Luxour Lifestyle Magazine

LUXOUR LIFESTYLE JANUARY 2019

SPECIAL EDITION

Jessica Peterson

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Self Defense Bring awareness and tips for you to stay safe

5 Power Tips

Before building your next home.

Travel Finding happiness in hair

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I CHOSE THIS HOUSE

FOR THE TREE JOY. COMFORT. PLEASURE.

I will never forget the moment when

nature not only makes you feel better

someone said I bought this house simply for

emotionally, it contributes to your physical

the tree.

wellbeing, reducing blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension, and the production of

Some may wonder “Why would that matter

stress hormones. It may even reduce

so much to someone�

mortality, according to scientists such as public health researchers Stamatakis and

Luxour Lifestyle is all about the joy, comfort

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and pleasure in and around a home. Every person is unique on what brings them the

Research done in hospitals, offices, and

joy, comfort and pleasure. It can be as

schools has found that even a simple plant

simple as a tree.

in a room can have a significant impact on stress and anxiety.

University of Minnesota states research reveals that environments can increase or

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Brandon Turner, owner of BT On The Blvd salon, believes that the essence of who you are is revealed in the details of life: what you do everyday, your habits, your lifestyle. This philosophy on life is one reason BT on the Blvd is a leading salon in Sarasota.

There you can find a comfortable, modern atmosphere where happiness breeds the most skilled stylists and attracts the most elite guests.

Every day you can find him in the gym before sunrise. If he is not in the salon, you can find him enjoying a healthy lifestyle including time with his two furry children.

Brandon’s strict routine begins as early as 4am and includes methodical workouts that focus on biomechanics to sustain the detailed work he

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Although standards are high, Brandon takes

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He shared philosophy with Luxour Lifestyle

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This feeling of belonging then trickles down

who you become.”

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Have you ever been in a situation where you felt threatened or unsafe?

Unfortunately, most people are familiar with that feeling, having experienced it at least once in their lifetime.

Self Defense

Although you cannot always predict what

knives, which are an immediate threat to

situation may befall you, awareness of

you, once you have established this space,

your surroundings and a few key skills are

look for a chance to escape and take it!

critical to assuring a level of safety and preparedness.Â

Because each assailant, and therefore attack, is different, there is no single

Some people can instinctively detect

technique that will work every time. Many

danger and take certain steps to avoid it.

factors and variables play a role in the

They may cross a street, get to a well-lit

outcome, some of which will be out of your

area, or enter a store, to ensure their

control if you are the object of a threat. If

safety. Being aware of your surroundings

a physical altercation is unavoidable,

allows you to anticipate and avoid

however, there are a few general things

possibly dangerous circumstances.

you should keep in mind when trying to defend yourself.

Unfortunately, in some cases, that is not sufficient. In these situations, very basic

There is a common misconception that

self-defense moves can save your life.

punching the attacker in a face or kicking

Your first goal should always be to remove

them in the groin will stop the attack,

yourself from the potentially dangerous

making escape possible. We hear this often

environment. This will drastically increase

in our women’s self-defense seminars. In

your chances of survival. You can do this

practice, however, it is not that simple. A

by creating a barrier between you and the

punch may, in fact, be dangerous to the

attacker. Any number of objects can be

person delivering it, further placing the

used for this purpose. Scan your

victim at a disadvantage.

surroundings for any large items such as a chair, a desk, a park bench, and even a

Without proper training and conditioning,

garbage can, and use these to create an

the impact can easily dislocate or even

obstacle between you and the attacker.

break your wrist or knuckles. That is assuming you make contact. The more likely

By forming that distance, you are pre-

scenario is that you miss the intended

venting the attacker from getting close

target and open yourself up to a counter

enough to cause harm. Assuming there

attack from the assailant. That, in turn, will

are no weapons involved such as guns or

put you in a worse position than before you

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you initiated the physical contact. Same

distance, and escape if the opportunity

is true for the kick to the groin. A person

presents itself. If physical contact is

who is untrained in proper kicking

unavoidable, use knees, elbows, and the

techniques can easily loose balance, risks

bottom of your hand to strike hard and

injury, and has a very low chance of actually hitting the intended target.

well-placed blows. Use the adrenaline rush to your advantage and do not hold back!

