Kevin Owens | Fireside Lifestyle | Sept/Oct 2021 Digital Newsletter

FIRESIDE L I F E S T Y L E

September | October 2021

The Finishing Touch Rugs for Every Room

Pumpkin Spice Blondies GoodNes

Meet the Castellani Family

EVENT CALENDAR SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2021

Fall Concert Series Scottsdale | Sept.11-Oct.23 ScottsdaleQuarter.com Saturday nights are full of music at Scottsdale Quarter. In its tenth year, this annual concert series invites the public to The Quad to mingle and listen to some of your favorite local bands.

Music styles range from country and rock to fusion and covers of ‘80s and ‘90s hits. Music is free from 5-7 p.m.

Ales on the Rails Clarkdale | Sept.14-Oct.31 VerdeCanyonrr.com Celebrate Oktoberfest with Verde Canyon Railroad’s Ales on the Rails. The tour highlights the best of Arizona craft beers from a wide range of local breweries.

Guests can sample flavors by the taste and by the glass as they enjoy the cool autumn weather.

Event tickets are good for a train ride, a logo beer glass and four beer tastings. Upgraded tickets include a patio lunch.

Fall Arizona Restaurant Week Phoenix | Sept.17-26 ArizonaRestaurantWeek.com One of the state’s most popular food events is back! Hosted by the Arizona Restaurant Association, this 10-day affair offers diners an opportunity to sample fine cuisine from various top-notch restaurants. Dishes include everything from Southwestern favorites to international fare.

Foodies will love the three-course meals and prixfixe menu options.

Red Rocks Music Festival Phoenix | Oct.2 RedRocksMusicFestival.com Showcasing extraordinary chamber music in Phoenix for 20 years, this music festival brings world-class artists to the metro area. October’s performance is a special selection from internationally acclaimed pianist Sandra Shapiro. Shapiro will perform at the Arizona Jewish Historical Society.

GET GROUNDED S

ometimes a room needs one finishing touch to pull the whole look together.

And often, that one piece is the perfect area rug to make a space spectacular. Here’s how to choose the best rug for your home and give it that undefinable designer look.

The most important thing to get right when selecting an area rug is the size. If you get this wrong, your whole room will somehow feel off. Ideally, the area rug will be large enough to cover the center of your space. In large open floor plans, a rug can anchor defined sitting areas. Think of the rug as the tablecloth when you are setting the table. If the rug is too small, the furniture can look wrong and the room can feel too large or too cramped. Prices of super-large rugs got you second guessing a bold choice? Consider layering a smaller, more expensive area rug over a larger less pricey one for a new look.

Next is color. If you have a monochromatic room of grays and whites, a muted rug will blend in nicely, allowing the eye to focus on artwork or furniture. Or opt for a statement rug. A vintage Turkish rug can offer up a pop of color and pattern to ground an all-white room. If your abode is very traditional, a colorful modern geometric rug can give it a fresh feel with just the right mix of old and new.

The texture of the rug is also key. Sisal and jute rugs remain popular as they are easy to keep clean in high-traffic areas and give a neat, casual vibe in more traditional settings. Low-pile Persian rugs are always chic and exude a vintage classy vibe to any space. And for those with small children, a funky thick-pile rug provides a soft spot to play.

Perhaps the biggest trend in area rugs today? Thin rugs that can be rolled up and tossed in the washing machine (the top layer adheres to a base layer that remains in place so the rug has a thick stable feel underfoot). Moroccan and chevron patterns are still popular as well, providing a global vibe to any simple space. Aged antique rugs—as well as new versions faded to have that bohemian look—are also popping up everywhere, from hallways to kitchens.

With endless options, this is truly the age of area rugs.

