January 13, 2021
We all know someone that lives in a colder climate, and we’ve heard the stories about frozen water pipes and snow damaged roofs. Luckily, we Lamorinda residents generally don’t have to contend with these types of issues, but it’s still a good idea to annually take stock of your home and tend to any items that might hinder its efficiency. January is a great time...
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December 17, 2020
Lafayette Realtor Dana Green and her team share their favorite holiday movies.
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December 1, 2020
One of our family’s holiday traditions included driving around town to see all of the festive lights. The kids would get into their pajamas, we’d load the car with blankets, I’d make a thermos of hot chocolate, and we’d scout out the most brightly lit streets and homes. This year, with your help, we are hoping that everyone in our community can enjoy this same...
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November 11, 2020
Lafayette Realtor Dana Green shares tips on making your home more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
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October 24, 2020
Lafayette Realtor Dana Green provides fall decorating ideas for the home. Create a warm and cozy environment with the addition of just a few new décor items.
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September 29, 2020
If you are a parent of a remote student you’ve likely set up a successful space for their distance learning. But what about your workspace? Fortunately, as many of us pivot to creating home work environments, there are a few simple tips that can make the transition both effective and fun: 1. Stake Your Claim: If you have the space, find an area in your...
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August 28, 2020
Last month we highlighted some of our favorite walks and hikes, and with great weather for months to come, there is no better time to enjoy the beauty and open spaces that breathe life into our local community. Another fun option is to include exercise at home by creating your own fitness sanctuary. Fortunately, home gyms come in all shapes and sizes. Here are a...
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August 11, 2020
August typically finds many of us and our children shopping for school supplies, searching for the perfect backpack, and waiting in anticipation for our class schedule. But things are a little different this year. ‘Back to School’ has a new meaning. If you have a student who will be distance learning it is important to separate ‘home time’ from ‘school time’. One way to accomplish...
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July 27, 2020
Lafayette, CA Realtor Dana Green participates in Lamorinda Living, a community podcast by Jennifer LaForce, created as a resource for residents of Lafayette, Orinda, and Moraga, CA, also known as Lamorinda.
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July 21, 2020
Looking for fun – and free – family adventure? Lafayette Realtor Dana Green recommends stargazing. Who needs screens when just outside your door, the sky dazzles, night after night?
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July 10, 2020
As warmer weather and dusky evening skies draw us outside, it’s a good time to take a look at your outdoor entertainment spaces and perhaps kick things up a notch with a few new elements. While a string of twinkle lights, some soft music piped through hidden speakers, and an icy cocktail alone can set a welcoming tone, we’ve got a few more ideas to...
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June 7, 2020
The sky is blue, the wildflowers are blooming, and the East Bay’s multitude of open spaces beckon. There’s no better time to enjoy our trails. I love hiking the ridge in Burton Valley’s Lucas Ranch. Start at the Lucas Ranch gate (at the very end of Lucas) and walk up the paved streets. Turn left at the gravel road at the top of the hill...
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May 22, 2020
With a bit more time in the kitchen these days, Lafayette Realtor Dana Green and her team share the recipes to which they turn again and again.
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May 14, 2020
Lafayette Realtor Dana Green shares five of the top ‘Lamorinda Love Stories,’ posts. These stories tell tales of hope and cheer shared by those within the Lamorinda community.
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April 22, 2020
Lafayette Realtor Dana Green has created ‘Lamorinda Love Stories,’ tales of hope and cheer shared by those within the Lamorinda community.
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March 18, 2020
Lafayette Realtor Dana Green supports her community by contributing time and resources to Lafayette’s varied non-profits such as Lafayette Partners in Education (LPIE), Lafayette’s education foundation supporting stellar public schools.
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February 11, 2020
Whether it be for a loved one, a friend, or a neighbor, a Valentine’s Day treat given and received is always welcome. And, while we at the Dana Green Team never turn down chocolates and flowers, these two mainstays are not the only ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Lafayette is chock full of retailers offering both caloric and non-caloric ways to show you care. The...
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January 17, 2020
The post holiday period is a great time for a little pre-spring cleaning. As you make room for new items that require space in cupboards and closets, take stock of items that continue to be useful and that continue to ‘give you joy,’ as Marie Kondo would say. For any item that has outlived its usefulness, consider donating it to one of the many Bay...
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December 26, 2019
Brown’s Mill, Brown’s Corners, Centerville, La Fayatte – our suburban community has had many names through the years. It was 1857 when the name ‘Lafayette’ was officially granted, thanks to the efforts of Benjamin Shreve, the town’s first school teacher, who applied for a post office for the small village. Rancho owner Elam Brown, who left Missouri with his family in 1846 in search of...
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December 13, 2019
Warm and sunny fall days are behind us and we’re on to embracing the holiday spirit! The Bay Area is full of wonderful ways to influence a festive mood. We might not have snow, but we can surely find some mistletoe. Start your holiday spirit search at Orchard Nursery’s Holiday Shop. The theme this year is Holiday Handmade from Around the World. Find beautiful, one-of-a-kind...
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