A big joke going around the house lately, there may be 50 Shades of Grey, but how many shades of white are there? As you know I am a big fan of Farrow and Ball Paint. I haven't met a color I didn't like. I picked out some whites to paint walls and cabinets. Funny when you think of white it seems like a non-color. Not with the F&B folks. Whites are anything but. They have personality, and depth. Cabinets are Shaded White, which is described as "neither too warm nor too cool. It has a gentle grayness." Not to be confused with the wall color of Schoolhouse White which is described as "timeless, and familiar" Or even the ceiling, All White which is described "containing no other pigment except for white, creating the softest most sympathetic colour without the colder blue undertones of a brilliant white." Of course there is always Joa's White, which is not really a white at all. It's a "light and contemporary taupe, named after the first color consultant Joa" . It is absolutely perfect in the guest bedroom, and creates a warm and cozy environment.
As you can see there is nothing boring about white, however, it is fun to mix in a little real color once in a while.
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I called Paul, my painter the other day to let him know we were ready. The first thing he uttered was, "You are going to use that fancy European Paint, right?". That said it all, a painters dream. He loves the texture and coverage. How could I disappoint him. Off we go to LA to the new Farrow and Ball store, a great new space just off Melrose. I was greeted by Joseph. F&B are smart, they have consultants to assist you in the selection process. It's a bit like a therapy session. They delve into how you feel about the space, questions about rooms and surroundings, north, east, south or west facing rooms. You leave feeling confident about your choices. Forget the never ending sample pots, just go with it. Joseph is an amazing consultant. An artist by trade, he knows how color will react in a space, and guides you through the process. I could just paint by names, rather than color. I mean, who wouldn't want to use a bit of Radicchio in their kitchen, or Sulking Room Pink in a bedroom? What about Pale Hound, or Elephants Breath? Citron certainly belongs in a breakfast room. One day I won't even look at the colors, just pick the paint by the name. Farrow and Ball has been around since 1946, and all the paints are still made in Dorset, England. 25% of the company is owned by the employees, it shows by the care they give you as a customer. They hand print wallpaper too. Try it next time, you won't be disappointed. https://www.farrow-ball.com/en-us
During the planning of our remodel, we had to have our engineer calculate how to remove one of the walls to have an open floor plan. Greg van Sande stopped by one afternoon, got up on the ladder and stuck his head into the attic space.
"There's nothing up here", he exclaimed. What in the world did he mean? It sounded like a doctor delivering bad news. Quite the opposite. He stepped off the ladder with a big smile on his face. Raise the ceiling he said! The attic space was clear of any mechanicals making it "a breeze" to raise the ceiling. Easy for him to say. The big day arrived, and the beam went in without a hitch. Thank you Fredo, and all the great workers at Skyeline! A contractor, a can of spray paint, and a dog that wonders why. Isn't this how all home remodels begin? I love a fixer. Doesn't everyone? My daughter teases me, that the uglier they are the better. She would know, she's been tolerating my passion for 35 years. I remember one time when I brought her to the house of my fixer dreams. Tears welling up in her eyes, she said "You aren't going to make us live here, are you?". It was a bit of a Cinderella story. Needless to say it all turned out in the end. Just over four years ago I found my next victim. A 1960's D'Alfonso on the Riviera. The view was amazing, and the house had potential. I could see past the yellow and operating room green walls, parquet floors and aluminum windows. I had on my rose colored glasses. Today the windows are gone, the walls have disappeared and Cinderella is on her way to the ball. Stay tuned for more updates. Newly Listed |
After touring the factory I now have a new found love for Porsche. I always knew they were special, but seeing each and every engine coming down the line being built by hand was impressive. One technician follows each engine from start to finish with a real sense of duty and pride. Call me naive, I just did not understand the care and detail that went into each and every car. |
When you arrive, you are given a tag and time to meet up for the tour. You then have to store your camera, and phone in locked cubbies. There are no photo ops on this tour. No trade secrets to share on your Instagram.
Our guide was fantastic, he was just as enthusiastic as the tour attendees who heralded from all over the world. The farthest coming from Singapore.
The tour began in the leather sorting room. Each hide is carefully gone over by hand. The technician maps the flaws on each individual piece which is entered into the computer and bar coded for the trip to the cutting room. The pieces are cut with a high pressure water system so as not to tear the hide.
Our guide was fantastic, he was just as enthusiastic as the tour attendees who heralded from all over the world. The farthest coming from Singapore.
The tour began in the leather sorting room. Each hide is carefully gone over by hand. The technician maps the flaws on each individual piece which is entered into the computer and bar coded for the trip to the cutting room. The pieces are cut with a high pressure water system so as not to tear the hide.
Porsche is now celebrating it's 70th Anniversary. On display in the museum is a 1953 pre-A 356 driven from Tokyo to Stuttgart a whopping 15,000km over 53 days by Porsche enthusiast Toshiyuki Suzuki. He arrived in time for the big celebration.
