We’re so excited to announce Creating Home San Diego has been selected to be a part of the 2020 Holiday Homes Tour! If you haven’t seen this event in the past, you should know why this is such a big deal. Each year, some of the most talented designers come together to overhaul north county homes with all things Christmas. Oh, and we should mention that the selected homes are absolutely beautiful — like 360-degree views, historic, unique, and custom-built. It’s every home design/ real estate lookie-loos’ dream! And Creating Home San Diego gets to be a part of it all! But what makes the Holiday Homes Tour (HHT) so important? The fact that it’s the main financial contributor to the Vista Community Clinics. It’s the difference between a woman receiving prenatal care or not. It’s making sure kiddos are taken care of during the flu season. And, most recently, it’s making sure community members are able to deal with the demanding needs of COVID. Vista needs its clinics and we’re doing everything we can to help keep them open.
This year, the HHT has the opportunity to be professionally filmed and produced. This means more people, than ever, have the opportunity to be amazed with breath-taking designs and to support a cause that is so vital to our community’s wellbeing. We’re asking everyone to help support us by purchasing your ‘ticket’ to tour five thoughtfully decorated homes from the comfort of your own home starting on December 13th. Tickets are $20 and 100% of that goes directly to the clinics. Also, just in case that wasn’t enough, we’re taking things a step further by hosting an online local vendor faire. Here you will have the chance to purchase one-of-a-kind items from skilled, hand-crafters who live in our neighborhoods. It’s your chance to support local AND have 20% of your purchase donated towards the clinics. We’ll also be posting updates on our design, how-to (recreate the look) tutorials and more as the event approaches. What better way to celebrate the holidays and give back to our community?! For more information or to purchase your tickets, make sure to click here.
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Pumpkins are still in. In this case, in our soup. Ever heard of chicken pumpkin tortilla soup? We definitely haven't. A friend shared it with us recently so we decided to give it a go... It was delicious. Needless to say, we’re big fans. So let’s jump right in… Ingredients: 3 to 4 chicken breasts 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 sweet onion, diced 2 large can plain pumpkin 1 large can Las Palmas mild enchilada sauce 1 small can tomatoes (15 oz) Chicken broth, to consistency you want 2 cups corn 1 can black beans 2 cups celery, chopped 2 cups carrots, chopped 4 Habanero chillies, diced To top: Tortilla strips Avocado Limes Cheddar cheese Directions: Cook chicken with olive oil on a pan, add the onions until the chicken is fully cooked. Slice the chicken beforehand, for a quicker meal. Then transfer the cooked chicken and onions to a soup pan and mix in the remaining ingredients. Stir until the ingredients are combined. Cover the mixture and let simmer for one hour. Uncover and enjoy. We hope you enjoy this seasonal treat as much as we did! AUTHOR - MEET JESSIE PARMENTER
Jessie is a Certified Home Stager. The right side of her brain has taken over her mind allowing the creative juices to constantly be flowing — and we love her for it. Luckily for us, her previous work in hospitality and events have landed her at Creating Home San Diego. In her free time she enjoys surfing, eating (everything), and visiting friends. Email Jessie. During this wild year, one thing remains strong: friendship. No matter what is taking place in this world, friends have been there. The highs and the lows. The real friends have seen it all and remain true. Times have been tough. We have been isolated, jobs have been lost, relationships have ended, some have lost loved ones. These situations should not be handled alone. We need community. We need hugs. We need 3-hour long facetime calls with friends. At the beginning of COVID-19 I was furloughed. I only told my close friends because it was embarrassing and tough for me. The following week, I received multiple venmos from friends with sweet notes like, “have a glass of wine on me” or “get yourself something nice”. These were sweet gestures that made my days brighter. I became involved in weekly Zoom happy hours where I laughed with friends all over the country and the world. We found comfort in one another. We needed that community and found a way to have it, despite the circumstances. Regardless of physical isolation, friendships have become stronger. I find contentment in knowing that I am loved and cared for. Now, with the recent political unrest in this country, I have also been able to lean on friends. Friends, that I agree with, but also friends that I disagree with. Friends can share life experiences and new perspectives that facilitate an open-mind. These friendships have kept me grounded. No matter the circumstances, friends are there with you. Keep pouring into your valuable relationships and allowing others to pour into you. Friendship stimulates a life of adventure, comfort, and excitement. AUTHOR - MEET JESSIE PARMENTER