In our seminars we teach to strike with the bottom of the hand to minimize the chances of injury to your wrist or hand. It is important to strike hard and aim for sensitive targets such as the eyes and nose. Since most of the time the attacker will be at close range, possibly holding on

You may be fighting for your life. It is also important to scream and make a lot of noise, to draw attention of others.

Knowing these few simple techniques greatly increases your chances of survival and provides you a level of control, in an otherwise unpredictable situation.

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to you, we also recommend using your knees and elbows. Both have strong bones and offer large areas of impact, to deliver powerful and effective blows. Nails can also be used as weapons, to

Being attacked can be a frightening experience and create a sense of loss of control, but there are things you can do to put the odds in your favor.

Remember, be aware of your surroundings. If attacked, create

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READY, SET, STOP! 5 POWER TIPS BEFORE BUILDING YOUR NEXT HOME

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Florida is well known as a haven for

That is why they are there. DO NOT

retirees. No wonder; warm weather, low

leave until EVERY question you have is

taxes, happy people. What else do you

answered.

need ? Well, for starters, how about a beautiful new home ?

LOT SELECTION On a preserve? On a lake? On a

How do I know ? I’ve been there. After retiring as a Police Chief in N.J. my wife and I built a beautiful home for our family here in Venice Florida. Venice was our dream location because of all the reasons mentioned above, and then some. So we decided to build in a deed restricted, tract builder community. Easy Peasey, right ?

STOP !

culdesac? What is your preference?

Understand that in most communities you will pay what is called a “premium” for your lot. Basically, that means the nicer your lot, the more money you will have to pay. This was the most important choice we made. We have a preserve on the right of us and behind us. At the end of the day we can sit out

I want to outline for you some things to prepare yourself for to keep your expectations from being crushed and your patience from being tested. After all, having a home built is one of the most important decisions you will make, financially and emotionally, in your lifetime. As in my previous profession, my purpose in real estate is to serve people and protect them when it comes to selling or buying their next home.

Here are my top 5 tips for you:

on out lanai and hear the palm thonds wave and hear the family of owls that live in the trees hooting as the sun goes down. Peaceful natural beauty that was well worth the price. Location really is everything.

PREPARE YOURSELF BEFORE YOU ENTER A DESIGN CENTER Once you have determined where you are going to have your home built, you will be asked to make design selections at a design center. Be prepared. This

developments. So many home designs.

Narrow your selections down by taking a week or two to visit model homes in areas you are interested in. You will be surprised in the differences in each development. Put your needs forward in reference to home size, # of bedrooms, # of bathrooms, etc... DO NOT be afraid to ask questions of the sales representatives in the model homes.

colors, plumbing and light fixtures for your entire home in one sitting. DO NOT bring your children if you have any. The day is too long and this will only add to the stress and confusion. If you do not see anything, style wise, that you like, consider going with builder grade materials and replacing it after construction. This may seem crazy but TRUST ME, in the end you will get what you want, you may even save some

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So many builders. So many

tile, kitchen layout and cabinets, paint

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this is an easy process…….THINK AGAIN.

process. You will be choosing carpet,

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This is your starting point. If you think

is a stressful, long, overwhelming

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EDUCATE YOURSELF ON THE PROCESS

money. And husbands ? it may save you

According to Metrostudy, (a leading

from sleeping on the couch for a few

provider of primary and secondary

nights. Well worth it.

market information to the housing and

KNOW WHO'S WORKING FOR YOU Designers and building managers works for the builder. This is important to remember and it became quite evident to us along the way. Please understand. When you have a home built you WILL run into “ issues” along the way. It is inevitable. But know this.

residential construction industry) the largest activity gain in new construction in Sarasota County came in the $400k – $450k price band, a 31.7% annual growth rate. Wow ! lots of people spending lots of money.

So before you spend your hard earned money or life savings on a new home, keep my tips in mind.

When push comes to shove with these “issues” the employees of the builder will more than likely give you an answer you may not want to hear in order to protect his/her employer, ie. the builder. Which leads me to my next topic.

