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    <title>Cathy Lee 's Blog</title>
    <link>http://activerain.com/blogs/cathyleehomestaging</link>
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      <guid>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1365930/raincamp-san-francisco-california</guid>
      <title>RainCamp San Francisco California</title>
      <description>&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;WOW!! Brad Andersohn, with the family band, kicked off the morning with &quot;Eye of the Tiger&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/2/8/4/4/ar12598257944828.jpg&quot; height=&quot;375&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;500&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;We were there because things are changing and we all want to be super stars!! Here are just a few of the many tips, insights and tools I learned today.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Bob Stewart gave us 15 free sites:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.runpee.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;runpee.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.photosynth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;photosynth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Ben Kinney gave us the 5 top reasons mega agents blog.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;1. To write articles people will find of interest&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;2. To Position ourselves as an expert in a field or location&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;3. To successfully advertise or market a listing&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;4. To generate traffic and link to their website&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;5. To Blog for referral business&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;We learned the importance of blog titles, keeping them short, concise and geographic specific.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;Ex: Seattle  WA View Home&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Blog Content rules are:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;3-500 words, Start and end with key word phrase&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;2-4 outgoing links,Insert photo for user experiences&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Tags are your &quot;table of contents&quot;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Twitter and Facebook explosion-With over 350 million people on facebook and 180 million on twitter it is essential to participate in social media!!. Be remarkable, Build Trust, Be Proactive, Patient, Execute.....&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Just Do it!!!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Thank you for a fantastic day Active Rain Staff and Team!! Truly. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Cathy  Lee ASP, Danville, San Ramon CA (CL Design Services Home Staging)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:40:16 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1365930/raincamp-san-francisco-california</link>
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      <title>Why you want your Realtor to market your property to other Realtors</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lori Cain includes staging in her &quot;tried and true home selling formula&quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;read below.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div id=&quot;reblogging_tag&quot;&gt;Via &lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/1358892/why-you-want-your-realtor-to-market-your-property-to-other-realtors&quot;&gt;Lori Cain - Tulsa Realty www.LoriCain.com (Chinowth &amp; Cohen Realtors)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You want your Realtor to market your property to other Realtors&lt;/strong&gt; because &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;we work as a community&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; to sell each other&amp;rsquo;s listings. Your Realtor should market your property directly to prospective Buyers, but also to other Realtors whose Buyers may be the perfect match for your home sale.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You want your Realtor to provide a detailed, accurate and &lt;img title=&quot;Realtors working together to sell your home!&quot; src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/6/1/4/4/ar125946239344164.jpg&quot; height=&quot;250&quot; alt=&quot;Realtors working together to sell your home!&quot; style=&quot;border: 1px solid black; margin: 11px 22px; float: right;&quot; width=&quot;250&quot; /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;thorough description of your property&lt;/strong&gt; on the MLS and various internet sites &amp;ndash; ask to see it.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Make sure the &lt;strong&gt;driving directions to your home&lt;/strong&gt; are easy to understand and that a map is included with your listing.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Ask your Realtor to send you &lt;strong&gt;links of your listing&lt;/strong&gt; on &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Tulsa_OK_74108_1111505643 &quot; title=&quot;1727 S 151 E Avenue, Tulsa Oklahoma&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Realtor.com&lt;/a&gt; and the many &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.1727south151eastavenue.com&quot; title=&quot;1727 S 151 E Avenue, Tulsa Oklahoma&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;other web sites&lt;/a&gt; on which your home should be advertised. Verify that multiple (updated) photos are present and a virtual tour is included.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you are &lt;strong&gt;interviewing Realtors before you list your home for sale&lt;/strong&gt;, tell them that you want your Realtor to market your property to other Realtors and ask how they intend to accomplish that.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The tried-and-true &lt;strong&gt;home selling formula&lt;/strong&gt; remains the same, regardless:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;Get your home in top-notch, move-in condition and stage to &amp;ldquo;WOW&amp;rdquo; a Buyer &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Price your home competitively &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Choose a Realtor who will market your home aggressively, including extensive internet exposure and marketing to fellow Realtors &lt;img title=&quot;MLS Multiple Listing Service&quot; src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/0/5/4/ar125946251945015.jpg&quot; height=&quot;73&quot; alt=&quot;MLS Multiple Listing Service&quot; style=&quot;border: 1px solid black; margin: 11px 22px; float: right;&quot; width=&quot;175&quot; /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Lori Cain is a residential Realtor with &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cctulsa.com/lcain&quot; title=&quot;Chinowth &amp;amp; Cohen Realtors&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Chinowth &amp;amp; Cohen Realtors&lt;/a&gt; serving the greater Tulsa Oklahoma area, including midtown Tulsa, Owasso, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Sand Springs and Jenks. Please visit Lori's web site, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.loricain.com&quot; title=&quot;Lori Cain's personal &amp;amp; real estate web site&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;LoriCain.com&lt;/a&gt; or call 918-852-5036. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Cathy  Lee ASP, Danville, San Ramon CA (CL Design Services Home Staging)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:05:38 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1358937/why-you-want-your-realtor-to-market-your-property-to-other-realtors</link>
