House & Home: March 25, 2023

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These are the most common spring cleaning mistakes

When performing spring cleaning, always start from the top of the room and work your way down. Photo courtesy Dreamstime/TNS

By Hunter Boyce

The tree leaves are sprouting and the flowers are blooming. Spring is nearly here, and that means it’s time to do another round of deep cleaning around the house.

Before shuttering yourself away for a weekend with an arsenal of cleaning supplies, consider these quick tips on what not to do when spring cleaning this year. It just might save you time, money and a lot of stress.

Starting without a plan

One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make when doing their spring cleaning is not making a plan. Blindly leaping into your spring cleaning duties can lead to missed cleaning opportunities, leaving your home with dirt and dust in unexpected places. This will lead to more time spent cleaning, as you will have to double your efforts in any spaces where cleaning opportunities may have absentmindedly been missed.

Always break down your spring cleaning tasks on paper before beginning. This way, you can be sure of what all cleaning supplies you need to purchase and what all cleaning duties you need to complete.

Not looking up Saturday is almost over, but you’re done cleaning the kitchen. The floor is sparkling. The countertops are glistening. It’s a hard day’s work done, but something’s amiss. You look up, just now realizing that you forgot to clean the ceiling. As you wipe down the dusty fan blades and light fixtures, dirt and muck begin falling all over the living space. Now you have to start your kitchen cleaning all over again.

When performing spring cleaning, always start from the top of the room and work your way down. This will not only ensure that no grime or dust make their way into spaces you have already cleaned, but will also help make sure no dirty spots go uncleaned.

Expecting to clean the entire home in one day

Deep cleaning is a serious business, so never assume you will be able to clean your entire home in just one day. Dedicating an entire day to cleaning often leads to fatigue, which leads to cut corners and other mistakes during the cleaning process. Instead, set aside designated cleaning time each week to tackle individual cleaning goals, such as individual rooms. Within a month, your home will be sparkling like never before.

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This is a partial list of all recorded residential sales in Santa Barbara County from March 6 thru March 10, 2023. While these recordings are public record, the News-Press receives this information from an outside source. This list does not represent all sales that occurred over this time period. Consult your REALTOR® for further information regarding home sales in your area of interest.

Saturday’s Open Homes

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Goleta South

365 Greencastle Circle

5/5

12-3 $2,195,000

This spacious 5-bed, 4.5 bath Spanish retreat offers 3200+ SF, mountain views, architectural flare, & a perfect template for luxury living ready to be updated to a buyer’s taste.

Zia Group | eXp Realty of California, Inc.

Alexander Stoeber 805-450-9944 # 02090649

Sunday’s Open Homes

Goleta South

365 Greencastle Circle

5/5

10-1 $2,195,000

This spacious 5-bed, 4.5 bath Spanish retreat offers 3200+ SF, mountain views, architectural flare, & a perfect template for luxury living ready to be updated to a buyer’s taste.

Zia Group | eXp Realty of California, Inc.

Phillip Savas 805-708-9242 # 02113928

Goleta South

365 Greencastle Circle

5/5

1-4 $2,195,000

This spacious 5-bed, 4.5 bath Spanish retreat offers 3200+ SF, mountain views, architectural flare, & a perfect template for luxury living ready to be updated to a buyer’s taste.

Zia Group | eXp Realty of California, Inc.

Alexander Stoeber 805-450-9944 # 02090649

Goleta South

GARAGE SALE

BEFORE YOUR SALE

• Prepare to start early. Collectors and antique dealers like to show up early in the morning.

• Obtain a permit if required.

• Clean up your space. People like clean and neat places.

• Gather lots of shopping bags.

WHAT SELLS BEST?

• Tools: Guys love it all, any kind.

• Baby items, especially clothing...not cribs, playpens or incomplete child safety seats.

• Clothing: Kids and adults.

• Kitchen appliances.

GATHERING ITEMS

• Test any electrical items to make sure they work.

• Collect your items and sort it by type. (clothing, toys, tools, etc.)

• Take time to clean or repair your items.

• Wash all the clothes so the smell fresh.

WHAT SELLS BEST?

