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Shorewest’s Back-To-School DIY Project: Pencil Vase
Materials needed: Tall cylindrical vase (approximately 7 ½” tall) 40-50 yellow wooden pencils Ribbon Artificial/real flowers Hot glue gun 1. Attach pencils to vase using hot glue. 2. Tie vase with bow. 3. Insert flowers into vase. 4. Ta-da! …
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Community Spotlight: The Wisconsin State Fair
Celebrating 163 years, the Wisconsin State Fair has over 16 decades of history, tradition and development. The first Wisconsin State Fair took place in 1851 in Janesville on a six-acre plot along the banks of the Rock River. Admission …
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Shorewest’s DIY Project: Crate Bookshelf
Materials Needed: • 10 wooden crates from JoAnn’s Fabrics • Miniwax Dark Walnut Wood Stain • Foam Brushes • Old t-shirts • Screws • Drill 1. Apply the wood stain to all 10 crates. Make sure the …
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Community Spotlight: German Fest
Beginning in 1840, many Germans immigrated to Milwaukee, which had a reputation as a “boom-town.” Milwaukee had become a national center for German Catholicism. By 1860, German immigrants and their American-born children constituted a considerable majority of Milwaukee. By 1880, …
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Community Spotlight: Festa Italiana
Milwaukee’s Italian community has established itself in the city’s old Third Ward, but had been split apart by urban renewal projects in the late 1950’s. Looking for a way to reunite the local Italian community, the idea of Festa Italiana …
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Shorewest’s DIY Project: Photo Blocks
Materials Needed: • Wood Blocks (You can cut the wood yourself, or buy them pre-cut.) • Photos • Mod Podge Matte Finish • Paint Brush The size of the wood blocks and photos all depends on what size you …
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Spotlight: Milwaukee County Parks
The Milwaukee County Park system has been a long source of pride in southeastern Wisconsin. With over 140 parks and parkways totaling nearly 15,000 acres, they offer a source of recreational enjoyment for all ages. The park system began with …
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Shorewest Reports: Tips for Moving with your Pets
When moving into a new home, there is stress that comes through the process. To minimize the amount of discomfort for both you and your pet, take some time to prepare and plan your move. Focusing on the before, during …
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Shorewest REALTORS® shares: 20 Ways to Transform your Backyard for an Unforgettable Summer
As Memorial Day approaches this weekend, we have officially entered the outdoor season. The outdoor season is also known as the short window of opportunity that Mother Nature allows us to enjoy the outdoors — without the snow and …
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Shorewest Weekend Preview: Celebrate All Things French at Bastille Days
Bienvenue à Bastille Days, the largest outdoor French festival in North America. Hosted in Downtown Milwaukee July 11-14, this celebration honors France’s Independence Day. Bastille Days, brought to us by the East Town Association and located in Cathedral Square Park …
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