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      <title>Serving Food With Love This Thanksgiving! </title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cityteam.org/sf&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cityteam.org&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;City Team&lt;/a&gt;, San Francisco&lt;/strong&gt; prepared hundreds of delicious meals this evening for the 6th Street/Mission community. &lt;strong&gt;We served hundreds of meals &quot;restaurant style&quot; at decorated (staged) tables.&lt;/strong&gt; The &lt;strong&gt;homeless,&lt;/strong&gt; sick and hungry were served an amazing, hearty meal of roasted turkey and all the trimmings.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Let Us Give Thanks!!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;City Team provides hot meals, safe shelter, showers, and clean clothing to the San Francisco homeless and hungry population. Their staff and volunteers provide free footcare and medical exams to hundreds weekly. A full recovery program for drugs and alcohol addiction is in place for men.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/0/9/2/0/ar12592120302908.jpg&quot; height=&quot;262&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I have developed a true &lt;strong&gt;Attitude of Grattitude&lt;/strong&gt; being a volunteer at City Team.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I have been blessed with incredible, caring friendships in the 6th Street Community.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I am Truly Grateful,&lt;strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Cathy  Lee ASP, Danville, San Ramon CA (CL Design Services Home Staging)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:28:34 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1356081/serving-food-with-love-this-thanksgiving-</link>
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      <title>The Kitchen is the Heart of this Home in Walnut Creek California </title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;C.L. Design Services&lt;/a&gt; Home Staging&lt;/strong&gt; was contacted to prepare a home for sale a home in a wonderful neighborhood in Walnut Creek, walking distrance to downtown and BART. The owners not only completely remodeled every aspect of this home-but added square footage to the kitchen.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What a perfect time of year to feature a new, gourmet kitchen!!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/2/7/8/8/ar125843891288727.jpg&quot; height=&quot;450&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;600&quot; /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Kitchen before addition/remodeling and staging:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;This home is on broker's tour 11-17 10 am- 1pm. Contact Steven Verdeck, Broker, for more information at 925-594-1147. The home is 1400 square feet, 3 bedroom, 2 baths, new dual pane windows, french doors, new roof, new exterior stucco,&amp;nbsp; travertine baths, new tankless water heater, new air and heat, new front and back landscaping and fencing, new decking, new lighting, new hardwood flooring, must see to appreciate!!&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee&lt;/a&gt; is owner of C.L. Design Services Home Staging in Danville serving the San Ramon Valley and San Francisco Bay Area. We strive to keep our clients, Realtors and many prospective home buyer's best interests in mind with every staging. Contact &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee&lt;/a&gt; today for your complimentary quote.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Cathy  Lee ASP, Danville, San Ramon CA (CL Design Services Home Staging)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:47:42 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1341323/the-kitchen-is-the-heart-of-this-home-in-walnut-creek-california-</link>
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      <title>&quot;Measure your performance by your followers&quot; Amos White</title>
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amoswhite3.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Amos White&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;/strong&gt;Social Media expert, teacher and guest speaker today at Women's Council of Realtors Southern Alameda Chapter, gave a very grateful audience guidelines and wisdom for our businesses.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Amos stressed the importance of measuring our performances by tracking our followers.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Websites, Blogs, Facebook, Twitter; who is visiting, subscribing, my friend, following me.....How fast am I growing??? We need to be aware of our growth and as Amos so passionately expressed, &quot;feel our followers&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Connecting with our family, friends, classmates, clients, colleagues is a good beginning platform.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Building relationships is the most effective networking. &quot;It builds over time&quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&quot;&lt;strong&gt;We need to remember to be be 3-dimensional, add links and opinions, be current, responsive, share, be open, honest, and respectful when participating in social networking. &quot;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Amos reminded us how much richer and better life is when we &quot;SHARE&quot;&amp;nbsp; and extend our sphere of influence to enrich our relationships.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;His blog address is &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amoswhite3.wordpress.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;amoswhite3.wordpress.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/3/8/9/4/ar12580526349831.jpg&quot; height=&quot;300&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;200&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I am still digesting all the wisdom Amos shared today!! Thank you, Cathy Lee&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee&lt;/a&gt; is ower of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;C.L. Designs Services&lt;/a&gt; Home Staging in Danville serving the San Ramon Valley and San Francisco Bay Area.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Cathy  Lee ASP, Danville, San Ramon CA (CL Design Services Home Staging)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:35:35 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1333300/-measure-your-performance-by-your-followers-amos-white</link>
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      <title>Fabulous Sunridge Unit in San Ramon California</title>
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;T&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thebayareateam.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;he Bay Area Team&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;and &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;C.L. Design Services&lt;/a&gt; Home Staging Present &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;608 Destiny Lane, San Ramon, &lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;a fabulous townhome in Sunridge.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;The largest floorplan in this development with 1400 square fee, 3 full bedroom and 2.5 baths, this home backs to open space and has a custom remodeled kitchen with stainless appliances, granite counters and maple cabinets.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/6/1/9/1/ar125722765319164.jpg&quot; height=&quot;336&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;600&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;New interior paint and laminate floors make this the perfect home.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For more information about this home contact Ann Marie or Jim at 925-260-8883 today! &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/1/5/7/7/ar125722781477514.jpg&quot; height=&quot;336&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;600&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee &lt;/a&gt;is owner of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;C.L. Design Services&lt;/a&gt; Home Staging. We strive to keep&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;our clients, Realtors, and many prospective home buyer&amp;rsquo;s best interest in mind with every home staging. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contact Cathy Lee today for your complimentary quote at 925-351-6118. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Cathy  Lee ASP, Danville, San Ramon CA (CL Design Services Home Staging)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:06:00 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1316950/fabulous-sunridge-unit-in-san-ramon-california</link>
