Jennifer Riccolo

[Jennifer Riccolo @JRiccolo]

A day of dining in ___________ [city name] ⤵️​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Last week, a friend who was visiting from out of town asked for a few restaurant recommendations.

And that got me thinking: if I were a tourist in Chicago, where would I spend the day eating… https://t.co/wCpBSNuFrX

[Jennifer Riccolo @JRiccolo]

7 super simple upgrades to help your home ✨SHINE✨ during showings ⤵️​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​You might be surprised to learn that not every home repair or upgrade takes a lot of time, money, or energy.

Sometimes the simplest projects have the most impact!
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[Jennifer Riccolo @JRiccolo]

It's Small Business Week! Get out there and support your favorite local small business. I challenge you to buy direct from a small business and forget about your prime account for a week. ​​​​​​​​​#allgoodthings #chicago #shoplocal #supportsmallbusine… https://t.co/N7gSvzCzPO

[Jennifer Riccolo @JRiccolo]

It’s a new month, and I’m excited to share your May home to-do list.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​🛍 Celebrate National Small Business Week (April 30 – May 6)
💐 April showers bring May flowers: buy a fresh bouquet
🖥 Refresh your home office with some new supplies… https://t.co/N7gSvzCzPO

[Jennifer Riccolo @JRiccolo]

It’s giving…Waldorf Astoria vibes.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​I’m always looking for ways to make my home more inviting. I want my guests to feel truly at home the moment they walk through the door.

The Waldorf Astoria is one of my favorite places in the worl… https://t.co/Wa7ELvw0bo

[Jennifer Riccolo @JRiccolo]

How do you divide responsibilities in your home?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Last week, a friend and I realized that the way she and her partner divide up household responsibilities is completely different from the way my husband @tdebower and I do.

Tom feeds our… https://t.co/tzJD9TkovV

[Jennifer Riccolo @JRiccolo]

Want to save time next time you move? Save this post!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​When you’re moving into a new home, it can be overwhelming to remember everything you need to do. Scheduling movers, forwarding your mail…oh my!

But it’s important to plan these … https://t.co/8ys7XYzXDF

[Jennifer Riccolo @JRiccolo]

It’s all in the details!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Starting a kitchen renovation is a major project. And while there are a lot of big decisions to be made, there are just as many (if not more!) tiny details to consider.

Here are just a few of them:

Backsplash t… https://t.co/8ys7XYzXDF

[Jennifer Riccolo @JRiccolo]

Want to save on your energy bill? ⚡️⚡️​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Install a programmable thermostat!

ENERGY STAR reports that for every 1 degree you drop your thermostat, you’ll use 1% less energy.

That translates to about $180 a year in savings. And you can fee… https://t.co/SRWz3LD7oy

[Jennifer Riccolo @JRiccolo]

This might surprise you …​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​But not all home renovations are created equal.

Many of my clients are surprised when they learn that the biggest home improvement projects don’t always have the biggest impact on their sale price. If you w… https://t.co/SRWz3LD7oy

[Jennifer Riccolo @JRiccolo]

Is real estate investing on your bucket list? Here’s how a lot of my clients get started.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​It’s not at all uncommon to get a phone call from someone who has been in their home for five years or more and asks the question:

“We’re starting… https://t.co/3YKtHdILWa

[Jennifer Riccolo @JRiccolo]

Let’s get your home out of hibernation! 🌿🌿​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Now is a great time to refresh your home with a new coat of paint!

Here are five interior paint colors perfect for springtime spruce up.

🌿 Boreal Forest, Benjamin Moore
🌿 Blank Canvas, Beh… https://t.co/bqoLrhTSKa

[Jennifer Riccolo @JRiccolo]

It’s official. This amber eyed beauty is part of the family. #isla is our #fosterfail from #otat. She is a sweet sweet girl who is great with the kids and other dogs and cats. She’s a superchewer…send me all your tips. We can’t wait for you to meet h… https://t.co/cA5Ba7qwqL

[Jennifer Riccolo @JRiccolo]

April showers bring…your April home to-do list!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​May flowers will be here before you know it, so here’s how to make sure you and your home are prepared for all things spring.

-Clean out the gutters
-Declutter your linen closet
-Throw… https://t.co/P6e1n03vJ8

[Jennifer Riccolo @JRiccolo]

This photo was taken a lifetime ago. 13 years ago we brought Rocco home and we had no idea how big a place he would take up in our home and in our hearts. This little #rescuepup was the best dog anyone ever met. He welcomed the boys home from the hospita… https://t.co/6hISLrx4cJ

[Jennifer Riccolo @JRiccolo]

I LOVE book club! It’s been one of my bucket list items forever and I’ve been part of a small group of powerful women for many years now. It’s one of my great joys. This week we added a little book exchange and it was perfect. #allgoodthings #amreading … https://t.co/RRtrFAPRWr

[Jennifer Riccolo @JRiccolo]

Do you ever wish there were a New York Fashion Week for interior design?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​As it turns out, fashion and interior are actually closely linked! They each borrow inspo from each other. In fact, many fashion designers have added interiors to t… https://t.co/KdyFF0jeEa

[Jennifer Riccolo @JRiccolo]

Save this post if you’re planning a move (or if you’ll be redecorating!) anytime soon! ⤵️​​​​​​​​
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When you’re settling into a new house, one of the biggest challenges is deciding how to arrange all of your furniture — especially in the living ro… https://t.co/MdAT6LiJ5T

[Jennifer Riccolo @JRiccolo]

First impressions count!​​​​​​​​
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Here is my checklist for the perfect entryway:​​​​​​​​
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✔️ Lighting – give a bright and welcoming first impression.​​​​​​​​
✔️ Color – engage guests with a pop of color — even just one stylish accent.​​​​… https://t.co/sjbUnmwP0R

[Jennifer Riccolo @JRiccolo]

10 ways to make your new house feel like ✨ home ✨​​​​​​​​
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If you’ve ever moved into a new home, you know that the first night can feel a little … strange.​​​​​​​​
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While it might take a while to make your new house feel like “yours,”… https://t.co/pUafMJ9gif