Patricia Aulson, REALTOR Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

I live the "the Live Free or Die State" of NH. You never know what the weather is going to be like. It can change on dime.

It can be sunny one minute and rainy or snowy the next. The expression we all use is, "if you don't like the weather just wait a minute it's change." Well I had an Open House and it rained all weekend long until this morning and it stopped for a bit and actually got a bit sunny for a short time.

The Open House was scheduled for 1:00 so I had great hope that the rain would hole off but it didn't. It began to put as I got to the driveway of the house and continued all afternoon and unfortunately, no one showed up....NO ONE! Yikes was I upset. I walked around the house for a bit and remembered my father telling me "when all you've got is lemons... make lemonade." Interesting how I remembered that today especially being father's day.

I went to the car and got a book I've been reading and sat in the living room with a cup of tea and quietly read. Every now and then I stopped and thought about the good times spent with my Dad when he was alive. It was an afternoon of mixed emotions and not at all what I expected for the "Open House" I'd plan.

It was now 3:30 and time to go. As I was leaving, the rain let up, the sun peeked through and a car pulled up with a couple who by chance was driving by. They asked to see the house and I obliged happily. As I left them we exchanged email contact numbers and made a time to talk further about homes in my area. Funny how things work out isn't it!

www.patricia4realestate.com Hampton NH Real Estate Portsmouth NH Real Estate "Experience isn't expensive it's Pricless!"

Today I was in a house that had transformed a closet into a wonderful space for a build in desk, draws and a corner of it's own for a computer and the many things that go with it.

When I asked the seller about it he went on to tell me that they didn't need the closet as such but needed a space for their computer. They had heard or seen where they could transform this into just the area they needed . It was easy to do and at a reasonable cost.

If you aren't inclined to do this yourself it should be a huge expense to have someone build it for you. I'm thinking of doing this in my home and will look into the cost and let you know.

It's amazing how people dream stuff up, now why didn't I think of this?!

Patricia Aulson www.patricia4realestate.com Hampton NH Real Estate - Portsmouth NH Real Estate

I have a love of Fairies and one day while searching for all things Fairy on the internet, I discovered Fairy Houses; little dwellings for your yard and gardens for your family fairies to reside in. Of course I was immediately taken with the little homes constructed of materials found in nature.

There are many wonderful books showing how to build these fairy houses and has little text, Just brief introductions to pictures here and there. The pictures themselves are enchanting. These little homes are so inviting any fairy would be happy to reside in one.

Seacoast NH Real Estate www.patricia4realestate.com Hampton NH Real Estate Portsmouth NH Real Estate

I Love What I do and it Shows!

I'm amazed that most Realtors don't wear their pin that proudly says, I'm a Realtor. I can't remember the last time I saw someone with this pin on. It seems that most Realtors don't wear it on a routine basis. I wear mine however showing that yes I'm a Realtor, I love what I do and it shows!

The other day I was at the bank when someone mentioned they saw the pin on my jacket and asked me about real estate in the town we were in . I was happy to give him the information and also my business card. He went on to say that he was relocating from the south and was interested in looking at homes.

His wife will be up this way in a few weeks and they plan to start looking at homes then. I was quick to point out my personal website address and my cell number on my business card . As we said good-bye at the door he mentioned he'd take a look at my site and be in touch.

Now that was only the other day you understand but I think I'll be hearing from him in due time. I'm glad I had the R pin on. It made me stand out from the crowd so to speak.

Patricia Aulson/ portsmouth NH Real Estate Hampton NH Real Estate www.patricia4realestate.com

I have always loved the color purple/orchard or any variation thereof......It's my favorite color!

Over the years I have enjoyed the Lavender sent of a room spray air refresher that you can buy in different specialty shops. When I buy flowers I'll wind up buying purple ones. Just the other day I read an article where velvety lavender flowers act as a mood elevator and that old from the flower absorbs into your skin, in your bloodstream and winds up going to your brain telling you that everything is going to be alright.

I have found flowers of any color to be delightful to have around the house, both inside and out. I love to garden and enjoy planting pretty plants and flowers about. After reading the article I am inspired to plant lavender flowers in my yard and reap the reward of what the plant will do for my inner peace and well being.

Maybe you'll give it a try in your yard.

Patricia Aulson/ www.patricia4realestate.com Hampton NH Real Estate Portsmouth NH Real Estate