Wednesday, July 03, 2013
Honey, it's Harvest Time!
For Andy and Wendy Scheck, publishers of Lamorinda Weekly, it was a day that was over a year in the making. They got their debut bee hive from Mike Vigo, also known as the Bee Rancher, back in 2012. After a tough winter, and their queen flying the coop, they ...By Cathy Tyson
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Ask Cynthia Brian-IsotomaReader's Request
Hello Cynthia,
I'm thinking of replacing my ugly barren lawn with fake turf so my kids can play, but read that you like isotoma. How quickly does isotoma grow? Can I just buy a bag of ...
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The Home DesignerSummertime, and the Living is Easy
A few months ago, I was contacted by a couple to decorate their uninspiring TV room. They wanted my help to create a space to match their dynamic energy and enthusiasm - a place for them and their two daughters to relax and be together. After installing a basic sofa ...By Brandon Neff
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Fire Awareness 101: What Lamorindans should know about roadways, materials, and escape plans to stay safe
Imagine living in a 4,000 square foot home loaded with the latest in technology, but having to watch the World Series on a 19-inch, black and white television, constantly juggling the rabbit ears to improve the signal, and getting up out of the chair to adjust the ...By Nick Marnell, Sophie Braccini and Cathy Dausman
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Digging Deep with Cynthia BrianGarden Gala
"The day is coming when a single carrot, freshly observed, will set off a revolution." - Paul Cezanne, French artist, 1839-1906
Entertaining in the summer garden is my favorite manner to ...By Cynthia Brian
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A Great Place to Stay: Orinda's Sleepy Hollow Neighborhood
There's something special about the Sleepy Hollow neighborhood so many call home. Barbara Ward, who grew up in Sleepy Hollow, attended Sleepy Hollow Elementary School, Pine Grove Middle School and Miramonte High School said, "I don't expect to ever leave." She moved ...By Cathy Dausman
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Mail Order House
Does a 75-year-old mail order house stand out in a neighborhood residents call "eclectic"? Not if it's the Lafayette home built by James Ford and his wife, Mary, in 1940.
The Fords, ...By Cathy Dausman
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Ask Cynthia Brian-VetchReader's Request
Hi Cynthia:
I found vetch in my garden (don't know how it got there) but would like to know how I can spread it to more places? Do I wait for seeds or should I dig some up and move? ...
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Digging Deep with Cynthia BrianMother, May I?
The robin darted from her nest the moment I walked outside. She's been laying four blue eggs either on the wreath on the door or in the vertical hanging basket for the past several years. Today her babies hatched arching their little beaks to receive their first ...By Cynthia Brian
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Divine Designs Revealed at Upcoming Kitchen Tour
Six beautiful kitchens will be featured at this year's Lafayette Juniors' Kitchen Tour on Saturday, May 18. The 14th annual event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., features kitchens with influences as diverse as the European countryside to the Barefoot Contessa.
By Catherine Kauder
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The Home DesignerDo Your Homework
In light of the current job market, millions of Americans are still out of work, and many Bay Area professionals are choosing to launch their own home-based businesses and take the reins of their employment futures firmly into their own hands. If we are asked to make ...By Brandon Neff
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Bringing Back the Natives Goes Hands On
It is quite remarkable, driving along Sleepy Hollow streets on the way to Bob and Stephanie Sorenson's, to witness the number of homes that have foregone front lawns for native/Mediterranean/low-irrigation plant displays. While most of them are not part of this year's ...By Sophie Braccini
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The Home DesignerColor Blind
Nothing seems to freak out my clients more than choosing paint - color, finish, brand - you name it. It seems that for some, picking from myriad color chips and options turns a creative endeavor into a nightmare. My patent response to individuals struggling with the ...By Brandon Neff
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The Real Estate Quarter in Review
The first quarter of 2013 showed continued ...By Conrad Bassett
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Indoor and Outdoor Entertaining Spaces Showcased at Miramonte Tour
With six unique kitchens and new this year - gardens - on the tour, the April 18 "Heart of the Home" fundraiser tour highlights a range of designs to enjoy and inspire - all for a good cause. Funds raised will go to the Miramonte Parent Club that supports many ...By Cathy Tyson
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