PROVIDE YOURSELF WITH REPRESENTATION We didn’t learn this until our house was built and we moved in. Most builders

In the end, we have settled in to our new home and new community. We are very blessed to have been able to build a new home and start a new life. My kids are happy, my wife is happy and that makes me happy.

For questions or comments email me.

I'm a WOW Power Player here to serve and protect you for your real estate needs. See you soon !

do pay the Real Estate Agent commission for the buyer so it is no extra cost to you. This provides you an E L Y T S E F I L

advocate as well as a set of eyes if you

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build. Also, at a cost to you, you may

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want to hire a good real estate attorney to review any and all documentation.

Rarely will those fees be excessive and

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in the end….. It will be well worth it.

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Recently I had the honor to get

Before the certification began, one

certified as an 8 to Great coach by

gentleman who is a leader in Sarasota,

the amazing MK Mueller. We are both

stated that he has taken many trainings

TEDx speakers and had an instant

including Tony Robbins. His statement

connection. Thank you Judy Braham

after the training was powerful: “This is

from Gulfc oast Women for

the BEST training I have ever taken.� He

connecting us.

obtained his certification to teach and train it; to positively impact more lives.

The first step in 8 to Great is Get the

Here are some of the participant’s

Picture. It goes into detail about the

responses from 8 to Great:

difference between goals, which are beneficial and realistic, and dreams,

"This is transformational and life

where we don’t know the “how.” In my

changing. Every person needs this."

book Create The Perfect Day, I talk

-Shannon Mann

about my digital DREAM BIG Board.

"8 to Great is encouraging, hopeful

The majority of the world focuses on

and makes sense. Every day for weeks

goals. The most successful and

now I listen to her training." -Evan

happiest people focus on their dreams.

Peterson

Olympic medal winner Michael Phelps practiced thousands of times what he

C O L L E C T O R I T E M

would say on TV when he won all eight medals, the most ever in one Olympics.

He knew he only had thirty seconds to deliver the most powerful statement and soundbite of his career. When asked what he was grateful for it surprised many.

“I just want to say how grateful I am for my imagination.” Michael Phelps

If you would like to hear more about the 8 to Great training connect with us today! (see above) If you would

Players around the world all on a mission

like to hear more about the 8 to

to WOW people daily. When I connect

Great training connect with us today!

with people on their next sale or purchase of their home I want to hear “WOW.” Real Estate Agents across the United States are joining me as a WOW Power Player. I’m grateful for every single one of them.

___________ Jessica Peterson WOW Power Player Your Real Estate Agent at Luxour Team

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My dream is to have 1,000 WOW Power

JILL COLE

ONE CALL CHANGED E L Y T S E F I L

MY LIFE

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One phone call changed my life forever on

It turns out I had a 13 centimeter (over 5

February 28, 2016.

inches) mass on my left Ovary. I couldn’t reach my husband as he had left his cell

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I hadn’t been feeling well and my Doctor

phone home (really David…rolling my eyes).

had sent me in for a CT scan. Her phone

When he walked in the door my composure

call was to share the results. I could hear

vanished and the tears flowed as I told him

the emotion in her voice, after all, I knew

what my doctor said.

her well as I had been her office manager

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for 6 years.

His reassurance is what I needed to hear;

“Let's not panic as we have no idea what it

in his specialists and it took four surgeons

may be - we will prepare for the worst and

6.5 hours to clean up the mess. I ended up

hope for the best”

with my Bladder shut down for four weeks and the hardest blow to me, a Colostomy

After doing a lot of research for a

(how I HATED that bag).

gynecological oncology surgeon (not as common as you would think) I was

Several months of Chemotherapy followed

fortunate enough to be accepted by the

along with the loss of my hair, my weight

top surgeon in Arizona. At my first

plummeted down to 108 pounds and even

consultation he said that my CAT scan

getting out of bed to attend to my

presented as a large Cyst, however, he

Colostomy bag took all the energy I could

would not know for sure until the surgery

muster. David was there every step of the

during which the Pathology lab would test

way as my 24x7 caregiver, my rock and my

a specimen and yay or nay cancer.

comedian. He told me that a positive attitude and keeping everything in

March 31, 2016 I went under the knife and

perspective was his role in my journey so

my worst fears were confirmed.

he kept me smiling and upbeat as much as possible.

Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer. Not only that but the mass had attached itself to my Bladder

Altogether over the next two years, I had a

and my Colon. My Oncology surgery called

total of four surgeries with the last one being the reversal of my Colostomy.

Although I was prepared to have the bag permanently and David continually reminded me that I was a survivor which is all that really, mattered. So, after another 6-hour surgery in October 2017, my amazing surgeon was able to restore me.

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WE WILL PREPARE FOR THE WORST AND HOPE FOR THE BEST

I was thankful I had health insurance but it was a $10,000 deductible with another $5,000 of co-pay so, we burned through any cash we had, maxed out our credit cards and personal lines of credit. The end result, we ended up many thousands of dollars in debt. Cancer doesn’t just attack your body it consumes your emotions, your strength, and your money.

Our daughters set up a Go Fund Me website and through the kind generosity of our family, friends and even some folks we didn’t know we kept going.

The good news…

Now nearly 3 years later, I’m cancer free and words can’t describe how thankful I am.

The financial carnage David and I have been through left us in a quandary as to how to move forward and rebuild financial stability.

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I was determined to do my part to dig us out of this money pit. I didn’t see how

Problem was, I couldn’t find the opportunity, no matter what I explored it always came up short, that is, until I was introduced to Jessica Peterson. She showed me the opportunity with EXP Realty and how it nailed each and every one of my goals; earn income and make a difference.

What really sealed the deal for me was the amazing training and support from Jessica and her team through her exclusive WOW Power Players training. WOW Power Players are on a mission to WOW people every day. It is an honor to be part of a community on a mission to have 1,000 WOW Power Players making a difference globally including my own community!

Her training program is exactly what I need as it is teaching me how to become a successful Realtor and make a positive impact.

Thank you Jessica for being a part of our lives and a leader for all in Real Estate!

merely getting a job would be the answer.

Instead, I decided to put my efforts into finding an opportunity with unlimited

Let’s connect and discuss the movement.

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How can I WOW you today?

income potential PLUS my efforts would contribute towards building a robust ongoing business that would continue to pay me even when I was sitting on the

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beach (Destin FL.- my favorite).

___________________ Jill Cole Real Estate Agent at eXp Realty

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WOW Power Player

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CANCER SURVIVOR THREE TIMES

I will never forget the moment I met Linda. She came to hear me speak at an event. Linda is full of positive energy and supportive of good people. She is a gift to all who live on Siesta Key with her. When I went to her home for a wonderful lunch, she showed me a book that she published. It is called Dancing Cancer. Linda is a three time cancer survivor; the first time at age 3.

cancer came to visit her three times, she continued to follow her hopes and dreams. Linda contributes

the following to her healing each time 1. Good medical help 2. What she ate 3. Exercise 4. Positive attitude 5. Faith to her healing.

LINDA'S BOOK CAN BE FOUND FOR PURCHASE ON AMAZON.COM

The book Dancing Cancer is an inspirational book to encourage children to have faith and follow their dreams during cancer. You will find a common theme; eat a variety of vegetables. This was a big part in my husband’s healing process.

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Linda loves to dance and move about. Even though

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looking for some big changes in his

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life...and new opportunities. On St.

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Patrick’s Day of that same year, the die

she appreciates them.

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services in the area. Norm had an

YOUR DREAM HOME CHECKLIST

imagine Every person is given a dream for a reason.

When it comes to

selling or buying a home, Jessica enjoys hearing about your dream.

In one of Jessica’s books Create the Perfect Day she shares how to create a Digital Dream Big Board. You can start by going to www.luxourteam.com and browsing homes.

She likes to take it a step further and dive into important questions when buying your next home. Jessica developed a Dream Home Checklist. Here is a sneak peek with some information on the Dream Home Checklist.

The Most Powerful Activities You Can Do

YOUR DREAM HOME CHECKLIST Please answer each question. Then place a number from 1-10 next to each one. 1 represents least importance and 10 is the most important to you. We understand there may not be a home that is 100% up to what you desire. It’s good to know and focus on what is most important as you receive homes.

Do You Desire..

