2011 Brownies Arrive !!!

As many of you already know - the 2011 Brownie Deliveries have commenced! Remember to grab them from your mailbox as soon as I email you that they have arrived. Just ask Carolyn if she ever got hers back from her mailman!

I always love your comments back to me after a delivery. Here is what I have heard from all of you so far!

I can't tell you the sheer deight that we shared when we found your unbelievable brownies at our front door. We immediately came in and tore into them. Yes the same big smile and ummmm sound from both of us at the same time. Can't believe it was 14 years ago that you found us our first house and now our second. Lucky us for that and thank you for your beyond amazing brownies.

you're the best! thanks for remembering me and best wishes for a happy and healthy new year!

We have them and have already indulged. Thank you so much for our yearly treat.

I just got home from a doctor's appointment and what awaited me but the most heavenly gift! Thank you!

Just got the mail -- no treat. Any chance the mailman could mistake it for a package to be mailed? So much for his tip!

u can open a business selling ur brownies! --which we just finished! :-(

As always Linda - delicious - thank you so much for thinking of me - all the very best to you and your family for the holiday season – xx

Yes, hiding them from the kids. Shhhhhh ! Thank you. :)

Yay!

Unfortunately for you, getting these brownies never gets old!!! Hahaha!!!

Your brownies were INSANE! You wouldn't believe how quickly they disappeared. Thank you and have a great holiday season.

Linda - just got home and picked up the mail. Thank you so much!! They look amazing!

A giant thank you for a delicious treat we look forward to every year. We finally beat the kids to the mailbox and got the first round!

You are a doll. A thousand kisses

Looking forward to it! I hope there's some left when I finally get home tonight!

Once again, we thank you HUGELY for the delicious brownies. They're always a treat and we appreciate it!

Ooooo! So excited!

Better than ever!! Thank you!!

XO

They were amazing! I even was nice this year and left a few for my husband (but I did eat most of them). Happy holidays to the Skolnick crew.

Thank you for the scrumtious brownies. Happy Holidays to you all.

okay i am beside myself, my husband just ate 2 entire brownies. i asked him if he was sure he wanted another he said yes they are delicious. i put them away before he thought he was going for number 3.

thank you so much!!! very excting

We always look forward to your treats. Thanks again for including us on your list of brownie fans.

Ahh..times like this I am happy that my wife has celiac. Thanks again Linda.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the brownies!!! Thank you so much! And Happy Hanukkah dear friend.

THANK YOU!!!!!!! I must tell you that I was away for the weekend at a conference and I just got home, saw the tin and they are....GONE! The vultures in my family didn't even leave any for me :) I know everyone loved them however, so thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Hope you have a wonderful Hanukkah and a peaceful New Year...

The kids came running in..."The Brownies are here" Trully we look forward to them every year!

Love my mailbox treat!! Look forward to it every year!!! Thank u!!! ..

Yummy. Need I say more....Thank you.

Color Psychology

Agents frequently suggest that homeowners paint before placing their homes on the market. Don’t be offended! Agents understand “color psychology,” which focuses on color’s effect on human behavior and emotion. Since people’s reaction to color is immediate, color has a tremendous influence on the choices they make every day. “Color choices are very personal and when selling your home, it’s critical to appeal to the greatest number of potential buyers,” according to Allegra Dioguardi, president of Styled and Sold Home Staging in New York. “With so many people beginning their search for a home on the Internet today, your home and listing photos must stand out from your competition. Color is one very simple way to do this.” Added Eric Brown, one of the authors of House Selling for Dummies: “Painting your house’s exterior before you put it on the market will give the biggest bang for your fix-up buck, as long as you are using colors that conform to the neighborhood’s decorating norm.” Colors affect us in many ways, and by using the principles of color psychology, you can make your home stand out from the competition, sell more quickly, and at a higher price. In short, the stimulus and effect of colors normally cross cultures. Blues will feel cool, reds and oranges feel warm. Deeper shades of color imply intimacy and serenity. Your home’s exterior color is the first thing most potential homebuyers see when they drive up or inspect the property on the Web. The correct color may be the most powerful and cost effective design tool at your disposal. What is “correct” these days? Brown’s research shows that homes painted in pale yellows with cream or beige accents have sold fastest during the past few years. In general, lighter colors are favored for exterior as they make the property seem larger. Conversely, painting your sideboards with a darker color will make the house seem smaller, though dark colors can draw more attention to home’s details. For those painting an older home, you may want to consider historical accuracy, as this could be a big selling point as well. When choosing interior colors for the home, consider the purpose of each room. Kitchen and dining areas painted in “food colors” such as coffee browns, celery greens and scrambled-egg yellows will make the rooms feel more natural. Hallways are a great place to bring in the exterior colors for overall harmony. According to Jeanette Fisher’s book Joy to the Home: Secrets of Interior Design Psychology, since, deeper shades of color imply intimacy and serenity, she recommends painting master bedrooms a medium shade of green or blue for warm selling seasons, and rouge red for cooler weather. Other bedrooms can be painted in creamy tones of green, blue, or a pale shell pink. For your bedroom and bathroom, cool colors can form a relaxing atmosphere with paint. Consider shades of blue, green or even lavender. Of course, common sense should help you with any color choices. Your colors should meld with your possessions while giving your home a fresh and comfortable sensation.