For the past few months, Mickey has been complaining about blurred vision. She has been to her Optometrist and he did detect a bit of macular degeneration in one eye, but her vision seems to have worsened. Her vision is blurry in both eyes, not just the one with the macular degeneration. This week he referred her to a retina specialist, her first appointment was on Monday.
His examination concurred that there is some macular degeneration, but after injecting dye into her system and taking more pictures, he found that she also has fluid leaking into both eyes. A common problem in older folks from what he told them. The treatment didn't make me very happy............an injection into the retina, but I guess Mickey handled it like a champ and is scheduled for another treatment in two weeks.
When I called and asked her how everything went, she said to me:
"I don't expect to have 20/20 vision again, but if he can fix me so I can at least read the newspaper every day, my Enquirer Magazine, watch my movies and TV shows and kick your A$$ at cards, I'll be happy!"
How's that for having the right attitude?
"Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail
shall keep the postmen from their appointed rounds."
Although I am not a postman, when I make a commitment, I'm true to my word.
As many of you know, I've been helping a friend with a few of his rental properties in my neighborhood. He has a modest four suite apartment building which is literally four blocks from where I presently live. When I first started helping him out, three of the suites were vacant. Since January 1st, I rented both of the two bedroom suites and one of them is already occupied. The second couple is moving into their suite this weekend. That left me a one bedroom suite that is still not rented.
Last Friday, during a horrible snow storm, I got a call from a woman inquiring about the one bedroom apartment. After a lengthy conversation, we made an appointment later that day for her to tour it. As the day went on, the show kept piling up, but I had made a commitment, so off I went to the appointment.
She loved the apartment, but still had two others to look at before she made a decision. I gave her an application, told her about the application fee, then back out into the snow to head for home.
Late yesterday afternoon she called me. She had looked at the other two apartments and they were both nasty and over priced. She loved that fact that the suite I showed her had hardwood floors that are in great condition, it was freshly painted, plenty of closet space and had a gas range in the kitchen, it was perfect for her, she decided to drop off the application to me along with the fee and proceed with the rental.
"One last question before I drop off the application and the check. Is the rent negotiable?"
My answer:
"Of course it is, but I thought $550 was quite reasonable. How high are you willing to go?"
Give me a break! I only negotiate DOWN when it's my idea, and UP when it's theirs!
So, I still have a one bedroom apartment available in Fairport Harbor.
Interested?
The rent is either $550.00 or as high as you are willing to go!
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It's time for the answer to "Two Lies And A Truth". Let me remind you of what was posted yesterday by our Featured Guest Marian Goetzinger.
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Please welcome our Featured Guest this week in the group Take It Off In The Rain This charming, lovely lady has shared with us "Two Lies And A Truth"............it's up to all of you to figure out which if the TRUTH! There is only one...................
Don't forget to weigh in this morning!
I tipped the scale this morning at 196.4 pounds, up .8 from last Tuesday!
Marian Goetzinger, REALTOR®, Broker, GRI
Funny how things stick with you and become part of your repertoire.
Years ago I was out running errands and my cell phone rang, it was my friend Ellen. She asked what I was doing. I told her I was at the pharmacy picking up my prescription.
She immediately responded "You're in the liquor store aren't you?"
"Why would you say a thing like that Ellen?"
"You don't take any prescription drugs. Your medication of choice is Stolichnaya or Dewars!"
Since then, every time I visit the liquor store, I say I'm picking up my prescription.
Being part of a large family, there is always some sort of gathering.
When my nieces and nephews were quite young and we would be at a function at one of their homes, they would always go around and ask if anyone would like a beverage.
"But if you'd like an 'adult beverage' my Dad will have to get that for you"
Hence, my use of the word "prescription" for my "adult beverages".
Professional Home Stager and Interior Decorator. Lake, Geauga and Cuyahoga Counties. No matter what kind of a budget "Shaken...with a Twist" can help. Full-home decorating or just a "shake-up".
Shaken...with a Twist is the one stop resource for creating a comfortable, stylish look throughout your entire home, in a single room, or office.
Your personality and lifestyle are important components to help determine the look you are striving to achieve. I specialize in working with your existing furnishings. By editing, redecorating, shaking it up, adding a few finishing touches or putting a new twist on an existing piece, I can create a new look for you. I am also available to realtors or homeowners to stage any home for a quick sale. Allow me to help make your moving day less stressful. Contact me; I can take care of all your needs.
Shaken...with a Twist welcomes the opportunity to help you create a personalized living or office space. Call today for your free one hour consultation.
Welcome, my name is Roger Mucci, founder of Shaken...with a Twist. A passion for color and decorating led me to the decorating industry over twenty years ago. Possessing a broad knowledge of interior design concepts my experience ranges from modest homes to big-scale projects.
Here at Shaken...with a Twist my goal is to work closely with my clients to determine and create an environment that is a reflection of your needs; whether it is a single room or an entire home or office. I believe open communication is the key to achieving your desired results, and I pride myself on meeting budget and scheduling requirements.
If your home is on the market, I am confident that with my flair for staging, the prospective buyer will be as comfortable in your home as you are. In no time we will be working together shaking things up in your new home.
Nicki - New York, N.Y.
Roger is amazing! I moved from a huge one bedroom apartment in the midwest to a tiny, tiny studio apartment in New York City. Roger was there helping me on my move in day. We were unpacking the boxes faster than the movers could get rid of them. Before I knew it, Roger had my whole place set up! We had to get rid of over half my stuff to fit it into the smaller space. Roger edited things perfectly! I never missed anything that we decided to toss. He was amazingly creative with the space! Maximizing ever inch. By the end of the day, every box was unpacked, and everything was nicely put away, pictures hung, EVERYTHING! It looked like I was living there for a year and it felt like home! That was by and far one of my most favorite days ever!
Donna - Pittsburgh, Pa.
Years ago, I decided to open an upscale consignment boutique in Pittsburgh, PA. I found a lovely small space that was a square box and needed a talented designer to make it POP! I immediately contacted Roger Mucci, and beckoned him to take on this project. Thank goodness, Roger agreed. I was rushing for an early opening and the 4th of July weekend was approaching. Roger cancelled his holiday plans and agreed to come to my aid. I immediately, made arrangements for Roger to fly into Pittsburgh and took care of all of his accommodations and expenses. Within the three day visit, Roger transformed this empty space into a magnificent showpiece. Customers were banging on the doors with inquiries and trying to shop prior to the actual opening. His talents were so effortless and amazing. It was a GREAT pleasure to work and watch Roger in action and make my dream come to life! When I think of designing anything, Roger is the ONLY one that I would ever contact!
Marianne Bright - Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
I had the distinct pleasure of working with Roger during my tenure in the Multi-Family business of acquisitions. Roger created a model in each of the new properties...I am at a loss of words to explain how quick, reasonably priced and exquisite he transformed apartments into beautiful homes. I hired Roger to decorate my personal home as well. All of my friends and family think it looks like a model home yet love how cozy it feels. I love the flow and the geometric shapes he used in just the right places. Most of all...you will have a blast working with Roger. I highly recommend Roger to any prospective client. Be prepared to dance with Roger as decorating is his passion!
Robert - Gates Mills, Ohio
Roger has brightened our home with his council and expertise on remodeling and redecorating over the past seven years or so. At different times during that period he has coordinated major upgrading of our living room, dining room, hallway and bathroom. We tried to go it alone on our first re-do, the living room/dining room, but quickly became lost and confused over the stockpiles of furniture, carpeting, fabric, window treatment, paint and accessory samples and brochures. Roger took over the job and no time came up with a perfect blending of wall, carpeting and upholstery colors and fabrics, a compatible furniture selection and arrangement, and a concluding shopping spree to find just the right accessories. The outcome was a very warm and comfortable room that we are extremely happy with. The process and result were the same for the access hallway and bathroom. His selection of carpeting and paint for the hallway, and the floor tile, paint colors and accessories for the bathroom perfectly suited our taste and wishes. And, each Christmas we call upon Roger to decorate our home with the many holiday decorations we have accumulated over the years. Although most of our decorations remain the same, the result is different each year.
