Live Like Tim Lincecum

Jan 31, 2012

Courtesy of TRI Coldwell Banker Previews International TRI Coldwell Banker Previews International has listed the previous home of Tim Lincecum, starting pitcher for the San Francisco Giants. The 2,790 square foot listing in San Francisco is on the market for $1,795,000. For an article about it on SocketSite, click here. For an article on Curbed San Francisco by Sally Kuchar, click here.

We Survived Another Sundance

Jan 31, 2012 — Dennis Hanlon, Summit Sotheby's International Realty

Well, the Sundance Film Festival ended  this Sunday and we have reclaimed our town. From everything that I have heard,  2012 Sundance was a success with many films selling, the weather cooperated by  snowing heavily, and I think everyone generally had a good time. So now on to  the next event, which begins this week. This coming Wednesday we kick off the  start of the annual FIS Freestyle World Cup with a street concert on Main Street  and a commemoration of the 10-year anniversary of the 2002 winter Olympics.  There will be a lot of celebration with former Olympic athletes, big screen TVs  showing highlights of the Olympics, pin trading tents and everyone telling their  favorite Olympic stories. Then Thursday, Friday and Saturday is the World Cup  Freestyle at Deer Valley. Thursday being qualifying, Friday evening under the  lights will be a men's and women's aerial competition, and then Saturday night  under the nights will be the premier event: the dual mogul competition. This is  where skiers to go head-to-head down a very steep mogul field and are judged on  time, techniques and form on two jumps in the middle of the mogul field. Come  back next week for photos of this event.

Construction Complete on the Sanctuary: New Design Features Announced

Jan 31, 2012

Courtesy of Michelle Poitevin of Realogics Sotheby's International Realty January 19, 2012) SEATTLE — Construction on The Sanctuary—a 12-unit, residential conversion located within the former 1906 First Church of Christ, Scientist in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood—is now complete. Originally built between 1906 and 1911 and designated an historic landmark by the City of Seattle in 1977, the completed project—now consisting of fee simple, concrete and steel town homes—offers a rare mix of intricate historic features, artisan craftsmanship and innovative modern design elements. The construction team was spearheaded by Belfor Property Restoration, Runberg and Associates, Robin Chell Design and The Justen Company.

64+ oceanfront acres, on Mayne Island, in Canadian Gulf Islands!

Jan 30, 2012 — Liane ("Li") Read, Sea to Sky Real Estate

Thinking of creating a spectacular holding for your family, or investing in a corporate retreat? Looking for the challenge of creating a unique development? Here is an amazing opportunity on tranquil Mayne Island! Mayne Island is one of the ferry accessed Southern Gulf Islands, & offers easy access from both Vancouver & from Victoria...two different ferry routes, here. Though so close to major centres, Mayne enjoys that magical "apart" feeling...you will find yourself relaxing into peace. All services/amenities are available on Mayne, without the "big box" intrusion...quick ferry trip delivers you to either Vancouver or Victoria for your "big city daytrip"....best of all worlds! This beautiful almost 65 acres is unspoiled & awaiting your ideas...approximately 10 acres in pasture with heirloom orchard...lovely sandy bays, coves, includes all of magical St John's Point, this oceanfront property also enjoys stands of old growth coastal forest (Fir, Cedar, Hemlock, Maple, Alder)...St John's Point is a lovely Arbutus & Garry Oak preserve.

Take a mini-holiday...be a tourist in your own hometown!

Jan 29, 2012 — Liane ("Li") Read, Sea to Sky Real Estate

Didn't get that holiday break in a sunny clime this year? Give yourself the gift of mini breaks in your own area...the "be a tourist in your own home town" idea. Pick up tourist info brochure, pretend you've never been to your area before, & follow the highlight suggestions...you have an adventure before you, the adventure of surprise. Take in the sights that your tourism group promotes, enjoy lunch & dinner at new places, take a different route from here to there...go to the theatre & remind yourself why a live performance is so involving...how about a live concert...been to your Art Gallery lately? A museum (no, they're not just for school tours)? Consider a massage...that touch that heals is a major restorative. Walk a garden...snowdrops are out, early rhodos, ornamental cherry blossoms in protected enclaves, daffodil bulbs poking up...every day is a little lighter. Need a light movie to make you smile? Seen The Butcher's Wife? Shake it up a little, dare to do something a little different to your established routine...you're on a baby holiday, right? A quick fix...buy some tulips, red or yellow...the centerpiece for dinner! Spring is almost here...ahh...breathe.

Thetis Island oceanfront...a gem in the Canadian Gulf Islands!

