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Nov

Use that Extra Hour Wisely

Posted In: For the Heck of It

For many the term “Fall Back” means an extra hour of sleep. For those who have young kids it means “now you wake up an hour earlier,” which is exactly what happened. Today is day 3 of no more daylight savings and while my kids have caught on to the time change my cat has not. So now I am [...]

Nov

A real dictionary?

Posted In: Berkeley, For the Home

You won’t believe but I found a real dictionary. Yes, an actual, turn-the-pages, paper dictionary…on a stand! This dictionary was spotted at a home on Ardmore St. in Kensington.

Aug

Creative Marketing

Posted In: For Sellers, For the Heck of It

As an agent I am always looking for creative ways to look for business. But this is pretty hilarious. My husband received this letter in the mail regarding our rental property in Salt Lake. “A” for creativity, that is for sure.

Aug

Beer Garden and Food Trucks Heading to Westbrae in Berkeley?

Posted In: Berkeley, Community

What? Is this for real? Is there really a beer garden coming to North Berkeley? At a recent neighborhood block party I heard about this idea coming to town. “WHUT?” I said. “A beer garden in North Berkeley?” My neighbor said “In the Westbrae district, across from the bagel shop.” The next day I grabbed my running shoes and went [...]

Aug

National Night Out 2013

Posted In: Albany, Community, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, Neighborhood Events

I love that National Night Out exists. National Night whut?? Yes, National Night Out. Each August, on the first Tuesday of the month, neighbors across the country get together to meet, mingle, and talk about crime and city issues. So why do I love that it exists? It is the only time of year where city officials, such as the [...]

Aug

Foodies! Emeryville Public Market is getting a Foodie Facelift

Posted In: Emeryville, Food and Dining, Neighborhood Businesses

The Emeryville Public Market is slated to get a foodie facelift. I haven’t been in awhile. But I used to go all of the time, especially for some tasty udon if I was sick. I liked it when Borders Bookstore was there. Not sure what I think of Urban Outfitters (although is a 40 year old woman supposed to shop [...]

Aug

Ferris Bueller’s House is Back On for a Mere $1.5 Million

Posted In: For the Heck of It, General Real Estate News

Trulia and Curbed Chicago are reporting that the famous house featured in the hit movie Ferris Bueller’s Day off is back on the market, this time with a price reduction. The house, originally listed in 2009 for $2.3 million, has seen multiple price drops and has now been relisted for $1.5 million. Cameron’s very pristine mid-century modern, glass and steel [...]

Jul

July 4th El Cerrito World One Music Celebration

Posted In: Community, Contra Costa County, El Cerrito, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids

July 4th is always a rockin’ time in the El C. A dear friend of mine, Debra Sue Kelvin, and her husband, Corey Mason, throw one heckuva party every July 4th. This year was no exception. Good food, good shopping, good vibes, and AWESOME MUSIC. My daughter sure did enjoy it. 🙂 More details: http://worldoneradio.org/worldone-festival-2012/

Jun

Awesome Kitchen Ideas

Posted In: For the Home, Home Improvement

What I love about my job are all of the cool things I see while out visiting homes. Many of those ideas I post here. I was recently in a kitchen in the Berkeley hills and stumbled upon a sweet kitchen with some sweet ideas. Check it out. Not enough counter space? Need a better range of motion? Need a [...]

Jun

Rainbows and Stairs

Posted In: For the Heck of It, Richmond

Spotted in Richmond…every house needs a set of these!