Fall time in San Carlos is beautiful. The hot, humid days of summer are starting to subside and you can feel the return of civilized temperatures. And this fall we will be welcoming many new residents to our community. Real estate sales in 2012 continue to outpace 2011 and, in a big way. The US [...]
There were a lot of new faces in the local San Carlos restaurants this past winter and that is because we have a lot of new homeowners! The 2012 real estate year has begun in high gear as you will see from the numbers below. In spite of many provocative news headlines that might catch [...]
I was having dinner at Blackie’s a few weeks ago and the restaurant was completely full which of course is not unusual for such a fine establishment. However, what surprised me were all the new faces and, many of these people are new homeowners. Home sales continue to forge ahead and if the latest numbers [...]
A recent article caught my attention and it reminded me of the compatibility between design and nature. This story is about the 20 year effort by the City of Paradise Valley, Arizona to eliminate all electrical power lines and bury them underground. Having lived in this beautiful area I can tell you that it makes [...]
It’s time again for my quarterly real estate report and the news continues to remain positive! This past quarter 14 more sellers and buyers were able to move forward to pursue new adventures. San Carlos continues to attract Mexican Nationals, Canadians, and Americans as well as others from around the world. I cannot count how [...]
As they say, nothing happens until something sells and the good news is that homes and condos in San Carlos are continuing to sell and we are welcoming new neighbors into our community! Whenever a homeowner sells their home they can move forward with their life and on to new adventures. As well, when someone [...]
Well, here we are at the end of another year and, what a year it has been! As the clock strikes midnight tonight it is a good time to decide who we wish to become in the New Year and how we wish to create positive changes in our world. After all, it does start [...]
I had lunch the other day with an American gentleman who had just returned from his annual family Thanksgiving holiday in Mexico. It reminded me that many people have family traditions that include joining together at a family home or a favorite family hotel. And, often these homes or holidays that envelop your family and [...]
Can you imagine living in an 89 square foot home? Well, I couldn’t either until I watched this YouTube video. This designer provides an appreciation for small living and takes it to a new level! This home is all about efficiency which is a must in 89 square feet however, the designer did not sacrifice [...]
As I have quoted many times before, small is the new big and this is especially true when many people search for their second or often, third home in Mexico. I recently had the opportunity to stage a small condo on the beach here in San Carlos. This studio unit , with a gorgeous view [...]
After moving to San Carlos in 2006 I built my own home, and a second house next to my property. My degree in interior design was invaluable during this process.
I am a dual citizen of Canada and the US, with my Permanent Resident status in Mexico.
Along with my passion for interior design I am an avid blog writer, self-published author, and founding member of San Carlos Pueblo Escenico, an urban plan that promotes the character and beauty of our community.
