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ARTISTS DON'T HAVE TO "GROW UP"

My children are 19 and 20 years old but our refrigerator is still just as busy as it was when they were 6 and 7 years old. It's not their fault... they have learned by example (specifically Dad's example). Here is the latest example of dad art/humor.

The kitchen is the heart of our home, it's our gathering place, it's where we live. The fridge serves as a message board. The table serves as a desk for each of us as well as our dining space. I don't apologize that it looks like we live here, I'm proud that our kitchen looks like we all meet here and enjoy each others company. I'm proud that our fridge looks like we have children in our home... even if one of those children is 66 years old.

 

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Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Here's what I would tell my clients when I staged a home...while you're living in it and aren't selling it...make it whatever you want it to be!!!!!  My fridge has a big Jayhawk magnet on it now. 

Mar 10, 2021 10:03 AM
Anna Banana Kruchten CRS, Phoenix Broker
HomeSmart Real Estate BR030809000 - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Your home sounds perfect Bob!  And as for growing up, keep having child-like fun as long as possible!

Mar 10, 2021 10:18 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I will do that Roy Kelley . It's not a bad idea to remind ourselves to enjoy life as busy as we get at times.

Mar 10, 2021 10:44 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

There is enough stuff on our fridge that if I was quized on it by Wayne Martin I'd probably get less then 50% correct Will Hamm .

Mar 10, 2021 10:48 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

That is beautiful Nina Hollander . I may be scared to eat there (don't want to mess it up) so you and I will have to go out for dinner. 😏

Mar 10, 2021 10:50 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Unless I move to NC I doubt I will leave my home (alive) Kathy Streib but I agree with you that personal items need to be stripped from the home when selling.

Mar 10, 2021 10:52 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

No doubt Anna Banana Kruchten CRS CRB, Phoenix Broker . I don't ever plan on growing up. 🙃

Mar 10, 2021 10:54 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I agree with your premise, my refrigerator looks like an art gallery and I wouldn't have it any other way Bob...

Mar 10, 2021 03:06 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Property Manager

My frig is mostly covered with memorabilia from my travels.

Mar 10, 2021 03:59 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Neat to hear @Paul S. Henderson . Do you also add to yours? I don't think I use my 25% share of it but I do add to it.

Mar 10, 2021 06:35 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

That sounds fun @Carol Williams. I'd love to see a picture of it and see just where you have been. My parents dragged me all over the country at an early age and that cured me of wanting to go anywhere.

Mar 10, 2021 06:41 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR
Exceptional Agents, Outstanding Results

Morning Bob.

Our living room is our gathering place.  The look leaves no doubt where our favorite room is.

Mar 11, 2021 12:08 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I feel welcome just thinking about it @James Dray 😉. If that is your gathering space I know that the furnature is comfortable and not that stiff stuff made for magazine pictures.

Mar 11, 2021 05:20 AM
Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD
ViewHomes of Clark County - Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
REALTORS® in Clark County, WA

We love our kitchen, and when family and friends visit, ( Unfortunately, not many in the last year, but that's changing quickly) it's the place to gather. Thanks for sharing this post. 

Mar 13, 2021 07:58 AM
Mike Frazier
Carousel Realty of Dyer County - Dyersburg, TN
Northwest Tennessee Realtor

Bob I am so glad you cannot see the outside of my fridge. We have old pictures, doctors appts, etc on the outside of ours.

Mar 22, 2021 06:24 AM
Dorte Engel
RE/MAX Leading Edge - Bowie, MD
ABC - Annapolis, Bowie, Crofton & rest of Maryland

Dear Bob,

If you are not planning to sell, why not live in your house? Kids' artwork can be really nice. It shows how their thinking is developing.

Mar 29, 2021 09:24 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Bob I find it is not the size of the kitchen it is the love that it produces:)Endre

Mar 29, 2021 10:54 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Bob. Do what you want on the frig or the kitchen table. If it works for you, do it! Enjoy your day!

Apr 08, 2021 05:40 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Bob hope all is well it has been over a month since we heard from you, Endre

Apr 10, 2021 11:20 PM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Wednesday morning, Bob. I hope all is going well for you this month.

Take care and be safe.

Apr 14, 2021 06:15 AM
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