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Living the Monterey Peninsula Lifestyle

Late lunch on Schooner's deck at the Monterey Plaza hotel — Late lunch on Schooner’s deck at the Monterey Plaza hotel

My husband and I moved down here from San Francisco 17 years ago and ever since then, it’s been like we’ve been on a perennial vacation! What ‘s great is you don’t have to put aside a whole week to get away somewhere to become refreshed, relaxed, and replenished – all you need is a few hours! It was our dream to move here for years. Whether you live in Carmel, Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove, or Monterey. Natural beauty and “vacation living” is close by and lots of time spur of the moment!

For instance leaving work this afternoon on a warm, sunny, beautiful afternoon about 1:00pm, I decided to give my other half a call. Being very hungry and about to go grab a sandwich at the 5th Avenue Deli in Carmel, I thought my hubby might still be available for lunch. As it turned out he was just heading home from a round of golf and was delighted to contemplate a lovely Friday afternoon meal at Schooner’s which I suggested would be a great way to end the week. (Of course, as a realtor, my week never really ends and I will be working both Saturday and Sunday- which is the reason I need to constantly sprinkle in “vacation time” when I can get it!)

Susan Clark, enjoying the views of Monterey Bay

My point is – we had an amazing afternoon bathed in sunshine and dining on seafood while scanning the bay for otters, kayaks, and cormorants. Most people would have to drive for hours to get an enjoyable afternoon like this – we only had to drive about 12 blocks from our home.

Allan Freidson delighted in the sea air!

For Allan our lunch was his “19th Hole” having just finished a round of golf. For me it was a nice reward for completing work and errands. I was able to spend the morning getting ads created, preparation for a listing presentation, calls to clients made, and getting prepared for my weekend open houses. I even had time to run by Pac Rep to return my Centennial parade costume!

If you don’t live here and are reading this, consider living in this amazing place. We certainly have never been sorry to have settled in God’s country on the Monterey Peninsula.

Dreaming of living here on the Monterey Peninsula? Share your dream on ShareYourDream.com where others have shared theirs. I promise your dream will come true!

Carmel Lifestyle, Communities, Videos

100 Reasons for Loving Living In Carmel!

October 26, 2016 Susan Clark

100 Reasons for Loving Living in Carmel

The Carmel Centennial Celebration, October 29th

In honor of the Carmel Centennial Celebration Alain Pinel Realtors offers 100 reasons for Loving Living In Carmel. What are your reasons for loving Carmel, what do you think is special about living in this magical place? Let me know what your thoughts are.

If you don’t live on the Monterey Peninsula but are dreaming of living here, share your dream on the following web site. I promise if you do . . . your dream will come true!

www.ProjectShareYourDream.com

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Let’s find your happy ending!

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Alain Pinel Realtors/Relocation, Carmel Lifestyle, Community Events

Yes, there really is a Knight in Shining Armor in Carmel-by-the-Sea! Come to the Carmel Canine Cottages Competition

August 14, 2016 Susan Clark

Fairytale Castle by Jeff Crockett Bldg & Design and J. Stepanek Construction

Carmel Canine Cottages Competition August 13th-16th at Alain Pinel Realtors 10-4pm in Carmel on Junipero between 5th & 6th Benefit for the SPCA

I know many of us as young girls dreamed of meeting a knight in shining armor (or maybe even being a damsel in distress) and being whisked away to his castle on horseback – do you think our doggie friends have similar dreams? During “Car Week” which is just beginning Alain Pinel Realtors decided to do something different. Local architects, designers, and builders were invited to imagine and create “Canine Cottages” in different architectural designs pairing our love of both homes and our pets.

"The Tudor" designed by Helen Okada and built by Jim Yates Construction — “The Tudor” designed by Helen Okada and built by Jim Yates Construction

These “doghouse masterpieces” are being auctioned off at Alain Pinel Realtors through Tuesday August 16th via a Silent Auction manned by SPCA volunteers. All monies collected go to the SPCA to help fund their efforts in caring for animals and currently they are very busy attending to animals misplaced by the Big Sur fire keeping them fed and safe and providing homes.

SPCA event chair (on right) and a volunteer

Today’s young women aren’t into fairytales so much so perhaps a more modern theme would work for today’s modern pooch!

Contemporary designed by Sterling -Huddelson & constructed by Carrol & Strong Builders, Inc.