Michael Phelps minutes after receiving the most gold medals of any Olympic athlete in history says “I just want to say how grateful I

To be near place of work,

am for my imagination”.

school or another location (specify area)

Your imagination is the first step to making your dreams come true.

A pool Jessica enjoys hearing every

A home of a certain age The home to be wood, brick, or stucco Latest technology

person’s dream. This can include their dream home. It may be a dream to live closer to family.

Another person shared they may end up selling and pursue a dream to be in Hollywood.To know what other vital questions to ask, connect with Jessica Peterson with

A fence

the Luxour Team brokered by eXp Realty today! Her desire is to WOW

Foyer or mudroom area

you and create a Dream Big Board with you!

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Waterfront property

SIESTA HEALING Siesta Healing was a dream for me to help people heal holistically. We opened our doors to the public, April 14th 2018.

Brandon and Jason Mahlios and our Son Jake, built Siesta Healing and surprised me the night before my Double Mastectomy surgery.

Brandon said, get in the car babe, let's go for a ride. I can’t even explain the feeling of awe, amazement and true love I have for this Man and my Mahlios Family.

Siesta Healing was created by my Family, for me to heal Holistically while on my Breast Cancer Journey. I’m so grateful to our Community for welcoming and cheering us on.

Siesta Healing Mission is to share our passion to help people heal or stay healthy holistically.

We believe in sharing our knowledge with the community and our guests. Check out our Facebook Group Siesta Healing which has more holistic content and upcoming events. Please kindly share your holistic information.

In addition, please check with your physician before trying any of the suggested modalities. We at Siesta Healing offer massage, yoga, acupuncture, oxygen therapy, facials, essential oils, trauma therapy, chakra balancing, breathing technique classes and a wide array of other classes. Our yoga studio is a unique space and can be used for classes.

Thank you so much to everyone, near and far. This is a dream come true for us, I am so filled with gratitude for the outpouring of love and support.

Amy ____________________________ Amy's Journey of Healing If you have something you would like to teach or share contact me at 941-580-0718

Simply WOW Agency

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WOW Power Players was founded by Jessica Peterson.

WOW Power Players are on a mission to WOW people every single day. Jessica vision is to have 1,000 WOW Power Players globally.

Imagine the positive impact it will make in this world?

You can discover WOW Power Players across the United States in California, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, and Florida. Here are some WOW Power Players in Florida. Stay tuned for more in our next edition!

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Jessica is a bestselling author, certified Business Coach, published six books, and TEDx speaker. After a 20-year career and top sales in the banking, mortgage and financial world, Jessica is a licensed Real Estate Agent and founder of Simply WOW Agency. She is leading a community of WOW Power Players who are all on a mission to WOW people! Jessica has coached and marketed international luxury real estate companies with success. She enjoys diving into her proprietary questions to discover the home for YOU. She holds private tours where you can discover comfort, joy and pleasure in and around a home. Her marketing experience will be utilized to your benefit and WOW you. Connect with her today!

Shannon Mann family history is in Real Estate along with other industries to serve the community such as Police, Firefighters, Healthcare and more. It is no surprise she has selected Real Estate as her career. Shannon is very active in her community. She volunteers on a large local Facebook group. She loves to deliver value to For Sale By Owners and Expired listings. She takes it a step further and enjoys giving VIP tours to the neighbors.

Denise Driscoll is great at serving people locally.

She is in the process of developing value for people who live in the Phillippi Creek area. Her joy is holding Open Houses and connecting with people who come in.

James Wozniak is a retired police chief. He is very proactive in educating, serving and protecting people who sell and buy homes.

His knowledge will WOW you!

Eurides Furtado speaks four languages including Portuguese, Spanish and Creole. She is on a mission to serve and WOW people who speak those languages. She enjoys volunteering and giving back. Her love and zeal for life and dancing is contagious!

Sandra Sexe is knowledgeable, highly trained, and professional. She is committed to negotiate on your behalf. Her passion is to utilize technology to streamline the buying and selling experience of your home. Sandra was a teacher and still enjoys teaching today for a persons real estate needs. Sandra loves being a part of the WOW Power Players community. She especially enjoys the way this group of real estate professionals collaborate, share, support, and celebrate one another.

