Janice Sutton - Temecula Murrieta Home Stager - Home Staging

Ok...they say you should blog about what you love and one of my top ten....besides Home Staging is...... WINE!

I currently belong to quite a few, which I love, but I seem to get in a "wine rut" and never branch out.

So I am starting the Temecula Wine Crawl which will force me (haha) to visit other wineries after I deplete my few favorites and entice you to visit and enjoy the Temecula Wine Country.

So let's get going.....

One of my favorite wineries in Temecula is Leonesse Winery. Just getting there is half the fun! You have to drive along De Portola Road which is lined with massive homes,sprawling equestrian ranches and beautiful rolling hills with lots and lots of vineyards.

On my first trip to Leonesse...over 2 years ago....I fell in love with the wine and immediatly joined the Wine Club!! The Wine Pourer Erin was so nice and friendly. There was no wine snob-ness about this one!! :) Over the years I have become friends with the staff and I feel like part of the family! Ok I know what your thinking but I really don't go that often!!

The tasting room is well tastefully done! Beautiful decor, high ceilings and a cozy fireplace with comfy leather couches. What more could you ask for??? Oh yeah.....lots and lots of Leonesse fab vino!

One of the best parts is that as a Wine CLub Member I can visit the winery as many times as I want and taste for FREE!! You heard me right!

Wooo Hooo! In this economy who doesn't need something for FREE! It is really cool that I can also bring up to three guest! Friends, clients, relative, enemies....the more the merrier.

Another perk of the Wine Club is the Barrel Tasting Room.

You take a really cool ride in a golf cart through the vineyards down to the Barrel Tasting Room. I mean you go through rows of vines. It is really a spectacular ride.

Here Mark and I are wine tasting in the Leonesse Barrel Tasting Room with fellow home stager and AR Member Marla & Phil from Burbank who stopped by on there way to Palm Springs. I know...I know...tough life!

Relaxing with a nice glass of Syrah on the back patio is wonderful. It's one of my favorite things to do at Leonesse. I always appreciate how lucky I am to be able to drive only 20 mins away from home in Murrieta, CA and feel like I am in another country. This time France sounds good!

So really.....what are you waiting for??? Isn't it time you got away and stopped to smell the vineyards?

It would be my pleasure to show you some of the gems of the Temecula Valley Wine Country.

Stop and Smell the Vineyards..........................

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Blog posted by Janice Sutton, Murrieta Temecula Home Stager . We stage & market homes for the Inland Empire/ Riverside County. Are you looking for a Home Staging Professional? We currently stage homes in Murrieta, Temecula, Fallbrook, Lake Elsinore, Perris, Corona, Banning and other surrounding Riverside County cities.

Call us today at (951)704-0597 for a Riverside County home staging consultation!

Don't delay....Home stage today!

Here are some of 1st Stage's 2008 Homes that were Staged and Sold that will never be forgotten....just happily lived in and always on my mind! 

God Bless and Happy New Year to you all!

------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blog posted by Janice Sutton, Murrieta Temecula Home Stager . We stage homes for the Inland Empire/ Riverside County. Are you looking for a Home Staging Professional? We currently service Murrieta, Temecula, Fallbrook, Lake Elsinore, Perris, Corona, Banning and other surrounding Riverside County cities. Call us today at (951)704-0597 for a home staging consultation! Don't delay....Home stage today!

My husband Mark and I have been lucky enough to live in Temecula/Murrieta Valley for 20 years. And over those 20 years we have enjoyed many great local events.

This weekend in Temecula Valley Wine Country is one of our BEST events/traditions held by the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association! Trust me, if you are a wine lover you DO NOT want to MISS the Harvest Wine Celebration. Lot's of fun people, yummy food, beautiful views, oh yeah....and GREAT WINE!

You get the opportunity to visit 22 wineries (10am-5pm) once over 2 days and sample great wine and fab food for only $89.00! The toughest part of this event for me is trying to decide which wineries to visit!! Sure you can hit them all up within 2 days (my math tells me that's about 11/day...YIKES) but be sure to have a Designated Driver with you! :)

Don't like crowds......Me neither! Don't worry....Most of the wineries you visit on this 2 day event have special VIP areas exclusively for wine event member's. Ahhhh now I feel special. :) Ok so you can't make it both days...if you are a Local Temecula/Murrieta resident you can pay for Sunday only for $59.00. How cool is that? It's good to a Local! :)

You don't like wine but love good food in a great atmosphere...then sign up as a Designated Driver and pay only $59.00 for the whole weekend. Hey....you'll be cheaper then a Limo and can get other's to hopefully pay your way! :)

OK are you out of excuses yet? ;)

If you can't make it to this fabulous event check out the Winter Barrel Tasting January 26-27, 2008. See I am not taking NO for an answer!!!

