Kelly Bowles - First Weber Realtors

03/22/2023

Spring is a great time to sell your home. Make it more appealing to buyers by decluttering your space. This will help potential buyers better envision themselves living in the home by providing a clean and blank canvas.

03/22/2023

Sellers please pay attention to this post. It is extremely helpful!

01/20/2023

See on Scoop.it - Resources for home buyers in Wisconsin It’s likely you’ve heard the term “short sale” thrown around quite a bit. But what, exactly, is a short sale? A short sale is when a bank agrees to accept less than the total amount owed on a mortgage to avoid having to foreclose

01/20/2023

A selection of community happenings across Wisconsin can be found each week here on our blog. We hope you find something fun to do this weekend in Wisconsin! Central Jan 20, Pizza Creation Dinner Party, Amherst Junction Jan 20-21, Wisconsin Pond Hockey Classic, Wausau Jan 21, Lake Sherwood Ice Fishe...

01/03/2023

This is a wonderful article for anyone living in a cold state. Read this and enjoy your new cost savings!

In Wisconsin, we know that winter can be long, cold, and sometimes brutal, so keeping warm is always top of mind. With a few simple improvements and some smart strategies, you can keep your home warm and cozy all winter long. Here are five different methods for staying warm during the frigid Wiscons...

11/23/2022

Community Events in Wisconsin for the 2022 Thanksgiving Weekend

South Central

Nov 25, Grand Lighted Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting, Beloit

Nov 25, Street Light Shopping on Black Friday, Sauk Prairie

Nov 25-26, Christkindlmarkt, Monroe

Nov 25-26, Christmas in the Village at the Museum, Johnson Creek

Nov 25-27, Holiday Light Show at Rotary Botanical Gardens, Janesville

Nov 26, Fire and Lights Parade, Sun Prairie

Nov 26, Shop Small Christmas Crawl, Sparta

Nov 26, Whitewater Shop Small Holiday Market and Tree Lighting, Whitewater

Nov 26-27, Mid-Continent Railway Santa Express, North Freedom

Nov 27, Holiday Craftacular, Madison

Central

Nov 25, Ole’ Fashion Christmas, Medford

Nov 25-26, There Once Was a Barn Holiday Boutique, Willard

Nov 25-27, Enchanted Forest, Rosholt

Nov 25-27, Rotary Winter Wonderland 2022, Marshfield

Nov 26, 20th Annual Holiday Home Party and Craft Extravaganza, Stevens Point

Nov 26, Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting, Shawano

Nov 26, Sid’s Silent Disco – Benefitting The Women’s Community, Wausau

Nov 26, Stevens Point Winter Farmers’ Market, Stevens Point

Nov 27, Black River Area Community Band Holiday Concert, Alma Center

Nov 27, Eagles Club 251 – Secret Santa Shop & Angels Attic, Wausau

Northeast

Nov 25-26, Capture the Spirit in Sister Bay, Sister Bay

Nov 25-26, Egg Harbor Holly Days, Egg Harbor

Nov 25-26, Holiday Horse & Carriage Rides, Malone

Nov 25-26, Keep the Cheer Here, Green Lake

Nov 25-26, Waushara Lights Up the Fairgrounds, Wautoma

Nov 25-27, Fox Cities Festival of Lights, Appleton

Nov 25-27, WPS Garden of Lights, Green Bay

Nov 26, Downtown Artisan Market, Appleton

Nov 26, Holiday Art Market on Small Business Saturday, Green Bay

Nov 27, Christmas Concert, Sturgeon Bay

Northwoods

Nov 25, 34th Annual Christmas Walk, Boulder Junction

Nov 25, Tomahawk Main Street Community Christmas Tree Lighting, Tomahawk

Nov 25-27, Christmas in Hayward, Hayward

Nov 25-27, Turkey Birkie, Cable

Nov 26, 35th Annual Homespun Holidays Craft Show, Winter

Nov 26, Breakfast with Santa, Land O’ Lakes

Nov 26, Holiday Marketplace, St. Germain

Nov 26, Hometown Holiday, Glidden

Nov 26, Madeline Island Boutique, La Pointe

Nov 27, Christmas Craft Fair and Holiday Food Drive, Hurley

South East

Nov 25, Lightin’ Up! Downtown, Kenosha

Nov 25-26, It’s A Wonderful Life – A Sofa Holiday Movie Event, Oconomowoc

Nov 25-27, Country Christmas Light Show, Pewaukee

Nov 25-27, German Christmas Market of Oconomowoc, Oconomowoc

Nov 25-27, Holiday Craft and Gift Expo, Brookfield

Nov 26, Annual “Crafts in the Woods” Craft Fair, Burlington

Nov 26, Christmas in the Square, Elkhart Lake

Nov 26, Leftover 5K Run/Walk, Racine

Nov 26-27, East Troy Electric Railroad Christmas Trains, East Troy

Nov 27, Menomonee Falls Christmas Parade, Menomonee Falls

11/23/2022

11/11/2022

How to Create a Picture-Perfect Space

November 9, 2022

If you’ve been on social media for a while, chances are you’ve seen pictures or videos of a recently remodeled room being showcased that looked absolutely picture-perfect. You’ve probably wondered how you could create a space that gives off the same feeling, but maybe it seemed a bit out of reach with the busy schedule that most of us have. Here are some tips and ideas to help you slowly transform any room in your house from a regular room to your very own showcase for social media.

