• Sheryl Says: Love is in the Air!
• Feature Article: Fun Reads and Views
• Great Date Idea: Horse and Carriage
• Someone We Recommend: Upstage your Neighbors!

Love is in the Air!

Fun Reads and Views

With cold winter days fast approaching I thought it might be a good time to suggest a few fun books for curling up by the fire and some fun romantic comedies to lighten those cold winter days. Guys - if you have any suggestions for additions to these lists let me know!

Books:

We have to start the list with Emily Brontë's "Wuthering Heights." One of the greatest love stories ever written.

Now we'll move on to something less classic with Stephanie Meyers "Twilight." Forget that it's also a top grossing movie, ladies it is one great love story! Though be forewarned, it's a young adult book and the author's style may drive some of you crazy (she can be overly descriptive and go on and on and on when it isn't necessary to the storyline).

Something the men might enjoy a bit more than the other suggestions is "What We Talk About When We Talk About Love: Stories" by Raymond Carver. So this one may not fall in the "fun" category of books as it's not your most upbeat compilation of stories, but it certainly makes you think.

Last on the reading list, a book that is not particularly intellectual or likely to become a classic, but it gives you some great insight into the world of matchmaking! "Match Me If You Can" by Susan Elizabeth Phillips.

Movies:

I've got to start the list with Music and Lyrics with Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore. One of my all time favorite romantic comedies and for those of you who grew up in the 80's with me, you'll love the music video.

Watching How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days with Mathew McConaughey and Kate Hudson resonates in some way with most everyone and you can't help but laugh!

There's Something About Mary is funny and sometimes a bit off color but with Cameron Diaz and Ben Stiller you should enjoy it.

Lastly, you'll get a glimpse into the psyche of an extreme sports fan in Fever Pitch but like the rest of these suggestions you'll find a happy ending!

Horse and Carriage

We've all seen the horse drawn carriages in downtown Denver, but how many of us have actually gone for a ride in one? Well now is the time! Bring your date, along with a warm blanket and a thermos of hot cocoa and see the city lights. Snuggle up to your date to help stay warm and have the driver take you by the City and County Building when it's all lit up for the holidays and make sure to cruise down Larimer Street too.

Upstage your Neighbors!

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Staging:
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Redesigning:

Redesigning is a tool used when the owner lives in the home.

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