Jessie is a Certified Home Stager. The right side of her brain has taken over her mind allowing the creative juices to constantly be flowing — and we love her for it. Luckily for us, her previous work in hospitality and events have landed her at Creating Home San Diego. In her free time she enjoys surfing, eating (everything), and visiting friends. Email Jessie. Let’s talk about decorations. Your house is probably still full of candy, spider webs (hopefully the fake ones), and other Halloween decorations. However, it’s time for the transition to fall decor. You know, keep the pumpkin and ditch the zombie kind of transition. Fall decor is exciting because it is a subtle and fun way to keep your house up to date with the seasons. Let’s take a look at a common space in your home, the living room. If you have the resources, we love switching out our pillows for a rustic orange pillow paired with a beige pillow with a subtle pattern. Add some mini pumpkins, of varying color, on your side tables. Place a nice fall wreath around a cinnamon, apple scented candle on your dining table. Lastly, line your mantle with candles, pumpkins, and tall flowers. One space, everyone entering your home, will see is the exterior entrance. If you have steps, place some medium size pumpkins on each step, occasionally throwing in some nice fall mums. Keep it simple and cute! A general tip to keep in mind when shopping for fall decor: white pumpkins are in and they look great next to a vase of orange million bells, orange lilies, red dahlias or red daisies. An additional and resourceful tip is that pinecones are a fun transitional piece that can be used for winter decorations, as well. It’s always nice to plan ahead. We hope you can take away a few, fun, fall decor tips from us and enjoy the fall weather along with it. AUTHOR - MEET JESSIE PARMENTER
Jessie is Certified Home Stager. The right side of her brain has taken over her mind allowing the creative juices to constantly be flowing — and we love her for it. Luckily for us, her previous work in hospitality and events have landed her at Creating Home San Diego. In her free time she enjoys surfing, eating (everything), and visiting friends. Email Jessie. We know this has been a wild week. With the election nearly over, many people are experiencing an array of emotions. Some are hurt and upset, while others are satisfied. Regardless of where you fall, please be compassionate towards the people around you. The first step: listen. If you missed our newsletter last week, take a look at “The Art of Listening” post for a deeper dive into how to effectively listen. It’s important that we take the time to truly listen to those around us so that we can try to understand where they may be coming from and how they feel personally. The second step: respect. One of the easiest ways to show compassion is through respect. This doesn’t mean we have to agree with this person, but the least we can do is respect their views and validate their emotions. This will make the next step a whole lot easier, too. The third step: console. At this moment, we should not be reacting defensively. Rather, we should be showing empathy and comforting those who are hurting. Nodding along as someone speaks, giving them a hug, or buying them a sweet treat. Consoling can be shown in all sorts of facets. The final step: love. At the end of the day, we should be loving others through our words and our actions. Show those around you how much you truly care. So take a moment to reflect on how you can show compassion to those around you. Whether this is at work, with friends, or with family. Everyone is deserving of compassion, just as you are, too. Author - MEET JESSIE PARMENTERJessie is a Certified Home Stager. The right side of her brain has taken over her mind allowing the creative juices to constantly be flowing — and we love her for it. Luckily for us, her previous work in hospitality and events have landed her at Creating Home San Diego. In her free time she enjoys surfing, eating (everything), and visiting friends. Email Jessie. Listening. Something we think we’re always good at. Until, we’re asked to repeat what someone said or to form an appropriate response. We often mix up the terms hearing and listening. More often than not, we end up hearing what people are saying, rather than listening. The sounds are coming in, but they are not sinking in. Our goal needs to be that we’re actively listening to everyone we speak with. It’s tough — we’ve got our own