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      <title>Stunning Elegance in Danville California</title>
      <description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thebayareateam.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;The Bay Area Team&lt;/a&gt;, Keller Williams Danville, and&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;C.L. Design Services&lt;/a&gt; Home Staging present&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt; 104 Victoria Place&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;This traditional 4,200 sq foot home is formal and casual living at its best!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: right;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/3/8/2/5/ar125693899352835.jpg&quot; height=&quot;337&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;600&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;The incredible backyard features a pool, spa and built in kitchen.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/4/7/8/5/ar125693902658742.jpg&quot; height=&quot;337&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;600&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;The sweeping, elegant entry opens to a formal living room with a marble fireplace.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/6/2/2/2/ar125693905222269.jpg&quot; height=&quot;337&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;600&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;The formal dining room boasts fireside seating.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/2/1/9/2/ar125693912229121.jpg&quot; height=&quot;337&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;600&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/9/5/3/6/ar125693915663593.jpg&quot; height=&quot;337&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;600&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;The chef's kitchen features slab granite stainless appliances, a center island and a large dining area.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/0/8/2/5/ar125693923752803.jpg&quot; height=&quot;337&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;600&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;A romantic master suite and retreat area is on the main level.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/1/6/1/6/ar125693926561617.jpg&quot; height=&quot;337&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;600&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;A handsome study with hardwood flooring is on the main level along with a full bedroom, powder room and full bath. Upstairs the home features 3 bedrooms, a bonus room and 2 bathrooms.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/7/5/1/4/ar125693929241572.jpg&quot; height=&quot;337&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;600&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee,&lt;/a&gt; owner of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;C.L. Design Services &lt;/a&gt;Home Staging,&amp;nbsp; strives to keep every client, Realtor and many potential home buyer's best interest in mind with every home staging. Contact &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee&lt;/a&gt; today for your complimentary quote at 925-351-6118 today. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Cathy  Lee ASP, Danville, San Ramon CA (CL Design Services Home Staging)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:27:50 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1295359/stunning-elegance-in-danville-california</link>
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      <title>Tweets, Wine and Stargazing!!</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/2/4/8/0/ar12550672508426.gif&quot; height=&quot;64&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;190&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tri Valley Tweetup, hosted and sponsored by Wente Vineyards.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;It was an amazing time out at the Estate Tasting Room tonight.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;We enjoyed wonderful wine, cheese, crackers and fruit....and that was all BEFORE the stargazing began.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Have you been out to see Jupiter tonight??? Simply incredible!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;locationlabel&quot;&gt;Location:&lt;/span&gt; Wente Vineyards Estate Tasting Room, Livermore&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/6/7/7/5/ar125506666557764.jpg&quot; height=&quot;450&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;600&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee&lt;/a&gt; is owner of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;C.L. Design Services &lt;/a&gt;Home Staging in Danville serving the san Ramon Valley and San Francisco Bay Area. We strive to keep our clients, Realtors and many prospective home buyers best interest in mind with every home staging. Contact&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; Cathy Lee&lt;/a&gt; today for your complimentary quote at 925-351-6118.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Cathy  Lee ASP, Danville, San Ramon CA (CL Design Services Home Staging)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:49:22 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1276485/tweets-wine-and-stargazing-</link>
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      <title>Realtor and Affiliate Honored at CCRIM </title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mikehandlin.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Mike Handlin&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, President of&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ccrimtoday.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Contra Costa Realtors in Motion&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, presented awards at our weekly marketing meeting.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Realtor &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.crueyhomes.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Jill Cruey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Keller Williams, Walnut Creek&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; of &lt;strong&gt;C.L. Design Services Home Staging&lt;/strong&gt; were honored this &lt;strong&gt;3rd quarter &lt;/strong&gt;of the year.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;Exceptional Leadership, Ethics, Goodwill and Professionalism are acknowleded with these awards.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/2/1/5/2/ar125495126825129.jpg&quot; height=&quot;192&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;293&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;Jill and I were quite surprised and honored to accept the awards.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;I strive to serve the community and my clients with an unending passion! &lt;strong&gt;Gratefully, Cathy Lee&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Cathy  Lee ASP, Danville, San Ramon CA (CL Design Services Home Staging)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:50:21 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1274368/realtor-and-affiliate-honored-at-ccrim-</link>
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      <title>Realtor and Affiliate Honored at CCRIM </title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mikehandlin.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Mike Handlin&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, President of&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ccrimtoday.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Contra Costa Realtors in Motion&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, presented awards at our weekly marketing meeting.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Realtor &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.crueyhomes.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Jill Cruey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Keller Williams, Walnut Creek&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; of &lt;strong&gt;C.L. Design Services Home Staging&lt;/strong&gt; were honored this &lt;strong&gt;3rd quarter &lt;/strong&gt;of the year.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;Exceptional Leadership, Ethics, Goodwill and Professionalism are acknowleded with these awards.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/2/1/5/2/ar125495126825129.jpg&quot; height=&quot;192&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;293&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;Jill and I were quite surprised and honored to accept the awards.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;I strive to serve the community and my clients with an unending passion! &lt;strong&gt;Gratefully, Cathy Lee&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Cathy  Lee ASP, Danville, San Ramon CA (CL Design Services Home Staging)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:45:03 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1274363/realtor-and-affiliate-honored-at-ccrim-</link>
