Clarion Park Apartments
July 2011
Preventative Pest Control dates are July 12th for buildings 700-740 and July 26th for buildings 750-790. Please make sure your apartment is ready by doing some general cleaning especially in your kitchen!
Preventative Maintenance dates are July 28th and 29th for buildings 850-920.
Want $75.00 off your next months rent? Enter the Early Bird Contest by paying rent on or before the first of the month to be one of three lucky winners!
Kathi Doherty Property Manager
From the Manager's Desk...
Need To Cool Off With These Summer Hott Days?
On July 15th one lucky winner will win a SNOW CONE MACHINE with flavored syrups, cups and holders!!!
Take some time to enjoy the beautiful weather and thank you for being a part of the Clarion Park Community!
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Clarion Park Apartments
16700 W. 127th St.
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 764-3355
clarion.park@midlandmgmt.com
Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturdays: 10 am - 2 pm
Your Resident Connection
Ada Bagdasaryan
Annalea Epp
Your Maintenance Connection
Shawn Butler
Chad Burnett
Magically Spruce Up Your Home
Magic erasers, which can be found in the dish detergent section of your grocery store, truly are a magical thing. They have a multitude of uses and can really help you freshen up your home as you do your Spring cleaning. You can use your magic eraser to:
-remove rust stains from stainless steel sinks and countertops
-get rid of soap scum in bathtubs and showers
-remove scuff marks from floors
-take care of marks on your walls and baseboards
-clean bathroom mirrors to prevent fogging
-clean oven racks
Great FREE events happening in Kansas City in July! Check them out:
Olathe Free Summer Concerts are back!! Bring a blanket, chairs, and snacks and enjoy some good music. Concession stands are available with different varieties of food.
Every Friday until July 29 at Frontier Park. 15501 W. Indian Creek Pkwy.; Olathe KS
Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead:
Come see the over 200 animals and birds of prey, vegetable and flower gardens, a one-room country schoolhouse, an old-time fishing pond, pony rides and more. Admission
Monday- Thursday are free Friday- Sunday $2 per person; 1 & under free
13800 Switzer Overland Park, KS 66221 913-897-2360
Hours:9 a.m. to 8 p.m
Tomato Feta Salad
Ingredients
4 pints grape tomatoes, red or mixed colors
1 1/2 cups small-diced red onion (2 onions)
1/4 cup good white wine vinegar
6 tablespoons good olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 1/2 pounds feta cheese
Directions
Cut the tomatoes in half and place them in a large bowl. Add the onion, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, basil, and parsley and toss well. Dice the feta in 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubes, crumbling it as little as possible. Gently fold it into the salad and serve at room temperature.
Home Decorating Idea – Tips on Decorating a Small Home
Decorating a small home or apartment can be a challenge but the outcome can be a great look combined with style and comfort. The key to a home decorating idea for small spaces is to plan carefully to make the most of the existing space without overwhelming the area. Here are tips to consider before you get started with your home decorating ideas:
*Don’t make a small room seem smaller by filling it full of “stuff.” This means you might have to put away some of your knick-knacks and restrain yourself from buying additional decorative items. You will find an uncluttered home will provide more comfort and pleasure and make your home decorating idea a reality.
*Make your rooms multi-purpose. A child’s room can be a study or play room which will keep toys and activities in a confined space.
*Consider the creative use of room divider screens. They can be easily moved if you feel the need to open up the place once in a while. Another home decorating tip is to turn bookcases so they are at a right angle to the wall which will provide a private area for a computer desk. Placing a side table with a plant on top against the open back of the bookcase will make it look like a piece of furniture. Choosing a bookcase with a finished back will enhance the look.
*A fundamental home decorating idea for small homes is to choose furniture with space considerations at the forefront; such as, folding, rolling, nesting or anything else that easily condenses in size when not in use. Dining room tables with leaves are a “must” in a small home or apartment. Stacking end tables work well in the living room and a chest or trunk makes a great living room coffee table.
*Mirrors and light that create the illusion of space are basic components in a small area. Keeping your window coverings open during the day will help to eliminate dark corners which can make your home seem smaller. Adding a mirror to each room is a basic home decorating idea which adds openness as well as functionality and style to a room.
*Check out hotels and mobile homes to see how to maximize space but still be attractive. Mobile homes are especially well-designed and make the most of limited space. Consider the use of practical “built-ins” in your own small home or apartment.
With imagination and creativity you can make your home decorating ideas a reality even in a small home or apartment.
