Southampton Spring Alley Rally

On April 25^th, after a spring rain delay, the residents of Southampton got out in their Alleyways to clean and plant for the bi-annual Alley Rally Competition sponsored by the Southampton Civic Club and Sandra Gunn Properties. There were so many great entrances the sponsors decided to give awards for four categories. The winners, judged by Marc Scioneaux of Tellepsen Landscaping (landscape architects & contractors specializing in the design, installation and maintenance of residential gardens in the Southampton/Rice/Museum areas) are as follows: Michael Dale, for Best New Construction Alley Entry; Carolynne and Doug White, for Best Herb Garden; and Anne and Joe Slopis for Best Vegetable Garden. A special award was given to Sandra and Fred Hoffman for Best Overall Alley Entry. They were presented with a gift basket from New Living Home. The Best Alley Block award was given to the 2100 block of the Albans/Wroxton Alley. Sandra Gunn Properties will present a check to Trees for Southampton in the amount of $250 in the name of the owners of the 2100 block.

SANDRA GUNN owns one of the most respected, productive boutique real estate firms in Houston. She is a native Houstonian and Southampton resident and has been selling Houston and its real estate since 1984. She is regarded as an expert by her peers, previous clients and the media: such as the Houston Chronicle, Houston Business Journal, 002 Magazine, KHOU - Channel 11, KRPC - Channel 2, New York Times, Hollywood Reporter, HGTV - Lofty Ideas, Better Homes and Gardens and more. Sandra is also a monthly contributor in 002 Magazine’s "Architecture" section, and prides herself in recognizing Houston architects by making them accessible in a public domain. Sandra and her team of professionals are located in the Rice Village and are available to assist buyers, sellers, developers and those looking at the rental market in Houston. Specialty markets include new construction homes in West University, Southgate and the Medical Center areas; historic homes including Houston Heights, Montrose, Southampton and Boulevard Oaks; urban high density areas including Downtown, Midtown, Rice Military, Washington Avenue corridor, Museum District, Uptown Park and the Galleria; as well as all the high rise buildings in Houston including rental buildings. She has continually ranked for many years in HAR's Top Producer Realtor list out of all 30,000+ members. Located at 2421 Tangley, Ste 117 (next to Benjy’s), they can also be reached at 713.224.2777 or at sandragunn.com.

A tentative Fall Alley Rally date has been set for October 17, 2009. We hope to see you there!