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      <title>Expanded &quot;Smith&quot; Home on Premium Lot Bryan Meadows Alamo California </title>
      <description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;George Bassett, Executive Brokers Realty, presents 508 Wild Flower Place, Alamo.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/5/5/3/6/ar125488965363553.jpg&quot; height=&quot;487&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;T&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;his stylish and expanded single story home is an entertainers dream with its huge living room, dining room and family room.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/5/7/0/4/ar125488980340753.jpg&quot; height=&quot;364&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/4/8/8/0/ar125489085908848.jpg&quot; height=&quot;364&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/3/8/3/9/ar125488983193838.jpg&quot; height=&quot;364&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The sprawling master bedroom and retreat has doors to the separate spa area and sparkling pool.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/8/5/1/9/ar125489090191585.jpg&quot; height=&quot;364&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/6/9/9/8/ar125489092989967.jpg&quot; height=&quot;487&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/6/4/4/8/ar12548899684461.jpg&quot; height=&quot;364&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/3/6/1/9/ar125489000391634.jpg&quot; height=&quot;487&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The pool was recently renovated. The 23,000 lot is completely private and beautifully landscaped.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/3/2/2/8/ar125489002882239.jpg&quot; height=&quot;487&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For a private tour or more information on this gorgeous home contact George Bassett at 925-938-7090. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee&lt;/a&gt; is owner of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;C.L. Design Services&lt;/a&gt; in Danville serving the San Ramon Valley and San Francisco BayArea. We strive to keep our clients, Realtors and many prospective buyers best interests in mind with every home staging. Contact &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee&lt;/a&gt; today for your complimentary quote today at 925-351-6118.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Cathy  Lee ASP, Danville, San Ramon CA (CL Design Services Home Staging)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:53:38 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1272938/expanded-smith-home-on-premium-lot-bryan-meadows-alamo-california-</link>
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      <title>Exceptional Leadership Recognized at Realtor Marketing Meeting in San Ramon California</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;The San Ramon &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rmatoday.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Realtor's Marketing Association&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; honored and recognized two outstanding and exceptional leaders in our community yesterday.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RMA's President, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.homewaytv.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Nate Ellis&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; presented&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbarlow.yourkwagent.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbarlow.yourkwagent.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Corinne Barlow&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbarlow.yourkwagent.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;of Keller Williams Realty in Danville, Realtor of the quarter and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.homefoliomagazine.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Kirk Bailey&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;/strong&gt; owner of &lt;strong&gt;Home Folio Magazine&lt;/strong&gt;, Affiliate of the quarter.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Both Corinne and Kirk work endlessly in our community to raise funds for charity and are fine examples of goodwill and professionalism. &amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The room gave them a well deserved standing ovation!!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What a priviledge it is to work in the Real Estate Industry with them! Congratulations!!! &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee &amp;nbsp; &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Cathy  Lee ASP, Danville, San Ramon CA (CL Design Services Home Staging)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:41:40 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Beautiful Walnut Creek Home-Short Sale</title>
      <description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.joedajani.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Joe Dajani &lt;/a&gt;presents 73 Terra Bella, Walnut Creek &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This home has a gourmet kitchen with a Viking Refrigerator, two fireplaces, updated baths, a sparkling pool and much more. It is located on a cul-de-sac in beautiful South Walnut Creek near schools and downtown. For a private tour or more information on this short sale purchase contact Joe at 925-932-5100. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee&lt;/a&gt; is owner of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;C.L. Design Service&lt;/a&gt; Home Staging in Danville serving the San Ramon Valley and San F&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;rancisco Bay Area. We strive to keep our clients, Realtors and many prospective home buyer's best interest in mind with every staging. Contact Cathy Lee for your complimentary quote today at 925-351-6118.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Cathy  Lee ASP, Danville, San Ramon CA (CL Design Services Home Staging)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:42:14 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Perfection in Clayton, California!</title>
      <description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Presenting 170 Brandywine Place,&amp;nbsp; a single story home updated to perfection for the discriminating buyer. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This property boasts 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2 fireplaces located in one of the cities Money Magazine recognized as one of the Top 100 best places in the Nation to live. &lt;strong&gt;Clayton is truly unique and so is this home!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more information or a private tour contact&lt;strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lynnefrench.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Lynne French&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; today. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee i&lt;/a&gt;s owner of C.L. Design Services Home Staging in Danville serving the San Ramon Valley and San Francisco Bay Area. We strive to keep our clients, Realtors and many prospective home owners best interests in mind with every home staging. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contact &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee&lt;/a&gt; today for your complimentary quote today at 925-351-6118. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Cathy  Lee ASP, Danville, San Ramon CA (CL Design Services Home Staging)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:14:45 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1245999/perfection-in-clayton-california-</link>
