Happy November!
The pumpkins are put away (maybe) and at least half the people I know are ready to deck the halls! If you’ve not grabbed the Fall Guide to RVA, do it now, and look out for the Holiday Guide dropping next week!
In the meantime, Happy Gratitude Month!
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Today we’re talking about:
✔️ RVA Events this Month (and my fall guide)
✔️ Top 3 Home Maintenance Tips to Remember this Month
✔️ Things I’m Loving Right Now
✔️ Autumn Orchard Salad
✔️ October Market Recap
📅 November Events
3rd & 4th – Urbanna Oyster Festival
Head on down to Urbanna for their 65th annual oyster festival. Oyster Shucking, classic cars, parades, wine and beer tasting, music, and of course – oysters in just about every way you can imagine. Click HERE for details.
11th – Richmond Marathon
The 46th Annual Richmond Marathon will take you through historic sections of Richmond, including along and across the James River. Enjoy the beautiful scenery while running either your first or fiftieth marathon. Click HERE for more information.
20th – GardenFest of Lights
Beginning November 20th, and running through January 7th, Dominion Energy’s GardenFest of Lights returns with the theme of Rhythms of Nature. Millions of lights will line garden paths and twinkle in the trees. Check out this beautiful display for a wonderful experience. For more information and tickets click HERE.
Check out my Fall Guide HERE for a full list of events and details.
Be on the lookout mid-month for my Holiday Guide!
🏠 🛠️ Top 3 Home Maintenance Tips to Remember This Month
- Install storm windows if you have an older window system.
- Walk around and check for drafts. (Weatherstripping and insulation can make a huge difference in the colder months.)
- This is also a great time to spend a cold day organizing your kitchen before the happy chaos of the holidays.
💗 Top 3 Things I am Loving at the Moment (Thanksgiving Edition)
🥗 Viral Vegetable Chopper – If you’re on social media at all and you don’t have this, you have a stronger will than I do, but it really is a huge timesaver, and is versatile enough I don’t feel guilty about adding one more gadget to my kitchen.
🍽️ Large platters – Mora ceramics. Perfect for turkey, charcuterie, desserts, etc.
🥤 Paper to go containers – These are perfect for all those holiday events, so you’re not stuck with all the leftovers or chasing your containers. (More fun, let the kids decorate these as a fun activity before or at the event.
Shop all my favorites in my Amazon Storefront HERE.
📈 October 2o23 Market Recap for the Richmond Metro Area
What to say about the market? Inventory is still down, rates and prices are still up. That sounds pretty grim, but it actually is still a great time to sell- you just want to make sure your house is “showroom ready.” With higher rates leading to higher payments, buyers are being understandably choosy. If you’re buying, it’s really not a bad time. Prices are not out of orbit right now, as the buying pool (and your competition) is diminished a bit at the moment, so even with higher rates, you can likely get a better price than when rates are lower. Click HERE for more breakdown.
🍴Autumn Orchard Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Pecans
Yep, I’m the psycho that brings salad to Thanksgiving. If your holiday is anything like ours, there’s not a lot of fresh and light on the table. A salad definitely fits the bill, and if you’re going to serve a salad on Thanksgiving, it better be a wow. This one solves all of those problems! Click HERE to get my recipe!
