Lake Placid Loppet – February 6, 2010

February 13th, 2010

what a wonderful day! sunny, blue skies and just a great race!! good going guys!

White Face Mt view

January 15th, 2010

What an amazing view of White Face Mt!

lot’s o’ snow!

January 7th, 2010

Consider these suggestions in an effort to make your home a healthier and more eco-friendly environment.

January 7th, 2010

My beautiful and talented real estate maven friend Susanne Steward of Corcoran group in NYC -
has just posted these amazing suggestions for a “greener” home. Please read below..
God, I have so much to do!!

you can reach Susanne here – sls@corcoran.com

:: Take off your shoes when you get home! Did you know that 8% of indoor air pollutants are tracked in off the streets?

:: When painting, only use low or zero voc (volatile organic compound) paints. If you can smell it, it is toxic.

:: Only use cleaning products made from safe, natural and non-toxic ingredients. www.ems.org/household_cleaners/alternatives.html

:: Consider Green Power. Visit www.askpsc.com of www.poweryourway.com for Green Power options.

:: Buy local, seasonal and organic. Visit www.cenyc.org to locate your nearest farmers market.

:: Refinish wood floors with low-voc urethane or water based floor finish.

:: Use low–voc caulk, sealant, and grout in bathrooms & kitchens.

:: If replacing floors, use cork, marmoleum, bamboo, FSC certified or reclaimed wood.

:: If replacing carpets, use natural, sustainable, recycled and/or long lasting fibers.

:: Consider kitchen countertops made from a variety of recycled materials.

:: Install low flow taps, showerheads and toilets.

:: Buy FSC-certified furniture or go vintage.

:: Use organic linens & towels and make sure the dyes used are also safe and natural.

:: Replace and clean air filters. Look under your fridge and clean the dust bunnies out.

:: Make sure your windows, doors, roofs, and basements are properly insulated.

:: Install and use ceiling fans instead of air conditioning when you can.

:: Compost your food waste either with a countertop composter or start a building-wide initiative.

:: Is your street lacking trees? Contact www.milliontreesnyc.org.

:: Buy Energy Star appliances but remember to keep them maintained in order to reap their benefits.

:: Support your local community garden or park – find out more at www.nycgovparks.org.

:: Buy in bulk if you have the space. It saves money, energy and resources.

:: Nix the car and join a pay-as-you-go car membership club.

:: Don’t toss away – find someone who will “re-purpose” your no-longer-needed furniture, electronics, etc.

:: Forgo the dry cleaners and wash by hand or find your local CO2 cleaners or wet cleaner.

:: Pests are inevitable – skip the toxic fumes and use an eco-friendly exterminator.

:: Educate yourself on NYC’s 25-year sustainable future plan at www.planyc2030.org.

:: Unplug small appliances when not in use and plug electronics into a power strip for easy on and off – avoid phantom energy loss – your wallet will thank you

Cottage Fan!

January 7th, 2010

This just in from Juan Carlos..Thank you so much Juan!

Dear Sharon:

Congratulations on your two cottages I have been researching to build a house of my own with my own two hands and stumbled upon your two cottages. I think they are wonderfull and I absolutely love the pictures with snow. My ideas for building are keep it simple, keep it clean and yours serves as a nice example of what I want. I really liked the shape of the outside of yours but I am thinking that I might need to re accomodate the interior for my needs.

Also it is amazing how much the garage changed after you worked on it!!! Impressive. On the two bed cottage I really liked the living room, it is simple, cozy and warm. Anyway, I just wanted to congratulate you and thank you for sharing.

My very best wishes to you and your family this 2010.
Juan Carlos

P.S: I should go visit your area someday although I am not that used to the cold!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

January 2nd, 2010

May you all have a very happy new year and new decade! see you in 2010!

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September 8th, 2009

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Studio Cottage – Ceiling fan and bath room fixtures

September 5th, 2009

Hi Sharon,

My husband David and I stayed with you in Lake Placid earlier this year and I spoke with you about some of the fixtures that you had put into the smaller cottage. We are in the process of updating our apartment so I was wondering if you could share with me where you bought the ceiling fan as well as the bathroom hardware. I remember that you had mentioned something about” vintage bath” or something to that effect.
Thanks so much.
Sara

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Hi Sara,

Thanks for writing! You can find the Aero Ceiling Fan at Restoration Hardware.

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and check Vintage Tub & Bath for bathroom fixtures. Also check out Pottery Barn as well for great sink and towel fixtures too. Hope this helps and happy renovating!

best,

Sharon

Engage Selling rocks!

August 31st, 2009

Meet Colleen Francis and her husband Chris. They are frequent GO-Cottage guests and this is their business. I have really learned a lot from Colleen and I suspect you will too. Check her out!! A real power house..

beestudio

August 25th, 2009

Meet Jeanne Boyle - Photographer and one of our favorite guests! Each year Jeanne and Tim and their cute pup come to GO-Cottage for the LaCrosse tournament and she writes this really cool blog called beestudio – Check it out! There are lot’s of amazing photos of lake placid and GO-Cottage. Thank you Jeanne!! Really amazing shots and great stories! So much FUN!!

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