Pick Your Theme
One of the first and most crucial steps to redesigning any space is picking a theme that you want to try and replicate. For most people, this may be the blacks & whites of a Farmhouse theme, or even the woods and neutrals of a Mid Century Modern design. If you can’t decide on which interior design trend you like the most, it may be best to pick a few colors and textures that you like the best and then build from there. Picking an overall theme provides a great guide for you to work off as you’ll know exactly what to look for instead of throwing random design pieces together and hoping they work in your space.

Research Main Pieces & Accents
Once you have an overall theme you can begin to look online for pieces & accents that fit your theme. For example, if you’re going with black & white as an overall theme for your kitchen, you may want to look at shades of white for your kitchen cabinets and black hardware pieces to replace the current ones on your cabinets. Online websites like Amazon and Target are good places to start looking, but for more specific pieces you may be better off looking at your local hardware or home goods store. Remember, not everything has to match in your room so don’t feel like you need to toss anything that doesn’t fit the overall theme!

Work at Your Own Pace
Once you have your overall theme and a couple pieces/accents picked out you’re ready to get to work! The great thing about doing this sort of project in your own home is that you don’t have a set timeline that you have to meet. You can work at your own pace and tackle projects whenever you get the time. In our imaginary kitchen, this could be something as small and as simple as swapping out hardware pieces on the cabinets and drawers after work, or something as big as repainting your cabinets over the weekend. The most important thing to remember is to take your time and avoid any unnecessary stress by working whenever you’re able and want to.

Keep it Clean
This is most likely going to be the most difficult and enduring challenge when it comes to keeping your area picture-perfect. It’s very easy for a space to become messy quickly, especially if you have kids and pets constantly coming in and out. One of the best ways to tackle this is to create a cleaning schedule and stick to it. Having a set schedule allows you to get in a rhythm and ensure you stay on top of keeping your space clean. During this time, it’s a good idea to also look around and organize/remove any clutter that might be sitting out. Clutter can stack up very quickly and removing it before it becomes a real problem can go a long way to keeping your area consistently clean.

11/11/2022

Wisconsin Events throughout the State for this weekend only!
Nov 11 - Nov 13, 2022

Central
Nov 11, The Highground Veterans Day Ceremony, Neillsville
Nov 11-12, Afterimages 2022, Stevens Point
Nov 11-12, Alpine Holiday, Marshfield
Nov 11-12, Tinsel Tangle Open House at The Retro Ranch, Black River Falls
Nov 11-12, Wausau “Park” Antique Show & Sale, Wausau
Nov 12, 1st Annual Tailgate Party, Wausau
Nov 12, Art Fest 2022, Shiocton
Nov 12, Holiday Fest 2022, Stevens Point
Nov 12, St. Mary Help of Christian Parish Annual Holiday Fair, Colby
Nov 13, Jackson Taylor live at Chuck’s Ripp’s, Spencer

Northeast
Nov 11, Damn Tall Buildings, Green Lake
Nov 11, Menasha Comedy Show, Menasha
Nov 11-13, Fox Valley Roots Music Festival, Appleton
Nov 11-13, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, Fond du Lac
Nov 12, B2wins, Oshkosh
Nov 12, Door County Trek to the North Pole, Sturgeon Bay
Nov 12, Fourth Annual Shop the Block, Seymour
Nov 12, Stockbridge Schools Annual Craft Fair, Stockbridge
Nov 12-13, Merry-Time Festival of Trees, Sturgeon Bay
Nov 13, Holiday Photos with the Alpacas, Two Rivers

Northwoods
Nov 11-12, Holiday Market 2022, Merrill
Nov 12, 34th Annual Ski & Winter Gear Swap & Sale, Minocqua
Nov 12, Christmas Bazaar 2022, St. Germain
Nov 12, Christmas Fest, Sayner
Nov 12, Fall Craft Shows, Merrill
Nov 12, HASTA Swap, Hayward
Nov 12, Holi-Daze at Lakewoods, Cable
Nov 12, Old Fashioneds Up North, Eagle River
Nov 12, Sail On! Beach Boys Tribute, Eagle River
Nov 13, Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca, Chippewa Falls

South Central
Nov 11-12, Memento Mori: Dances of Life, Death, and Rebirth, Madison
Nov 11-13, Holiday Open Houses – Downtown Shops, New Glarus
Nov 11-13, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Fort Atkinson
Nov 12, American Legion McFarland Presents: Back 40, McFarland
Nov 12, Dane County Farmers Market Final Weekend, Madison
Nov 12, Rock County Mega Sale, Janesville
Nov 12, Trapper Schoepp, La Crosse
Nov 12-13, Holiday Fantasy in Lights, Madison
Nov 12-13, Holiday Gift Fair, Stoughton
Nov 13, Bingo, Bloodys, Beer and Brunch, Waunakee

South East
Nov 11-13, Harvest Moon Ball, Elkhart Lake
Nov 12, Downtown Racine – Holiday Dash Race, Racine
Nov 12, Fall is in the Air Craft & Vendor Fair, New Berlin
Nov 12, Germantown Christmas Festival, Germantown
Nov 12, The Great Hartford Craft Exposition, Hartford
Nov 12-13, Trainfest, West Allis
Nov 12-13, Veterans Tribute Concert, Plymouth
Nov 13, Lake Country Game Night, Hartland
Nov 13, Mamma Mia!, Oconomowoc
Nov 13, Milwaukee Makers Market, Milwaukee