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Sunday, October 17, 2010

Wanted: Ugliest Yards in Tallahassee for Front Yard Makeover Show


Hey, y'all! Here’s a question, by chance, do you have the ugliest yard in Tallahassee? Or maybe you know someone who does, perhaps it’s your neighbor and it’s making property values plummet in the neighborhood.

Maybe something can be done to beautify that ugly yard. I was asked to share this information and maybe you know someone who fits the bill. Some financial assistance may be possible and there's no deadline but of course, the soon the better.

I don't know which network this show will air but the production company produces shows for A&E, DIY Network, and HGTV.

FRONT YARD MAKEOVER SHOW LOOKING FOR THE UGLIEST YARDS IN TALLAHASSEE

Nancy Glass Productions is casting for a major television network's front yard makeover show and is looking for homeowners who have had it with the outside of their house...or their neighbor's house!

Quite simply, we want the most run down, overgrown FRONT YARDS we can find! The ugliest, most dilapidated eyesore in the neighborhood! Cars on cinder blocks, peeling paint, and falling shutters will be awarded bonus points!

Must be outgoing and be willing to be on camera. Some financial assistance may be possible. Act now!

Email us at casting@nancyglassproductions.comand in the subject line, please write FRONT YARD MAKEOVER with photos, contact info, and a brief description of your story.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Oh My, Tallahassee. You're Getting Swanky.

Earlier this summer I had a whirlwind business trip to Tallahassee and while some things seemed the same, I could see other things are moving forward in Florida's capital city. I left two years ago in May and hadn't been back until August of this year.

I managed to stop at Barb's Southern Style Gourmet Brittles to check out the new flavor and grab some gourmet peanut brittle to bring back along with some homemade ice cream to enjoy while walking Lake Ella. The selections have expanded so much that they spill into two cabinets! (pictured below)


I also enjoyed a relaxing paddle down the Wakulla River with The Wilderness Way where we (other conference attendees) viewed birds, turtles and even manatees. There was a slight fog when we began and it burned out as the morning progressed. Spider webs tucked in the riverside weeds were jeweled with drops of dew glistening in the morning sun. Hearing the snort of a manatee while paddling the quiet river was a bit frightening when not knowing what it was but after seeing the manatee's tracker bobbing in the water, realized it was one of those awesomely cool moments.

While happy to visit my favorite hangouts, was super excited for the hotel. Walking into Hotel Duval, I couldn't believe this was Tallahassee. Whoa! Pretty swanky, my friends, and in a good way. Check out my review of Hotel Duval here.

In short, it's hip, cool and chic. Be sure to check out Level 8, the bar. Appears to be the place to be seen in Tallahassee and offers a sweet view of Florida's capital. When staying in Tallahassee again, I'd definitely stay there.


Want to do some of the things I did?

Barb's Southern Style Gourmet Brittles
Cottages at Lake Ella
1671 N. Monroe St.
Tallahassee
Tel: (850) 385-9839

The Wilderness Way
3152 Shadeville Road
Wakulla Station/Crawfordville
Tel: (850) 877-7200

Hotel Duval

415 North Monroe St.
Tallahassee, Fla. 32301
Tel: 850-224-6000