It is a spring like morning here, and the Farmers Market in Santa Barbara was bustling with people and high energy. This lovely green looking lettuce is a member of the radicchio family. It is known as Sugar Loaf radicchio or Green radicchio. In taste it is similar to the Treviso variety pict
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01/31/2015
Dear Active Rain Friends, Ron and I think that the "Be The Star Of Your Own Movie' Contest" is one of the funnest contest on Active Rain! This is the opportunity of the year to challenges your creative genes, and to be a star! Who knows someone is the casting world may discover you, and you w
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01/30/2015
According to NAR statistics 58% of real estate searches are now conducted on mobile devices and 74% of agent websites are not mobile-friendly. Is your website mobile-friendly? The screen sizes for desktops, laptops, tablets and smartphones all have different dimensions. Plus, most mobile devices
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01/30/2015
When Debbie Reynolds announced her January Challenge, Ringing and Singing in the Rain, the very first person I (Alexandra) thought of was Joanna Cohlan. A couple of days later I received an email from Joanna asking to talk to me. Our conversation was a delight and a two way street as we each
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01/29/2015
Drawn by several nice comments to our posts, I (Alexandra) decided to call Beth Witt and get her story. Prior to our conversation, I took the time to check out her impressive profile as well as her husband’s and partner Richard, with whom Wittney Estates was founded in 1984. Speaking to Beth w
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01/28/2015
Yesterday, the clouds remained after the rain we had overnight. They were beautiful contrasted against the azure skies as we drove to have lunch in Los Olivos. The clouds appeared to be enjoying their stay in Santa Barbara, they were "just sitting around, looking fine!" Happy Wednesday, Writte
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01/28/2015
Being top of mind in your marketplace as luxury real estate marketing professionals requires having a remarkable presentation package, that is memorable and makes you stand out from the pack. Those who manufacture and sell cosmetics understand the concept of standing out with fierce competiti
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01/26/2015
After several attempts to connect by both of us, Joy and I connected. She was gracious in giving me time while she is in Florida on vacation. We talked about Active Rain, and the wonderful members who were helpful in giving her an orientation in the community. She appreciates the fact that she
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01/26/2015
We discovered Stella Chocolate on a trip to Cost Plus today to replenish our stash of Divine Chocolate. When it comes to chocolate or wine, we are always open to new tastes! This chocolate did not disappoint. Wishing you all a Great Week Ahead! Written by Ron & Alexandra Seigel- ABOUT: Nap
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01/25/2015
Braving the LA traffic and the anxiety of being late for our first meet-up we were co hosting with Michael Jacobs and Endre Barath, Jr. we arrived 10 minutes early right behind Endre. One of the Rainers, Iris Messina was already seated, and we greeted her. And as I turned out around lo and beh
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01/24/2015
