Archive for tag Lisa rossetto
November 27, 2011 at 11:22 PM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Lisa Rossetto-Glowacki
Take a bit of time to enjoy the many lights and Christmas Trees in Milwaukee. A few favorites of mine are Cathedral Square Park (shown in photo). With Christmas carols playing in the air, you can view not only the large tree of lights, but lovely trees decorated with ornaments made by students of various schools throughout the area. If you're hungry, step across the street to Elsa's and enjoy a lovely park view while having one of their delicious pork chop sandwiches!
The venerable Pfister hotel will have a beautiful tree in the lobby, in view of the quaint lobby bar which serves hot cider. Enjoy a cup while the piano player rings out festive Christmas tunes!
And of course, across from Red Arrow Park on Water Street, you'll find the magnificent City of Milwaukee Christmas tree, donated each year by a family in the city--just gorgeous! You can ice skate outside in front of the Starbuck's or check out the newly opened Bartolotta's Gastropub.
Happy Holidays!
Posted by: 
Lisa Rossetto
Comments
·
">
October 17, 2011 at 12:03 PM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Lisa Rossetto-Glowacki
Head over to charming Whitefish Bay for their annual Pumpkin Festival, running October 27th through October 31st. It is located at the Old Schoolhouse Park, across from the WFB Library on Marlborough Drive. Click here for details.
Posted by: Lisa Rossetto
Comments
·
">
September 18, 2011 at 07:00 PM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Lisa Rossetto-Glowacki
Normally, I write about housing topics. However, I would like to tell a story about service since it's what a seller pays for when selling real estate and a buyer receives when purchasing a home.
While in Chicago the other day, I had to make a decision as to where to go for lunch. I thought I would make lunch my main meal of the day and go somewhere a bit special.
I chose on my day to enjoy the beautiful outdoor patio of the Peninsula Hotel. Now, real estate-wise, it is a beautiful piece of property-striking golden marble floors in lobby, thick oriental carpets, large outdoor patio with plush, comfortable, peaceful seating.
When I was to be seated, the host asked my name for reference. Shortly after being seated, the bus boy addressed me as Ms. Rossetto and would I like bottled water or tap?
Then, the waiter came to take my order and again addressed me by name, welcomed me and proceeded to treat me as though I was a guest at his home. I ordered my drink and entree and remarked to myself that the tab was going to be similar to a bill from a number of chain restaurants where I have also dined.
Yet at a loud noisy chain, not only does no one ask for my name or call me by my name, the servers don't even introduce themselves to me! The service is rushed and the servers ask questions in a robotic way, rather than in a genuine, caring way.
Think about where you spend your money. Yes, often times we are buying a product, however, part of the product should include the service and the experience. Go get the most for your money when listing your home or when purchasing one. After all, you've worked hard for it!
Posted by: Lisa Rossetto
Comments
·
">
August 02, 2011 at 12:55 AM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Lisa Rossetto-Glowacki
The historic building on the corner of Jefferson and Mason that is Watt's will soon be the new location for Zita's.
Zita's bridal and couture women's clothing store will relocate from Whitefish Bay to the first floor of Watt's. Watt's will move their beautiful china, glasses, silverware, etc. upstairs and retain the Watt's Tea Room. Splendid!
Posted by: Lisa Rossetto
Comments
·
">
July 19, 2011 at 06:34 AM · Posted under Lisa Rossetto-Glowacki
What will happen to home prices? Should you sell now or later? Here are a few opinions from various analysts:
Posted by: Lisa Rossetto
Comments
·
">
July 10, 2011 at 07:00 PM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Lisa Rossetto-Glowacki
Starting to gather ideas on a kitchen or bath redo? Combine a day trip or weekend getaway with the expierence of soaking up inspirational ideas at the American Club, where you will find both the Kohler Design Center and Ann Saks Tile.
Designers on staff, endless possibilities and beautiful products will spur your imagination and lend inspriation to your dream! Remember to keep the new design in line with the style of your home. In other words, a sleek, modern stainless and granite kitchen may not look appropriate in a stately tutor built in the 20's.
Purchase materials that reflect the value of your home, i.e., cabinets, faucets and counters from the "big box home store" won't add much to the resale value of a home in the upper end of the market and are best saved for properties valued at lower price ranges.
Purchase the highest quality materials you can afford. Why? The labor cost to install a tile costing $1.00 is usually the same a tile costing $20.00. Remodel by the motto, "Quality is zlways remembered long after price has been forgotten."
Happy remodeling!
Posted by: Lisa Rossetto
Comments
·
">
May 31, 2011 at 03:24 AM · Posted under Lisa Rossetto-Glowacki
It's Downtown Dining Week! June 2-9th! Great dinners for $30 at great restaurants! Click here and check it out!
Posted by: Lisa Rossetto
Comments
·
">
May 25, 2011 at 03:30 AM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Lisa Rossetto-Glowacki
The Bartolotta Restaurant Group has taken over the lease of Eagan's Restaurant on Water Street, located near the Marcus Center. The restaurant will close for remodeling and will reopen sometime in the fall with the concept of a gastropub, serving high quality food in a comfortable bar setting. Sounds like a winner!
Posted by: Lisa Rossetto
Comments
·
">
May 24, 2011 at 02:44 AM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Lisa Rossetto-Glowacki
A traditional favorite of families and lots of fun--the Elm Grove Memorial Day Parade, starting at 10:30 a.m. Arrive earlier and have breakfast or coffee and bakery in the charming Village of Elm Grove!
Click here to find out all the details.
Posted by: Lisa Rossetto
Comments
·
">
May 23, 2011 at 09:42 AM · Posted under Lisa Rossetto-Glowacki
Clear jars: Gather up several clear jars, different shapes, lids or no lids and fill them with various items to match a room. Create a vignet of three of them on a table, dresser, shelf, or mantle. What to put in the jar? Think simple--different kinds of colorful candy; rocks or seashells; different types of branches; different types of nuts in their shell; Christmas ornaments; spools of colorful thread; buttons; crayons; soaps; soaps in fancy wrappers.
Textiles: The most obvious is a throw or afghan over a sofa or chair, but what about draping a nice afghan over a stair balcony? Take old decorative pillows and tie scarves around them for a new look. Something crafty for winter? Hang hand knit mittens or hats from a cord in front of the fireplace. In the bathroom? Layer small, decorative hand towels on the towel bar. Fashion a new, decorative shower curtain from a quilt or decorative sheet.
Walls: Feel like painting? Purchase blank canvas from an art store, some paints to match a room and paint abstract shapes and hang. Cluster small items on a wall to take up large space--12 plates hung three across and in four rows. Like that old calendar? Cut the 12 photos and frame them with matting to create an inexpensive wall grouping. In the bedroom, hang a grouping of lovely evening bags or scarves.
Bookshelves and bookcases: Arrange and pile books based on color of the binding. Mix in colorful vases and candles in between groups of books. Hang pictures from shelves in front of bookcases to obscure some of the books and create interest.
Posted by: Lisa Rossetto
Comments
·
">
May 04, 2011 at 02:49 AM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Lisa Rossetto-Glowacki
Check out a new restaurant in the 3rd ward: Sail Loft. It is at 649 E. Erie. In the former Riptide space, they have added booths inside, and 180 outdoor dining spaces overlook the river so you can watch all the boating activity. I met Chef Shawn, and organics abound. They grind their own beef for burgers and serve organic fish, some coming from our own Sweet Water Organics. Great!
Posted by: Lisa Rossetto
Comments
·
">
April 27, 2011 at 03:03 AM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Lisa Rossetto-Glowacki
Here is an article regarding Elmbrook School District budget and proposed changes.
Elmbrook Class Sizes Could Grow, Multi-Grade Class Possible
Fourth- and fifth-graders at Burleigh Elementary could be combined in a multi-grade classroom as Elmbrook considers...
By Lisa Sink
Read more
Posted by: Lisa Rossetto
Comments
·
">
April 27, 2011 at 02:39 AM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Lisa Rossetto-Glowacki
Brookfield Farmer’s Market
Saturdays
7:30 a.m. to noon
Brookfield City Hall grounds
Sunset playhouse
A Night in Vienna; May 4
Animal Tales-Aesop’s Fables; May 12-14
Rummage Daze; May 14
Fountain of Uke; May 19-28
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts
A Tribute to Nat King Cole; May 4
Pete Zimmer Quartet; May 6 and 7
Maceo Parker; May 21
Posted by: Lisa Rossetto
Comments
·
">
April 12, 2011 at 02:27 AM · Posted under Area Attractions & Events, Lisa Rossetto-Glowacki
.jpg)
Cream City Yarn is located on North Avenue at Pilgrim Road in a cream city brick building which was the original Dixon schoolhouse, built in the mid 1870's.
You can find beautiful yarn in a clean, organized environment that will promote creativity and community. The yarn selection is lovely: cotton, wool, alpaca, silk, linen, mohair and more. They also have patterns, books and accessories and will offer regular classes (beginning to advanced) starting in May. The atmosphere is friendly and positive and will encourage our customers to “stop and shop” or “sit and knit.” Whatever their mood, everyone is welcome at Cream City Yarn!
Posted by: Lisa Rossetto
Comments
·
">
March 24, 2011 at 01:38 AM · Posted under Lisa Rossetto-Glowacki
Want some remodeling ideas? Then check out the MBA's spring Tour of homes, which runs weekends, from April 2-17. Click on the link and enter visitors for more information.
Posted by: Lisa Rossetto
Comments
·
">