For reservations to this weekend's Harvest Wine Celebration call 800-801-WINE, Order Online or purchase tickets at Callaway Winery.

"Don't delay....drink good wine today!"

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Blog posted by Janice Sutton, Murrieta Temecula Home Stager . We stage homes for the Inland Empire/ Riverside County. Are you looking for a Home Staging Professional? We currently service Murrieta, Temecula, Fallbrook, Lake Elsinore, Perris, Corona, Banning and other surrounding Riverside County cities.

Call us today at (951)704-0597 for a home staging consultation! Don't delay....Home stage today!

Yesterday my BFF Laura and I had the pleasure to relax and stroll along the sidewalks of charming Old Town Temecula. We always try to pretend we are on vacation and look through "tourist eyes" which help us explore a little further out of our comfort zone....you know, favorite local restaurants, specialty shops and wineries.

Ha! We were quite the adventurous duo, we had to walk only a few steps off of Front Street...the main drag of Old Town. And boy am I glad we did!

We found a great Old Town Temecula addition when we stumbled into Jack's Nut's! A store full of...you guessed it..NUTS! Located at 42072 Fifth Street, Suite 106, Temecula, CA.

We were greeted by the owner's Claudia & Jack Keaton. A great friendly and helpful couple originally from Michigan and married 38 years. Yes that is no typo! 38 years. Could the secret be something in the nuts?? :)

I was overwhelmed by what I saw when I walked in. I mean I was expecting to see nuts...duh...but this place is like NUT HEAVEN!

Ahhhhh, decisions...decisions...decisions....

Almonds, peanuts, pistachios, cashews. pecans, macadamia, corn nuts....etc. Do you want them salted, smoked, roasted? How about Chipolte, Jalapeno, Toffee, Chili/Lemon, Jalapeno/Ranch, Sour Cream & Onion.....etc! Who knew there could be so many choices!

All of Jack's Nuts are brought into this store NAKED and prepared in their store. You can't get much fresher or better then that! And if you are a fan of HOT...Jack's Nuts are claimed to be "The Hottest nuts in town!" Claudia and Jack were happy to let us sample their...you know...HOT NUTS! They were fantastic.

I am so glad that I was able to find this little NUGGET that has been in Temecula for 3 years. 3 years!!! Sheesh...Where have I been??

I am already planning on doing quite a bit of Holiday shopping at this great local shop.

If you are in the area I highly recommend walking a few steps off the "main drag" and checking out Jack's Nuts. You won't be disappointed. :) Oh yeah did I mention the flavored popcorn.....ahhh nuts! Next time!

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Blog posted by Janice Sutton, Murrieta Temecula Home Stager . We stage homes for the Inland Empire/ Riverside County. Are you looking for a Home Staging Professional? We currently service Murrieta, Temecula, Fallbrook, Lake Elsinore, Perris, Corona, Banning and other surrounding Riverside County cities.

Call us today at (951)704-0597 for a home staging consultation! Don't delay....Home stage today!

Today I am on my way to see some of the wonderful independent films at the Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival. Located at The Movie Experience in Tower Plaza, corner of Ynez and Rancho California Road. This event runs daily through Sunday and ticket prices range from individual screening to festival passes, $8-$200.

I have been once before with a girlfriend and we had a blast! Going from one movie to the next trying to fit in as many movies as we could for only $15.00. A total bargain. Not including all the popcorn you will be able to eat in one day!! That may blow your budget! :)

We were able to see comedies, feature films, short stories and even cartoons. At some of the theater's we were able ask questions and hear from directors, producers and even actors of these films. Then we were given score sheets that allowed us to review and vote for our favorite film. A really cool experience.

I will try to report back...and let you know what I find out this year!

If you have some free time this weekend I highly recommend that you attend this wonderful event. If you couldn't get to Sundance this year come to Temecula! You will not be disappointed.

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Blog posted by Janice Sutton, Murrieta Temecula Home Stager . We stage home for the Inland Empire Riverside County. Are you looking for a Home Staging Professional? We service Murrieta, Temecula, Fallbrook, Lake Elsinore, Perris, Corona, Banning and other surrounding Riverside County cities.

Call us today at (951)704-0597 for a home staging consultation! Don't delay....Home stage today!