Christmas time is here – if you didn’t know by the cooler weather in Nevada County, you can’t miss the holiday lights and decorations up and down the streets of Nevada City. Broad Street is lit up with a festive look (**insert a million hearts here**). I got into the Continue Reading
Ever notice how spring cleaning never seems to end with spring? Maybe the reason is that really, home upgrades are at the heart of spring cleaning, and there never seems to be an end when it comes to home DIYs (do it yourself). When it comes to prioritizing your Continue Reading
We all know that buying a home is a big deal. It can be scary yet exciting... it can also take a big chunk of change. I see it all the time - with so much to think about just to purchase property, some forget to think about the actual cost of owning a home. Homeowners know, Continue Reading
I've always been big on promoting sustainability. It's not so much as a goal as a way of life for me, possibly because of where I live. As much as I like knowing that what I’m doing is making a difference, I also want to highlight those around me who are doing their Continue Reading
This summer has been one for the books. In Nevada City, we're somewhat lucky. We experience heat, but never quite as warm as the valley below us. And it never fails, summertime always brings beauty with so much wonderful daylight. Summer could be my favorite Continue Reading
Spring cleaning never seems to end with spring, am I right? Maybe the reason is that really, home upgrades are at the heart of spring cleaning, and there never seems to be an end when it comes to home DIY projects. It can be tricky to know how to prioritize Continue Reading
While my heart is in Nevada City, I still love downtown Grass Valley. If you've never been, you're missing out. Downtown Grass Valley is charming. Each shop on Mill and Main Street is unique - from Yuba Blue with their eclectic selection of home decor and clothes, to Continue Reading
We're over the hurdle of winter and headed into a favorite season of mine: Spring. Spring in Nevada County is a beautiful thing. The wildlife are out with their young, the rivers are swollen and the hillsides are bright green. Clearly, I love this area anytime of Continue Reading
I get asked all the time, "What should I do if I want to buy a home?" There are several things but probably most importantly, you should be asking, "What should I NOT do if I want to buy a home?" The escrow process requires a good amount of coordination and Continue Reading