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      <title>Dream Weaver's Meet in Walnut Creek September 15. 2009 </title>
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&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Featured Speaker: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee&lt;/a&gt;, A.S.P.,&amp;nbsp; I. A. H.S.P.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Achieve Balance and Harmony in your life with Color!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Research has revealed we can create peace, harmony and a sense of balance in our homes with color. While most of us do not spend a lot of time thinking about room color-it affects every day of our lives. Room color can influence our mood and our thoughts. Colors affect people in many ways, depending on age, ethnic background, gender or local climate. It is important to choose color wisely.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;When selecting color for a room, keep in mind that each color has a psychological value. Think about how those colors make you feel. The main color of your room can have an effect on your mood. These colors can make you feel anything from tranquil to rage.&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;Too many colors can make a room look busy or cluttered.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Paint is fairly inexpensive and transforms a room more quickly than anything else you can do so you can afford to experiment a little.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Understand that colors behave in three basic ways: active, passive, and neutral, and you can easily match every room&amp;rsquo;s colors to your personal desires and taste and to the room&amp;rsquo;s purpose. Light colors are expansive and airy, they make rooms seem larger and brighter. Dark colors are sophisticated and warm; they give large rooms a more intimate appearance.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Red&lt;/strong&gt; creates excitement, stimulates the appetite and raises a room&amp;rsquo;s energy level. In the&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;dining room, red draws people together and stimulates conversation. In an entryway, it creates a strong first impression. Red has been shown to raise blood pressure, speed respiration and heart rate. It is usually considered too stimulating for bedrooms.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Crimson&lt;/strong&gt; can make some people feel irritable. With red invoking feelings of rage and hostility this is a color that should be avoided as the main color of a room. Sitting for long periods of time in a room this color will likely breakdown any peace and harmony you are striving to create in your home. Ancient cultures used the color red to stimulate the body and mind and to increase circulation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Yellow&lt;/strong&gt; captures the joy of sunshine and communicates happiness. It&amp;rsquo;s perfect for kitchens, dining rooms, and bathrooms, where happy color is energizing and uplifting. In halls, entries, and small spaces, yellow can feel expansive and welcoming.&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;Yellow although is a cheery color is not a good choice in main color schemes of a room. People are more likely to lose their tempers in a yellow room. Studies show babies also seem to cry more in a yellow room. This color tends to create feeling of frustration and anger in people. This color is the most fatiguing on the eyes.&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;Yellow is believed to stimulate the nerves and purify the body.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Blue, the tranquility color,&lt;/strong&gt; brings down blood pressure and slows respiration and heart rate. It is considered calming, relaxing, and serene, and is often recommended for bedrooms and bathrooms. Blue is an appetite suppressant. &lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;Be careful, however: A pastel blue that looks pretty on the paint chip can come across as unpleasantly chilly when it&amp;rsquo;s on the walls and furnishings, especially in a room that receives little natural light. If you opt for a light blue as the primary color in a room, balance it with warm hues in the furnishings and fabrics.&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;To encourage relaxation in the rooms where people gather; family rooms, living rooms, large kitchens, consider warmer blues, such as periwinkle, or bright blues, such as cerulean or turquoise. Blue is known to have a calming effect when used as the main color of a room. When going with blue go for softer shades of blue. Dark blue has the opposite effect. Dark blue evokes feels of sadness. So refrain from using darker blues in your main color scheme. Stay with the lighter shades of blue to give you and your loved ones a calm effect.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Green&lt;/strong&gt; is considered the most restful color for the eye. Often reminding others of nature, green is suited to almost any room in the house. In a kitchen, a sage or medium green cools things down; in a family room or living room, it encourages unwinding but has enough warmth to promote comfort and togetherness. In a bedroom, it&amp;rsquo;s relaxing and pleasant. Green also has a calming effect when used as a main color for decorating. It is believed to relieve stress and reduce muscle tension by helping people relax. Also believed to help with fertility, this is a great choice for the bedroom.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Purple,&lt;/strong&gt; in its darkest values (eggplant, for example) is rich, dramatic, and sophisticated. It&amp;rsquo;s associated with royalty and luxury. Purple boosts creativity and our imaginations. It is a perfect color for children&amp;rsquo;s rooms and women's offices. Lighter versions of purple, such as lavender and lilac, bring the same restful quality to bedrooms as blue does, but without the risk of feeling chilly.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://freshome.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/orange.jpg&quot; title=&quot;Direct link to file&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Orange&lt;/strong&gt; evokes cheerfulness, warmth excitement, and is an energetic color. While not a good idea for a living room or for bedrooms this color is great for an exercise room. It will bring all the emotions out that you need when jumping into your fitness routine. In ancient cultures, orange was used to heal the lungs and increase energy levels.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Neutrals&lt;/strong&gt; (&lt;strong&gt;black, gray, white, &lt;/strong&gt;and &lt;strong&gt;brown&lt;/strong&gt;) are basic to any home and needed to &lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;liven things up; or calm things down. Black is best used in small doses as an accent , indeed, some experts maintain that every room needs a touch of black to ground the color scheme and give it depth.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Conclusion&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;The best color in the whole wide world is the one that looks best on you!&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;Coco Chanel quote.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee &lt;/a&gt;is owner of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;C.L. Design Services&lt;/a&gt; Home Staging in Danville serving the San Ramon Valley and San Francisco Bay Area. We strive to keep our clients, Realtors and many potential home buyers best interests in mind with every home staging. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Cathy  Lee ASP, Danville, San Ramon CA (CL Design Services Home Staging)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:55:44 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>6 Reasons You're Not Getting Referrals </title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Keen skills, meticulous execution and performance&lt;/strong&gt; are key to success and mastery according to &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tomhart.