Things to do this weekend . Feel free to share 5/3/18

Events "Desert Imprint" Exhibition  Through Fri. 05/11, times vary Vision Gallery, Chandler Explore the work of three local artists who view desert ecology as something to be admired. Local and far-flung flora and fauna are represented in the wood-burning art of Alexandra Bowers and the photographs of J.W. Fike and Ryan Parra. more info   map  Arizona Ballet All Balanchie  Thu. 05/03 - Sun. 05/06, times vary Symphony Hall, Phoenix Three ballets by the genius choreographer George Balanchine, staged by Artistic Director Ib Andersen, who is one of a handful of artists worldwide authorized by The Balanchine Trust to stage Balanchine’s masterpieces. $76-$159 more info   map  Outdoor Family Movie Night With the Clydesdales  Fri. 05/04, 6:30pm USA Clydesdale Preservation Foundation, Gilbert Enjoy a meet and greet with the Clydesdales, followed by a family movie under the stars. Dinner and refreshments will be provided. $45 per family of 4. $5 person after 4. more info   map  Cinco de Mario  Sat. 05/05, 11am-6pm Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza Join  TV Star Mario Lopez for Cinco de Mario, a crazy, new fiesta right in the heart of Scottsdale. Blending event elements inspired by Cinco de Mayo, the Kentucky Derby, and Lopez' penchant for having fun, this experiential festival at Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza will include something for everyone. $20-$250 more info   map  Run for the Roses  Sat. 05/05, 12pm Sorso Wine Room, Scottsdale Celebrate the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby with a live DJ, giveaways & of course, a best hat/best dressed contest. $50 more info   map  Do It Yourself Sushi  Sat. 05/05, 12:30pm Dorada Estates, Queen Creek Join Kona Grill Head Sushi Chef Ricki Gonzales for a culinary exploration into Do It Yourself Sushi, including techniques and tricks for crafting the perfect sushi roll. more info   map  Phoenix Flea After Dark  Sat. 05/05, 5pm-10pm The Colony, Phoenix You'll find handcrafted goods & fine art from skilled craftsman and artisans, curated vintage, modern fashion & design, delicious food, and a beer & cocktail bar hosted by Bevvy Uptown. more info   map  Bubble Bash  Sat. 05/05, 11am-1pm Westgate Entertainment District, Glendale During the event, guests will enjoy new demonstrations and activities including interactive discovery stations, where they can make their own bubble wands, learn the science behind bubbles and play among millions of bubbles. more info   map  Rocking Rodeo Roundup  Sat. 05/05, 9am-6:30pm Rocking Rodeo Roundup, Mesa The event offers live entertainment with KNIX 102.5 radio on-site, cowboy line dancing, pony races, steer lassoing and free giveaways. $17 more info   map  Spring Tea with My Mini Me  Sat. 05/05, 10am-12pm MomPlex, Gilbert This family friendly event will feature 8-9 of your favorite fairytale characters, including a prince! Event activities include:character visits, photos, makeup application, nail painting, glitter tattoos, crafts, brunch/tea snacks, story time and a sing a long. $40-$75 more info   map  Chandler Symphony Orchestra: "For the Love of Music"  Sun. 05/06, 3pm Chandler Center for the Arts The Chandler Symphony performs Shostakovich's compelling Symphony #5 in its final concert of the 2017/2018 Season.  more info   map  Wanderlust 108: "The World's Only Mindful Triathlon"  Sun. 05/06, 7:30am-3:30pm Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Scottsdale Wanderlust’s unique triathlon consists of a five-kilometer run, a music-fueled, outdoor yoga class ledby Briohny Smyth and a guided meditation led by Light Watkins. $30-$150 more info   map  N.E.S. Scottsdale Bridal Expo  Sun, 05/06, 10am-2pm Scottsdale Stadium Spend an intimate morning with dozens of the top wedding professionals in the area while sipping on a cocktail, winning prizes, dancing, and just having a great time. more info   map DJ Trivia  Sun. 05/06, 6pm Augie's Sports Grill, Goodyear DJ Trivia is a fun, free, family-friendly game of trivia on a variety of topics with prizes for the top three teams. more info   FB   map                                         More To Do                Movies In Theaters      Rated Overboard      PG-13 Like Arrows          PG Kings          R New DVD Release    Rated   Critics Say Please Stand By  PG-13   Peter Rabbit    PG   12 Strong     R   Pro Sports ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS      vs Astros  05/04 @ 6:40pm 05/05 @ 5:10pm 05/06 @ 1:10pm Schedule ARIZONA RATTLERS       vs Arizona Rattlers  05/05 @ 5:05pm Schedule PHOENIX RISING FC    vs Los Angeles Galaxy II  05/04 @ 7:30pm Schedule 2017 SPRINT CUP SERIES   AAA 400 Drive for Autism 05/06 @ 11:00am Dover International Speedway FOX Sports Schedule GOLF TOUR      Wells Fargo Championship  05/03-05/06, times vary Charlotte, NC Golf Network Schedule SENIOR GOLF             Schedule College Sports ARIZONA WILDCATS       Baseball  vs UCLA 05/04 @ 7:00pm 05/05 @ 3:30pm Softball  vs Grand Canyon 05/05 @ 4:00pm 05/05 @ 6:00pm 05/06 @ 1:00pm Track & Field @ PAC-12 Multi-Events Championship 05/05-05/06 @ All Day ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS   Baseball  vs Washington 05/04 @ 6:30pm 05/05 @ 6:30pm  05/06 @ 12:30pm Softball  vs Stanford 05/04 @ 7:00pm 05/05 @ 6:00pm  05/06 @ 1:00pm Men's Tennis Next Week Women's Tennis Next Week Track & Field vs Oxy Invitational 05/05 @ All Day vs PAC-12 Multi-Events Championship 05/05-05/06 @ All Day Weather     (Extended Forecast)                         Friday         Sunny          94º/62º       Saturday    Partly Cloudy         100º67º         Sunday    Partly Cloudy        102º/71º                                                                                                                                       Grand Canyon Excursions                 Each First Saturday Through Oct.

