Volunteers remove flammable French Broom from Nature Area
On a rainy Sunday a few weeks ago, 20 children and parents helped Toris Jaeger remove invasive French Broom plants from around the Wagner Ranch Nature Area in Orinda. Children hunted for the pretty plants along the winding trails, and worked together to pull up and cut ...Submitted by Katharine Barrett
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Rattlesnake Advisory
As the weather heats up, rattlesnakes become ...Submitted by East Bay Regional Park District
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Feng Shui
The Five Elements of Tibetan Bon and Chinese Taoist Feng Shui are involved in all dimensions and the role of the Five Elements is often an important detail that is missed with even the most well-intended interior designers, general contractors and architects.
By Michele Duffy
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Summer's the season for outdoor entertaining
Well, ready or not, summer is here! And with that comes lots more outdoor entertaining. Here are a few fun ideas to liven up your outdoor space.
Bringing the Indoors Out
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Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
"As the scent to the rose, are those memories to me." - Amelia C. Welby
Cooler weather has bidden a sweet goodbye, and warmer days beckon us to linger outdoors. My garden is ablaze with ...By Cynthia Brian
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Feng Shui
Perhaps you've noticed, even with the rain, that the early summer season has begun and we are happily awash in a complete symphony of seasonal layers - mating rituals of birds dancing about, bunnies peering from tall grasses, or massive flowers bobbing gently in the ...By Michele Duffy
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Digging Deep with Cynthia Brian
"Never does nature say one thing and wisdom another."- Juvenal
Excited about the glorious weather at the beginning of May, I spent two days getting out the patio furniture from storage, ...By Cynthia Brian
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Digging Deep with Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian
"Do what you can for as long as you can and when you can't, do the next best thing."-Chuck Yeager
Back in 1999 when I was co-authoring what became a New York Times bestseller, "Chicken ...By Cynthia Brian
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Interior design questions answered
A few weeks ago I reached out to our Lamorinda Facebook community asking if anyone had any interior design questions they wanted answered. The response was overwhelming and I am so excited to be able to tackle these questions and share them with you. With our ...By Amanda Eck
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Feng Shui
We all know intuitively that the first impression a home makes, specifically the front entrance, is important for setting the tone for the entire home. Subliminal, hidden and unintended consequences can result from the myriad choices we make, so what's the skinny on ...By Michele Duffy
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Top design picks from Kitchen and Bath Industry Show
Described as the place to see the latest designs and products from over 600 leading brands, the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show is North America's largest trade show dedicated to all aspects of kitchen and bath design. It's a must for designers who want to offer their ...By Johanne Poulin
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Digging Deep with Cynthia Brian for May
"Some say the world will end in fire." - Robert Frost
A running crown fire came rolling down the hillside toward our Lake County mountain cabin, moving faster than any human could run. ...By Cynthia Brian
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Upscale design and finishes featured in Lafayette Juniors Kitchen Tour
The 20th Annual Lafayette Juniors Kitchen Tour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, May 4 features six beautiful and distinctive kitchens located in various neighborhoods throughout Lafayette, with proceeds from the event benefiting MISSEY, Family Harvest Farm, An ...By Jennifer Wake
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Digging Deep with Cynthia Brian for April
"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." - Albert Einstein
Witnessed from outer space this spring, a pageant of splendor burst into bloom on hillsides, in ...By Cynthia Brian
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The Real Estate Quarter in Review
The first quarter of 2019 showed a continued fast pace in activity on the residential side of Lamorinda real estate. Supply remains low, so the resulting sales quantities remain low. The average sales price continues to increase in Lafayette versus a year ago, while ...By Conrad Bassett, CRP, GMS-T; Licensed Real Estate Broker
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA