In downtown Granville, Ohio on Beggar's Night they were ready to woo...I saw THING 1 and Gene Simmons too! The residents had gotten into a spooky spirit for Beggar's Night, they waiting on their doorsteps to give out treats to wee ones and tall ones at first sight!
There was THING 1..............................................................and Gene Simmons too!
Being new to the town I had no idea what to expect and was astounded by what I saw! There were such elaborate home decorations and displays, I wasn't sure who had more fun the shorties or the tall.
This fun resident was ready to enthrall!
I went with my good friend Graham who was dressed as a skeleton pirate, the streets were bustling this was going to be a fun riot. He was pretty scary looking, good thing I knew it was him under that costume or else I would have went a bookin'.
Should we visit the spider house.....................................or watch this witch stirring her brew?
Pumpkins were plenty.............................................................and costumed wiener dogs too!
Things were getting pretty darn scary and we were getting ready to call it a night...........
But the pumpkin man waved us over..................and the trash can creature said it would be all right...
..........................as long as the Granville Po-Po was still in sight!
These talented musicians were jamming................................ignoring the shaving cream fight.
Later that evening I spotted the Sock Monkey, that's when I knew everything was going to be all right!
The 2010 season for Farmers Market in Granville, Ohio is coming to close this Oct, 23rd. Make plans to to scoop up the goodies this Saturday! Buying directly from local growers & vendors is a great way to enjoy the fresh taste of organically grown produce & fruits. The cottage industry bakers, and candy makers have some of the best products I've ever tasted.
Here are just a few things you may find at the market...the winter veggies are coming in and so I had to say so long to the delicious corn & tomatoes from a few weeks ago but don't fret yet, there are many more items to chose from at this diverse Farmer's Market.
Sunny Meadows Flower Farm
The organic Asian mix with arugula was out of this world! I made my salad that evening w/ diced apples, red grapes, thinly sliced red peppers, freshly grated Parmesan cheese and my own balsamic vinaigrette, yummm. Look at Greta making those gorgeous hand tied European bouquets as fast as the people were buying them!
Sunny Meadows Flower Farm ~ Produtcs all naturaly grown by Steve & Greta Adams / www.oursunnymeadows.com
Gourmet Candy by Karen
What to choose.......I bought a bag of Karen's handmade caramels w/ pecans....gone in a day, trust.
Gourmet candy by Karen ~ www.candybykaren.com
Gentle Meadows Alpaca Farm
Talk about warm & cozy these alpaca socks fill the bill for my tootsies! Jack & Nancy Lee were a pleasure to speak to with that day. A sweater may soon be on my list.
Gentle Meadows Alpaca Farm ~ www.gentlemeadowsalpacafarm.com
Hey...I'll take one of those, the one in the fuzzy sweater & shades. The other guy on right ain't too bad either...how much for both? Can you throw in a pumpkin too?
Support your local growers & vendors what would our neighborhoods be without them?
Thinking of buying near Granville, Ohio...do it now, this place is GREAT! Moving to a new town can be stressful and filled with angst as you leave your friends, family and familiarities behind. Trust....living in Granville will melt away your anxieties as you explore your new hometown and get out to meet the friendly locals. And I do mean friendly...just imagine walking down the the tree lined Broadway St. and a complete stranger tipping his hat with a smile as you walk by. Pretty cool huh?
There is always something fun going on here in Granville sometimes 2 or 3 events happening are at the same time!
I was dawdler this past Saturday so I missed the blessing of the animals at St. Luke's Church. This curious practice intrigued me ever since I saw an episode of an old Brit comedy series named 'The Vicar of Dibley' blessing the animals! Man I was so looking forward to getting some great shots of the assorted creatures...I'm sure a youngin' tucked his pet frog in his pocket to church that day because that's what I would have done! At least the Antiques Fair was till going on.
Enough yapping and on to the photos!
Granville Antiques Fair was held on the grounds of the Robbins Hunter Museum
Boy I'm glad I don't have to use that iron! Weed's World of Paper specializes in 1920-60's advertising.
Landrum Cottage Baker's delicious goodies...yum. Popcorn anyone?
These clip ons for $8 were calling my name :) A Mom ever watchful over her son.....awwwww.
You just never what what to expect in this charming and super friendly town named Granville! So if you are thinking of moving and buying near here do it now you won't be disappointed. I LOVE this town and I'm sure you will too! Well I'm off to Farmer's Market now.....more goodies to purchase, see ya later!