Monster Mash Dash Virtual | October VirtualRunEvents.com Get moving for a good cause with this virtual race. Runners at every level can choose to enter in distances of 1 Mile, 5K and 10K. Throughout October, races can be completed anywhere, whether that be a neighborhood park, a local gym or on a home treadmill. At least 20 percent of each fee will benefit The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

REAL ESTATE

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THE 7 TYPES OF SELF-CARE S

interactions that are draining. If you feel burnt out, you probably need social rest.

elf-care is more than just a trend – it’s an important part of living a balanced life. When you’re creating your wellness routine, consider the seven types of rest you require and choose activities that meet each need.

5) SENSORY REST – Your mind is constantly stimulated by bright lights, computer screens and multiple conversations across different platforms. Give yourself a digital detox if the electronic noise of day-to-day life is starting to wear on you. Starting and ending the day with 15 minutes of device-free time can make a significant difference to your feeling of wellbeing.

1) PHYSICAL REST – Plain and simple, your body needs restful sleep to function properly. Gentle physical activity such as stretching or restorative yoga can also count as physical rest. Focus on letting your body recover, especially if you’re feeling extra exhausted or run down.

2) MENTAL REST – Give your brain a break from racing thoughts and full schedules. If you have trouble falling asleep, try jotting down all your thoughts before you go to bed. Stepping away from a tedious task for some fresh air can give your brain the boost it needs to be most productive moving forward.

3) EMOTIONAL REST – Being honest about your feelings and your boundaries is key. It’s easy to fall into people-pleasing when colleagues, peers or family depend on you. The best way to show up for those people is to know when you need a break, and to take it before you’re depleted.

IN GOOD TASTE

4) SOCIAL REST – For some, this means giving energy to revitalizing and rewarding social events, such as connecting with good friends.

For others, this means taking a break altogether to recuperate from

6) CREATIVE REST – Take a break from expectation, particularly if you’re working on problem-solving or brainstorming. The idea is the same as when you want to recall something but can’t seem to. The more you focus on remembering, the harder it is. When you finally move on, your brain is free to do its thing and usually finds the answer you were looking for. Trust ideas will come to you after a small time-out.

7) SPIRITUAL REST – Connect to something larger than yourself, whether that means religion, community or whatever relates you to life’s bigger picture. Spend time in prayer or meditation, volunteer at a local shelter or take a quiet walk through nature. If you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed with personal issues, it may be time for some spiritual rest.

PUMPKIN SPICE BLONDIES INGREDIENTS 2 cups

Packed brown sugar

3 cups

All-purpose flour

1/2 cup

Butter

1 tsp

Baking powder

1/2 cup

Pure Pumpkin

1/2 tsp

Salt

2 large

Eggs

1/2 tsp

Ground nutmeg

1/2 cup

Pumpkin Spice Creamer

1/2 tsp

Ground cinnamon

1 1/2 cups

Premier White Morsels

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350° F. Heat sugar and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until melted and smooth; remove from heat. Whisk in pumpkin, creamer, Pumpkin Spice Flavor Liquid and eggs.

Pour pumpkin mixture into flour mixture; mix until combined. Pour into 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

Bake for 28 to 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack before slicing.

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21715 N. 38th Place | $783,000 Redwood | 3,537 sf | 4 bdrms | 3.5 baths

3730 E. Ember Glow Way | $890,000 Amazon | 4,302 sf | 6 bdrms | 4.5 baths

3826 E. Quail Avenue | $735,000 Redwood | 3,537 sf | 5 bdrms | 3.5 baths

3726 E. Cat Balue Drive | $635,000 Saguaro | 3,812 sf | 4 bdrms | 3.5 baths

85050 STATS | LAST MONTH VS. LAST MONTH 2020 Positive/Negative Market Trend

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AVG PRICE PER SQFT

DAYS ON MARKET

MONTHS SUPPLY/ INVENTORY

26

0.5

2021 AUGUST

2021 AUGUST

2020 AUGUST

2020 AUGUST

$279

$219

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42

# OF SOLD PROPERTIES

2021 AUGUST

2021 AUGUST

2020 AUGUST

2020 AUGUST

0.6

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64

66

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