This November, there are twelve certified ballot measures that California voters will be asked to ratify or reject. Among them are Propositions 15 and 19, both dealing with California property tax reform, one for commercial and industrial property […]
Many of us have been embracing our inner chef, exploring the culinary arts from home like never before. For amateur or professional cooks alike, investing in the proper tools is a necessity. One of the most vital must-haves […]
Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer. The days are growing shorter, there is an autumnal chill to the mornings, and the holiday season is a few short months away. This weekend begs to be lived to […]
Japanese gardens embrace a concept called “Ki,” which translates to true essence. Ki is about highlighting the natural landscape and creating a place of harmony and contemplation through the use of worn, aged, and imperfect materials. It’s about […]
With 80 billions pounds of food discarded every year, the United States is the global leader in food waste. Food is the major component making up our landfills, comprising 22% of material waste, much of that being produce […]
Wine enthusiasts rejoice! You will never have to pour any portion of a bottle of wine down the drain again. The Plum automatic wine dispenser is a revolutionary appliance that preserves and chills wine for up to 90 days. […]
Billions of people all around the world begin their day with coffee. In 2019, 64% of Americans over 18 drank two and a half cups of coffee daily. Over a year, that is 150 million Americans, 400 million […]
Lately, we’ve been talking about the ways to improve our health and wellbeing, from the Blue Mind Effect promoted by being in proximity to water or through introducing nature into our homes through biophilic design. Another cornerstone of […]
Last week’s blog talked about the Blue Mind effect and how being in or near water offers restorative benefits. (People will pay 127% more for a property with a water view.) Being in and experiencing nature is something humans […]
Have you ever wondered why so many people will crowd onto highway 17, enduring a slow-moving crawl over the hill to Santa Cruz? It’s the ocean. Or more specifically, water. Since water symbolizes life, we are drawn to […]
For those who love live theater productions, the virtual curtains are parting beginning this month as Sonoma-based Transcendence Theatre Company offers its annual Broadway Under the Stars summer series free of charge. The highly acclaimed Transcendence Theatre Company is […]