We spotted this beautiful Juniper tree on our walk through the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve. We appreciated the symmetry of the branches and Nature's creativity. We are truly thankful for the vision and protection of these bluffs. "The community of Carpinteria came together to acquire the
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11/30/2018
Many have asked us how we come up with brand colors for our real estate clients and the companies we work with. We have a three part process. The first is to give our client a comprehensive color test defining their favorite colors, the mood they want to convey, and the style of their practice
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11/30/2018
Our friend Jane, of Carpinteria Wines, recommended the above pictured Barolo from DaMilano 2013. Barolo's are grown in the Piedmont region of Italy. The grape is Nebbiolo. She said it was really really good with a 93 rating. We tried it this week and it was amazing--definitely a winner. We agre
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11/29/2018
The weather pundits have predicted rain for this afternoon. We had a few drops falling so far! California needs the rain! We are delighted that it is supposed to rain through tomorrow. We both love the sound of the rain! "Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver li
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11/28/2018
If you are going to come up with a brand for your real estate marketing business, be sure that: 1.)It attracts your target market, 2.) It has a genuine differentiator like a niche or a specialty, and 3) a good story behind it. This is a basic guideline! Ron and I happen to be a perfect target fo
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11/28/2018
We have always answered this age-old question: Is the glass half full or half empty, and we say: it depends on what is in the glass. Is it Nectar or is it Poison? We love maintaining a positive mindset--drinking nectar. The most successful luxury real estate and other real estate niche marketing
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11/27/2018
, Around us, life bursts forth with miracles--a glass of water, a ray of sunshine, a leaf, a caterpillar, a flower, laughter, raindrops. If you live in awareness (mindfulness), it is easy to see miracles everywhere. Thich Nhat Hanh This year we have been intensely focused on mindfulness, a cy
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11/26/2018
“I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.”
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11/25/2018
Anyone who has followed our Santa Barbara Farmers Market Posts know that we are not fans of eating Kale regardless how "good for you" it is. The flowering kale pictured above is definitely one we admire and would consider to be worthy of our garden patch or a vase.Here is another beautiful speci
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11/25/2018
YES, we still have tomatoes!Even Beefsteak tomatoes abound!Pink Lady Apples looked very appealing!These dried peppers pack a punch. The darker ones are chipotle peppers. They are a favorite of ours as they add an amazing smoky flavor to chili, and other Spanish/Mexican dishes.And there were str
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11/24/2018
