Posts from January 2021
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Home Decor: Colors of the Year for 2021
The 2021 colors of the year are here, and it's time to explore creative ways to incorporate these hues into your home's color palate. Our agents recommend refreshing your home's paint to maximize its appeal to potential buyers. Here are some of the top shades for 2021 and some ideas for incorporating them into your space.
- Aegean Teal
Aegean Teal from Benjamin Moore combines blue-green hues with shades of gray. The result is a tranquil grayish-teal hue that induces feelings of harmony and peaceful solitude. Even though Aegean Teal is a darker hue, it's a versatile shade that can work anywhere in your home. It would be an excellent choice for an accent wall in your living room or kitchen. Or, if you prefer a bold hue that still encourages relaxation, try Aegean Teal in your bedroom or bathroom.
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Home Sellers: Make Decluttering Your New Year's Resolution
While we often associate home cleaning and organization with the spring, winter is the perfect season for decluttering. Between the early sunsets and cold temperatures, we spend more time indoors, but keeping winter-related necessities accessible but clutter-free can be difficult. Now that the holidays are behind us, get a start on home organization, and give yourself more space to enjoy your home and the people around you. Here are our agents' winter decluttering tips.
- Winter Accessories
No winter decluttering spree would be complete without sorting your cold-weather gear. To get started, put your accessories into categories. Think scarves, coats, jackets, hats, and gloves. Take note of the items you wear consistently and those you don't anticipate using. Practice discernment and get rid of any extra items that haven't been used. The same goes for summer clothes and linens. To ensure your winter accessories aren't disorganized, get large woven baskets, storage ottomans, and bins for scarves, hats, and gloves. For coats and jackets, add a line of coat hooks in your entryway or get a coat rack.
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Where to Celebrate Tempura Day Around Central CA
National Tempura Day is January 7, so be sure to celebrate the holiday by treating yourself to your favorite lightly fried, crispy dish. Not only is tempura delicious, but it also uses less grease than other frying methods. While we typically associate tempura with Japanese cooking, did you know the frying style actually originated in Portugal? Tempura batter is actually just a mix of egg, flour, and cold water.
Our agents have so many favorite Japanese restaurants in the area, that it's hard to pick just one recommendation. They decided to put together a list of their top five favorite locations to celebrate Tempura Day around Central California.
- JIN Sushi - 1600 19th St., Bakersfield, CA 93301
Located in the heart of downtown Bakersfield, JIN Sushi offers delicious vegetable and shrimp tempura as well as sushi, salads, and a variety of Japanese dinner entrees. The dining atmosphere is simple and casual, and imported beers and spirits are available when dining in. Takeout can also be ordered online. After dinner, you have to be sure to drive by some of these newly listed Bakersfield homes for sale.