His car is now on display at the museum. The front passenger seat was removed and a roof rack added for items necessary for the trip.
His car is now on display at the museum. The front passenger seat was removed and a roof rack added for items necessary for the trip.
After two years of searching, and travels all over the state of California, I finally found my dream car four years ago. I am the proud custodian of a 1987 Carrera Targa. While I have been scolded for not driving it enough, I love to start it up and take it for a spin. I never tire of hearing the engine, smelling those old car smells.
Recently we were asked to submit a point of view to an online real estate publication:
Personal letters can win the deal for the buyer who can’t match bottomless pockets of the flippers or cash buyers. What buyers may lack in financial resources, can often be balanced by passion and desire.
Sellers are people, too. Many are motivated by more than just reaping the profits of a sale. Most have long personal histories with a home and many have a compelling desire to see their legacy carried forward by the future owners of their home.
In our work we have seen countless examples of buyers who didn’t write the best offer or the cleanest deal win out because they wrote a passionate letter about their personal interest in a property and how they might use it in the future. Whether starting a family, seeking shelter from a tragic event, or simply a replace to retire, the well-told story of personal need can touch heartstrings of many a seller and sway the deal in a buyers favor.
Sellers are people, too. Many are motivated by more than just reaping the profits of a sale. Most have long personal histories with a home and many have a compelling desire to see their legacy carried forward by the future owners of their home.
In our work we have seen countless examples of buyers who didn’t write the best offer or the cleanest deal win out because they wrote a passionate letter about their personal interest in a property and how they might use it in the future. Whether starting a family, seeking shelter from a tragic event, or simply a replace to retire, the well-told story of personal need can touch heartstrings of many a seller and sway the deal in a buyers favor.
Our advice to buyers: | Take the time to carefully write a letter that tells your story in a way that will appeal to the humanity of the seller. A little heartfelt effort might swing the deal in your favor. |
Fun for the family
Halloween Afternoon
Up and Down
Ghost Village Road.
Every year the business on Coast Village Road in Montecito open themselves up to tricks or treats on Halloween afternoon. But if you watch the video below you'll see a lot of treats and not too many tricks.
Halloween 2017 Montecito
Ghost Village Road
October 31, 3PM to 6PM
Kids and parents alike in Halloween garb, are treated to special treats from merchants on Ghost Village Road.
Grab the kids, dress up, and enjoy the fun!
Grab the kids, dress up, and enjoy the fun!
“Elections belong to the people. It's their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.”
― Abraham Lincoln
In 1789 the Constitution grants the states the power to set voting requirements. Generally, states limited this right to property-owning or tax-paying white males.
This amounts to only 6% of the population!!
In 1870 The Fifteenth Amendment allowed Non- white men and freed male slaves the right to vote. Southern states suppressed the voting rights of black and poor white voters through Jim Crow Laws.
This amounts to only 6% of the population!!
In 1870 The Fifteenth Amendment allowed Non- white men and freed male slaves the right to vote. Southern states suppressed the voting rights of black and poor white voters through Jim Crow Laws.
Women couldn't vote until 1920
It wasn't until 1920 that Women are guaranteed the right to vote by the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. In practice, the same restrictions that hindered the ability of non-white men to vote now also applied to non-white women.
Vivian Moss, is 99 this year, she was born in 1919 just a year before women won the right to vote. Vivian is the mother of my good friend Barbara. I have been fortunate to be able to spend many wonderful days with her, such an incredible woman.
Vivian Moss, is 99 this year, she was born in 1919 just a year before women won the right to vote. Vivian is the mother of my good friend Barbara. I have been fortunate to be able to spend many wonderful days with her, such an incredible woman.
Vivian has not missed an opportunity to vote in her entire life!
She adored her parents Rose and Abraham who escaped tyranny in their homelands, emigrated to our country that offered hope and they found love in their new land.
She has lived her life with great optimism despite the hard times and tough challenges. She rose to become a beacon of hope for women in the TV industry,
She has lived her life with great optimism despite the hard times and tough challenges. She rose to become a beacon of hope for women in the TV industry,
- She has always fought the status quo.
- She marched for women and social justice
- She stood up with courage to any hint of her own #metoo moments.
- She was a GI girl during WWII
- A writer of Quiz Shows in the early days of TV
The Dodge Charger was a pretty cool car in 1971.
Hard to believe but adults aged 18-21 did not have the right to vote until 1971.
This was enacted in response to Vietnam War protests, which argued that soldiers who were old enough to fight for their country should be granted the right to vote.
The Charger has made a comeback...let's have voting make a comeback too.
Through the years people have fought for the right to vote. Why is the voter turnout so low today? We need to be responsible to ourselves and our country. It is your right to vote. Go out and do it!
Through the years people have fought for the right to vote. Why is the voter turnout so low today? We need to be responsible to ourselves and our country. It is your right to vote. Go out and do it!
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