life with our own thoughts and issues. But really listening to someone is significant. You can understand the true meaning of what is being said. You can learn something new about them and even yourself. What’s a common habit for us to hear and not listen? Forming our response while others are still speaking. This means we’re only listening to a portion, but tune out the rest while we’re preparing our response. We can’t actively be listening to someone if we’re thinking about our response the whole time. We need to remember to be present. To take in the meaning of what’s being said and to delay our response so that we’re able to pick up on what’s not verbally being said. Show your loved ones you care, by listening. We love when we’re truly listened to. It makes us feel all gushy inside. So spread the gush. Get out there and get into some deep conversations. Who knows what you might learn. Be in the moment. Be intentional. Be mindful. Listen. Author - mEET jESSIE parmenterJessie is a Certified Home Stager. The right side of her brain has taken over her mind allowing the creative juices to constantly be flowing — and we love her for it. Luckily for us, her previous work in hospitality and events have landed her at Creating Home San Diego. In her free time she enjoys surfing, eating (everything), and visiting friends. Email Jessie. Your feet have finally landed on the ground. You have that job, that relationship, that house that you have been striving for. Now is the time to pat yourself on the back to celebrate your hard work. It finally paid off! Do you feel satisfied? We hope so! We also know that life is not always as it seems. You achieve one goal and realize you need to set a new one. Life is an endless cycle, but it’s important to take a moment to acknowledge your achievements as they happen. Share your achievement with your loved ones, post about it online, throw a party. The options are endless. Just make sure it doesn’t go unnoticed. My personal way of celebrating an achievement is an evening spent with my loved ones. Typically, you can find us toasting and cheersing through the night. Everyone shares their struggles and successes - laughing regardless. Nothing big, but time well spent nonetheless. Take time to reflect on the obstacles you faced, the commitment to your goal, and the time invested. You learned about yourself and grew more each day in this process. Congrats! Enjoy the little moments of joy as you prepare for the first step since you landed. That step is going to feel huge. Because it is. You’re stepping into your new office, the arms of a loved one, your new home. This is an exhilarating step, that will guide you down a path you established. Enjoy this new journey. You earned it! Author - MEET JESSIE PARMENTERJessie is a Certified Home Stager. The right side of her brain has taken over her mind allowing the creative juices to constantly be flowing — and we love her for it. Luckily for us, her previous work in hospitality and events have landed her at Creating Home San Diego. In her free time she enjoys surfing, eating (everything), and visiting friends. Email Jessie. Do you ever feel like your living room is missing that extra oomph? We felt that way, too. So we decided to play around with some designs and here's what we came up with! We tested out a couple different styles that we’re dying to share. But, first, take a look at the blank-canvas-before picture. First, is our eclectic, traditional look. It’s welcoming to all, refreshing, and makes us want to sit down and read a good book. To begin, we chose the “centerpiece” on our mantel. From there, we added varying candlestick sizes that created balance through imbalance. We tied the wood and metal tones throughout the mantel, bookshelves, side table, and armchair. Overall, we blended colors and textures that are pleasing to the eye. This next look we went for a boho, farmhouse. It’s cozy, warm, and makes us want to get lost in conversation. We. Are. Obsessed. This time around, we built the mantel design around the plants; adding books, candles, and pots into the mix. The two chairs, with funky pillows created a conversational space. Then we thought, why not top off the bookcases with a cute hat? So we did. The best tip we have when decorating your mantel is to just try it. Place that candlestick next to that book or hang the picture next to the hat. If it doesn’t look right, try again (or give us a call). Now don’t forget to sit back and enjoy your hard work - sometimes some diet club soda in a champagne glass is the perfect way to celebrate. Cheers! AUTHOR - MEET JESSIE PARMENTER Jessie is a Certified Home Stager. The right side of her brain has taken over her mind allowing the creative juices to constantly be flowing — and we love her for it. Luckily for us, her previous work in hospitality and events have landed her at Creating Home San Diego. In