Jan 28, 2012 — Liane ("Li") Read, Sea to Sky Real Estate

Looking for a yesteryear Island hideaway...with proximity to all services/amenities? Check out tranquil & pastoral Thetis Island! Part of the Southern Gulf Islands, & enjoying the same microclimate known as "cool Mediterranean", Thetis is a short & regular ferry trip from Chemainus, centrally located on nearby Vancouver Island. Here is an amazing oceanfront opportunity on peaceful Preedy Harbour, with dramatic views, & superb sun exposure...enjoy those "forever" sunsets! Renovated (by a west coast style architect with a zen/Scandanavian flair), this one level living is nestled into a sweeping bay...walk the "wow" beach! Warm ocean swimming here, too...moor your boat just off-shore. Terrific kitchen, separate laundry & wine room off, breakfast bar...easy access to expansive Oceanside decking. Separate dining, library/den, spacious living with feature fireplace, window seat with a view...two large bedrooms, master ensuite, plus full bath...solarium off living and sliders out to Oceanside deck from all principal rooms.

“Look Again” Sundance Film Festival 2012

Jan 28, 2012 — Promontory Club, Summit Sotheby's International Realty

January 2012 · Events, LivingThis year’s Sundance film festival is called “LookAgain” with the belief that a good story can shift ones life causing them to “look again”. Through theeyes of independent film makers some of those “look again” movies include “Grizwald, a short filmdirected by J. Bernie, or Cutter Hoderne’s “Fishing with Nets”. Rick Alverson’s “The Comedy” andBart Cayton’s The Imposter are others to watch for. The movie entitled “The Last Elvis” byArmando Bo is the directors debut film. With 200 films to choose from there will surely be a filmthat does just what the visionary, Robert Redford had in mind when he said, “Storytellers broaden ourminds: engage, provoke, inspire, and ultimately, connect us.”Look Again. Sundance 2012This year’s Sundance festival is sure to achieve the vision. During the weeks of January 19ththrough the 29th, Park City and surrounding cities will be home to all that “inspires” us. Independentfilm makers will showcase their best works from around the globe. With over 200 films 50,000people will attend screenings in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance Utah.Each year Promontory members enjoy the ease of their own shuttle service. This year members canshuttle to the festival from the Promontory main clubhouse.Looking for a film screening is easy with the Sundance website. http://www.sundance.org/festival/ .To register for tickets the website will offer detailed easy instructions. Other events associated withthe festival are updated and posted daily.

Notable.ca has recognized Shae Invidiata

Jan 28, 2012 — The Invidiata Team of RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Brokerage, Invidiata RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Brokerage

Notable.ca has recognized Shae Invidiata as a top real estate agent not only in Canada but also the world! http://www.notable.ca/entrepreneurs/YEDaily-Shae-Invidiata/ Notable.ca is the leading source and lifestyle guide for young professionals (aka: YPs) across Canada. Originally launched in 2008, Notable.ca connects hundreds of thousands of YPs, visionaries, and trend-setters with the people, places, products, parties, and events that they need to know about to take their work-life and social-life to the next level, at all times.  

Where oh where to invest...raw land, perhaps?

Jan 27, 2012 — Liane ("Li") Read, Sea to Sky Real Estate

One of the "best buy" segments in a real estate suppressed market, especially in a secondary home/discretionary area, might be undeveloped land. In a downmarket moment, a buyer isn't looking for a holding property & isn't interested in a building project. Prices may come down substantially from headier days, and may suppress further in raw land options than in residential choices. As the downturn lengthens/sharpens, most sellers reduce prices and all are looking for offers...perhaps owners of raw land become even more aggressive in what they will accept. It may be that we will look back in about two years & decide that the bottom-bottom of the adverse market was reached between Oct 2010 and Oct 2011. If the market really began its downward slide in 2006, then we are now in year seven of a seven to ten year cycle...slowly creeping up? So many concerns...the implosion of the eurozone, the explosion of economic power in China & India, the immense debt in the U.S., the fabric of mini-wars & societal distress, the reworking of our entire world view in the wake of the huge shift delivered by the Internet...a time of stress, collapse, & even opportunity. All depends on where you stand in the cycles....

'Ilya’s Photography' Photographs for Italian Brands

Jan 27, 2012

Courtesy of Ilya Moshenskiy of Ilya’s Photography I worked with exclusive clientele on this special project to showcase the structure of some of the best clothing fabric on the planet. I took product photos of luxury Italian clothing brands including Kiton, Canali, Isaia and Ermenegildo Zegna. On the morning of December 12th at 6:30 am I grabbed a cup of coffee and started to setup my studio. This type of project required me to set up the lighting in an entirely different way so I can capture the smallest of details in the fine fabric. I set up my Profoto light boxes along with Elinchrom fiber optics lighting and decided to go with my Canon 5D mark II with a Tilt-Shift 90mm lens. I got a great feel for these handmade Italian garments which allowed me to really show the attention to detail and focus on quality that is put into each garment. Like president Massimo Bizzocchi of Kiton said "You got to keep the fiber alive." I'm not sure how many cups of coffee I had by the end of the day to finish the project. It was truly a pleasurable experience using my craft to represent such fine garments on print.
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