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Holiday Events in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Smuin Christmas Ballet

It’s beginning to look a lot like Holiday Time in Carmel!  

The village is dressed in glitter and lights and the famous Tree Lighting on Ocean Avenue has already happened. But have no fear that you’ve missed all the holiday celebrations – one of Carmel’s most anticipated events is happening this weekend! Every year San Francisco’s Smuin Ballet graces the Sunset Center with their “fiercely festive”  Christmas Ballet. It’s been a favorite of mine (and yes, my husband’s too!) for years. We never miss a performance.

Smuin Ballet in white

The 2022 edition of the Christmas Ballet returns December 9th and 10th with an evening performance Friday night and a matinee on Saturday. The Smuin ensemble will thrill and delight with a dazzling program of ballet, contemporary, character, Broadway jazz, and tap.

So, let’s ring in the holidays with Smuin’s “The Christmas BalletEvery performance is brimming with “sublime classical ballet set to carols and show-stopping contemporary works” danced to pop music favorites. The choreography is by Michael Smuin as well as inventive premieres by up-and-coming dance-makers. Every year new dances are added as well as bringing back old favorites. It will certainly be a treat for all ages. My husband and I usually go to the matinee which I love. I not only get to enjoy the ballet, but get to see all the excited faces of future ballerinas in the audience. Usually little girls about 8 years old in their pretty dresses and tutus.

Smuin Ballet

See you there for a “yuletide spectacular” that’s been called “sheer joy”!

White Christmas

 

 

Smuin Ballet

Prancing Ponies Rides Again ~ In Carmel-By-The-Sea

CAR WEEK IS BACK! August 15th – 21st

Carmel ~ Pebble Beach ~ Pacific Grove ~ Monterey

Red Ferrari’s are some of my favorites at the car shows . . .  and why not, what’s not to like?  I expect there will be quite a few of them at this years Prancing Ponies Car Show in Carmel on Thursday!

This year, we’ve had to say good-bye to Concours on the Avenue in downtown Carmel, but Prancing Ponies Car Show has been placed right on Ocean Avenue this year on Thursday 8/18. Free to the public, it will be the only car show in Carmel-by-the-Sea. It will be quite a “Happening” with woman car owners showing off their cars and a fashion show! Prancing Ponies Foundation’s mission is to Create Women Leaders One Girl At A Time!

Chanterria Gilbra, Founder and executive director of Prancing Ponies

Chanterria Gilbra, founder and executive director of Prancing Ponies, explains all about its beginnings and its mission in

our  INTERVIEW

There are tons of events going on all week culminating on Sunday with the Concours de Elegance. This is always an amazing event attracting thousands of car owners and car enthusiasts from all over the country and even the world. To know what is going on and where . . . Click on Event Schedule.

Enjoy some “Eye Candy” from years past . . .

1934 Ford Sedan

That’s all for now folks!

Susan Clark, realtor, Carmel Realty Company

If you’ve come to the Monterey Peninsula and have fallen in love and want to move here, call me! Let’s talk about the many options here on the Monterey Peninsula. 831-320-6801

Summertime, Summertime in Carmel-by-the-Sea ~ July Newsletter

SUMMERTIME, SUMMERTIME

Summertime, Summertime, sum sum summertime  . . .

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Do you remember this ode to summertime? What memories come up for you? Please share!

For me it was heading to the beach, not a care in the world, feeling the warm sun on my face and the sand between my toes.

Wait, I can still do that now! Yea!

Whatever your summer wishes and dreams are I hope you are on your way to making them come true.

Pebble Beach Golf Links Photo taken by Bob Borden“

“I wish to begin again on a daily basis. To be born again every day is something that I try to do. And I’m deadly serious about that.” – Bono

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For those of you who are actually thinking about real estate and not just summer fun, now is a great time to buy or sell. 

Let’s talk, after all, I don’t have to go far to get my toes in the sand, and I’ll be here!

Open House 

2 NW 3rd Av & Junipero

7/9 Saturday 2:00-4:00pm – 7/10 Sunday 1:00 – 4:00pm

.    Two bedrooms,  One bathPrice Offered at $1,595,000

856 sq. ft ~ Lot size 3200 sq. ft.

 www.carmelcottagebythesea.com  

Nestled in a hidden garden in the picturesque village of Carmel-by-the-Sea, this charming two bedroom, one bath English cottage is situated just steps to downtown, restaurants, and shopping. Lovingly remodeled it boasts a recently updated kitchen perfect for cooking and enjoying a good meal with a big farm sink, porcelain counters, gas range, Saltillo tile floor, inviting dining area and peek of the ocean! The renovated bathroom is a dream with spacious shower, radiant heated floors, towel warmer and marble topped cabinet. Delight in the Carmel stone fireplace with rustic mantle in the living room. In the adjacent sunroom you’ll enjoy reading a good book and gazing out at the lush gardens filled with whimsical bird houses, thus the name “The Bird House”.  Hardwood floors, extra storage in the attic with a pull down ladder, laundry and one-car garage adds up to making this the quintessential Carmel cottage.

www.carmelcottagebythesea.com


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ABC’S of the Monterey Peninsula ~ “D” is for DOGS!

Carmel Beach

ABC’S of the Monterey Peninsula 

“D” is for Dogs

I’m sure every dog who lives on the Monterey Peninsula with their “person” feels like they have died and gone to heaven!   The Dogs on our beautiful Peninsula come in all sizes, shapes, colors, and temperaments.  Whether it’s  . . .

Cute and cuddly

or large and sleek,

dogs rule the roost on the Monterey Peninsula.  Carmel, for instance, has been voted the most “dog friendly” town.  Everywhere you go whether it is to the beach, a bank, a restaurant with a patio

or even a real estate office

you will see dogs – sometimes they even sit for a spell!

Shunned in some areas dogs are given more attention here than people.  If you want to meet new friends, just get yourself an adorable dog and walk down the street.  You will make friends wherever you go,  because people will stop you on the street and ooh and ah over your pooch.  In fact they will ask you all about your dog and want to know every detail of his life and his eating habits.

At our Carmel Realty Company real estate office on Ocean Avenue in Carmel I watch not only streams of people going by,  but streams of dogs.  And sometimes they’ll even pose for a photo!

We love all kinds of dogs here, Golden retrievers, poodles

pugs,

cocker spaniels, and of course the lovable mutts that are “mixed breeds”.  Sometimes they are the most lovable of all.

Sometimes we even build them fancy homes.

Green/Smart home designed by Jeselnick architect & construction by Hare Construction
Fairytale Castle by Jeff Crockett Bldg & Design and J. Stepanek Construction

 

“The Tudor” designed by Helen Okada and built by Jim Yates Construction
Susan Clark  admiring the Castle.

If you’d like visit the Monterey Peninsula and stay overnight accompanied by your doggie, have no fear, there are plenty of hotels to choose from like these Lodgings in Carmel .

Cypress Inn in Carmel-by-the-Sea

The Cypress Inn located in Carmel was a pioneer in pet-friendly lodgings.  The hotel until recently was co-owned by our beloved Doris Day who passed away in 2019.  A true dog advocate.

I could go on and on about the benefits of being a dog here.  Wherever your dog will wander there will be an array of water bowls, dog treats, and amenities to make sure he/she is comfortable and pampered.  If he is stressed he can visit a dog psychologist or have a nice massage.  Or perhaps a surf lesson to let it all hang out!

Carmel Beach is the place to romp in the surf with no leash laws.  Let’s play!

Yes, this is truly Doggie Heaven!