her free time she enjoys surfing, eating (everything), and visiting friends. Email Jessie. Did you just take a big leap? A leap into a new career, a new relationship, a new home. Whatever the case, congrats. The unknown can be an unsettling place. But you took that risk. That’s often the most challenging part. If this is you, just know you’re not alone. I’m personally in the in-between right now. I recently started my new job as a Home Stager with Creating Home San Diego, while maintaining my previous role. I’m in that awkward transitional phase. I’ve taken the leap, but I’m stuck in the air. I can see where I want to land, but I haven’t reached the ground just yet. I’ve learned to embrace this fleeting time. Before I know it, my feet are going to land exactly where I want them to. I’m striving to trust the hard work, the long nights, and the bumps in the road. I’m learning more about myself in the process. I’m inspired to reach my goals. Sometimes I wonder how I keep a level head… most of the time. I have community, faith, and balance. Relationships keep me rooted in who I am. Faith pulls me back in. Balance is found by allowing time for self-care; journaling, surfing, watching a movie. I’ve taken the leap, but I’m stuck in the air. I can see where I want to land, but I haven’t reached the ground just yet. When I trust in the process, I find contentment. I know that I’m putting in the work and it will pay off. Take moments to pause throughout the day and acknowledge how far you’ve come. Keep your eyes on your landing site, while enjoying the weightlessness of the air. Brace yourself for the landing. Something amazing is about to happen! The in-between can seem too long and tiring — but take heart. The long and tiring moments are the ones where you can remind yourself where you are going and why you want to land there. Make sure to make the most of your time, too, by writing down how your life will be better when you finally land at your destination. Author: MEET JESSIE PARMENTERJessie is a Certified Home Stager. The right side of her brain has taken over her mind allowing the creative juices to constantly be flowing — and we love her for it. Luckily for us, her previous work in hospitality and events have landed her at Creating Home San Diego. In her free time she enjoys surfing, eating (everything), and visiting friends. Email Jessie. Three, two, one... jump! When I was growing up, I frequently went on summer trips. From traditional tent camping to white water rafting for a week — those memories are some of the most memorable of my life. I especially remember when I stood on top of a houseboat, daring myself to jump. To be brave enough to hold my breath and leap into the water that awaited be below. Today, I still jump. Only it looks different. Several years ago, when I started my real estate and design business, I remember telling myself to jump into everything that came with starting a business. Into calculated risks. The unknown. To jump into working long nights and early mornings. And to jump at the opportunity that by becoming a business owner could, quite possibly, be the thing that would change the direction of my life. In the years between now and then, I learned lessons that could only be taught by taking chances. I learned that sometimes failure comes at a great cost; however, it’s not really failure if I tried my best. I learned that I am capable of more than I thought I was, which came in handy when funds were tight and exhaustion was prevalent. I learned that sometimes tears and being unsure about what is to come is normal. I learned that taking a chance means you’re boldly walking through the possibilities of what could be. Taking a chance means you’re boldly walking through the possibilities of what could be. Sometimes I ask myself what I would be doing if I didn’t start my business. Would I be working a corporate job? Would I feel fulfilled? Would I be as bold as I am? But I’ll never have to answer those questions because I am here. In the midst of taking chances. Fully ready to take the next chance I’m shown. Think about this for a second: what is the next chance you need to take? What’s holding you back? How could your life be improved by simply jumping? Make a decision to jump… Into starting a business, Or traveling to a foreign country, Or telling that someone you have feelings for them, Or to reconcile a broken relationship. Ready? Three, two, one… Author - meet lindsayLindsay's the founder of Creating Home San Diego and absolutely loves what she does! She holds a CA Real Estate License, is a Certified Meeting & Event Planner, and a Certified Home Stager. In her free time, you can find Lindsay adventuring, traveling, gardening, cooking and coming up with new projects (that her family and friends conveniently get roped into). Email Lindsay |
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