la condo lifestyles: Virtual Assistants 101 - 04/25/09 10:36 AM
By Coco Clayman-Cook
Virtual assistants are people you hire to work from a location other than your office. I use virtual assistants for any task that I can benefit from hiring someone else to do. If I don't like a task, I hire a virtual assistant. I don't like posting blogs, it's time consuming and not a good use of my time. So I have a virtual assistant post the blogs for me. That way I have more time to write the blogs, which is a better use of my time.
I also hire virtual assistants to do things I am not … (2 comments)
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la condo lifestyles: Your Condo Garden - 04/16/09 12:24 PM
By Coco Clayman Cook
Spring is here and it is time to spruce up the plants on your balcony. Personally, I love orchids, succulents and flowering plants. But the other day I visited a friend who has created a wonderful garden on her balcony, all with vegetable plants. It was clever, chic, healthy and quite beautiful, not to mention economical.
I especially loved her hanging salad bowls. She has always had tiered hanging baskets of flowers on her balcony, this year they have lettuces, herbs, spinach and even heirloom cherry tomatoes. They were lovely. While I was there she took a … (0 comments)
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la condo lifestyles: Think Green! - 04/14/09 09:51 AM
By Coco Clayman-Cook
With all the talk about recycling, reducing and reusing it's important to remember one of the most essential elements of living green, which is thinking green. Let's face it we have all gotten used to doing things one way and it's hard to break old habits. But if we simply start to "think green" it won't be long before we find our selves "living green". All it takes is asking yourself, "What can I do today to reduce my carbon footprint." Notice I didn't say "erase my carbon footprint". If we simply think about what we can do, … (0 comments)
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la condo lifestyles: Green Kitchens - 2 - 04/14/09 09:15 AM
By Coco Clayman-Cook
Two important elements in any green kitchen design are countertops and flooring. There are ample choices in green countertops depending on your taste and budget. You can even utilize recycled tiles reclaimed from demolished sites. You'd be amazed at what you can find. There are also tiles and other countertops made from recycled paper, hemp, engineered stone, even concrete. This is a fast growing market so there is already a wide array of color choices to choose from.
Green flooring is also seeing a grand expansion. Bamboo is one of the more popular floorings on the market. It … (0 comments)
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la condo lifestyles: Green Kitchens - 1 - 04/11/09 09:25 AM
By Coco Clayman=Cook
One of the benefits of the worldwide interest in green construction is the wide variety of green products that are newly available. In the coming years we should continue to see an increase in colors and styles of green design elements. One of the rooms in the home that could most benefit from a greening is the kitchen. One huge element of Kitchen design is the cabinets. Most cabinets contain urea-formaldehyde which is not beneficial for the environment or your family's health. The market is just starting to offer alternative materials such as wheatboard. Solid wood is another … (0 comments)
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la condo lifestyles: Green Websites - 04/11/09 09:21 AM
By Coco Clayman-Cook
If you are looking for some informative sites on the web for "Green Living" here is a great list that was shared with us by my good friend and Celebrity Lifestyle Designer, Erin Ferucci.
Greenhomeguide.com - this is a great resource for green construction and design components.Saveourenvironment.org - a great comprehensive site with a useful "green gardening technique" section.Greenercars.com - this site features ratings on all cars for mileage, emissions, etc.40mpg.com - there is a great calculator on this site that will figure out exactly how much money you will save by driving a car that gets 40 … (0 comments)
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la condo lifestyles: Wedded Bliss - 04/03/09 09:29 PM
By Coco Clayman-Cook
Newlyweds have a great deal to contend with in this day and age. With both partners usually working who wants to take time to trim hedges or contract a gardener? There are certain times in life when we shouldn't have to deal with the mundane day to day mumbo jumbo, and certainly one of those times is when you are a newly wed. Does that mean that newlyweds should miss out on all the perks of home ownership? Certainly not! One ideal solution is vertical living. Buying a condominium affords the bride and groom a lifestyle free of … (1 comments)
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la condo lifestyles: Transitioning To Condo Life - 04/02/09 03:24 PM
By Coco Clayman-Cook
There are many reasons to transition to Condo living. In today's market there are a variety of home owners who have found the need to downsize their living space and living expenses. Many have found that an affordable condominium makes an ideal investment and superlative living situation. With amenities like gyms and fitness centers in the building it is easy to see the benefits of Condo Life on health and wallet. There is frequently a savings in time, commute times reduced to next to nothing and gas costs are greatly reduced as a result. Condo life is a great solution … (0 comments)
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la condo lifestyles: Birds of a Feather - 03/24/09 09:38 PM
By Coco Clayman-Cook
There is an old saying that "birds of a feather, flock together" While I think that its important to be an individual, you can not discount the influence that those around you have on your day to day perceptions.
We all have one friend who is forever leaning toward negativity. Imagine if all of your friends consistently shared negativity with you. Imagine how hard it would be to voice a positive opinion in the face of all that negativity.
Now imagine surrounding yourself with positive people who are consistently finding solutions, encouraging you and looking for ways to … (1 comments)
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la condo lifestyles: Growth and Change - 03/24/09 09:26 PM
By Coco Clayman-Cook
Change is inevitable. One of the best gifts you can give yourself is the freedom to enjoy change instead of dreading it. The truth is if you aren't growing and changing you are fighting the natural progression of life. Embracing change by being willing to grow is essential to living a full and rich life.