Photos from the 2010 Hotlicks Bluesfest in Granville, Ohio...it was a red hot & blue day! The temperature that day was mild but the tunes were sure hot in downtown Granville. If you didn't get a chance to make it to the FREE Hotlicks Bluesfest here's a few photos to get you started on your weekend fun.
Big Al Groth from Reverend Raven & The Chain Smokin' Altar Boys was wailing away on stage and shaking things up by stepping down from the stage and going into the crowd.
Reverend Raven on lead guitar & vocals, P.T. Pedersen on bass, Bobby Lee Sellers Jr. on drums and Big Al Groth on saxophone. Want to know what they sounded like? Click here to visit the website get ready to groove!
A fun day for all, even the dogs were shaking their tails! My honey Ted had to cool down after wiggling his hips with a Goose Island IPA, if you like a hoppy beer this is the brew for you! If not, there were many others libations to choose from and the friendly volunteers there helped you steer your palette in the right direction.
The closing act for the evening was Wille Big Eyes Smith. Willie did session work for Muddy Waters and was eventually asked to joined Muddy's band in 1968. Willie played with him until 1980. Here are photos of him that evening at the 2010 Hotlicks Bluesfest on the harp and on vocals.
No other words necessary... you can feel his soul stirring blues through these photos.
Bob Stroger on Bass having a good time and Jimmy Mayes was keeping the rhythm going.
A smokin' hot night...
There was dancing in the street and grooving in the seats!
A good time was had by all...me included! Put this Bluesfest on your calendar next year you won't want to miss it!
Support the Blues when they come your way!
Lookin' for good time this Saturday? Look no further cause it's the 10th annual Hotlicks Bluesfest this Saturday Sept. 18th located in beautiful downtown Granville, Ohio. Woo-Hoo! Just so you know East Broadway between Main and Prospect Streets will be closed. Bring your lawn chairs and remember this is family friendly event so be on your best behavior or your Mama or Pops will surely jerk a knot in your tail!
The Bluesfest in Granville is a 'FREE' event organized by the Granville Federation for the Appreciation of the Blues. I'm so looking forward to this event and will be bringing my honey and my camera!
The Line Up
Start times are ish as in 1:00pm ish ...hey it's musicians were talking bout, they play late and wind down late so they need to nap a bit later in the morning!
1:00 ~ Hot Licks Blues Social Club:
Mike McGannon - Blues at Last
Rick Calura - The Willie Pooch Band
Ray Fuller - Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers
John Boerstler - Men of Leisure
Special guest: Gene "King Sax" Walker - The Band of Gold
2:30 ~ Reverend Raven & The Chain Smokin' Altar Boys
They sound naughty don't they?
4:pm ~ Scott Ainslie
5:15 ~ Wallace Coleman
6:45 ~ Cathy Lemons & Johny Ace
8:30 ~ Willie “Big Eyes” Smith
If your dancing feet are still taping by the evening's end and your still jonesing for more blues, wiggle your hips on to 'Brews' (lots of choices on tap) in downtown Granville to hear the Sean Carney Band play into the wee hours of the night.
Each year, (GFAB) Granville Federation for the Appreciation of the Blues designates a local, grassroots organization as the beneficiary of funds raised from sales of food, drink, and T-shirts. This year's beneficiary is the New Beginnings Domestic Violence Shelter, along with the Granville Music Boosters, which has been a beneficiary of every Bluesfest.
Hope to see you at the Hotlicks Bluesfest in beautiful downtown Granville baby!
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Whether you are dwelling or selling your home, Redesigned Spaces can stage, refresh & style your property to bring out it's finest features. Floral Designs & Artwork also available. Granville, Ohio
Future Entrepreneur! Havin' fun making it happen!
Home Staging Consultation
Buyers typically make up their minds within seconds of entering the front door is your home show ready?
They now days are saving time by looking at properties on-line. So how does your property compare against your competition down the street or in the next neighborhood? I would love the opportunity to help you make your listing the best it can be before it's put on the market. This is a fun process with lots of great information you'll use in the next home too, I promise!
It's imperative in this market to have the property staged before you put on the market. If you're a handy DIY type, a staging consultation will help you target the best areas to prepare your home for sale.
