A Smudge for Reflection - 02/25/09 10:14 PM
 
                                
 
Alfred had an old car than ran OK on paved roads, but on the bumpy roads near his home it would pop out of gear.  To Alfred this was always a surprise.  After he heard the bump he would press the gas pedal, but the car would continue to slow down.  Only then would he remember to put the car back in gear. But that moment after the bump, when nothing seemed to work, was always the strange one for him.
Reflection strikes many of us the same way.  Our lives are full of action, doing things, … (14 comments)

Giving Back Again at Centre Concord California! - 02/24/09 08:12 PM
Mike Handlin, newly elected President of Contra Costa Realtors In Motion, presented two checks today at our weekly meeting.
 
Lisa Sherrill, Community Relations Manager, from the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Counties received a check for $600.00.  Margalit Ir, our treasurer, is a lender with Bank of America. B of A matches the donation turning it into $1200.  Every dollar donated to the Food Bank equals $6 of food.  In essence, our $600 donation = $7200!!
 
Mary Perez, founder and director of Christmas for Everyone received a check for $500. Her organization receives their food from the … (6 comments)

Tuesday is Pulled Pork Sliders and Slaw Day at 630 Michael Lane Lafayette California!! - 02/22/09 12:29 AM
Fabulous New Construction ECO Green Custom Home boasts over 5000 sq ft, four car garage. Five Bedrooms, 4 and 1/2 baths, walnut flooring, solid granite counters, professional viking gas range, 2 laundry rooms, covered loggia, slate patios, professionally landscaped built by Affinity Land and Homes and professionally staged by C.L. Design Services Home Staging.
Come tour and taste Tuesday Feb 24th 10:30am-1:30pm!
Menu: St. Louis Pulled Pork Sliders and slaw
          Cookies and Fresh Strawberries
Hosted by Debra Powell, Brook Furniture Rentals,  Cathy Lee, C. L. Design Services Home Staging and Mark Wilson, J. Rockcliff  
 
http://www.youtube.com/v/V4ftL2iTAhE&hl
 
Contact Mark Wilson, J Rockcliff, Walnut … (3 comments)

Gated Bettancourt Ranch Beauty Danville California - 02/21/09 11:55 PM
 
              
 
                 
 This gorgeous, popular Palomino Floor Plan offers 4 bedroom and 3 full baths, and over 3400 of upgraded elegance.  This home has majestic views of the Tassajara Valley.  Bettencourt Court Ranch offers open space, walking trails, tennis courts, swimming and a club house.  Its convenient location is close to shopping, dining and movie theatres.
               
view more on this slide show:
http://www.vrguild.net/c/stnd.pl?U=0902191323147183&M=S
 
 For more information, to see this lovely home contact:
Ann Marie Nugent, Bay Area Team at 925-260-8883.
 
Cathy Lee is owner of C.L. Design Services Home Staging serving the San Francisco Bay Area.  … (3 comments)

Dream Clients in Danville California! - 02/21/09 11:47 PM
    C.L. Design Services Professional Home Staging provided a detailed report (Consultation) for the home owners use to prepare this home for sale. 
This motivated family of four, with a dog, moved, stored, packed, donated, cleaned, weeded, mowed, repaired-completed the recommendations before we returned for the Rearrange in one week!  What dream clients!!!  We offer 6 types of services listed on our  website, something for everyones budget!   
Here are a few photos...
Before

 After

Before 

After

for more photos view this slide show:
http://www.vrguild.net/c/stnd.pl?U=0902191323147183&M=S
 This gorgeous, popular Palomino Floor Plan offers 4 bedroom and 3 full baths, and over 3400 of … (7 comments)

Desirable Bent Creek, San Ramon California! - 02/21/09 11:10 AM
  This home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac and boast 5 bedrooms-one downstairs, 3 full baths and 3 fireplaces.  The interior has new designer paint, a remodeled kitchen, new wood flooring, new interior lighting, newer carpeting, new windows and doors.   
   



For more information on this lovely home or for a private showing contact Jim Walberg at 925.260.8800 or Ann Marie Nugent at 925.260.8883.
Cathy Lee is owner of C.L. Design Services a professional home staging company serving the San Francisco Bay Area.  We strive to keep our clients, home buyers and many prospective home buyers best interest in mind … (2 comments)

My New Website Is Live!!! - 02/20/09 08:21 PM
 One of my goals for 2009 is now accomplished!
C. L. Design Services is live after many wonderful
hours of working with a talented web designer in Southern California!
I recently attended a staging event hosted by Brook Furniture Rentals.
Cindy Lin, ASPM, owner of Staged 4 More gave a spectacular presentation
on Search Engine Optimization. Additionally she gave us valuable advice on
website content. I felt comfortable after her presentation that I had developed
this new site to feature our company.
 
I would love your feedback Stagers, Realtors and Affiliates! 
Warmly, Cathy Lee           
 
  
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EcoGreen and Luxurious in Lafayette California!!!! - 02/20/09 12:26 AM
Affinity Land Company newly constructed home in Lafayette is energy efficient, earth friendly, elegant, yet casual and ready for meticulous buyers.
C. L. Design Services Professional Home Staging assisted Affinity Land Company plan, design, furnish and decorate this property for sale.  The first open house is Saturday, February 21, 2009.
EcoGreen Motif pattern Moda Carpeting is installed in the living room giving this room a very savvy look. The paint in the entire home is low VOC.

 
EcoGreen Duet style Moda Carpeting is installed in the bedrooms for a comfortable, plush feeling.

 
The kitchen appliances, heating and air … (9 comments)

What are you doing differently this year in the East Bay California??? - 02/10/09 09:52 PM
                 
Chuck Edell, Realty Experts
Georgia Butterfield, Legacy Real Estate
Jim Walberg, Keller Williams Realty
Jennifer Griessel, Prudential California Realty
Moderator-David Stark, Bay East Association
These 4 top producing Realtors shared secrets to their success at the
                          Business Resource Meeting for Southern Alameda County Chapter of
                           Women's Council of Realtor's at the Radisson Hotel in Dublin.
 
Highlights from today:
Avoid unresourceful people.
Face to face is more important than ever-avoid all day computer relationships!
 Attend weekly Realtor marketing meetings, volunteer, community involvement is essential.
New marketing must be done repeatedly and direct mail advertising is effective. Home Folio … (11 comments)

V-Day Indulgences - 02/04/09 12:02 AM
                             
 
                              A great dining room is the centerpiece of the home.
                                              Set the stage in yours this Valentines Day.
 
Music is an important element of any great dinner.  Select a mix that will lift your spirits, create ambiance and encourage communication.

 
Place cards can be used for Love Notes or if you are having guests they are helpful in finding seats.
 

 
Chocolates are essential!  This is one food that compliments every course....just ask any woman!
 
 
Red Roses make the perfect centerpiece.  Elegant and Romantic!!
 
Happy Valentines Day!  Love, … (10 comments)

100% Recycled! - 02/01/09 07:09 PM
Bedrock Industries is the answer for exquiste tiles for kitchens and baths. No colorants or oxides are added to the production process and they have saved hundreds of tons of materials otherwise destined for landfills.
Bedrock believes in living on earth responsibly and acknowledging that theplanet's resources are limited. That's why they make all of their tiles by handin their own plant from 100% recycled glass.When they say "100% recycled," they mean just that - all of their tile is madefrom recycled glass only. They use 100% recyclable materials for product packaging and shipping.
They have established and continue to operate several community-based programs … (8 comments)