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What will you give in 2011?
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Wow, how exciting to be number 1-1-11! Happy New Year everyone! I was reflecting on what I can contribute in 2011 and thought I would ask you the same… There are so many ways and I hope you will consider at least one for the environment. Thanks to my fellow agents at Teles Properties, the beach [...]
Greenest Trees from local “Living Christmas”
Monday, December 13, 2010
RENT A LIVING TREE THIS CHRISTMAS and have a live, potted tree delivered to your doorstep. It’s fun, it’s easy, and it’s great for your home and the environment! You can even watch your tree grow as your family grows by adopting the same tree year-after-year. I love their company mission, read on for a great little [...]
Alternative Building & Design Expo
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Just a reminder about my absolute favorite green expo here in Santa Monica this weekend… the 7th annual Alt Build has a fantastic line-up of new ideas and green building gadgets sure to please all you fellow eco-nerds! After the expo on Friday from 5:30 to 7:30, you’re invited to join Eco Consulting + Alt Build + USGBC-LA Homes Commitee [...]
The Holidays are Green
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
But you can make them greener… Naturally, by buying your tree from local, sustainable or eco-certified Christmas tree farms like Yule Tree, Santa & Sons, Silver Mountain, or Holiday Farms. Generally farms plant one to three trees for every one that is cut. Post holiday bliss, find a tree recycler at www.earth911.com. For Hanukkah, be conscious about your [...]
New Season of “LIVING WITH ED”
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Today’s exemplary, TV home to grow-up in is Ed & Rachelle’s right here in Los Angeles! As we all struggle to adjust to these eco-conscious & financially-conscious times, The Begley household is an inspirational and candid example of green-home living! Unlike Beaver Cleaver and his mom’s inefficient kitchen appliances… BOOO. Or The Bundy’s toxic air from cigarettes and hair spray… BLAH. And The Sopranos [...]
What makes my business “green?”
Friday, October 16, 2009
People often ask me how I run my “green” business…. Well, in addition to being a licensed EcoBroker and Certified Green Building Professional, I also exercise eco-friendly business practices. These practices are important to my clients when choosing their real estate agent. I hope everyone will implement some simple basics in their business too… REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE [...]
Abbot Kinney Festival
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
A quarter century tradition in Venice Beach, the 25th annual Abbot Kinney Festival is a must-do! I will be there Sunday, September 27th, from 10 to 6 enjoying hundreds of vendors, 5 stages of live music, food courts, ideas from the “Green Scene,” and meeting colorful Venice locals on famous Abbot Kinney Blvd. Ride up to [...]
Earth Friendly Moving
Thursday, September 10, 2009
by Karen Nation People seem to move in September, whether it be off to college, returning from their summer home, or buying/ selling before the holidays begin… Whatever the reason I highly recommend “Earth Friendly Moving” otherwise know as “Rent a Green Box.” It’s brilliant! Ask me how to receive a $50 gift certificate and list of [...]
Architecture for Green Living
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Have you been waiting and hoping and dreaming for a house out of Dwell magazine that’s actually affordable?! Then don’t miss my new listing at 3774 Ashwood Avenue! This 2009 modern is a natural beauty… A light-filled Architectural on one of the most desirable tree-lined streets in Mar Vista, just blocks from Venice Beach. Architect Neil Prunier [...]
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