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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December 2, 2019
I am a fan of all of Lafayette’s various events, and “It’s a Wonderful Life in Lafayette” community celebration is one of my favorites. Along with Branagh Development, I am proud once again to sponsor this festive tradition that brings together our entire community for songs, local entertainment, and visits with Santa. Please mark your calendars for December 8, 2019, 4:00-6:30pm and join me and...
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November 26, 2019
When my children were in preschool, their teachers would ask them at Thanksgiving what they were thankful for. Their replies were translated to paper in the teacher’s handwriting, and their answers (the dog, etc.) always made me laugh. But I appreciated the exercise, and I continue it myself to this day. I love Thanksgiving for its reminder to us all to count our blessings. It’s...
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November 14, 2019
Lafayette Realtor Dana Green recommends that all Bay Area homeowners perform these home maintenance routines in preparation for winter weather.
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November 5, 2019
Lafayette realtor Dana Green’s commitment to the community runs deep. Providing local and regional support to worthy causes both personally and via the Compass Cares program, Dana knows that healthy communities begin and end with selfless giving.
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September 16, 2019
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival: Saturday & Sunday, September 21 & 22, Downtown Lafayette. The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce’s annual Art & Wine Festival is perhaps the largest weekend event in Contra Costa County. Join the more than 85,000 visitors who stroll among the art and handmade crafts while sampling foods from top local restaurants and enjoying quality wines and microbrews, and musical entertainment on...
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September 11, 2019
The benefits to students of participating in high school sports are many. Physical activity is good for the body and the soul. Participation within a team fosters cooperative skills and helps to build self-confidence and self-esteem. Teamwork encourages leadership and social skills. And practice brings discipline. Student athletes often do better academically, as the determination and goal-setting skills required of a sport can be transferred...
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August 5, 2019
The sun is high, the temps are warm, and the lazy days of August are upon us. Just as winter weather makes us crave soul warming dishes and drinks, summertime has its own culinary rewards – think ice cream or a chilled glass of wine. I love the grilled peach bruschetta at Metro. I also love the iced coconut orange latte at Coffee Shop Lafayette....
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July 2, 2019
Lafayette Realtor Dana Green provides simple and economical suggestions to transform your yard and garden for outdoor living during warmer weather. Move the party outside with these easy lighting, music, and design ideas.
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June 4, 2019
It’s hard to imagine in our world of technology that sitting down with a book once filled the lazy summer moments between swim team competition, family vacations, and time outdoors with friends. These days, adults and children are more likely to be found scrolling through their phones than relaxing with a good read. But even the innovators who created and rely on technology are attempting...
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May 25, 2019
One of my favorite ways to kick off summer is Lafayette’s Night at the Library, benefitting the Lafayette Library and Learning Center. I love this event, and I love our library for so many reasons. I believe a great library can serve as the foundation of a great community, and our library is a perfect example. In this one central place at the corner of...
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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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