We would like to welcome Kim Santana to our team!
Kim will be joining our team to do leasing and sales for us! You can follow her on instagram @Buffalorealestatelady to see apartments, houses and real estate adventures.
If you are in need of an apartment, you can email Kim@buffalovedevelopment.com or text / call 716-235-5563
Thank you!
In old homes, it is common to see REALLY LITTLE closets… if any. In this house, the rooms didn’t have any! Well, to keep costs down a bit by not adding walls and a door, we decided to use the closet maid $99 set at Home Depot here. Yeah, it isn’t the most beautiful thing in the world but it works.
Here is a before and after!
Old houses sometimes have 2 - 4 layers of wallpaper on the walls… and then a layer or two of paint. You often see people wondering what to do - repaint or scrape?
Well, we did both here. We built some cute little shadow boxes to highlight the old… while saving money on scraping by painting the rest of the wall. Looks cute, right? We aligned it with the wall so it would be a statement. The materials : scrap wood, a nail gun and table saw… and an hour of time.
Maybe you don’t have time or money to paint the entire apartment… but you love that Color of the Year or the newest trend? Maybe you’re still cooped up in your home, wondering when Covid-19 will be over?
Think about using the color on one statement wall. Just make sure the undertones are the same. This will save you money and time while giving you a little reset.
The more joy you can bring to someone, the better. That is why we are starting our “Scrappy Saturday” series with Peel and Stick lipstick wallpaper that we put behind the medicine cabinet. Peel & Stick is fun, easy to install and AFFORDABLE.
The National Street Improvements Study conducted by Portland State a university confirmed that adding bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure had either positive or non significant impacts on the local economy. That is great because so many people think it will be bad for business!
For example: When bike lanes were installed on Central Avenue in Minneapolis, retail employment increased 12.4% and had a 52.44% increase in food sales.
Main Street in Buffalo is undergoing a redesign now with the intent to start a multi phased approach reconstruction project in 2022. It’s expected to take 2 - 3 years for each phase. Do we really have to wait nearly a decade to have a safe Main Street that works for people and businesses? We could spend a tiny fraction of money to restripe this temporarily to add bicycle and car lanes in the spring and get 5 + years out of it. That way we have a safe street while it gets reconstructed. Food for thought.
I spotted this handsome brick building in the Masten Park area (near Main / Utica) a week ago and cannot stop thinking about it. I guess I’ll have to inquire… brick buildings like this are hard to save because they often are so small but have environmental issues and the utilities are often in need of repair due to neglect or vacancy. That is why it is CRITICAL to not let them go vacant. Imagine the possibilities - it could be a workshop, garage, office… maybe even a mixed use building!
There is no secret that I LOVE pop up Christmas tree lots. They’re special - temporary in nature but so so magical. We always have one in the neighborhood on Rhode Island & 18th. What I love about this place is its no frills but happens to be around the corner from Remedy House & Five Points so if you’re craving a hot cocoa, you can walk the tree down the street and grab one on your way home or drink before you go pick your tree out!
If you’re looking for POTTED trees, Urban Roots has them this year, too! (This is what we do but it isn’t practical for everyone!)
Massachusetts Avenue Project has once again made a pivot. This winter they’re expanding their farm house hours to have Thursday afternoons AND Friday mornings. WOW! You can get so much goodness there - fresh chicken, apple cider, fruit, veggies , honey and even this beautiful wreath that would look fantastic in your apartment!
https://www.mass-ave.org
We love apartment therapy. We get a ton of inspiration from it!
They just announced 100 things to look forward to this fall and winter! We wanted to share it with you! There is Giving day, a meteor shower and a national crossword puzzle day.. all in December! Sign us up!
Proud Places has launched a shop. Each purchase helps us exist a little longer! Thank you.
We love this bathroom. We had a lot of fun making it happen - the blue tile in the shower really stands out!
The Danes are the happiest people in the world. They have a word for cozy called “Hygge”. Hygge is defined as defined as “a quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being.” It is about good food, being with people you love, comforting interiors and more. Hygge is life! You can read about the lifestyle here. As you’re planning the winter, the idea is to embrace the cold and make your life as cozy as possible. Being from Buffalo, we feel like Hygge should be something we all aim for.
We’ve been installing this black and white hex tile a lot lately. The classic style is timeless and beautiful!! When you’re thinking about a bathroom renovation, classic is always cool. <3
Zettelkasten is German for “Slip box” and is an organizing note taking tool that is grabbing peoples attention.
“ This system, which is used by writers, researchers, and entrepreneurs the world over, makes it easier to document, develop, and expand on ideas. Perhaps more importantly, it also makes it easier to connect them with other ideas in new ways, thus boosting your creativity. By linking ideas together, you make room for serendipity, which can spark new, exciting thoughts. “
While this seems wild, it works. I felt like sharing it with our residents and clients could come in handy since organizing our homes and lives is part of living in a home!
You can read all about it here. There is a youtube video about this, too! You can watch it here.
Wild!
- Bernice
Noelle did this to the wall in a hallway to give it a little bit of something extra! It is amazing what you can do with paint and tape. If you’re looking for unique wall designs, here is a fun youtube video showing how to do it.
This was our first renovation project! We had our friends show up and help us clean out the house we purchased at the City auction. What a mess! The junk was piled 6 feet high. Mike found this photo and texted it to me.. I knew I had to put it up here. We were babies!
-Bernice
A lot of people wonder what to do with knee walls in their spaces. We decided to add extra closet space ! While it isn’t a perfect closet, it does provide lots of extra storage! Worth it.
To our lovely residents out there - we know you’ve been spending more time at home. We all have!
Here is a fun post from apartment therapy about how to spruce up your space without spending a lot of money. We hope this interests you and inspires! Our favorite… use spray paint. We love using spray paint to spruce things up! BTW, if you’re looking for a “Buy nothing” facebook group - we definitely have one on the West Side and we love it!
You can read the article here.
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Bernice Radle
Bernice Radle - CEO / Founder of Buffalove Development LLC & Managing Member of Buffalove Management LLC.
Office: 716.235.5563
bernice@buffalovedevelopment.com
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