels like nothing’s landing — hang in there.
It’s landing.
Maybe not today,
maybe not tomorrow…
but probably next week.
💬 Tell me — what’s finally clicking for you lately?
Follow for more reflections on the real work behind the scenes.
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Do you have a tradition that officially starts the season for you? 🌲✨
Do you have a tradition that officially starts the season for you? 🌲✨
Last week, we made our annual trip to the tree farm.
Cool air, rows of evergreens,
and that quiet feeling that the holidays are on their way.
Family was all hands in —
helping choose it, carry it,
and get it home in one piece.
And now it’s standing in the center of our home…
still bare, still fresh,
but already bringing that early holiday calm into the house.
There’s something about starting the season with a live tree —
simple, outdoors, and a little bit traditional.
Check out @the_mill_ridgeway this holiday season! took home some treasures myself!
Do you go real or artificial for your Christmas tree?
👇 I’d love to hear how you decorate.
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#balancedliving #lifeinbalance #joyinthejourney #simplejoys
#slowlivingmovement #holidayseason #christmastreefarm
#seasonaltraditions #realestatelifestyle #niagaraliving
Ever have one of those cooking days where everything just flows?
Ever have one of those cooking days where everything just flows?
The timing… the aromas… every ingredient coming together perfectly. 👩🍳
I had that kind of day today — cooking and working side by side.
No rushing, no forcing it.
I’d prepped, planned, and everything just clicked.
🏡 The same thing happens in real estate when market value, presentation, and timing all align.
Buyers can feel that balance instantly.
But when pricing is off — even slightly too high —
the harmony disappears.
Here’s what most sellers don’t realize 👇
Once your home misses that window of balance,
even price drops later can’t bring back the excitement of launch week.
✅ The secret sauce is preparation.
When you trust the process, follow the data, and adjust in real time,
you create that effortless flow that buyers respond to.
That’s when your home sells with ease —
because everything simply feels right.
📲 Thinking about selling before year-end?
Let’s get your timing — and your strategy — perfectly in sync.
#FortErieRealEstate #NiagaraHomes #ScarlettRealEstateGroup #BarbaraScarlettBroker #SellerTips #HomeSellingStrategy #FortErieHomes #NiagaraRealtor #MarketInsights #CookingAndRealEstate #ValueSeries #NovemberMarket
Want to know our easy go-to before dinner? 🍽️
Want to know our easy go-to before dinner? 🍽️
Last Friday, Alex and I slipped into The Olde Angel Inn in Niagara-on-the-Lake just for a quick bite.
We shared an appetizer, sampled a tasting flight, and soaked in the cozy pub vibe.
Our favourite picks:
• the charcuterie board (big enough for ten—yes, even just us)
• a perfectly paired wine flight
• and the warm historic setting that makes you slow down.
If you haven’t been, tag @oldeangelinn in and make sure you try these must-haves.
What’s your go-to appetizer when you’re heading out?
👇 I’d love to hear.
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Open House This Saturday!
Open House This Saturday!
397 Garrison Road, Unit #18 — Fort Erie
Saturday, Nov 22
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Tour The Mather, a brand-new bungaloft townhome featuring 1,465 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an attached garage, and low-maintenance living in Peace Bridge Village.
Main-floor primary
9’ ceilings
Open-concept kitchen + great room
Full unfinished basement with rough-in
Builder financing as low as 1.58% for qualified buyers
This community offers quick access to Garrison Road shopping, parks, schools, and the Peace Bridge.
Other units are available, each with their own layout and finish variations.
Call or DM for full details.
#FortErieRealEstate #OpenHouseNiagara #TheMather #NewBuildNiagara #FortErieHomes #BungaloftLiving #PeaceBridgeVillage #NiagaraRealtor #ScarlettRealEstateGroup #BarbaraScarlettBroker #397Garrison #NiagaraOpenHouse #OntarioRealEstate
Today didn’t go as planned.
Today didn’t go as planned.
And honestly… I was being too hard on myself.
I’m one of those people who writes a list every morning —
not always realistic,
but it helps me clear space in my mind.
Today, in between appointments,
I glanced at that list…
and immediately felt the weight of what I hadn’t done.
Some of those tasks have been there for days.
Maybe weeks.
Waiting on time, or help, or just… capacity.
I pulled over for a few minutes and just breathed.
(Gillian, my chiropractor, always reminds me to do that.)
And then I looked again —
and realized how much I had accomplished.
Today. Yesterday. The day before.
I was so focused on what was left
that I couldn’t see the progress.
So here’s your gentle reminder:
You’re doing more than you give yourself credit for.
Give yourself some grace.
If your to-do list has a few stubborn carry-overs,
you’re not alone.
Tell me one thing you did get done today.
Follow for more honest moments in motion.
#GodMoment #GraceOverPressure #ToDoListReality #RealEstateWithHeart #FortErieRealtor #NiagaraRealEstate #RealtorReflections #ProgressOverPerfection #BusyButPresent #WomenInRealEstate #CheckYourPerspective #YoureDoingGreat #RootedLiving #LifeInTheMiddle #SlowDownToReflect #CelebrateTheSmallWins
Do you taste your food as you cook…
Do you taste your food as you cook…
or wait until it’s served to find out it needed more flavour? 👩🍳
I’ve learned that lesson the hard way.
You wait too long, add that one missing ingredient …
and it just doesn’t have time to marry with the dish.
The moment — and the flavour — are gone.
🏡 The same happens when sellers wait too long to adjust their price.
Weeks pass, no showings, no offers…
and by the time a correction is made,
the listing has cooled off.
Online interest drops,
and even the right price can’t bring back that early excitement.
✅ Great cooks taste early — they adjust,
and keep checking until the result is just right.
Motivated sellers do the same.
They stay alert, make timely changes,
and keep their listings fresh and appealing until they sell.
📲 Thinking about selling before year-end?
Let’s talk about how to keep your listing “hot off the stove.”
#FortErieRealEstate #NiagaraHomes #ScarlettRealEstateGroup #BarbaraScarlettBroker #SellerTips #HomeSellingStrategy #NiagaraRealtor #FortErieHomes #MarketInsights #CookingAndRealEstate #ValueSeries #NovemberMarket
Want to explore 10 acres in person this weekend?
Want to explore 10 acres in person this weekend?
Join us at 5930 Michener Road on Saturday, Nov 15 from 12–2 PM. A scenic property featuring a 190-year-old home and a functional barn — ideal for hobby farming, equestrian use, or those craving space and serenity.
What you’ll see:
• 🏡 2,336 sq. ft. home
• 🐴 barn with stalls + loft
• 🌳 mature landscape
• 🚗 circular driveway
• 🌾 open acreage
• 🚶♀️ stroll to Lake Erie
All are welcome — stop in and tour the property ✨
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Ever stop somewhere for “just a little taste”
Ever stop somewhere for “just a little taste”… and end up remembering why you love it? 🍷
Last Friday, Alex and I were in Niagara-on-the-Lake
and made a quick stop at @gretzkyswines.
Just the two of us — a simple appetizer,
a short tasting,
and a moment to slow down before dinner.
While I was scrolling through my photos,
I had to include a shot from last winter —
that incredible charcuterie board that easily serves ten.
If you haven’t had it yet… run, don’t walk.
Gretzky’s really is one of those places
you keep tucked on your favourites list —
easy, relaxed, and always worth the visit.
Have you been? What’s your go-to tasting or appetizer?
👇 I’d love to hear your recommendations.
#forterielife #forterie #forterieeats #forterieliving #lakeerielife
#niagararegion #niagaraeats #supportlocalniagara #niagaraliving
#balancedliving #lifeinbalance #joyinthejourney #simplejoys
#foodiefriday #realestatelifestyle
