Margaret "Maggee" Miggins's (maggee) Blog

The Baird Community Center--"The Baird"--is the center for the South Orange Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs.  The Baird is not only a recreational hub, but also a cultural arts destination for the entire family.  The spacious century-old, Tudor-styled building is set in Meadowland P...

Leaders in the building community recognize the importance of making their building more eco-friendly where possible.  To help builders and developers who are aiming for a greener future, the National Multi Housing Council (NMHC) and the National Apartment Association (NAA) produced a new report ...

On November 3, 2006, the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) opened its doors to the public, forever changing the arts scene in South Orange. SOPAC originally evolved from Bill Calabrese's idea to bring a movie theater to town.  After many discussions and deep exploration, Calabrese champ...

Foreclosures are on the rise buyers know it.  This increased awareness prompts buyers to push more aggressively for lower prices on properties.  It's a buyer's market right now, and thus is very price-sensitive.  Those sellers who are not in foreclosure need their home to compete with the foreclo...

The Baird is happy to present free Summer Outdoor Concerts every Wednesday in July at 7:30 in Meadowland Park in South Orange.  (If it's raining, the alternate location is South Orange Middle School.)  These exceptional concerts often bring known jazz musicians as well as other performers from ec...

Chez Catherine is one of New Jersey's finest classical French restaurants.  Escargots, Fresh Sautéed Foie Gras, Duck Confit, Dover Sole Meuniere and more can be enjoyed in  a unique, yet classic dining area. Warm peach tones combined with beautiful floral arrangements create an intimate and charm...

Most sellers want to sell their home fast.  Here are some tips to help get your house moving: 1: Keep it clutter-free.  Create an open and inviting living space by packing, storing, or donating all non-essential furniture, clutter, and personal knick knacks.  Keep it open, airy, and alluring by r...

With the help of his Wife Rita and his Daughter Anna, this little 48 seat restaurant, Enzo's La Piccola Cucina ("Enzo's Little Kitchen") opened in 1983. hidden away in the south end of Lawrenceville.  "The Best Undiscovered Restaurant in Central New Jersey" (as voted by New Jersey Monthly readers...

Home staging lies somewhere between enhancement and camouflage, and sometimes comprises both.  When staging is done well, the best features of the house are maximized and the flaws minimized.  Home staging shows the home in its best light, its best dress; the house becomes the best home it can be...

Clean Power Choice is a new program that lets you switch your electric power to wind, solar, and other clean sources.  It's a statewide initiative to support more clean energy, administered by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.  This new statewide program lets New Jersey residents switch t...