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Tom Hart&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;/strong&gt; an industry trainer and leader in California Real Estate. He was the guest speaker at  &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wcrsac.org&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;WCR So Alameda &lt;/a&gt;Counties monthly luncheon yesterday.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;6 Reasons you are not getting Referrals:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 1) You are not asking for them.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 2) You are not paying attention&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 3) You are not following up&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 4) You are not leaving anything memorable behind&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 5) You are not articulating value&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 6) You are not providing exceptional service&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Tom strived our need to be &lt;strong&gt;good listeners &lt;/strong&gt;and to remember to &lt;strong&gt;question our clients&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Other valuable tips from Tom:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Survival in this industry can be achieved by &lt;strong&gt;removing negative people from our lives.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; We must &lt;strong&gt;know our competition, have complete confidence in ourselves &lt;/strong&gt;and be able to &lt;strong&gt;express our value to others.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tomhart.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Tom Hart&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; will be teaching a 3 hour negotiating mastery workshop in late October in the Tri-Valley Area.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more information or to register contact Tom at 925-355-1187 or tom@tomhart.com&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee&lt;/a&gt; i&lt;/strong&gt;s owner of&lt;strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;C.L. Design Services&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Home Staging in Danville serving the San Ramon Valley and San Francisco Bay Area. We strive to keep our clients, Realtors and many prospective home buyers best interests in mind with every staging.&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Cathy  Lee ASP, Danville, San Ramon CA (CL Design Services Home Staging)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:30:27 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>&quot;Welcome Potential Home Buyer's&quot; This home is ready to sell!      </title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Buyer's are looking for &quot;move in ready&quot; homes. Don't be tempted to list your home without staging it, even if you have painted fresh decorator colors, replaced your flooring, cleaned it sparkling shiny.&amp;nbsp; Staging is the &lt;em&gt;Grand&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;Finale&lt;/em&gt;. It is the key to success. Don't &quot;try to sell for a few weeks and see if you can do without staging&quot;. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You cannot afford &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;not &lt;/span&gt;to stage! The proof is in these photos: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;C.L. Design Services Home Staging project today was in beautiful Clayton, California.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;strong&gt;Living Room After&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;strong&gt;Family Room After &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This homeseller was wise and staged before listing his property. He interviewed several Realtors and insisted on professionally staging his home. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stagedhomes.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Home Staging Surveys&lt;/a&gt; show over and over staged homes sell faster.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee&lt;/a&gt; is owner of&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;C.L. Design Services &lt;/a&gt;Home Staging in Danville serving the San Ramon Valley and San Francisco Bay Area. We strive to keep our clients many prospective home buyers best interest in mind with every home staging. Contact &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee&lt;/a&gt; today for your complimentary quote at 925-351-6118. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Cathy  Lee ASP, Danville, San Ramon CA (CL Design Services Home Staging)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:12:28 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Panoramic Views in Clayton California!</title>
      <description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.joedajani.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; Joe Dajani &lt;/a&gt;Team Presents&amp;nbsp; 70 Mt Tamalpais Place, Clayton &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home with panoramic, dramatic views backs to Mt.  Diablo! It has all the features everyone home buyer is looking for! Cul-de-sac location, updated home with granite kitchen, d&amp;eacute;cor paint, dual pane windows, gorgeous backyard with custom landscape, large deck, grass area, dog run and pool. This home is gorgeous!! Call &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.joedajani.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Joe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; for your private showing.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee&lt;/a&gt; is owner of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;C.L. Design Services &lt;/a&gt;Home Staging is Danville serving the San Ramon Valley and San Francisco Bay Area. We strive to keep our clients, Realtors and many prospective home buyers best interests in mind with every staging. Contact Cathy Lee today for your complimentary quote at 925-351-6118.&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Cathy  Lee ASP, Danville, San Ramon CA (CL Design Services Home Staging)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 23:11:04 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1216606/panoramic-views-in-clayton-california-</link>
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      <title>Decor For Four Giveaway! </title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/6/7/7/7/ar125117537577765.jpg&quot; height=&quot;43&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;187&quot; /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/1/8/5/1/ar125117540815811.jpg&quot; height=&quot;156&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;473&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mykirklands.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;My Kirkland's&lt;/a&gt;, a community site for home decor, is offering a dream come true!!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No purchase necessary &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; You and three friends can win at total of $10,000&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt; $2500 each! &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Your very own designer!! &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 4 Beautiful rooms!!!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;It is easy to enter and you may enter more than once!&amp;nbsp; The winners will be announced on September 24th.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here is the link &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mykirklands.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;mykirklands.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I am also a finalist in their National Designer Search. Please take a second a vote for me and up to four other designers.&amp;nbsp; One vote for each email address you may have. Voting ends Thursday August 27th at 9am.&amp;nbsp; Thank you!!&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mykirklands.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee &amp;nbsp; &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee&lt;/a&gt; is owner of&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; C.L. Design Services&lt;/a&gt; Home Staging in Danville serving the San Ramon Valley and San Francisco Bay Area. We strive to keep our clients, Realtors and many prospective home buyers best interests in mind with every home staging. &amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Cathy  Lee ASP, Danville, San Ramon CA (CL Design Services Home Staging)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:56:09 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>San Ramon Valley's Teacher of the Year is Joell Marchese </title>
