A Valentine-ish Drought-tolerant Plant: Penstemon Parryi
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, I am going to dedicate this blog to one of my flora favorites: the drought-tolerant plant Penstemon Parryi, which adds a bit of magenta to your garden due to it's pinkish spikes. The Southwestern native m...
Getting rid of clutter in your home is good for your health
Did you know that getting rid of clutter in your home could actually be good for your health? According to a recent study by researchers at UCLA, clutter can cause or contribute to elevated stress and depression and aggravate illnesses and allergies...
How are declining oil prices good for real estate?
While most Americans are thrilled by declining oil prices creating up to a 50% reduction in the cost of gas at the pump, many homeowners and buyers are asking "How are declining oil prices good for real estate?" At the same time, experts are speculat...
Want to spend the night in an Alpine cable car?
I love to travel, so when I learned about how you can spend the night in an Alpine cable car suspended at 9,000 feet in the French Alps I just had to share the info with you. The night in heaven is part of Airbnb's "A Night At" competition. The winne...
How to Hire a Competent Realtor: Consider Their Use of Technology
If you are currently selling your property or planning on listing it, you need to consider how to hire a competent Realtor. Your quest for a qualified professional should include making sure he or she utilizes important tech innovation solutions appl...
Enjoy the Ultimate Super Bowl Experience: Only $500,000!
With Super Bowl XLIX coming to Arizona February 1, sports fans have a rare opportunity to attend the world-class event through Beck & Score's exclusive Super Bowl offerings. Beck & Score, which offers tailor-made travel experiences to the wor...
New design trend: in home salons
Homeowners have discovered a permanent solution to bad hair days: creating luxury in home salons, complete with hair-washing basins, stylist chairs, manicure stations and even massage tables. Luxury homeowners love the idea of their own personal salo...
The quality of schools impacts home prices
Did you know that the quality of schools impacts home prices? People are not just interested in the quality of school districts for the educational opportunities they provide, they also consider school quality as part of the overall value of the real...
Incorporating Blue in Home Decor
From pale ice blue to deep indigo, incorporating blue in home decor is having its day in the sun. Living here in Santa Barbara makes it easy to be inspired by the vast ocean, beautiful azure skies, lovely hydrangeas, and even sea glass. Don't be afra...
Looking for great design plants for your Montecito garden?
I know its still winter but I am already thinking about the spring and searching the Internet for ideas on great design plants for my Montecito garden. My research pointed me in the direction of this website from the City of Santa Barbara which has l...