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Thinking of Selling Your Home? Why You Need A Pro in Your Corner

With home prices on the rise and buyer demand strong, some sellers may be tempted to try and sell their homes on their own (FSBO) without using the services of a real estate professional. Real estate agents are trained and experienced in negotiation and, in most cases, the seller is not. Sellers must realize that their ability to negotiate will determine whether or not they get the best deal for themselves and their families. Here is a list of some of the people with whom the seller must be prepared to negotiate if they decide to FSBO: The buyer who wants the best deal possible The buyer’s agent who solely represents the best interest of the buyer The buyer’s attorney (in some parts of the country) The home inspection companies, which work for the buyer and will almost always find some problems with the house The termite company if there are challenges The buyer’s lender if the structure of the mortgage requires the sellers’ participation The appraiser if there is a question of value The title company if there are challenges with certificates of occupancy (CO) or other permits The town or municipality if you need to get the CO permits mentioned above The buyer’s buyer in case there are challenges with the house your buyer is selling Your bank in the case of a short sale Bottom Line The percentage of sellers who have hired real estate agents to sell their homes has increased steadily over the last 20 years. Let’s get together and discuss all we can do to make the process easier for you.

Have an old rug? Read this before you toss it

How to Use an Old Rug to Upholster a Bench

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Have you ever found a beautiful, old rug that was ready for a new life? I found the most gorgeous, tattered rug and I just new it would be amazing on a bench. Use this how-to to get the steps for how to upholster a bench with an old rug. 

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Before you get started, make sure you are working with a clean rug. It's much easier to clean a rug or piece of fabric when it's not upholstered. I did something crazy with my rug to clean it, see what I did HERE! It totally worked and I'll definitely be doing it again. 

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So, first things first. Gather your supplies.

I had a plain bench that needed love. You could use one that's similar or find one at your local thrift store. Or, maybe you have one already that needs some love.

Bench

Scissors

Rug

Stapler

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Place the rug facedown and then place the bench on top of the rug. Put the bench on the rug where you want the design on the rug to be.

Give yourself a few inches of extra fabric when you cut, but start trimming so that you don't have as much fabric to deal with.

*See more pictures of these steps on my blog.

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After you have cut the rug to size (with a few inches extra on all sides), grab your stapler. At this point, it's helpful to have heavy-duty staples and a few brads (that the stapler can shoot).

Start with staples in the stapler. Personally, I like to start in the middle of each side. I shoot a staple in on all four sides and then like to come back to each side and go out about 8 inches with staples.

At that point, I like to flip the bench over to check my pattern and make sure everything is looking good.

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If it's looking good, keep stapling (puling the fabric tight but not too tight). Work until you get to the corners. Give yourself about 2" on both sides of each corner.

For the corners, you will do a bit of tucking in and then folding so that the crease is on the underside of the bench. I like to use the brads for the corners. I think they go in better than the staples.

Finish all four corners and you are finished. Flip the bench over and admire your handiwork. 

I love how this bench turned out. It would look pretty good in all rooms of our house but looks great in our master bedroom. Hop over and see our Mid-Century Eclectic Master bedroom that was just revealed on my blog.

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