Domenico & Cynthia serve together in real estate as husband and wife. Domenico has owned businesses which allows him to be very savvy in real estate transactions. Cynthia’s father was a builder & architect, thus begun the love of real estate for her. She is a 20-year veteran of management and customer service in real estate, banking and security services. She also very proud of the group she started in 2016, Grapevine Gives in Parrish. The group is comprised of members that enjoy giving back to the community. Domenico & Cynthia enjoy are coaching little league baseball, tinkering with cars and at one time harvesting honey from their bees.

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You love your neighborhood, your gorgeous home. It’s been fully decorated to represent you and your families’ personality. Then you go to your closet and think “oh my what a mess!” Then you head into your closets in the hallway, your kitchen and the same thought keeps coming “oh my what a mess!”

Maybe you have a demanding career, your expanding network, puppy training, social calendar, kids running around. We get it.

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The pace of living a life that we love and creating a perfect day can move our organization to the back burner until we are overwhelmed by the thought of how did it get this way?

However, if your car breaks down you're not ashamed nor do you spend energy wondering how this happened. No, you just call a mechanic a professional and you fully trust that he will care for your car. The same is true with your home organization.

A Professional Home Organizer is a hero.

They take away that overwhelm feeling and deliver joy in your home. Overcome clutter and disorganization, to make your

Decide once Only keep what is beautiful and useful.

Our possessions are taking up space in our emotional and physical real estate. Are they earning their keep?

Quick Tips

You’re embarrassed that you can't invite your friends to help you cook dinner for fear they find out your dirty little secret….it's not dirty... it's just that you’ve always prided yourself on your organization and your ability to keep everything neat and tidy. You know that moment a friend opens a drawer in your kitchen and is shocked to see such disorganization? Your friend thought you had it all together and here a hidden drawer showed something else!

life less stressed and your time more efficient.

Just call Nest Pretty to fix the problem.

Nest Pretty is a Lifestyle It's about choosing. Choose to hire an organizer so when you open any drawer or door you feel peace. Lower your stress level, increase your joy and health!

Nest Pretty delivers a respectful evaluation. We look at the beauty, not the disorganization. We see the beauty in every drawer and door!

You will have more peace and smiles in your home. A calm feeling. As Luxour Lifestyle states “Discover comfort, pleasure and joy in and around your _____________ home.”

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Edgecon will highlight the 6 pillars of business success.

Sales Relationships Procedures Office/Tracking Leadership

Jessica Peterson, Founder of Luxour Lifestyle magazine, Real Estate Agent and Business/Marketing coach is a keynote speaker. She will talk about Awake the WOW. Create the Perfect Day. Wisely invest your time in people, your business and YOU!

Recently she delivered this new signature speech at the Hertz Arena at the largest Real Estate event in Southwest Florida history. Jessica received a standing ovation. There was a long line of people awaiting to shake her hand and hug her. She even received tears of joy. This is for any business owner or person who is ready to Awake the WOW in their life and business today!

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ENTERTAINMENT, AND ENRICHING CULTURAL EVENTS FROM LITO KEY BEACH TO VENICE.

"WORLD CLASS CULTURAL OFFERINGS" With about 40 miles of shoreline to entice a leisure sunset walk, Sarasota will bring you exclusive experiences close to the pleasures of your home.

You'll find a sea of

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JANUARY 18TH - 20TH, 2019

Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival Gulf Stream near JD Hamel Park, downtown Sarasota.

JANUARY 19, 2019

9th Annual Taste of St. Armands St Armands Circle Park Sample a variety of cuisine from coastal to Irish, and more.

FEBRUARY 1, 2019 3rd "Show Jumping Under the Stars" Fox Lea Farm Horse Riding 800 N Aubrun Rd., Venice

FEBRUARY 23, 2019-MARCH 29, 2019

Art Uptown Gallery Presents Rita Rust’s Exhibit, Drawn by the Water

Proceeds of fundraising activities

Art Uptown Gallery

benefit InStride Therapy.

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FEBRUARY 22ND - 24TH, 2019

MARCH 3, 2019

10th Annual Sarasota Invitational Regatta

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