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The town of Fairfax in Marin County has recently run up against an interesting problem. Builder Shane Deal wants to build a home that “will meet the platinum standards for green building” and his neighbors are up in arms. You’d think that in this very environmentally conscientious neighborhood they’d be ecstatic. Eco-friendly homes in Marin are all the rage. So – what, exactly, is the problem? The house Deal proposes will have state-of-the-art solar water heating, photovoltaic cells... Read Full Post

I’d like to invite you to keep me company this month as I fly around the world on Alaska Airlines. Look for me in the October edition of Alaska Airlines Magazine. This issue has an interesting article, entitled Retro Renaissance - The mid-century modern home is back in style, which provides an overview of modern architecture and discusses the resurgence of enthusiasm for mid-century design. As a specialist in mid-century homes, particularly Eichler ranch homes, I was interviewed for the art... Read Full Post

I’ve always found home and garden tours to be fascinating. I suppose that getting a little glimpse into how other people decorate their homes, tend their gardens, and live their lives gives me some sort of vicarious pleasure. On September 29 Sausalito will host its 23rd Annual Floating Home Tour, which will provide a fascinating look into a unique lifestyle – and I, for one, am looking forward to it with great anticipation. Sausalito has long been a thriving artist community, so it is lit... Read Full Post

What do you get when you combine thirty of the best interior design and landscape design professionals under one roof? If you live in Marin County, California, you get a 6,500 square foot residence which showcases some of the most talented home designers in the San Francisco Bay Area. The annual 2007 Marin Designers Showcase is a fund raising event to benefit the Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership. This years event will feature the works of more than 30 designers in a private home ... Read Full Post

Looking for a luxury, $2.1M home with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay, Chef's kitchen, infinity pool, new appliances and more but only have $150.00 to spend? You might be in luck! Before you grab your checkbook, call the moving company and head out West to enjoy fine California living and some of the best Marin county real estate available, you should know that there is a slight catch! The not-for-profit organization Community Action Marin is holding a raffle to raise money for much ... Read Full Post