Published on May 13th, 2020
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
"My garden is my most beautiful work of art" - Claude Monet
A vase filled with cascading jasmine sits on my nightstand just inches from my bed, its heady scent perfuming the entire room. ...By Cynthia Brian
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Published on May 13th, 2020
Beware of rattlesnakes when venturing outside the home
With the warm weather on the rise, the East Bay Area has been seeing a spike in rat-tlesnake encounters and the East Bay Regional Park District is advising that the pub-lic take snake safety precautions when visiting Regional Parks.
 Submitted by Jen Vanya, EBRPD
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Published on April 29th, 2020
The Real Estate Quarter in Review
The first quarter of 2020 began with a continued fast pace in activity on the residential side of Lamorinda real estate. The closings that occurred, for the most part, came from properties that went under contract in late November to late February, before the COVID-19 ...By Conrad Bassett, CRP, GMS-T Licensed Real Estate Broker
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Published on April 29th, 2020
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
"I think that I cannot preserve my health and spirits, unless I spend four hours a day at least - and it is commonly more than that - sauntering through the woods and over the hills and fields, absolutely free from all worldly engagements. " - Henry David Thoreau
By Cynthia Brian
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Published on April 1st, 2020
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
"We have it in our power to begin the world again." - Thomas Paine
What a difference a day makes! Who could have ever predicted that as the vernal equinox approached in the Northern ...By Cynthia Brian
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Published on March 18th, 2020
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
"Spring drew on . and a greenness grew over those brown beds, which freshening daily, suggested the thought that Hope traversed them at night, and left each morning brighter traces of her steps." - from "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte
 By Cynthia Brian
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Published on March 18th, 2020
Three ways to wow your walls
As a designer I obviously love adding beautiful furnishings to a home, but beautiful design starts with the four walls that surround the room. You can place the most amazing pieces in a room but if the walls are the wrong color or are bare, the entire space will feel ...By Amanda Eck
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Published on March 4th, 2020
Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
"The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world's joy" - Henry Ward Beecher
It's been at least seven years since we've enjoyed a warm, sun-filled February. ...By Cynthia Brian
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Published on February 19th, 2020
Digging Deep with Cynthia Brian
"Won't you come into my garden? I would like my roses to see you." - Richard Sheridan
It's only mid-February, yet it feels like spring. As I write this article, the thermometer in the ...By Cynthia Brian
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Published on February 19th, 2020
Feng Shui
St. Valentine was many things and known as the Roman saint who was martyred on Feb. 14, after ministering to persecuted Christians. The traditional "Feast of St. Valentine" initially, was an opportunity to celebrate his ministering life and preserve his support of ...By Michele Duffy
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Digging Deep with Cynthia Brian
"The beauty of the season will grow wherever seeds of love are planted. " ~ Euripides
February derives from the Latin word februa, which means "to cleanse." The Romans fˆted Februalia, a ...By Cynthia Brian
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Home organization tips from a pro
With the new year comes resolutions and fresh starts, and for many of us, the craving to get organized. But where do you start? And how do you get organized and stay organized?
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Design tips to shoo away winter blues
The chilly air and overcast skies can dampen our spirits, but using a few tried and true design tips can help enhance our homes and chase away the winter blues. Bringing in pops of color and shimmering light are just a few ideas that pack a punch. Here are my five ...By Amanda Eck
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Digging Deep with Cynthia Brian
"A dreamer dreams that everyone else in his dream must awaken before he can awaken."
~ Ramana Maharshi
By Cynthia Brian
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The Real Estate Year in Review
This was another extremely strong year for ...By Conrad Bassett, Licensed Real Estate Broker and CRP, GMS-T
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA