Vol. 4 Issue 6
SUITCASE PACKING 101
CHECKED BAGS
Ready the Roof On the Lookout for Leaks
The Big Easy New Orleans, LA
Tartare of Pacific Ahi Tuna Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
TRAVEL TIME
IT’S IN THE
BAG
Nice Matters
Louisiana New Orleans is one of the world’s most fascinating cities – home to a truly unique melting pot of culture, food and music. This historically-rich destination is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the Big Easy, New Orleans is famous for round-the-clock nightlife, a vibrant music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history of French, African and American cultures. Embodying its festive spirit is Mardi Gras, the carnival famed for raucous costumed parades and street parties. However, you’ll find history, art, and an eccentrically wonderful spirit with lots to see and do year-round. Source: NewOrleansOnline.com
I
t’s summer! Not only does that mean the heat is here, it also means seasonal storms are on the horizon. With hot weather and rain, it’s important to keep an eye on your home’s roof. Don’t wait for a leak to appear in your living room because by then the roof damage could be extensive. What can you do to be proactive and stay one step ahead of repairs? The first step to maintaining the integrity of your roof is to check that no tree branches are touching it and no debris is on the roof. Many homeowners can clean leaves and branches from their roof and gutters themselves. When it comes to inspections and repairs, however, it makes sense to hire a roof contractor skilled at walking on high and often fragile roofs. Most experts recommend getting a professional to inspect your roof annually to stay one step ahead of problems. Since roof projects can turn into nightmares when not done right, it’s important to choose a licensed roofing specialist. Be sure the contractor’s license is current and in good standing. It’s actually a criminal offense to contract without a license in many states. Don’t regret hiring a company that quotes a lower price but doesn’t have the proper certification and references.
PUT YOUR SUITCASE ON A DIET Gone are the days of steamer trunks. Only pack what you absolutely need unless you are off to a place where you can’t buy emergency items. Call ahead to your accommodations and confirm if there will be items such as toiletries, hairdryer, iron, or bulky items you’d rather leave at home. Check the forecast and consider the activities you’ll be doing to choose clothes accordingly. • Strategize your outfits before packing. • Edit your choices. No, you can’t bring everything.
Pack lingerie and belts in side pockets. Arrange shoes heel to toe along the border of your suitcase. Ziploc bags are your new best friends. Bring them for dirty clothes, use them for hygiene, makeup and spillable items. Keep ID, tickets, medications, eyeglasses and valuable jewelry with you. YOU CAN JUDGE A SUITCASE BY ITS COVER In those grandiose days of luxury tours and porters, luggage’s durability and impressive looks counted. Now with airline surcharges, weight is high on the list in choosing bags when traveling. You need wheels for lugging and lightweight materials for lifting. Carry-ons should be no more than 10 lbs. and 22 inches wide. Checked bags shouldn’t weigh more than 50 lbs. Check with your airline for their specific requirements. Remember, it’s a round trip. Packing for your return poses extra challenges such as where to put all the goodies you bought. However, worries about wrinkles and matching outfits are behind you. Just throw it all in and pray it zips up!
• Color coordinate around a neutral such as beige, navy or black. • Choose wrinkle-free fabrics when possible. • Recycle with clothes you can wear more than once. • Minimize your toiletries or decant from larger sizes. • Leave room for treasures purchased on the road. ROLL, LAYER, TUCK AND ZIP Packing is an art of minimizing wrinkles and maximizing space. Rolling your clothing into cylinders helps accomplish both. Fold clothes in half then roll from bottom to top. Layer heavier items such as jackets and denim on the bottom, then shirts and shorts on top. Items such as
What problems might a contractor find? Summer monsoons often cause wind, rain, and hail damage. High winds can lift edges of roofing materials and possibly even blow some shingles or tiles off. This allows rain to get in, leading to rot and mold problems. Rain and hail damage can be harder to determine until you get up close to the roof to inspect for problems. Excessive heat can also cause some roof materials to deteriorate. Tile roofs are beautiful and long-lasting, but they are heavy and more expensive than some other roofing materials. Also, the protective water-proof layers underneath the tiles usually need repair long before the tiles do, which means removing and then replacing tiles. While inspecting a tile roof, the contractor will look for broken or cracked tiles that need to be replaced or any openings where water can get in. These areas are often found near chimneys and flashing and will need to be fixed before leaks appear inside your home – look for cracks in the paint and peeling wallpaper as signs of water damage from a leaky roof. Professionals will also check for adequate installation, ventilation, and water-tightness. Once you know the roof above you is sound and secure you can relax knowing your home is protected and in tip-top shape.
