Circular stairs can be great to maximize sleeping spaces for kids, or perhaps lead to a small attic room with a fantastic view. This set of circular stairs is in a beach house in Waldport, about a half hour south of Newport, Oregon. I find them charming, however, they should be used with care.Th
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03/30/2017
There might be a good reason the price is so low on a nice oceanfront house you saw on the internet. The nice interior pictures of a home listed in the MLS may not tell the whole story of why a price seems low for a home at the coast......Call me, perhaps I can be of help, to narrow down your sea
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03/24/2017
When the sun came out a couple of days ago, I was out on Yachats River Road to see a house. Mine eyes were pleasantly surprized by this little gem of a covered bridge! My olfactory was enchanted by the sweet scent of apple blossom mixed with the more earthy waft of swamp lanterns, also known as
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03/23/2017
Feast your eyes upon this very nice ocean front view...however, it comes with a price. "The M word!" When a vacation home is left unattended, the wind and rain can wreak havoc with the roof and siding. Here is an example of what happens when you combine a damaged roof with the awesome power of Mo
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03/17/2017
To make a wall hanging, all you need is a collection of plastic bags, rinse clean of debris, cut them open and use the colors you find appealing. My translucent window hanging was made of various bags and netting used to hold onions and potatoes. Use a stapler to attach the loose pieces to one m
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03/17/2017
Beautiful one level home on golf course featuring hardwood floors through out main area, superior design, latest technology, custom eating/breakfast area,walk in pantry,gas fireplace & covered deck surrounded by common area on all sides, directly across from beach access & next door to tennis cou
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01/19/2017
Welcome to the orchestra pit! This weekend, I will be your percussionist for the stage production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! at Newport Perfoming Arts Center in Nye Beach, Oregon. I am delighted by the musical score, which includes numerous parts for the xylophone and glockenspiel. My favorite
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01/19/2017
Go ahead, take a look inside!!! I have found that making 3 dimensional art inside of a shoebox is a great way to relax after a long day of showing homes, managing transaction paperwork. All you need is a shoe box, old magazines and tape, perhaps some cotton and aluminum foil too. I use a small
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01/18/2017
This "peep box" was constructed especially for Xmas 2016. Making them has become a yearly tradition for me, it is my preferred crafty thing to do as I always have the materials handy at home. Perfect for kids!It is made from a shoe box and various ornaments, wrapping paper, magazines, found objec
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12/22/2016
198 NE 71st St, Newport, OR 97365-9400MLS #16-1451 Spacious 3488 sq. ft. home, redwood floors, ICF construction, radiant heat, Trex deck overlooking forest, 624 sq.ft. ocean view attic apartment/kitchenette & separate entrance. Filtered water feeds entire house. Handicapped accessible walk-in sh
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06/15/2016
