April 30, 2019
The Lafayette Juniors Annual Kitchen Tour turns 20 this year! I cannot believe it has been two decades since I first proposed this fun idea while serving as major fundraising chair of this fabulous organization. This was at the same time that I formed my company ‘The Tailored House’ and was providing interior design and staging services. I knew from my clients that they had...
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April 25, 2019
Dana Green, a longtime sponsor of the annual Notes & Words benefit for Children’s Hospital Oakland, encourages everyone to purchase tickets now for this inspirational event produced by beloved local author Kelly Corrigan. This year’s event is Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Oakland’s Fox Theater.
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April 16, 2019
Lafayette Realtor Dana Green and her team encourage residents to shop and support local businesses. In her latest blog, Dana and her team provide retail inspiration by sharing some of their favorite Lafayette retail stores.
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March 26, 2019
Lafayette Realtor Dana Green and her team provide a list of some of the Bay Area’s most popular animal world spots.
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March 12, 2019
As a founding member and the longest running Real Estate sponsor of Lafayette, California’s education foundation, Lafayette Partners in Education (LPIE), Realtor Dana Green encourages Lafayette residents to participate in LPIE’s annual fundraiser, the LPIE Power Party.
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March 7, 2019
It is great to be reminded of the amazing wealth of cultural destinations that surround us in the Bay Area. It’s easy to take for granted our proximity to attractions that lure visitors from around the world. The giant whale sculpture outside the Lawrence Hall of Science still begs to be climbed. And when was the last time your hair stood on end from touching...
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February 13, 2019
As Lafayette continues to make room for new restaurants and bistros, my team and I are constantly finding new favorite dishes. We often share our restaurant tips with each other, and we thought you might like to know the comfort food dishes and drinks that are currently making us swoon. From a quick afternoon pick-me-up latte, to a fried chicken takeout dinner for the entire...
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January 29, 2019
Team. You now often see the word in the real estate industry. It connotes an entire group working towards the interests of each client. At the Dana Green Team we operate as the true definition of a team: two or more people working together. Rather unique in the industry, our team is comprised of a dozen specialists – each with his or her own talents...
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January 15, 2019
For more than 38 years, RISMedia has provided the residential real estate industry with news, trends, and business development strategies through its flagship publication, website, blog, and networking and educational events. I’ve been a passionate follower of RISMedia for many years. The company’s invaluable real estate information and advice helps me to better navigate this industry and provide our clients with the best possible service....
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January 2, 2019
We at the Dana Green Team wish you and yours a very Happy New Year and best wishes for all good things in 2019. This year we encourage you to make a positive difference in the lives of others, whether it be the gift of time, a gift from your pocketbook, or perhaps in-kind services. Anything you can do to serve a greater good helps...
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November 20, 2018
Perhaps no other spot in Lamorinda reflects the area’s hometown feel better than the Lafayette Reservoir. This recreational gem has long served as our local gathering spot. Whether taking a solo hike on the 2.7 mile Lakeside Nature Trail, or trekking the challenging unpaved 4.7 mile Rim Trail, you’re sure to run into friends and neighbors. No more so than during the holidays, when families...
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November 13, 2018
I am so grateful to live and work in a community I adore and in which I’ve spent my entire life. In Lamorinda, and throughout the entire Bay Area, we have much to be thankful for – open space, recreational opportunities, cultural activities, beautiful neighborhoods, and friendly neighbors. And while it’s easy to take all of this for granted, I often think about the well-known...
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October 30, 2018
Though our temperate Northern California climate doesn’t necessitate ‘battening down the hatches’ for fall and winter, even a bit of cold and rain can have an impact on our homes. The onset of daylight savings (November 4) tends to be a good time to look around your home and assess any needed repairs. Here are a few important home maintenance tasks that we recommend take...
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October 11, 2018
We at the Dana Green Team are not immune to the pumpkin craze. We too await the annual local coffee shops’ pumpkin spice lattes, and we always look forward to Orchard Nursery’s Harvest Festival. We start decorating our homes with white and orange varietals the minute they make their appearance at Trader Joe’s and Diablo Foods (even though it might still be 85 degrees outside),...
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September 24, 2018
Can’t make it to Levi Stadium in Santa Clara for an NFL game this fall? Didn’t manage to get to Flushing Meadows for the US Open? No worries. The Lamorinda area has plenty of athletic competition that can be enjoyed by all. And who needs a Michael Mina 49ers Tailgate when you can relish a meal of hot dogs, chips, and soda prepared by our...
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September 4, 2018
September often produces some of the Bay Area’s best weather: cool mornings, sunny days, and mild evenings. Let’s all get outside and enjoy this perfect time before the Fall chill inevitably hits. Here are some of our favorite activities: Giants Baseball: You don’t need to be a baseball fan to enjoy a day at the ballpark, especially when you have upper deck seats with a...
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August 21, 2018
You’ll recognize back to school season by the early morning and late afternoon traffic patterns of school drop-off and pick-up. The excitement of a new school year is often a bit hampered by the onset of the dreaded sack lunch. Peanut butter and jelly – again? Surprise your student by elevating the lunch game with these fun and healthy ideas: Start with a new lunch...
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August 7, 2018
As we enter the last weeks of summer, make the most of perfect August nights with a do-it-yourself backyard movie night. This is a fun and easy way to bring friends, family, and neighbors together to toast both the end of a great Lamorinda summer and the start of a fantastic school year. You can go either ‘high’ or ‘low’ with your set-up, but either...
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July 17, 2018
We are fortunate to live in an area with many great getaway opportunities close by. A night or two at any of these local gems will make you feel as relaxed and refreshed as if you’d taken off a whole week. And the best part? Each is a short drive away: The Clement Hotel, Palo Alto: This is one of our favorite hotel secrets in...
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July 2, 2018
School is out and the lazy days of swimming and backyard barbecues are here. We love Lafayette in the summertime, but it’s fun to mix up the routine every now and then. Here are some of our favorite Bay Area summer activities to help you expand your warm weather horizons: Watch the planes land at SFO: Take your airplane fans to the San Francisco Airport...
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