The consultation begins with an evaluation of the exterior home. Suggestions are made to enhance the curb appeal. Next, the interior is evaluated room by room, cosmetic repairs and styling tips are addressed to play up your home's best features. I'll provide you with an itemized list of recommended changes and follow up help if needed. I'm always available to answer any questions you may have after the consult or room redesign.
Room Redesign
Unsure of how to pull it all together? Then a room redesign may be the way to go. Your furniture and accessories are edited and repositioned for proper balance and flow to give the best visual impact. If needed, I will suggest accessories the homeowner can purchase to enhance the redesign, or I'll be happy to shop and deliver these items for you.
Creating Beautiful Vignettes
Not sure how to display your favorite accessories? Let me present your possessions in a new and artistic way to bring out the beauty of what you already own. If needed, recommendations will be suggested to complete the look.
This is the super fun part! I used to create displays in the floral shop I managed. These same display principles apply to your home accessories. If you are selling your home you'll be able to take these easy ideas and implement them in your new home.
Your treasures......Our design talent......Your rooms will be renewed!
1- Distinguish your bookcases and mantels with new styling ideas.
2- Create tablescapes on the hall table, dinning buffet, coffee table, and nightstands to pull the look together.
3- Make your front entrance way an impressive one with a welcoming uncluttered style.
Storefront Window Displays
Do you need advice on how to display your merchandise? Let me help you get the best visual impact so your walk by traffic will want to stop inside to see what else you might be offering.
Custom Floral Arrangements
Attractive floral arrangements with a variety of styles can be ordered with your specifications or leave it to my design ideas. View the designs featured below or for additional selections, please view the website.
Real Estate Agents... do you have a need to have gifts on hand for closing or other occasions? Redesigned Spaces will be happy to supply you with beautiful silk and dried floral arrangements ready for gift giving. For your convenience, deliveries can be made to your office
I welcome the opportunity to prepare your home for the real estate market or to provide you with the finishing touch your space needs.
In addition to home staging, Redesigned Spaces will design a custom floral arrangement to suit your needs or choose from the ready to go inventory. Take a moment to view other floral designs on the website, the inventory is always changing!
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Cynthia is very personable and makes her client feel very at ease. When you are staging a home you have to respect the seller and be gentle in regarding their home and Cynthia handles the situation very professionally. She exceeds my expectations!
Lucy Reeves ~ RE/MAX ~ Alphraretta, GA
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Her professionalism & talent is top notch! As a RE agent her talent allows me to do what I do best in advising homeowners to stage with the best. To get their homes sold for a higher price in a shorter time than the competition. I would highly recommend her, many, many thanks to Cynthia at Redesigned Spaces.
Janet Weidmann ~ Keller Williams ~ Alpharetta, GA
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My wife and I made the decision to obtain Cynthia's services at the suggestion of our Realtor. We adhered to Cynthia's suggestions. As a result the rooms are spacious and our home as been attractive to potential buyers. In addition we will use Cynthia's tips as we prepare to move into another home. It's worth the investment!
T. & D. Moorer ~ Alpharetta, GA
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The clean look and beautiful floral arrangements Cynthia designed helped to sell the house. The expense was well worth it and I would highly recommend Redesigned Spaces Home Staging.
M.J. Sullivan ~ Cumming, GA
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We found Cynthia's staging & decorating advice very helpful in preparing our home for sale. She made herself available to us for any followup questions we may have had and would recommend her to anyone listing their house. We look forward to using her great ideas in our new home!
A. & S. Berrigan ~ Duluth, GA
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I packed everything away that needed to be removed for the showings then I stepped back to look at each room Cynthia had staged...our home took on a completely different look (no more clutter) and it was more open and roomy. When we moved into our new home and I started to unpack and place things in the house Cynthia was always subconsciously in my mind telling me not to make it too cluttered but keep it simple. I admire her for what she does (I wish I were so talented) in being able to walk into a stranger's home and work within each room with the homeowner's worldly possessions to make each room look perfect. Excellent service!
M. & P. Frank ~ Alpharetta, GA
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I liked that you tried to work with the decorations that the homeowner already owned. In my case, that made things difficult because I didn't have much to work with. The decoration recommendations you made were very cost conscious which were great! Would highly recommend Cynthia!
K. Jeon ~ Atlanta
Thanks for taking the time to visit my profile! Redesigned Spaces welcomes the opportunity to prepare your home for the real estate market or provide your home with the finishing touches your space needs.
Cynthia Bartch ~ Redesigned Spaces www.redesigned-spaces.net
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