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For the past five weeks I have been in Portland, Oregon (my, how this city has grown up!) for personal and business reasons.  As I go about a typical day, I meet many people and the fact that I live in Mexico often arises in conversation.  The response is so fun because people love Mexico; [...]

Homes as Nest Eggs Back in Vogue

Real Estate is still a sound investment. Just when you thought investing in real estate was old news…guess again.  I just finished reading an article about the real estate market in Munich, Germany and real estate sales in this area are up 10% .  The article stated that real estate sales are up because of [...]

San Carlos, Sonora:  2010 2nd Quarter Market Report

Those of us who live in San Carlos already understand the quality of life that she provides; we enjoy the benefits of small town living with big city amenities.  Within minutes of our homes we can be on the beach, playing a round of golf, or hopping on a boat to go fishing or racing with [...]

The Colors of Mexico in San Carlos, Sonora

Paseo Alegre  is aptly named because a drive along this “Happy Path” is a joy to behold.  I came across this little lane recently and felt compelled to take out my camera and capture the personality that this color infused block of homes provides. I am a fan of energetic and bright colors and that [...]

Five Palms Restaurant, San Carlos, Sonora:  Breaking Records Against All Odds

When owner Nino Aidi told his friends and business associates that he was going to extend his Five Palm Restaurant chain to San Carlos they told him he was crazy.  They told him that this was too risky and the timing for opening a new restaurant wasn’t good however, they forgot that Nino loves the [...]

San Carlos, Sonora...Ready, Set, Shop!

I often write design articles about the small things we can do within our homes in order to provide some much needed change with minimal effects on our pocket books.  I’ve written about the importance of  decluttering our cabinets, drawers, and closets and, I do practice what I preach!  My closets are  organized fairly well [...]

San Carlos Pueblo Escenico Initiative

This Initiative requests that the Sonoran State Government create the new designation of Pueblo Escenico for San Carlos based on our natural scenic beauty and the importance of creating and maintaining San Carlos in an environmentally clean and visually pleasing manner. We are proposing that San Carlos become the first State  community awarded this designation [...]

San Carlos Beauty Secrets

Personally I believe that one of the keys to quality of life is access to amenities and, as a woman…and a “girlie girl” at that, having beauty services available is a big plus to quality of lifestyle. Along with many other amenities and services in San Carlos, when it comes to all things related to [...]

When it Comes to Signage, Less is More!

I have listened to the argument on both sides of the city signage issue and my choice is clear.   No matter how much you think that those billboards and clutter of signs might help to advertise your business, they harm the environment as a whole and that in turn harms everyone’s business.  Internet advertising and [...]

Lions & Tigers & Bears in San Carlos!  Oh, My!

One of the many things I love about living in San Carlos is that you just never know what interesting things are going to happen when you wake up in the morning.  For example, yesterday I was in Guaymas driving to the fabric store on Serdan Street after a quick visit to Yossi’s Hair Salon.  [...]