      <description>&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Congratulations Joell and the &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pine&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Valley&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt; community!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Joell Marchese is San Ramon Valley Unified School District's Teacher of the Year.&amp;nbsp; Joell is a science teacher at Pine Valley Middle School.&amp;nbsp; She visited&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rmatoday.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; RMA&lt;/a&gt; and Nathan Ellis presented her with a donation for her classroom.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/7/7/0/9/ar125030589990777.jpg&quot; height=&quot;508&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;500&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;J&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;oell shared her passion for the children and the classroom with us in just a few short minutes. It was evident why she is the recipient of this prestigious award.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Joell will represent the district in the Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year competition, and has already advanced to the semifinals!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;text-align: right;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/3/5/8/ar125030594085315.gif&quot; height=&quot;219&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;289&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;May all children be so fortunate to have a mentor in their lives like &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Joell Marchese.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Best Wishes in the competition!!&amp;nbsp; It was truly an honor to meet you Joell! &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Cathy  Lee ASP, Danville, San Ramon CA (CL Design Services Home Staging)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:55:24 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>San Ramon California is Going Green! </title>
      <description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/5/3/9/1/ar124985727619352.jpg&quot; height=&quot;155&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;174&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The First Annual San Ramon Eco-Festival is August 29-30, 2009 and it is free!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp; The first annual &lt;strong&gt;San Ramon Eco-Festival is a free two-day event&lt;/strong&gt; aiming to provide &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;good green fun for everyone.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Attendees will learn how to live a &lt;strong&gt;simple and cost-effective green lifestyle&lt;/strong&gt; and become more environmentally-conscious in a fun and inspiring atmosphere.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;The Eco-Festival will be held at the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;San Ramon City Center located at 6200   Bollinger Canyon Road&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; in San   Ramon, California on August 29-30, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 29 and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 30.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; The &lt;strong&gt;Eco-Festival&lt;/strong&gt; will provide no shortage of entertainment as the main stage and several themed 'zones' offer opportunities to experience various aspects of green living.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Attendees can listen to lively chatter from several HGTV stars, including Emmy-award-nominated actor and environmentalist &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ed Begley Jr. and his wife&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Rachelle Carson-Begley of &quot;Living with Ed.&quot;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;text-align: right;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/3/6/6/1/ar124985651316638.jpg&quot; height=&quot;198&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;128&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/8/3/5/ar124985714753895.jpg&quot; height=&quot;116&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;117&quot; /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Susie Coelho&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/1/5/9/4/ar124985717449516.jpg&quot; height=&quot;116&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;117&quot; /&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;strong&gt;Robert Craymer&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/7/5/3/7/ar124985721973572.jpg&quot; height=&quot;116&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;117&quot; /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NicoleFacciuto&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Outer Spaces&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Eco-Green Rooms&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Red Hot Green&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;The event will also feature &lt;strong&gt;live music, green industry experts&lt;/strong&gt;, Kid Zone, food court, fashion show, VendorVillage, Auto Zone, and Career Zone, all educating attendees on eco-friendly living. On center stage my favorite local band &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LUCE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; will be playing.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/3/4/0/8/ar124985724880437.jpg&quot; height=&quot;329&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;328&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Admission to the San Ramon Eco-Festival is free and anyone interested in becoming involved is encouraged to contact &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:sponsorship@eco-festivals.org?body=I%20heard%20about%20this%20event%20on%20www.yelp.com%21&amp;amp;subject=San%20Ramon%20Eco-Festival&quot;&gt;sponsorship@eco-festiv...&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:exhibits@eco-festivals.org?body=I%20heard%20about%20this%20event%20on%20www.yelp.com%21&amp;amp;subject=San%20Ramon%20Eco-Festival&quot;&gt;exhibits@eco-festivals...&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For more information please visit www&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eco-festivals.org&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;.eco-festivals.org.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee i&lt;/a&gt;s owner of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;C.L. Design Services&lt;/a&gt; in Danville serving the San Ramon Vallley and San Francisco Bay Area. We strive to keep our clients, home owners and many prospective homeowners best interst in mind with every home staging. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please take a moment to vote for me. I'm a finalist in &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mykirklands.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;My Kirkland's Designer&lt;/a&gt;. Thank you!&amp;nbsp; One vote for every email address.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Cathy  Lee ASP, Danville, San Ramon CA (CL Design Services Home Staging)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:47:31 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1188682/san-ramon-california-is-going-green-</link>
