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

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

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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!contractors

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!

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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!

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

ABC’s of the Monterey Peninsula ~ “A” is for AT&T Pro Am Golf Tournament

Welcome to the ABC’s of the Monterey Peninsula, a 26-part series all about the Monterey Peninsula from A -Z.  Posts will be published every Friday and Tuesday evening until we get to “Z”!

ABC’s of the Monterey Peninsula     “A”  is for the AT&T Pro Am Golf Tournament ~ February 6-12 2017

AT&T Pro Am Golf Tournament ~ Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach
AT&T Pro Am Golf Tournament ~ Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach against a back drop of Carmel Beach

This photo epitomizes the AT&T Pro Am experience.  Picturesque holes, golfers photographed with the back drop  of the Pacific Ocean and the beautiful white sands of Carmel Beach.  When my husband and I lived in San Francisco we came down to the AT&T numerous times.  The weather was often cold and foggy or rainy,  but we didn’t care.  I don’t know if it’s global warming or not, but the last five years the weather has been much better in the beginning of February and we often now enjoy sunny skies and fairly warm temperatures.

Pebble Beach Golf Links Photo taken by Bob Borden
Pebble Beach Golf Links Photo taken by Bob Borden

Now that we’ve lived on the Monterey Peninsula for 17 years we still love to watch the golf tournament, but now sometimes it’s from the couch.

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Pebble Beach Golf Links taken by Bob Borden

The AT&T Pro Am Golf tournament that started as the “Crosby Clambake” 79 years ago to raise money for charity never fails to bring thousands of visitors to the Monterey Peninsula hoping to catch a glimpse of their favorite celebrities on the course where the greens meet the sea.

Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood

Over the years playing to the camera have been celebs like Ray Romano, Kevin Costner, Chris O’Donnell, Andy Garcia, Bill Murray, Huey Lewis,Kenny G, Don Johnson, and Clint Eastwood.  Added to the mix are sports figures from many sports including  football and baseball stars.

Pebble Beach Golf Links ~ photo by Bob Borden
Pebble Beach Golf Links ~ photo by Bob Borden

Millions of dollars are raised every year at the tournament which are distributed by the Monterey Peninsula Foundation to numerous charitable organizations.  In 2015  a total of 9.1 million dollars was awarded to local non-profits in the tri-county area in that year alone.

Pebble Beach Golf Links
Pebble Beach Golf Links

The tournament is played on three courses; Spyglass Hill Golf Course, Monterey Peninsula Country Club Shores Course, and Pebble Beach Golf Links. On Saturday, most of the celebrities play on the  world renown Pebble Beach Golf Links where they are photographed and interviewed as golf enthusiasts watch from the course or from home.

MPCC Shores Course
MPCC Shores Course

When the weather is sunny and gorgeous, you couldn’t ask for a better advertisement to promote the beautiful Pebble Beach area as seen from the Goodyear Blimp.

Pebble Beach Golf Links
Pebble Beach Golf Links

So SAVE THESE DATES in your calendar February 6-12, 2017 and plan to come see the AT&T Pro Am in person this time.  We’ll pray for our good weather to continue so you will take home delightful memories of blue skies, sunlit courses, and crashing waves, after bearing witness to some great golf.

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Ray Romano
Ray Romano

If you want more . . . read my two 2013 posts in the Archives relating some of my experiences from the 2013 AT&T – particularly the one about Ray Romano – between a rock and a hard place. Enjoy!

Open House on Carmel Point ~ 26335 Rio Avenue, Sunday, 7/31 10:00am-1:00pm

You’re invited to an Open House at 26335 Rio Avenue on Carmel Point Sunday, 7/31 10:00am – 1:00p                                                           (*Note 26335 is correct house number, it was said incorrectly in the video!)

Stunning Al Saroyan, Master Builder, remodel offered at $2,450,000 3BR/2.5BA.  Three fireplaces, skylights, vaulted ceilings, hickory pecan hand-planed floors, close to the beach and much more!

Call Susan for a showing (831-320-6801) or come to the Open House Sunday morning 10-1:00pm!

Susan Clark 831-320-6801
                     Susan Clark, Alain Pinel Realtors

Lux Trends ~ the latest in luxury ~ Carmel ~ Pebble Beach


Lux Trends from Luxury Portfolio

Wondering what is going on with the luxury brands today?   Luxury Portfolio’s Lux Trends gives us the scoop!  

(Provided by LuxuryPortfolio.com)

Lux Trends

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The Real Real
THE REAL REAL

The Real Real
The Real Real

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EBTH
EVERYTHING BUT THE HOUSE

Everything Except the House
Everything But The House

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VintageCouture.com
VintageCouture.com

VintageCouture.com
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Snob Swap
SNOB SWAP

SNOB SWAP
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Luxury Portfolio Blog and Luxury Portfolio Magazine.

To explore the many luxury homes available on the Monterey Peninsula, call me and let’s chat about living your dream!

Susan Clark 831-320-6801
Susan Clark 831-320-6801