HOMEWISE
FLAVORFUL
New Orleans
Roof Remedies
S
ummer temps are upon us and we want out! Whether you are taking a long weekend or a long vacation, you can’t avoid the onerous task of packing. Are you an over-packer, a chronic forgetter or just plain have a packing phobia? Learn some tips to get you on your way.
cocktail dresses and blazers shouldn’t be rolled, but rather folded and placed on top. Tuck plastic between layers to further prevent wrinkles and keep things clean – dry cleaning bags do the trick.
INGREDIENTS 4 oz Tuna, uniformly diced into ¼” squares 1 tsp Curry oil 1 tsp Sesame oil 1 tsp Sambal chile sauce Sea salt to taste 6 each Toasted baguettes 3 each Sliced avocado & orange filets Cilantro for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS Mix tuna with curry oil, sesame oil, Sambal chile sauce and sea salt. Shape tartare in 2” diameter by 2” high ring and place on the center of the plate. Garnish with toast and cilantro. Drizzle with more curry & sesame oils. Garnish with avocados and oranges.
EddieV.com
Tartare of Pacifc Ahi Tuna
TRAVEL TIME
IT’S IN THE
BAG
Nice Matters
Louisiana New Orleans is one of the world’s most fascinating cities – home to a truly unique melting pot of culture, food and music. This historically-rich destination is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the Big Easy, New Orleans is famous for round-the-clock nightlife, a vibrant music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history of French, African and American cultures. Embodying its festive spirit is Mardi Gras, the carnival famed for raucous costumed parades and street parties. However, you’ll find history, art, and an eccentrically wonderful spirit with lots to see and do year-round. Source: NewOrleansOnline.com
I
t’s summer! Not only does that mean the heat is here, it also means seasonal storms are on the horizon. With hot weather and rain, it’s important to keep an eye on your home’s roof. Don’t wait for a leak to appear in your living room because by then the roof damage could be extensive. What can you do to be proactive and stay one step ahead of repairs? The first step to maintaining the integrity of your roof is to check that no tree branches are touching it and no debris is on the roof. Many homeowners can clean leaves and branches from their roof and gutters themselves. When it comes to inspections and repairs, however, it makes sense to hire a roof contractor skilled at walking on high and often fragile roofs. Most experts recommend getting a professional to inspect your roof annually to stay one step ahead of problems. Since roof projects can turn into nightmares when not done right, it’s important to choose a licensed roofing specialist. Be sure the contractor’s license is current and in good standing. It’s actually a criminal offense to contract without a license in many states. Don’t regret hiring a company that quotes a lower price but doesn’t have the proper certification and references.
PUT YOUR SUITCASE ON A DIET Gone are the days of steamer trunks. Only pack what you absolutely need unless you are off to a place where you can’t buy emergency items. Call ahead to your accommodations and confirm if there will be items such as toiletries, hairdryer, iron, or bulky items you’d rather leave at home. Check the forecast and consider the activities you’ll be doing to choose clothes accordingly. • Strategize your outfits before packing. • Edit your choices. No, you can’t bring everything.
Pack lingerie and belts in side pockets. Arrange shoes heel to toe along the border of your suitcase. Ziploc bags are your new best friends. Bring them for dirty clothes, use them for hygiene, makeup and spillable items. Keep ID, tickets, medications, eyeglasses and valuable jewelry with you. YOU CAN JUDGE A SUITCASE BY ITS COVER In those grandiose days of luxury tours and porters, luggage’s durability and impressive looks counted. Now with airline surcharges, weight is high on the list in choosing bags when traveling. You need wheels for lugging and lightweight materials for lifting. Carry-ons should be no more than 10 lbs. and 22 inches wide. Checked bags shouldn’t weigh more than 50 lbs. Check with your airline for their specific requirements. Remember, it’s a round trip. Packing for your return poses extra challenges such as where to put all the goodies you bought. However, worries about wrinkles and matching outfits are behind you. Just throw it all in and pray it zips up!
• Color coordinate around a neutral such as beige, navy or black. • Choose wrinkle-free fabrics when possible. • Recycle with clothes you can wear more than once. • Minimize your toiletries or decant from larger sizes. • Leave room for treasures purchased on the road. ROLL, LAYER, TUCK AND ZIP Packing is an art of minimizing wrinkles and maximizing space. Rolling your clothing into cylinders helps accomplish both. Fold clothes in half then roll from bottom to top. Layer heavier items such as jackets and denim on the bottom, then shirts and shorts on top. Items such as
What problems might a contractor find? Summer monsoons often cause wind, rain, and hail damage. High winds can lift edges of roofing materials and possibly even blow some shingles or tiles off. This allows rain to get in, leading to rot and mold problems. Rain and hail damage can be harder to determine until you get up close to the roof to inspect for problems. Excessive heat can also cause some roof materials to deteriorate. Tile roofs are beautiful and long-lasting, but they are heavy and more expensive than some other roofing materials. Also, the protective water-proof layers underneath the tiles usually need repair long before the tiles do, which means removing and then replacing tiles. While inspecting a tile roof, the contractor will look for broken or cracked tiles that need to be replaced or any openings where water can get in. These areas are often found near chimneys and flashing and will need to be fixed before leaks appear inside your home – look for cracks in the paint and peeling wallpaper as signs of water damage from a leaky roof. Professionals will also check for adequate installation, ventilation, and water-tightness. Once you know the roof above you is sound and secure you can relax knowing your home is protected and in tip-top shape.
HOMEWISE
FLAVORFUL
New Orleans
Roof Remedies
S
ummer temps are upon us and we want out! Whether you are taking a long weekend or a long vacation, you can’t avoid the onerous task of packing. Are you an over-packer, a chronic forgetter or just plain have a packing phobia? Learn some tips to get you on your way.
cocktail dresses and blazers shouldn’t be rolled, but rather folded and placed on top. Tuck plastic between layers to further prevent wrinkles and keep things clean – dry cleaning bags do the trick.
INGREDIENTS 4 oz Tuna, uniformly diced into ¼” squares 1 tsp Curry oil 1 tsp Sesame oil 1 tsp Sambal chile sauce Sea salt to taste 6 each Toasted baguettes 3 each Sliced avocado & orange filets Cilantro for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS Mix tuna with curry oil, sesame oil, Sambal chile sauce and sea salt. Shape tartare in 2” diameter by 2” high ring and place on the center of the plate. Garnish with toast and cilantro. Drizzle with more curry & sesame oils. Garnish with avocados and oranges.
EddieV.com
Tartare of Pacifc Ahi Tuna
REAL EST
REAL EST OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR
ANNUAL INDU
ARIZONA J
ARIZONA J
Real Estate Real Estate ANNUAL INDU
Magnificent estate with spectac Mountain, Praying Monk, Phoen unique 9188 sf retreat, on over a executive-size office, formal livi and gourmet kitchen. Master re his and her closets and baths an entertaining, this home boasts numerous patios and outdoor ki most treasured restaurants, res
Hi of ba m ye Re en Sp fo ho Ho
Sold the most Girl Scout
Sophisticated Santa FeMayfield Heights cookies
your current home or P your dream home.Estate Historic Spanishfind Colonial Revival
D ISTINCTION
since 1985
azleading industry az industry information information since 1985
OF
URN A JO RN L O AL A OU J O A leading
F F
M
Historic home located in the heart of Arcadia. Enter the private gates M of this one-of-a-kind nearly 2-acre lush green property nestled at the un ex base of Camelback Mountain. Once considered for the state Governor’s an mansion, and later serving as Miss Kitty of Gunsmoke’s residence for 17 hi years, this iconic 1920s home exudes character, charm, and elegance! en Remodeled 6400+ sq ft open floor plan is perfect for families and Magnificent views from this spacious hilltop 2745 sq ft 3 nu entertaining. 6 Bedroom and 4 Bath, gourmet kitchen, Master Suite and bedroom, 3.5 baths home in guard-gated Biltmore Greens. Once m Spa-like Master Bath, living room with 11 ft coved ceiling, office and you step outside...be prepared to have yourformal breath taken away. dining room. Resort style grounds include an attached guest Large terraced patios overlook the prefect 280 degree views of 42’ long pool, Jacuzzi/spa, outdoor kitchen, and house, numerous patios, Camelback Mountain, Praying Monk, the Mountain preserve Hopi/Arcadia schools.and Too many extras to list! This piece of Arcadia magic can be your dream home!
Sold the most Girl Scout Great Pocket Listings Santa Several Fe cookies Sophisticated Mayfield Heights Ohio 1964-1971. in Arcadia and PV Today Top 1% Realtor Coldwell Banker. Let me the help you sell twinkling lights of the city offered at $979,000 Debbie Frazelle, ABR U RN AL your current home or Sophisticated Santa Fe JO O AParadise trusted namein in Arcadia A O U RN AL Personal Paradise Valley J O Magnifi cent views from this spacious hilltop 2745 sq ft 3 A Real Estate who will go leading find your dream home. Historic Spanish Colonial Revival Estate bedroom, 3.5 baths home in guard-gated Biltmore Greens. Once azleading industry A RAI Z RO IZ O N N
SS SS
PAST ARCADIA PTO VP PAST HOPI PTA PRESIDENT ARCADIA RESIDENT FOR OVER 30 YEARS
A trusted name in Arcadia Real Estate who will go the extra mile for you.
Debbie Frazelle, ABR
az industry information information since 1985 since 1985
U & B SI NE E T & B U SI NE E T
A RAI Z RO IZ O N N
Several Great Pocket Listings in Arcadia and PV
SS SS
Magnificent estate withthe spectacular degree of Camelback extra280 mile forviews you. you step outside...be prepared toPraying have your breath taken away. Historic home located in the heart of Arcadia. Enter the private gates Mountain, Monk, Phoenix Mountain Preserve and city lights. This Largelush terraced patios overlook the prefect views of of this one-of-a-kind nearly 2-acre green property at the280ondegree PASTan Aacre, RCADIA PTO5 bedrooms, VP uniquenestled 9188 sf retreat, over features 7.5 baths, Camelback Mountain, Praying Monk, the Mountain preserve and base of Camelback Mountain. Once considered forexecutive-size the state Governor’s P AST H OPI PTA P RESIDENT offi ce, formal living room, casually elegant dining room the twinkling lights of the city offered at $979,000 mansion, and later serving as Miss Kitty of Gunsmoke’s residence for 17MasterRESIDENT and gourmet kitchen. retreat with mountain views, fireplace, ARCADIA FOR OVER 30 YEARS years, this iconic 1920s home exudes character, charm, his andand herelegance! closets and baths and attached guest suite. Perfect for H OMES OF D ISTINCTION Spanish Colonial Estate Remodeled 6400+ sq ft open flHistoric oor plan is perfect for families and entertaining, this home boasts Revival a resort-like backyard with a pool, spa, locatedkitchen, innumerous the heart ofpatios Arcadia. Enter the private gates Adjacent to some of Phoenix’s entertaining. 6 Bedroom and 4Historic Bath,home gourmet Master Suite and and outdoor kitchen. of thiswith one-of-a-kind nearly 2-acre offi lushce green at the Spa-like Master Bath, living room 11 ft coved ceiling, andproperty nestled most treasured restaurants, resorts, shopping and great schools! base of Camelback Mountain. Once considered for the state Governor’s Sold the mostformal Girldining Scout room. Resort style grounds include an attached guest mansion, and later serving as Miss Kitty of Gunsmoke’s residence for 17 patios, 42’ long Jacuzzi/spa, outdoor kitchen,charm, and and elegance! cookies Mayfihouse, eld numerous Heights years,pool, this iconic 1920s home exudes character, Hopi/Arcadia schools. Too many extras to6400+ list! sqThis piece ofplan Arcadia magic can beand your dream home! Remodeled ft open floor is perfect for families
R E E A S TAS TA F FR
D ISTINCTION
A RAI Z RO IZ O N N
A L EL T S R E E A SE A TA F FR
Sold the most Girl Scout Several cookies MayfieldGreat HeightsPocket Listings Ohio 1964-1971. in Arcadia and PV Today Top 1% Realtor Coldwell Banker. Let me help you sell Ohio 1964-1971. entertaining. 6 Bedroom and 4 Bath, gourmet kitchen, Master Suite and Spa-like Master Bath, living room with 11 ft coved ceiling, office and Top 1% Realtor Debbie Frazelle, ABR Debbie Frazell your current home orToday formal dining R Nroom. A L Resort style grounds include an attached guest OU Personal Paradise in Paradise Valley J O Coldwell Banker. house, Jacuzzi/spa, outdoor kitchen, and trusted name in Arcadia U R N A Lpatios, 42’ long pool, A Onumerous Real Estate & Business find your dreamAhome. J O Too many extras to list! This piece of Arcadia magic can be your dream home!602.954.6888 Offi Hopi/Arcadia schools. A leading Real Estate & Business ANNUAL INDUSTRY AWARDS Real Let Estate mewho helpwill yougosell ARIZONA JOURNAL OF
ARIZONA JOURNAL OF
®
®
Magnificent estate with spectacular 280 degree views of Camelback
ANNUAL INDUSTRY AWARDS
azleading industry Mountain, Praying Monk, Phoenix Mountain Preserve and city lights. This the extra for you. yourmile current home or az industry information REAL ESTATE AGENT Personal Paradise in Paradise Valley unique 9188 sf retreat, on overinformation ansince acre, features 5 bedrooms, 7.5 baths, 1985 REAL ESTATE AGENT yourPTO dream home. OF THE YEAR NOMINEE 2015 PASTfind ARCADIA VP executive-size office, formal living room, casually elegant dining room since Magnifi cent1985 estate with spectacular 280 degree views of Camelback OF THE YEAR NOMINEE 2015 PAST HOPI PTA PRESIDENT Mountain, Praying Monk, Phoenix Preserve and city lights. This and gourmet kitchen. Master retreat with mountain views,Mountain fireplace, unique 9188 sf retreat, over Perfect an acre, features her closets and baths and attached gueston suite. for 5 bedrooms, 7.5 baths, ARCADIA RESIDENT FOR OVER his 30and YEARS SS SS
at Pocket Listings Several adia and PVGreat Pocket Listings
U & B SI NE E T & B U SI NE E T
ce, formal living room, casually elegant dining room entertaining, this home boastsexecutive-size a resort-likeoffibackyard with a pool, spa, and gourmet kitchen. Master retreat with mountain views, fireplace, numerous patios and outdoor his kitchen. Adjacent to some Phoenix’s and her closets and baths andof attached guest suite. Perfect for entertaining, this home resort-like backyard with a pool, spa, most treasured restaurants, resorts, shopping andboasts greata schools!
in Arcadia and PV
U & B SI NE E T & B U SI NE E T
If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.
A RAI Z RO IZ O N N
A RAI Z RO IZ O N N
SS SS
ARCADIA PTO VP 1985 PAST HOPI PTA since PRESIDENT HOPI PTA PRESIDENT ARCADIA RESIDENT FOR OVER 30 YEARS ESIDENT FOR OVER 30 YEARS
A L EL T S R E E A SE A TA F FR
az industry information information sinceVP 1985 PAST ARCADIA PTO
www.debbiefrazelle dfrazelle@cox.net
DebbieDebbie Frazelle, ABR Frazelle, ABR
Real Estate & Business 602.954.6888 Office Office Real Estate & Business 602.954.6888 Real Estate & Business Real Estate & Business ARIZONA JOURNAL OF
N AL ® U RARIZONA ARIZONA JOURNAL OF JO O JOURNAL OF ARIZONA JOURNAL OF A O U RN AL ® J O ANNUAL INDUSTRY ANNUAL AWARDS A leading INDUSTRY AWARDS
®
®
602.399.8540 Cell Cell 602.399.8540 az industry information REAL ESTATE AGENT REAL ESTATE AGENT information since 1985 3113 East Lincoln REAL ESTATE AGENT OF THE YEAR NOMINEE 2015East 3113 Lincoln DriveDrive REAL ESTATE AGENT OF THE YEAR NOMINEE 2015 since 1985 OF THE YEAR NOMINEE 2015
ANNUAL INDUSTRY ANNUAL AWARDS INDUSTRY AWARDS azleading industry SS SS
RN A
L O UArcadia A trusted nameA Jin O A leading Real Estate who will go azleading industry the extra mile for you.
A L EL T S R E E A SE A TA F FR
ed name in Arcadia Estate who will go extra mile for you.
AL Debbie Frazelle, ABR URN JO O
602.399.8540 Cell 3113 East Lincoln
numerous patios and outdoor kitchen. Adjacent to some of Phoenix’s most treasured restaurants, resorts, shopping and great schools!
U & B SI NE E T & B U SI NE E T
ie Frazelle, ABR
T
H
U & B SI NE E T & B U SI NE E T
OF
D ISTINCTION
OF
Magnificent views from this spacious hilltop 2745 sq ft 3 Ohio 1964-1971. bedroom, 3.5 baths home in guard-gated Biltmore Greens. Once Toptaken 1%away. Realtor you step outside...be prepared toToday have your breath Large terraced patios overlook the prefect 280 degree views of Coldwell Banker. Camelback Mountain, Praying Monk, the Mountain preserve and A L EL E help you sell TAStwinkling ered atme $979,000 TA lights of the city offLet R ER E A Sthe
H OMES
H OMES
H OMES
OF THE YEAR NOMINEE 2015
www.debbiefrazelle.com
www.debbiefrazelle.com dfrazelle@cox.net dfrazelle@cox.net
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
Produced by Desert Lifestyle Publishing • 480.460.0996 • www.DesertLifestyle.net