Stylish Solutions
Can you feel the shift in the air? It's subtle, but so wonderful! There are mornings in the fall, I will just go out back and breathe in the beauty of a cool, crisp morning. Something about our natural resources draws out the natural decorator in me, as there is so ...By Ann McDonald
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Saving Seeds - The Full Circle of Gardening
The Lafayette Community Garden was established five years ago and has now reached such a level of maturity and stability that the members have decided to start saving its seeds.
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Picturing the Paw-fect Pet Photo
"Mom, you need a passion in your life." This sentence, spoken by Barbara Brady-Smith's daughter several years ago, was the beginning of a life-changing adventure. "At the time she said it," Brady-Smith laughingly acknowledges," I felt like poking her little eyes out. ...By Diane Claytor
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Digging Deep
"Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier." - Mother Teresa
Every artist has her or his muse, a person who inspires, motivates, and encourages creativity. Leonardo ...By Cynthia Brian
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Stylish Solutions
Welcome to transition season, Stylish Suburbanite. Yes, it's that time of year again, as we are heading headlong into fall. This month I'm sharing helpful design and decorating tips you, as Stylish Suburbanites, can use as the summer to fall transition enters full ...By Ann McDonald
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Should Empty Nesters Refeather the Nest?
Like a giant slingshot, I am getting ready to launch my youngest child into the world. Actually, I'm just getting ready to send him off to college next month, but the fact remains: After raising three children, my husband and I will be "empty nesters."
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Digging Deep
Kings and cabbages go back to compost, but good deeds stay green forever, ~ Rick De Marinis
Gardening is good for you. It rekindles our passions, arouses our senses and keeps us in shape. ...By Cynthia Brian
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Smart Ideas for Your Student's Learning Environment
"The secret to getting ahead is getting started." - Mark Twain
As the promise of a new school year ...By Michele Duffy
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Via Moraga Will Welcome Homeowners in Early 2017
For 40 years, Moraga's Rheem Valley Bowl was a popular hangout for Lamorindans of all ages. In 1999, the bowling alley lost its lease and closed its doors. For the next five years, the boarded up building sat, abandoned and deteriorating. In 2004, the building was ...By Diane Claytor
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August Gardening Guide
"I am weary of swords and courts and kings. Let us go into the garden and watch the minister's bees." - Mary Johnston
There is a symphony playing daily in my garden. While my husband ...By Cynthia Brian
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Stylish Solutions
How has your summer been so far, Stylish Suburbanite? I hope it's been refreshing, relaxing and filled with fun gatherings of friends and family.
While you're basking in the summer sun, ...By Ann McDonald
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Setting the Stage for a Home Sale
You need a bigger home; you want a smaller home; you need to live in a different location. For whatever reason, you've decided to sell your home. You've hired a real estate agent and signed a contract. The stage is set for foot traffic; now let the offers start rolling ...By Cathy Dausman
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Digging Deep
When it's sweltering outside, I want to be in the garden. I find it challenging to sit in my office writing articles or producing radio shows when nature beckons me to be nurturing the earth.
By Cynthia Brian
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Lack of Supply Affects Home Sales
The second quarter of 2016 had some ...By Conrad Bassett
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Uncovering the Pros and Cons of Pool Covers
When the mercury rises, families are ready to dive into a community or backyard pool, but how to keep pools safe and warm is an ongoing concern for homeowners with pools. While pool covers provide a level of safety and can reduce heating costs, depending on the type, ...By Cathy Tyson
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA