Holiday Greetings from Miriam and Dee in Westport, CT.

What’s better than an endorsement from Santa!

We want to wish you and your family a Happy Holiday and a Healthy and Prosperous New Year!   

If you are thinking about real estate during the holiday season, you can visit our web site - www.WeKnowWestport.com - where we have a blog that we update regularly with market news, statistics, mortgage information and community news.
Or just [...]

Halloween Safety Tips from the Westport Police Dept.

Have fun, but be safe on Halloween. The Westport Police Department issued some tips for trick or treaters. You can find them on the WestportNow site.   
Enjoy this special time with your kids and have a happy and safe Halloween.   
Miriam Luck and Dee Cohen
Coldwell Banker Westport Riverside
203-858-8568 / 203-856-2336
Homes@WeKnowWestport.com
www.WeKnowWestport.com

Energy Conservation for Your Home in Westport or Weston

Now is the time to start preparing for the colder weather. Gault, Inc. in Westport has made these tips available to us and we are passing them along to you. 

Caulk or weather–strip doors and windows.
Plug cracks in masonry walls and foundations or where pipes and wires enter your home.
Keep drapes and shades closed at night [...]

A Barbecue Menu for Entertaining at Home in Weston and Westport this July 4th

It’s the July 4th holiday and the perfect time to BBQ. Chef Michele at VIP Chef Services and Catering, (www.vipchef.com) shared some BBQ tips in a previous post and now she has a menu to share with us. 
Hope you have a delicious 4th!
Remember we are always here to answer your real estate questions. 
Miriam Luck and Dee Cohen
203-858-8568 / 203-856-2336
Homes@WeKnowWestport.com
www.WeKnowWestport.com
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Time to BBQ New England Style in Weston and Westport!

Start your grills, it is time to BBQ! Here are some tips from Chef Michele at VIP Chef Services and Catering, (www.vipchef.com) that we want to share with you.
If you should need a larger backyard for your BBQ, we can also share with you the wonderful houses that are currently on the market that may have [...]

10 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from your Westport and Weston Real Estate Experts

Where to go for ….
1. Something sparkly – Tiffany’s
2. Something delicious – Crumbs
3. Something practical – Williams Sonoma
4. Something pretty – Beautiful Faces
5. Something outdoors – Compo Beach or Devil’s Den
6. Something spiritual – Arogya
7. Something personal – Dovecote
8. Something entertaining – Westport Country Playhouse
9. Something visual – Westport Arts Center 
10. Something special – Call Miriam [...]

“Child Proofing” with Taste & Class for Weston and Westport Homeowners

Here is some information we felt would be of interest to our clients and to all parents in Westport and Weston who have small children and to grandprents who have the little ones over to visit. This is provided by Jay Martel the “Child Proof Coach” www.childproofcoach.com.
Miriam Luck and Dee Cohen
203-858-8568 / 203-856-2336
Homes@WeKnowWestport.com
www.WeKnowWestport.com
“Child Proofing” with Taste & Class 
Let’s face [...]

A Valentine’s Day Tiramisu Recipe

This recipe for Pronto Tiramisu is compliments of Sally Maraventano, the founder of Cucina Casalinga, www.cucinacasalinga.com, a regional Italian cooking school based in Wilton, Connecticut. 
If you try it, come back here to our Blog and post a comment to let us know how you liked it.
We wish you a Happy and Delicious Valentine’s Day
If you would like [...]

Green Homes and Energy Alternatives at the Weston Library

The Weston Public Library now has an extensive collection of recent books on sustainability, the economics of carbon, climate change, green houses and alternative energy.
The titles include: New Sustainable Houses, Green Building Products, Home Owner’s Guide to Alternative Energy, Green Living. There are more than 20 new books available.
More builders are building “green” and homeowners [...]

A New Year Resolution – Getting Organized

Is “getting organized” one of your New Year resolutions? It is one of ours.
We thought we would help you by getting the advice of Susan Littman, an organizational consultant. She helps individuals and families simplify their lives by bringing order into their homes and lifestyles here in Westport, Weston and other towns in Fairfield County.
Here [...]

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