• Tools: Guys love it all, any kind.

• Baby items of all kinds, especially clothing.

• Kitchen appliances.

• Clothing: Kids and adult.

WHAT SHOULD YOU NOT SELL?

• Items missing safety parts.

• Unused prescription drugs or medications.

• Personal hygiene items.

• Halogen floor lamps.

• Old baby cribs or playpens, incomplete child safety seats.

ADVERTISING

• Tell your friends, family or coworkers about your sales. Word travels.

• Place a classified ad in the Santa Barbara NEWS-PRESS!! Remember to check the publication’s deadline.

• In your ad, give lots of details. Including address, day(s), & time of your sale.

SIGNS

• Check your local ordinances.

• List address and sale date on all signs.

• List major items such as “Lots of kids clothes.”

• Post signs at main intersections.

• Keep a list of where you posted your signs.

The Consumer Protection Agency offers a compete list of dangerous items to avoid selling at yard sales. Visit www.cpsc.gov

6578 Calle Koral

3/3

1-3 $1,350,000

This stunning 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home offers almost 2,000 square feet of living space and is just 5 years old in the newer Los Carneros Village Development. It’s been upgraded with almost $50,000 in builder upgrades.

Etherton Real Estate xXp Anastasia Carroll 805-303-5995 # 02118134

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3202 Braemar Dr Resort Living! Updated modern-Mediterranean home near Hendry’s Beach. Entertainer’s yard - pool/spa

4/4.5

2-4 $4,995,000

Sun Coast Real Estate Mike Agnoli 805-722-0154 # 02193883

Montecito - lower VillaG e

OPEN

4/3

1-4 $2,950,000

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By Katie Laughridge

With the arrival of spring comes a renewed sense of energy and joy, and what better way to celebrate the season than by incorporating playful and charming seasonal touches into your home decor? For me, spring decor brings the arrival of fresh florals and of course, bushels of bunnies. 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit after all, according to the Chinese zodiac, making it an especially auspicious time to add the adorable creatures to your interior design.

Sprucing up your space with bunnies and florals is a whimsical way to create a fun and fresh springtime atmosphere in any room. Endless possibilities exist for incorporating them into your decor, from figurines and wall art to textiles and dinnerware. Here are some creative and stylish ways to bring a touch of springtime charm to your home.

There’s a bunny for every style

Although the origins of the Easter bunny are somewhat shrouded in mystery, one theory is the symbol of the rabbit stems from the festival of Eostre, a pagan tradition celebrating a goddess of fertility whose animal symbol was a bunny (please forgive this religious studies minor as she geeks out just a “hare”).

Wherever they come from originally, bunnies as decor are available in all forms. In varying sizes, they range from elegant white ceramic, to detailed and delicate bronze, to whimsical and wooden. No matter your personal style, I truly believe there is a bunny to match — which leads me to my next point.

Don’t fall into the trap of thinking anything will do for spring decor. Take your time and find pieces that truly resonate with you and that you will love to use year after year. Those bunnies and eggs that you display will look a lot more natural and “at home” in your space if they stick with the style to which you ordinarily gravitate.

Once you find a bunny (or two) you love, it’s time to display it! If you are looking to create a sweet Easter or spring vignette with your bunny as the shining star, start by placing a large bunny in the center and add smaller items around it, such as candles, vases of flowers or even decorative eggs. You can also use bunny-shaped objects, such as ceramic bowls or candle holders, to add a playful touch to your display.

SPRING DECORATING

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This tablescape takes a less expected approach with pops of citrus tones that pair perfectly with blue and white.

Once you find a bunny you love, it’s time to display it! If you are looking to create a sweet Easter or spring vignette with your bunny as the shining star, start by placing a large bunny in the center and add smaller items around it, such as candles, vases of flowers or even decorative eggs.

In this display, tulips, hydrangeas and drooping floral stems are the monochromatic base from which tropical greenery bursts. Monstera leaves and spiky palm fronds are mixed throughout, providing visual interest on all sides of the piece.

Yard Sale Tips Yard Sale Tips

Yard Sale Tips

BEFORE YOUR SALE

•Prepare to start early. Collectors and antique dealers like to show up early in the morning.