One of the ways I embrace change is by committing to daily growth. I start each morning by listening to inspirational CDs. The subjects vary but the main theme is positive thinking and action. Whenever possible I pair listening to these enriching words … (0 comments)
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la condo lifestyles: From Winter to Spring - 03/23/09 09:05 AM
By Coco Clayman-Cook
Spring in Los Angeles is one of the loveliest times of year. And although the harsh reality of winter is still present in the rest of the world, here in southern California there are signs of Spring everywhere. From the rolling green mountains to the lush and colorful trees, everything is budding, flowering or preparing to bloom. I always think of this time as full of potential. Our country has seen a long harsh winter, perhaps finally we are all making the transition from Winter to Spring.
One of the best ways to transition into Spring is to do … (0 comments)
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la condo lifestyles: Vertical Living Valentines - 02/18/09 06:11 PM
By Coco Clayman Cook
This Valentine's Day lovers all over Los Angles will celebrate the day with candy, flowers, heart felt sentiments and stolen kisses. I always appreciate the LA Condo Lifestyle, but never more than on a holiday. My condo balcony is perfect for a small romantic dinner for two or even a firework viewing. The grounds surrounding my building are ideal for a quiet introspective walk, an intimate conversation ending in a stolen kiss or for enjoying a small Easter egg hunt. My favorite thing about living vertically during any holiday is my ability to lock and leave. On a … (0 comments)
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la condo lifestyles: Business Class - 02/18/09 02:05 PM
By Coco Clayman Cook
I recently took a small trip and had the pleasure to sit next to a promising young business man who had never before flown business class. He was understandably enthusiastic about the difference in his flying experience. I couldn't help but think how similar the perks to living in a condo are to the perks of flying business class. Mainly there is an attention paid to personal comfort with a minimum of effort. I love knowing that at my home there is a specific person 24 hours a day at my disposal for matters of security, comfort, maintenance … (0 comments)
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la condo lifestyles: Greening Your Thermostat - 02/18/09 01:59 PM
By Coco Clayman Cook
One great way to help the environment is to adjust your thermostat. Here in Southern California it may not seem like a big deal, but it is. By lowering your thermostat 2 degrees during the cold wither months and raising it two degrees during the hot summer months you can make a substantial savings in power. We all like our comfort and no one is suggesting that you turn your air conditioning off in double digit weather. The idea is that even small differences can make a difference. The word of the day is simply to reduce. Two … (0 comments)
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la condo lifestyles: Greening Your Commute - 02/17/09 11:07 AM
By Coco Clayman Cook
Looking for ways to help the environment? Here in Los Angeles one of the best ways you can reduce your carbon footprint is to reduce your commute. I think one of the greatest advantages to living vertically and enjoying the LA Condo Lifestyle is the ability to walk from your condo to work, shopping, night life and world class dining. It's great for your health and well being and the environment also benefits. If you don't have the good fortune to live vertically, consider ways you can reduce your gas consumption. Taking public transportation, even one day a … (0 comments)
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la condo lifestyles: Green Home Electronics Tips - 02/15/09 01:54 PM
By Coco Clayman-Cook
Did you know that as long as appliance is plugged in it drains electricity, driving your power bill through the roof and wasting precious energy? One simple way to help the environment and save money at the same time is to unplug appliances when you are not using them. Sometimes it isn't convenient to have to plug appliances in repeatedly. Try to think sensibly about which plugs you don't need plugged on a daily basis. In my home office I was able to take my computer, printer and monitor and plug them into an appliance saving power strip. Whenever … (0 comments)
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la condo lifestyles: The Business Woman's Secrets - 01/22/09 05:19 PM
By Coco Clayman-Cook
Let's face it- being a successful business woman is a deeply rewarding endeavor, it may not be easy but it's worthwhile. Of course there are many secrets to making it relatively easy. One of my favorite business secrets is my condominium.
Centrally located, my condo allows me easy access to any event that I might need to attend. It also keeps me close enough to my office that I never have to worry about commute time. The hours I would have spent commuting are devoted to my business, my health and the pursuit of happiness, which is a … (0 comments)
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la condo lifestyles: The Wonder of Lock and Leave - 01/08/09 09:03 AM
By Coco Clayman-Cook
One of the great advantages of the condo lifestyles is the ability to lock and leave. There is nothing more comforting in today's fast paced world than knowing that you can leave on a moment's notice and all of your home security needs will be exceeded.
I have a friend whose mother came to visit for the Holidays. They had a lovely visit but her mother rushed back to the Midwest as soon as the Holidays were over. She didn't want to but she needed to get back. She was worried about her house sitting empty for too … (1 comments)
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la condo lifestyles: The Condo Consciousness - 01/08/09 08:53 AM
By Coco Clayman-Cook
Life is a series of choices. We choose to focus on what is important to us and to relinquish that which is less important. Part of the Condo Consciousness is placing focus on living comfortably without unnecessary distractions.
I love being surrounded by healthy living plants and I appreciate daily time in a quiet garden filled with well manicured and pampered vegetation. I could own a home and spend countless hours and untold funds on creating just such and environment; instead I live in a luxury condo with a beautiful garden.
I have spectacular orchids throughout my home … (0 comments)
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la condo lifestyles: The LA Condo Life - 01/05/09 09:33 PM
By Coco Clayman-Cook
I don't think it is a surprise to anyone that I am a huge fan of the LA Condo Lifestyle. It is without a doubt one of my life's passions. I can't imagine giving up living so close to the beach, the museums, the night life, the restaurants or the shopping. Virtually everything my heart desires is in close proximity, without a long commute.
I can rise in the morning and enjoy a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice on my balcony while I watch the sun rise over the city of Los Angeles. Then I can make … (1 comments)
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