Creating a show-stopping table setting for the holiday season is a must! Wow your guests with these easy tips and tricks.
Use items that you already have. Candles make for great centerpieces, and if you have neutral placemats those work too!
Adding a pop of color to your table makes it fun and inviting. At Bella Ridge South, we decided to bring color into the model and grabbed these fun pieces from Hobby Lobby.
Whether you want your table colors to match the rest of your holiday decor or you want to set your own tone, pick a color theme, and run with it!
The centerpiece of your table will be the focal point. The place where everyone’s eyes go to first. Add height to your centerpiece to draw even more attention to the table.
What better way to welcome guests than with a tray full of donuts! We grabbed our delicious doughnuts from Little J’s Donuts on Hickory Ave in Harahan.
If donuts aren’t your first pick for dessert, try baking up some festive cookies to add to your place settings or as a centerpiece. Not sure which recipe you want to try? No worries, we have our favorites here!
More than anything, your table should represent you. Have fun with however you decided and don’t be afraid to try something new.
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Need more ideas for hosting this holiday season? Check out our tips for creating the perfect charcuterie board!
Looking for a new place to decorate? We can help with that! Check out our current specials and find your new home today!
The summer heat is starting to dissipate, pumpkin patches are popping up everywhere, and fall colors are in full swing! Here are some ideas on how to decorate your apartment quickly, without breaking the bank.
Pumpkins – You can easily add a pumpkin of any size to your front entry way, kitchen counter, bathroom or more! They are relatively cheap and very low maintenance. Many stores also offer artificial pumpkins so that you can reuse them next year! We found our pumpkins at Target and Fresh Market. 
Floral Arrangements – Incorporating a fall floral arrangement in your fall decor is an easy way to brighten any space! We grabbed our fall mum from Sam’s Club.
Kitchen Towel – Add a fall themed towel to your oven to give your kitchen a cozier look.
Welcome Mat – The key to a good entryway is a good welcome mat! We opted for a black and white checkered print that is very popular this year!
Some of our favorite stores to grab essential decorating items from are Hobby Lobby, TJ Maxx, Home Goods, Michael’s Craft Store.
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Working from home isn’t a new concept but with the recent pandemic, it has become more common. At 1st Lake Properties, some of our communities feature spaces that are perfect for setting up an at home office. We want to share a few tips on how to create a functional home office – plus how to stay focused when you’re home!
We love the sunrooms at Hickory Creek Central in River Ridge
Find the right spot in your home. The first step to creating a productive working environment is to dedicate a spot in your home. A sunroom, a spare bedroom, a kitchen counter, or a dining room table are all great areas!
Get organized! Organization is perhaps the largest component to working from home successfully. Make sure your home office is stocked with all the things you’ll need throughout the day – pens, paper, chargers, Post-Its… whatever is important for you to succeed.
Invest in a good chair. Rather than balancing your computer on your lap as you sit on the couch (sound familiar?) look into finding an office chair with proper ergonomic support. Your back – and productivity – will thank you.
Prioritize good lighting. Working from home means you can choose an area of your home that offers a good balance of natural light. Adding attractive desk or table lamps creates a sense of ambience while also helping you to avoid straining your eyes.
Treat it like a normal office day. One of the ways you’re able to be so productive at the office is the natural structure that the office environment creates. Try to mimic it at home by setting specific times for your breakfast and lunch rather than grazing in front of your computer all day.
Keep your family and friends in the loop. Your family and friends might be tempted to chat or plan to get together while you’re working from home. Of course, it makes sense to take advantage of work-from-home flexibility, but you can gently remind people that even though you’re at home, you’re still working.
At 1st Lake Properties, we encourage all of our residents to support local businesses. Through our Resident Rewards program, businesses are given the opportunity to promote their brand by offering special discounts that are only available to our residents. An initiative through JEDCO and Jefferson Parish called #SPENDLOCALJP was created in wake of COVID-19. According to JEDCO, “the campaign is to remind residents that when they spend their money on a local business, they’re investing in brands they love while keeping friends, neighbors and family members employed.”
The New Orleans Saints 2020 season kicks off on Sunday, September 13th. Although the season will look a little different this year, we at 1st Lake Properties want to help you make the best of it!
With platforms like Zoom, Houseparty, Skype and more, it is easier than ever to host a virtual viewing party right from your sofa!
There are thousands of options when it comes to zoom backgrounds, making it fun and easy to be the life of the party.
Bobby Hebert’s Cajun Cannon and Stepbrother’s Bar and Grill are two of our top choices when it comes to game day grub! Both restaurants offer special coupons to 1st Lake residents. To learn more about our resident rewards, visit our Resident Portal.
Wearing black on gold on game day is a must! A Saints mask from The Black and Gold Sports Shop or a “Holla from Home” from Fleurty Girl are perfect options! If you’re looking for options for the kids, shop Mimi’s Kids Boutique for everything Saints!
Just because we aren’t watching from inside the dome, doesn’t mean that your game day traditions should change. If you bleed black and gold, you know how important it is to keep those traditions alive! Whether it’s that special shirt, the way you start your day, watching the game “with the TV turned down and the radio turned up”, whatever you do, keep it going!
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