• Obtain a permit if required

•Clean up your space. People like clean and neat places.

•Gather lots of shopping bags. Gathering Items

•Test any electrical items to make sure they work.

•Collect your items and sort it by type. (clothing, toys, tools, etc.)

•Take time to clean or repair your items.

•Wash all the clothes so they smell fresh.

WHAT SELLS BEST?

•Tools: Guys love it all, any kind.

•Baby items of all kinds, especially clothing.

• Kitchen appliances.

• Clothing: Kids and adult.

What Should You Not Sell?

• Items missing safety parts.

• Unused prescription drugs or medications.

• Personal hygiene items.

•Halogen floor lamps.

• Old baby cribs or playpens, incomplete child safety seats.

ADVERTISING

•Tell your friends, family or coworkers about your sale. Word travels.

•Place a classified ad in the Santa Barbara NEWS-PRESS!!Remember to check the publication’s deadline.

•In your ad, give lots of details. Include the address, day(s), time of your sale.List major items such as “Lots of kids clothes.”

SIGNS

•Check your local ordinances.

• List your address and sale date on all signs.

• Post your signs at main intersections, street corners and at the end of your driveway.

• Use same colors and writing on your signs as people recognize them at a glance.

•Keep a list of where you posted your signs. It will be helpful when it’s time to take them down. The

SPRING DECORATING

Continued from page 9

Make bunnies the center of your table

Spring can bring a dizzying array of get-togethers, and the table is a fun place to set the scene for all the festivities during the upcoming months. For an effortless springtime table, I like to keep a main centerpiece and rotate decor and each place setting around it. The centerpiece can be as simple or elaborate as you like, and you can add different elements to it as the season progresses.

At this table, ginger jars, statement bunnies and greenery fill the center of the table, with bunny dishes nestled among them. For now, little brass bunnies rest in nests of greenery at each place setting atop a stack of sweet dishes. After Easter, they might be replaced with little birds or other natural elements to round out the season.

This next tabletop proves springtime doesn’t have to be all about pastels. This tablescape takes a less expected approach with pops of citrus tones that pair perfectly with our beloved blue and white. White ceramic rabbits are the perfect addition; they look absolutely at home among the fine floral dishes and blooms, and their monochromatic color keeps the arrangement from looking too busy.

On decorating for Easter and spring

One thing to keep in mind when decorating for Easter and spring in general is you don’t have to go overboard with decor — a few new stems and a bunny or two can go a long way.

But I know some that take this time of year as an opportunity to start fresh

At this table, ginger jars, statement bunnies and greenery fill the center of the table, with bunny dishes nestled among them.

with their decor — literally. If you’re looking to incorporate more springtime touches around the house, consider swapping out darker, heavier textiles like throws and throw pillows for lighter and brighter options, or exchanging a few pieces of art on the wall with something botanical and full of life.

Don’t leave out the outdoors when it comes to refreshing for spring. Adding seasonal touches to your patio or outdoor living space is a great way to encourage use of the space as the days get longer and warmer. New outdoor furniture might be in order, or maybe a few new outdoor pillows will do.

Make an impact with tropical florals

Tulips are one of the most beloved flowers of spring, with their vibrant colors and delicate petals. These versatile flowers can be used in a variety of ways, from centerpieces and bouquets to wreaths and garlands. With their simple beauty and versatility, tulips are a must-have for any spring decor.

Incorporating bold tropical stems with delicate traditional florals is a great way to add dimension and interest to your arrangements. In this display, tulips, hydrangeas and drooping floral stems are the monochromatic base from which tropical greenery bursts. Monstera leaves and spiky palm fronds are mixed throughout, providing visual interest on all sides of the piece. The end result? Stunning bouquets that retain their refined New Traditional feel while still feeling fresh.

Spring can bring a dizzying array of get-togethers, and the table is a fun place to set the scene for all the festivities during the upcoming months.

Adapted from nellhills.com. Katie Laughridge is the owner of Kansas City interior design destination Nell Hill’s. For more information, contact Katie at info@nellhills.com.)

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