Mike Lawson - Cleveland, Ohio
Roger sees what most if all of us can't see. How amazing our present space can look and feel with a just a minor tweak in the movement of furniture or accessories. It's almost like he has built in 3-D glasses! He walked into my new space in Cincinnati, in which I saw a rectangle and he saw an oval, opening up the room, accentuating the fire place, making the room more inviting when you walked in! He has since moved on to the bedroom and god only knows how much my girlfriend will be "turned on" by Rogers's vision for how the most intimate space should look and feel like. Thanks Dude! I owe you.
Joanne G. - Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Roger has helped me decorate several rooms in my home over the years. He has such an amazing gift for walking in a room and knowing immediately what will work. Even though he has his own vision, he always listens to my ideas and incorporates my personal taste into each room. His enthusiasm is contagious and he makes what could be a stressful project into a fulfilling and fun experience. I have and will continue to recommend him to my family and friends.
Ronald M. - Gates Mills, Ohio
Roger has helped me decorate three different homes and he hits it out of the ballpark each time. He excels at color selection for both wall coverings and fabrics and has a great eye when it comes to furniture placement and optimizing space utilization. I would not attempt to make a move without his advice.
John Paganini - Kirtland, Ohio
Roger's expertise in interior decorating extends far beyond the norm. Great service and exceeding customer expectations are highest priority.
Ellen C. - Cleveland/Cincinnati, Ohio
As a newly divorced woman, I moved into my first apartment with my 2 teenage kids. I had some furniture that I took with me and arranged it in a way that seemed to make sense. After a few weeks of living with it I felt it was just "blah", and boring. Roger walked in the door and within 20 minutes my living room was turned around, opening the space and allowing for a better flow. It was not a huge room like I was used to in my home, but he made it look so much larger by just "shaking" some things around. He suggested I purchase a few "tshatshke's" to fill in some spaces and together, for under $400.00 we made this apartment into a beautiful home for me and my boys. I have moved several times since that first move in 2003 and have called Roger to add his touch every time...can't move anywhere without his knowledge of space, dimension and color. I highly recommend him. On top of it all, he is warm, charming, hysterical and a true friend.
LaVerne Roston - New York, N.Y.
Many years ago, I was having a problem selling my apartment on Fifth Avenue in New York City. The apartment was shown to potential buyers over a period of 1 1/2 years through several realtors, but nothing happened. At that point, I was given Roger Mucci's name by a dear friend and was told "Trust this man, he is phenomenal!" Within days of our initial contact, Roger met with me and surveyed the situation. We discussed the problem areas and set a working budget. Days later, Roger and his staff reinvented the look of this apartment with paint and ingenious staging. Two months later, this apartment was SOLD! I am forever grateful for this man's talents and have been using his services over the years. He is truly a GEM!
Georgianne K. - Mentor, Ohio
It is truly a pleasure to work with Roger. He is a professional who listens to your needs and desires and helps you to create a beautiful and inviting space. He is a gifted designer who creates magic with color and space. Also, he did wonders with my limited budget on my kitchen project. I look forward to working with him on my living room later this year.
Janette Z. - Chesterland, Ohio
This is the first time I've had professional help with decorating. I'm so glad I chose Roger. He really does walk into a room and know instantly what it could look like! He used as many things as possible that were already in the house and with his advice on paint, rugs and accessories along with his eye for arrangement, the room was truly transformed. Highly recommended.
Karen Z. - Charlotte, N.C.
When it comes to decorating, either you've got it or you don't! Roger has definitely got it!!! Over the years I have worked with a few decorator/designers and I'll have to say that it was not an easy task finding someone that I could click with. My home is my refuge. It's important to me that it's warm and inviting. I found that most decorators didn't quite get my vision and didn't listen to me. From the moment Roger stepped foot in my door he made me feel at ease, made me laugh, and made my home feel like the home I've always dreamed of!! Thank you Roger!!
Barb G. - Mentor, Ohio
I have known Roger for many, many years. He has impeccable taste and a natural gift for decorating. He has given me wonderful ideas, and, judging by his own apartments, can make a room look like a picture in a magazine. He does beautiful work, and is very dependable. Can you tell that I would, and do, highly recommend him??? Without a doubt, he's the best!
