Recently, a website was called to our attention, in the realm of luxury goods and services, that exemplifies many of the principles that we focus upon in our luxury real estate personal and company branding practice. In this article series we will cover the principles that make Cowgirl Creamery
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04/30/2013
Once again, this very attractive book was on our doorstep. Last year's version was relegated directly to the recycle bin, and what do you know it is here again in a more attractive version featuring bougainvilleas which thrive in our climate. When was the last time you used the telephone book?
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04/29/2013
On our walk yesterday on Sandyland Beach in Carpinteria, we noticed this large kelp leaf being shaped into what looked to us like a flower by the waves. We loved how the water gave it substance and definition. At one point it looked like a flower or a piece of blown glass, something you would
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04/28/2013
The tides bring forth interesting creatures: shells, crabs, kelp, coral and on occasion moon jelly fish. We loved the beauty of this creature who unlike its other cousins does not have long tentacles. The translucent quality of the moon jelly is that it reflected both the sand and sky as I to
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04/27/2013
Ron and I are always drawn to colors, and today was no exception as we perused the fruits and vegetables at the Santa Barbara Saturday Farmers Market. These radishes were glowing. The color is beautiful! It was glowing at us and practically screaming, "buy me!". Of course, we did and are del
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04/27/2013
It never ceases to amaze us how each Saturday, we are delighted by something new at the Santa Barbara Farmers Market. This week is "organic poppin corn". You can just put a cob in a bag, place it in your microwave and pop away...or you can do it the old fashioned way in a pan (our favorite).
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04/27/2013
Without a focused strategy and a unique “point of view” as a luxury real estate marketing professional, you are just spinning your wheels with social media. And, this becomes a colossal waste of time! Without original content, you might as well re-channel your energy on more productive means of
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04/26/2013
While repleneshing the cats' pantry at Petco, in Santa Barbara, we spotted this cute reddish hamster sitting in his emptly water dish while eating his pellets. He was so cute, just had to give him his moment of fame by taking his picture. Wishing you all a delightful Friday, and a great weeke
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04/26/2013
We were delighted to see this cute little fisherman (on our walk on Sandyland beach in Carpinteria) fishing for dinner with his mom watching. It is halibut season here in Santa Barbara. Many fishermen are out fishing and catching halibut of the shorel. We had halibut for dinner last night..
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04/25/2013
As I meandered through the aisles at Trader Joe's, I liked this display of giant California artichokes, and the statement that it was an opportunity buy! And at $1.69 a piece it certainly was! It made me think about the subject of opportunity, and reminded me of some of our favorite quotes.
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04/24/2013
