HOW TO BE HAPPIER IN YOUR HOME

Here at Parkview Homes we strive to bring you happiness in your brand new home. However, once you move in, you are in control of creating your own “inner home happiness” for your new home.

I came across a great article with some great tips on how to do just that: http://headedsomewhere.com/2012/10/12/10-things/ (Click through for the full article).

It contains some great tips, not just for your home but also for you in order to create a better world each and every day for yourself. When I came across the article I knew it was something I wanted to pass along.

Here is the basis of each of the points they share:

1. Make your bed – a three minute task that provides positive impact by improving the look of your bedroom.
2. Bring every room back to ready – clutter causes stress, and that's a fact! Simply take three minutes to bring each room back to ready before you depart it. (Does this apply to the kitchen? I don’t think three minutes will cut it!)
3. Display sentimental items around your home – make your home a gallery of positive memories.
4. Start a gratitude journal – before bed, write down one happy memory from that day. Reflection is a part of happiness.
5. If you can’t get out of it, get into it – rather than drudging through the mundane household tasks, crank the music, sing and dance while vacuuming, doing dishes, or making the beds. In other words, create your own fun!
6. Before you get up each morning set an intent for the day – this is not adding another "to do" item on the list. Your daily intent could be "hug my loved ones" or "be productive".
7. Do small favours for your housemates or family members, expecting nothing in return – not even a thank you! This will cultivate a strong healthy relationship.
8. Call at least one friend or family member today – texts and emails don’t count!
9. Spend money on things that cultivate experiences at home – save money for a new BBQ or a DVD for family night.
10. Spend a few minutes each day connecting with something greater than yourself.

I love this list, they all make sense to me and I plan to implement some of these items into my own home and life right away! I particularly like item #6, I enjoy the idea of having an intent each day. Some days I have a lot to do in terms of tasks, but would benefit from having a larger purpose to my day. Something positive to think about accomplishing as I move through the day.

I already make my bed each day (check), and I was happy to see that number one on the list was covered off. I enjoy the satisfaction of turning down the bed each night and tossing the big pillows on the floor. “Messy bed equals messy head” sticks in the back of my mind.

I hope this inspires you like it did for me and good luck creating your personal list!

- Susan

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Susan Fenn
Design Studio Manager
Parkview Homes Design Studio
580 The Queensway, Peterborough ON
susanfenn@parkviewhomes.ca
705.741.4410

The Role of a Design Consultant

Today’s forward thinking builders’ hire well trained and knowledgeable design experts to build a rapport with their homebuyers.

After the home sale is finalized, Parkview Homes purchasers are invited to visit their Design Studio at 580 The Queensway, to learn more about the plethora of standard and upgrade options available to them, for designing and personalizing their homes.

The role of the design consultant is essentially three-fold:

1. To educate homebuyers on the pros and cons of available options.

2.  To provide product information required to make good choices.

And most importantly,

3.  To assist and guide the homebuyer through an often-overwhelming process of selecting finishes for their homes.

Parkview Homes takes a one-stop-shopping retail store approach to selections. Where often you will see builders sending their homebuyers from store to store in search of options for their new home, Parkview’s Design Studio proudly struts all of their current and trendy standard and upgrade options under one roof, making it convenient for their buyers.

The bar is being raised in every consumer goods and services industry segment to meet the ever-increasing demands of today’s well-educated shoppers. 

Parkview Homes continues to offer best in class products and finishes with it’s exclusive professional Design Studio.

For more information please contact:

Susan Fenn,
Design Studio Manager
580 The Queensway
705-741-4410

Parkview Homes Design Studio Excitement!

Why am I writing this blog to you today? Because I’m excited! Thrilled really! Although I am a little late to share my excitement with you… almost a month late, to be exact… but it’s the story of my life… In fact I’m pretty sure I will be late for my own funeral some day (according to my Mother).

So here is my exciting news…

After four years working alongside the dynamic team of professionals at Parkview Homes, I am thrilled, (THRILLED!) to announce my new position as Designer and Manager of the beautiful Parkview Homes Design Studio!!

With ten years experience as a local Interior Designer, I am passionate about bringing my design experience and knowledge into the Design Studio. I look forward to meeting and guiding our new Parkview homebuyers through their colour selection process. At the Design Studio, we have a large selection of modern finishes and creative colour choices for purchasers to choose from.

Since I already eat, sleep and breathe design, it feels a little like trying on that perfect shoe.

I have enjoyed many years of working with our homebuyers as the Sales and Production Coordinator. I look forward to continuing to work even more closely with each of our wonderful homebuyers as I embark on my new position as Design Studio Manager, while continuing in my role as Sales and Production Coordinator providing customer service during the build and conducting plan reviews and pre-drywall walkthroughs .

Over the upcoming months you will see a variety of fantastic new products, colours and hot new trends arriving in the Parkview Homes Design Studio.  Like us on Facebook to see some of these exciting new products, along with hot tips on current interior design trends!

Pop by to visit the Design Studio during browsing hours:

•       Tuesdays 4-6pm
•     Sundays 2-5pm

….and see for yourself WHAT'S NEW !!  Watch for more design blogs to come…

Oh, and if you haven’t already bought a Parkview Home, visit our website here and happy designing!!

Susan Fenn