Articles Tagged "Holidays"

Interior decorating is a favorite wintertime activity for our REALTORS®, and we've become quite the pros when it comes to sprucing up our mantles. Your fireplace and mantle are the centers and focal points of your entire living room, which is why it's always a good idea to get your decor just right. 

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Winter is on its way to Westchester, which means the holidays will be here before we know it. Our REALTORS® agree that it's been a tough year for everyone and that good tidings mixed with some holiday cheer will brighten our spirits. Though holiday events will look a little different this year, you can still enjoy a magical evening with your family by driving to see these stunning holiday light displays around Westchester.

1. Westchester's Winter Wonderland — 1 Bronx River Pkwy Rd., Valhalla, NY 10595
   Since 2014, no Christmas has been complete without a stop to see the lights at Kensico Dam Plaza. Though they won't offer walking visits, you can still check out Westchester's Winter Wonderland via a drive-thru holiday light extravaganza. This affordable event features 1.2-miles of dazzling lights. Listen to their music conveniently through your car radio and wave to Santa as you pass by. If you're in the area all week inspecting Valhalla homes for sale, consider visiting the Winter Wonderland with your children multiple times as different characters make appearances each night.

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What's your favorite ending to a delicious Thanksgiving dinner? According to Reader's Digest, chances are good it's one of the classic holiday trifecta of pumpkin pie, pecan pie, or apple pie. 

Our REALTORS® think this year calls for starting some new traditions. Give family and friends a tasty surprise with one or more of these creative, non-pie Thanksgiving desserts. 

• Turkey Rice Krispie Treats 
  Let the kids join in the fun by giving these popular no-bake bars a holiday update. Once the treats have firmed up, use a round cookie cutter to make the circle base. Candy corn pieces form the feathers, while the face can be either melted chocolate or an inverted Hershey's kiss. Finish with a cinnamon red-hot "wattle.

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Are you hosting a New Year's Eve Party this year? After you've gathered the noise-makers, party hats and champagne, don't forget that you'll need a lot of finger foods too! Our REALTORS® suggest that you head to one of these Westchester County cheese shops to make sure you've got a delicious spread for an unforgettable night.

• Dobbs Bishop Fine Cheese — 107 Pondfield Road, Bronxville, NY 10708
  For nearly a century, Dobbs Bishop Fine Cheese has provided the historic town of Bronxville with the finest cheeses in the area. Their squad of cheesemongers will help you pick out the perfect cheese for your party, including Cabot Clothbound Cheddar, Midnight Moon, Cacio de Bosco, and Delices de Bourgogne. Take a drive through the lovely Bronxville homes for sale and stop by Dobbs Bishop for a sample.

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