Mid-Century Modern Berkeley View Home

This Berkeley home is a totally intact Mid-Century Modern.

Color, pop, fixtures, it's all here! The bathroom comes in a cool aqua blue. The kitchen is a fab limey-yellow. The space saving, fridge was ultra cool for the the day, in three compartments above the counter-tops. This home includes an avocado washer and dryer, (not guaranteed to be energy efficient.)

Lovely, Modern, Berkeley, CA, Canyon View Home

LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!



This incredible remodel on The Alameda in Berkeley. This post is mostly just to show you some incredible pictures... Just want you to see! If you would like to take a look at this lovely home you can email me to nicole@greenhouserealestate.net!

Oakland Mid-Century LOVE!

It's so fun to come across relatively untouched Mid-Century Modern homes, and there are just not THAT many in Oakland Real Estate to begin with. There are a few gem neighborhoods where the homes have had only one or two owners and you can find all the cool fixtures and design details that a true modernist looks for.

I've got some fun pix of this home on Rhoda. The weather was cloudy so they didn't come out quite as nice as they could have...but you get the idea!

Piedmont Shingled, Craftsman Home, in the Arts and Crafts Style

Every so often, a home stands out the most beautiful home I've found. Here's one! This Piedmont, CA home rests on a treelined street and was lovingly restored in the Craftsman style, by a family for themselves. The results are in the details like Carrara marble and historical fixtures in the kitchen and baths.

It's two-story Craftsman home with a large open kitchen and four bedrooms upstairs. The details and the community does factor into the price of the home but the effect is extraordinary!

Saving Water and Money This Summer in Oakland and Berkeley

Water, save it for what you love!
I love the East Bay Mud advertising campaign from a few years back. It was simple and direct, featuring a cool, blue swimming pool, reading, “Water, save it for what you love.”

My son had his first swim meet of the season today and he and I agree that what we love is a crystal, clear pool!

Some creative ways that I’ve found to save water…

1. When working in the kitchen, I partially fill a basin with lukewarm soapy water. When I need to wash my hands, I just swish and dry.

2. Always collect running water into a pitcher as you let it heat up for washing pans.

3. Keep a bucket nearby to pour unfinished glasses of water and to strain the pasta water into, for later use in the garden.

4. On the hottest days, I move my potted herbs into the shade.

5. I keep a dishpan in the shower to gather up gray water for the lawn.

6. I soak my veggies in a bowl, rather that run water down the drain. I can then re-use the water for plants.

7. The dehumidifier water from the basement is perfect for watering the lemon trees.

8. Always turn the water off when brushing your teeth.

9. Run a basin of water for shaving, rather then let the water run. Don’t shave your legs in the shower.

10. Break the habit of using hot water when cold will do just as well.

11. Drink tap water.

12. Give Sigg aluminum water bottles as gifts to your friends.

13. Always turn off the water when not in immediate use. Get practiced at putting the water on at half stream.

14. Check you garden hoses for leaks. This is a big one for older gardens with older equipment.

15. Install drip irrigation and save big bucks on your water bill.



Please add to this list! I'd love to post other thoughts!

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Is It Hot Enough Ici? ... Elmwood's Ici Ice Creamery

What's Your Favorite Flavor?

In the Elmwood District of Berkeley is the most fabulous Ice Creamery, Ici.

Place made Ice Cream daily, with all the free tastes you want. Piles of lemons abundant in a large pedestal bowl, hint of the flavors to arrive from the kitchen.

Plus other nuggets of delicious sweets. You really must come down here and wait in line if you have not. It is sure to be your new summer destination.

San Francisco Grills up Eco-Friendly Barbeque

Just in time for Father's Day

Baja BBQ Firepack by Lazzari is a ready made barbeque solution.

It is a pre-made paper pulp box filled with mesquite charcoal and vented with it's own chimney. The box burns away in 20 minutes without using toxic lighter fluid, (hence, no lighter fluid residue taste!) The Pack is portable and pops into a Webber to grill just about anywhere that's still legal!