Over the last 15 years, experts have come to realize that the science of happiness is a serious and legitimate area of study, with a great deal of validated research and studies supporting it. Here’s [ … ]
I was not at all surprised to read the story in Drink Me Magazine about how the tiny town of Healdsburg in Sonoma Valley is becoming a deluxe wine destination. In fact, it has already [ … ]
In a recent blog, I explored the future of drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), for the photographing and videotaping of real estate listings. There are new regulations brewing regarding drone safety that will require [ … ]
Just an hour north of San Francisco on Highway 101 and only 15 minutes from Healdsburg, or a scenic 40-minute journey from Saint Helena through Knights and Alexander Valleys, you will find the cosmopolitan wine [ … ]
I just read an inspiring article in CNBC regarding the world’s youngest female billionaire. Elizabeth Holmes founded Theranos while she was a sophomore at Stanford in the fall of 2003 (she dropped out a few [ … ]
In a recent blog, I introduced you to the wonderful town of Yountville, and today, I am going to showcase Napa Valley’s new playground for the rich and famous: Calistoga. This rustic 19th-century town is [ … ]
The latest issue of California Real Estate includes a very interesting article about neighbors and trees that I thought I would share. Trees and other landscaping features can sometimes cause problems with neighbors. Following are [ … ]
Every year film aficionados from around the world gather for the Napa Valley Film Festival (NVFF), a starry affair that takes in the four walk-able villages of Napa, Yountville, St. Helena, and Calistoga. The NVFF program [ … ]
Little did I know when I got into real estate in the wine country that I would dream of living life in the slow lane. I would say that my life is a lot busier [ … ]
I have to give kudos to Paula Bennett, Founder and Editor of GrailMag.com, for hiring Daryn LaBier to photograph me for the launch of her new publication Grail Magazine. Grail Magazine is a unique curated luxury lifestyle [ … ]