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      <title>The Hardest Working Saint In Real Estate</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Meet &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ecojoekits.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Eco Joe &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/2/3/3/3/ar124962082633325.jpg&quot; height=&quot;800&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;600&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.staged4more.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cindy Lin&lt;/a&gt;, General Manager and Owner of Staged4More in San Francisco hosted a party to launch the eco friendly product. This is a greener alternative to the existing plastic St. Joseph products on the Real Estate Market. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Johito's, vodka mojito's, were served.&amp;nbsp; The Johito was named by &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eatmywords.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Alexandra Watkins &lt;/a&gt;owner of Eat my Words. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ecoJoe is all natural and will not harm our Earth!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ask, Believe And You Shall Receive!!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Much success to you Cindy! Your spirit and brilliance inspires me!! Truly, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I am a finalist in &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mykirklands.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;my kirklands designer&lt;/a&gt;........ Please take a moment to vote for me!!&amp;nbsp; Thank You!!&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Cathy  Lee ASP, Danville, San Ramon CA (CL Design Services Home Staging)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:17:44 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1185483/the-hardest-working-saint-in-real-estate</link>
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      <title>Spectacular Hilltop Westside Alamo California View Home </title>
      <description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Enjoy Beautiful Sunsets and Sunrises at 264 Castle Crest Road, Alamo&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;Views to Orinda and and Las Trampas Hills. 1.5 acre lot with open space behind, private and serene.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;This home has two usable, flat yards with grass, ideal for a growing family and has a 600 square foot view deck.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/0/0/6/8/ar124918752986001.jpg&quot; height=&quot;299&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;450&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;This custom built home has 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, open&amp;nbsp; and bright with lots of windows to enjoy the views.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;Major remodeling just completed includes slab granite counters, new Karastan carpeting, new designer paint, dual pane windows, plantation shutters, travertine and marble flooring, tumble stone showers, new landscaping.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/8/4/1/2/ar124918796821483.jpg&quot; height=&quot;299&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;450&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/6/1/7/8/ar124918799187165.jpg&quot; height=&quot;299&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;450&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For a tour or information on this lovely home contact &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.paulward.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Paul Ward&lt;/a&gt; at Keller Williams today.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee i&lt;/a&gt;s owner of C.L. Design Services Home Staging &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Cathy  Lee ASP, Danville, San Ramon CA (CL Design Services Home Staging)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 23:48:13 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1177621/spectacular-hilltop-westside-alamo-california-view-home-</link>
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      <title>Spectacular Hilltop Westside Alamo California View Home </title>
      <description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Enjoy Beautiful Sunsets and Sunrises at 264 Castle Crest Road, Alamo&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;Views to Orinda and and Las Trampas Hills. 1.5 acre lot with open space behind, private and serene.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;This home has two usable, flat yards with grass, ideal for a growing family and has a 600 square foot view deck.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/0/0/6/8/ar124918752986001.jpg&quot; height=&quot;299&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;450&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;This custom built home has 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, open&amp;nbsp; and bright with lots of windows to enjoy the views.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;Major remodeling just completed includes slab granite counters, new Karastan carpeting, new designer paint, dual pane windows, plantation shutters, travertine and marble flooring, tumble stone showers, new landscaping.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/8/4/1/2/ar124918796821483.jpg&quot; height=&quot;299&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;450&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/6/1/7/8/ar124918799187165.jpg&quot; height=&quot;299&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;450&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For a tour or information on this lovely home contact &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.paulward.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Paul Ward&lt;/a&gt; at Keller Williams today.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee i&lt;/a&gt;s owner of C.L. Design Services Home Staging &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Cathy  Lee ASP, Danville, San Ramon CA (CL Design Services Home Staging)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 23:45:16 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1177618/spectacular-hilltop-westside-alamo-california-view-home-</link>
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      <title>20 Minute Mirror Makeover in Alamo California </title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;C.L. Design Services&lt;/a&gt; Home Stagings&lt;/strong&gt; recent project involved bathroom updating. The powder room mirror was frameless. I suggested we measure and order a frame from &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mirrormate.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;MirrorMate Frames&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; This very affordable, easy to install frame, arrived in a few weeks. It certainly updated the vanity area of this small powder room!! I love design solutions like this!!!!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Before&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/5/0/0/7/ar124916315770056.jpg&quot; height=&quot;482&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;500&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;After with MirrorMate Frame, brushed chrome finish, applied.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/5/5/5/7/ar124916319475556.jpg&quot; height=&quot;800&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;600&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Realtor and homeowners are thrilled with the result! This product is featured on&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestatestagingassociation.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; RESA t&lt;/a&gt;his year!!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cldesignservices.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Cathy Lee i&lt;/a&gt;s owner of C.L. Design Services Home Staging and a finalist for &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mykirklands.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;My Kirkland's Designer&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please take a moment to vote for me and 2 other AR and RESA members, Tanya and Anthea. Thank you!!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;vote here www.&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mykirklands.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;kirklands.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Cathy  Lee ASP, Danville, San Ramon CA (CL Design Services Home Staging)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 17:15:53 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1177276/20-minute-mirror-makeover-in-alamo-california-</link>
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