You can bid on these Canine Cottages from 10am-4:00pm from Saturday August 13th – Tuesday August 16th. Then on Tuesday from 4:00pm-7:00pm there will be a grand reception at Alain Pinel Realtors where the Best of Show will be awarded and the results of the Silent Auction will be announced. Don’t miss this event of the Season! Entry fee is $50 ~ all proceeds benefit the SPCA.

Green/Smart home designed by Jeselnick architect & construction by Hare Construction

Then for the thoroughly modern and politically correct pooch we have the Green/Smart home complete with a natural roof and fountain.

Colonial by Bakker Construction - modeled from a historic home in Pacific Grove — Colonial by Bakker Construction – modeled from a historic home in Pacific Grove

Our Monterey Peninsula is filled with history and historic homes and this next doggie abode has a history of its own. It is a colonial design and patterned off a real historic home in Pacific Grove on Central Avenue that was remodeled by Bakker Construction.

Doggie treats and playthings in the lid.

Note the side door entrance for our doggie.

Ok, I guess you are all wondering which is my favorite? What can I say, I’m a “fairytale/castle girl”!

Susan Clark, Alain Pinel Realtors admiring the Castle.

Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to help the SPCA and have fun at our grand reception! Tickets available at our offices or online.

And, if you should need a home yourself? Call me!

Susan Clark, Alain Pinel Realtors 831-320-6801

Carmel Lifestyle, Community Events

It’s a Dogs World in Carmel-by-the-Sea~2nd Annual Carmel Canine Cottages Fundraiser

August 11, 2016 Susan Clark

2nd Annual Carmel Canine Cottages Fundraiser

Carmel-by-the-Sea August 12th-15th from 10:00am – 4:00pm Alain Pinel Realtors on Junipero between 5th & 6th

Festive Award RECEPTION Tuesday, August 15th 4:00 – 7:00pm

Scrumptious hors d’oeuvres ~ delightful wines Tickets $50

All proceeds to benefit the SPCA

The following article tells about the First Annual Canine Cottages Fundraiser last year. We want to raise even more for the SPCA this year so please buy a ticket at www.CarmelCanineCottages.Com

It’s happening this weekend in Carmel-by-the-Sea, the first annual Alain Pinel Realtors Carmel Canine Cottages Competition! This event will benefit the SPCA with a silent auction of uniquely designed canine cottages. Local architects and designers and builders have teamed up and created some amazing “canine cottages” or as some people call them – doghouses. But these are no ordinary doghouses! We have one that is a “colonial” built by Bakker Construction, a “contemporary” designed by Sterling-Huddelston and built by Carrol & Strong Builders, and if that isn’t enough a “castle” — Yes, I said a castle, by Jeff Crockett Building & Design and J. Stepanek Construction. And, of course, the really discerning pooch will demand a “Green/Smart Home” so we have one of those too thanks to Jeselnick Architect and Hare Construction! And last but not least, being in Carmel we had to throw in a “Tudor”so Helen Okada and Jim Yates Construction created a “Tudor” for the event.

Many thanks to all our architects, designers and builders!

To bring one of these fabulous Canine Cottages home for your beloved pet, join us in a silent auction or just come and see these amazing structures at Alain Pinel Realtors on Junipero between 5th & 6th (across from Bruno’s) August 13th – 16th. All funds collected from the silent auction will go to the SPCA and there is no charge to view. As many of you know, the SPCA in addition to their usual good work is very busy saving all kinds of animals that have been displaced by the Soberanes fire. They need our support now more than ever!

Every event needs a fantastic finale so be sure to come to the reception on Tuesday, August 16th from 4:00-7:00pm after viewing the cars at Concours On the Avenue in Carmel. Entry tickets to the event can be purchased for $50 at Alain Pinel Realtors or online. All funds collected will go to the SPCA. On Tuesday the SPCA will have some wonderful doggies in front of Alain Pinel Realtors that are looking for a loving home so if you’re looking for a furry friend, we can help!

This is going to be a FUN EVENT!! Come on by!

Susan Clark, Realtor

Tag Archives: Luxury Real Estate

100 Reasons for Loving Living In Carmel!

Yes, there really is a Knight in Shining Armor in Carmel-by-the-Sea! Come to the Carmel Canine Cottages Competition

It’s a Dogs World in Carmel-by-the-Sea~2nd Annual Carmel Canine Cottages Fundraiser

Susan's Musings by the Sea