Barbara Spencer - Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
I had the pleasure of working with Roger for a multi-family residential company. Roger was responsible for furnishing and decorating the apartment models as well as the leasing offices. I was amazed at how beautiful all the units looked when he was finished. He had to work with a very low budget, but the end result looked anything but. How he transformed the ugliest and smallest of spaces into dream apartments was amazing to watch. Roger's sense of humor and realistic approach to decorating is not to be missed. You won't be sorry when you hire Roger!
DBG - New York, N.Y.
I knew of Roger's talents, but never realized how outstanding his work was, until, I moved from Cleveland, Ohio to New York City. The apartment in New York needed a major facelift. I contacted Roger, and together we analyzed the apartment's potential and made a realistic budget. Prior to the move, Roger photographed and measured my furniture in Cleveland, along with my artwork for placement in the New York apartment. Some pieces had to be edited, but when my belongings arrived, every item that was shipped fit perfectly, thanks to Roger's expertise. Roger worked feverishly to complete the painting, window treatments, appliance replacement, repairs, arrangement of furniture and hanging of my artwork. After three months, the New York apartment became a stunning jewel, showcasing my artwork and special furniture pieces from my travels. Thanks to Roger's talent, I now enjoy a beautiful home and love sharing it with my family and friends.
Jean B. - Willoughby, Ohio
Roger has helped me decorate various living spaces, since I moved into my first apartment. Fourteen years ago, when I moved into my current home I had decided to decorate the room off the foyer as a family room. When Roger arrived to observe the space, he wasn't one step into the foyer when he said "You're kidding me right!? There is no way I'm putting my name on this job if you are asking me to turn what shoud be a formal living room into a family room. Who wants to walk into this gorgeous house and see your fat ass sitting there eating a bag of chips?" That visual was all I needed to know that once again, he had the creative vision to turn a nightmare into a dream. Roger is fun, honest (good thing I have a sense of humor), and ultimately makes sure that all of your ideas are incorporated into his design. I do highly recommend Roger, his talent and integrity.
Jack and Kitty O'Neill - Shaker Heights, Ohio
Thank you so much for the fabulous new living room you designed for us, and also for all of your hard work under such a short time schedule. My guests could not believe the transformation, especially when I told them you did it in three days. The soiree for Jack was wonderful, thank you for being a part of it. I could not have done it without you. You are a remarkably talented man and we absolutely love working with you. I will be calling you soon as we have the master suite to shake up next and Jack wants you to take a look at his office. We wish you much love and success.
Dorothy - Mentor, Ohio
My husband has recently passed away and my kids are grown. It was time for me to sell my big house and move into a condo. I had no idea where to start. A friend of mine told me about Roger and gave me his number. I gave him a call and am I ever glad that I did. Roger came over and looked over all of my furnishings then we went to my new condo so he could help me decide what to keep and what to sell. I had a house full of memories and I was sure I would have to get rid of most of them. Roger helped me price things for my sale and I was amazed at what I was able to keep. With his keen eye Roger mixed my antique pieces with some new furnishings and needless to say my new condo is beautiful. I would highly recommend his services. Best of luck to you my dear, and I love your website.
Jill and Kevin - Mentor, Ohio
Our realtor recommended Roger to help us select paint colors for our new home and to help us get settled the day of our move. Working with all of our existing furniture, he selected colors we would have never chosen, and gave everything in our home a new, fresh look just by doing different arrangements. We couldn't be more pleased and have recommended him to several of our friends already. This could have been a very stressful move, but Roger made it fun. You'll love what he does for your home!
Lori - Howard Hanna I was very pleased with Roger and what he was able to achieve for one of my listings. He quickly assessed our needs and what direction to take the decor of the home. It is now much warmer and inviting and he achieved this in a very cost effective way. He was quick to respond and a pleasure to work with. I have already recommended him many times. Herman Anderson - Atlanta I just want to say Thanks to Roger for the great job he did on decorating my apartment, he was very pleasant and gave some of his style with a little of mine, he is highly recommended by me. JJ Hickson - Atlanta Roger was a great helping hand, he helped with the decorating of my place, I feel at home. Thanks Roger
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