Pall Spera Company Realtors-Stowe, VT
Teresa Merelman, Broker, Pall Spera Company Realtors-Stowe, VTPhone: (802) 793-5171
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Backyards, large or small, can provide relaxation and escape. Outdoor spaces can be a continuation of the warmth and coziness found inside the home. Here are a few great ideas to incorporate into your outdoor living space:
Use your yard to escape from the outdoor mundane. First, set up a fence of latticework for privacy, so you can relax in comfort and without the stress of wondering who may be peeking into your yard.
Latticework can be made from wood, plastic, metal or bamboo. Many types of latticework are affordable and, when trailing vines are planted along them, will create a serene otherworldly vibe.
Trees, bushes and other foliage can also be used to provide privacy for your yard. A combination of trail vines along latticework, trees and colorful flowers will make your lush oasis bloom.
Adding a gazebo or large outdoor shelter can feel like an extension of your home. This “outdoor living room” can also be fitted with equipment to keep you cool or warm, depending on the season.
Add lounge chairs with outdoor cushions to make the space comfy. Add a fire pit outside the shelter for ambiance or act as a source of entertainment and a great place to make s'mores.
You can create an outdoor room by converting your patio into a four-season space. Large windows will keep the outdoorsy feel while still allowing you to enjoy the comforts of indoors. This extra room will extend the house space enough to install a portable electric heater in winter months if need be.
Your yard is a great place to get fresh air and relax after a long day. With the proper landscaping and decorating, you can transform your outdoor space into a beautiful oasis.
Teresa's beginnings were at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. She was child #5 of 8 and born into an Air Force family that moved all over the United States but usually ended up back in the Washington, D.C. area. Teresa attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and received her bachelor's degree in business from George Mason University, in Fairfax, Virginia. Some of her prior careers include: computer buyer in Fairfax, Virginia; Deputy Clerk at the U.S. District Court in Denver, Colorado; Police Officer in Steamboat Springs, Colorado; and Bed & Breakfast owner in Stowe, Vermont. Teresa obtained her license as a Realtor® in 1998. She has been through many ups and downs in this profession and continues to learn every day. She very much enjoys the real estate profession and the wonderful people she has met and assisted along the way. In order to serve her clients and customers, Teresa continually attends classes and seminars. Some of her Designations and Certifications include:
Teresa has also served and continues to serve on several boards:
In 2007, Teresa was named Vermont Realtor of the Year.Teresa and her husband, a local attorney, moved to Stowe in 1987. They had two sons and Stowe has been their home for the past 36 years. She still feels the Stowe area is a wonderful place to raise a family, there's always something going on. Teresa can often be found behind the lens of her camera documenting the beauty of the area and its many events.As an update, Teresa's older son is now a Doctor/resident at the University of New Mexico's Emergency Management Program. Her younger son graduated from James Mason University and currently resides in Chicago, IL as a supervisor for OKTA.
