It’s been a little grey in Marin the past couple of days, but do not fear the sun is going to be making another appearance this weekend!!

With highs in the mid to high seventies all three days we thought it would be a good idea to give you a heads up on some of the most convenient and fantastic places to go to soak up some sun. Now, we all have our favorite parks and spots that are our go-tos but if your looking to mix it up a little bit this weekend we have a full list of parks and open space in Marin that are free for you to enjoy. So grab the kids, a blanket, a brew or two, a Frisbee and hit the park or beach. Being home to some of the most environmentally conscious and beautiful natural environments in the country its only fair we take advantage of…

If Tiburon county is your favorite spot to walk your furry friend down by the water continue reading for some important information!

Starting tomorrow, Friday the 19, new dog walking regulations will be enacted in Tiburon. Leashes are already required for the waterfront bike path, McKegney Green, South Knoll Park and Playground, Zelinsky Park, downtown and all other commercial areas. The main difference, now, is the new restriction placed on the number of dogs allowed to be walked at a time. Talk about killing the neighborhood kids’ entrepreneurial spirit. Under the new provisions the Middle Ridge open space area and another area near Ring Mountain will see a limit of six dogs per person. No more than three dogs may be off leash at one time. Dogs off…

Whether your staging a home, buying a home, or simply redecorating your favorite room, this Wantful.com is a must for product purchasing and inspiration. Everything from vintage movie poster to nautical inspired décor this is a one stop shop. Sonya Yu’s post “Anatomy of a Home” is an incredibly helpful piece in deconstructing the mix and match look.  The photo above is an example of the attention to design detail that Botanical and animal inspired prints as well as chevron and striped patterns all perfectly coiffed together in just one room. Her living room is the first featured design but the bar and study will be coming shortly. Check in for more photo collections of her massive redecorating project.  

 

Wantful.com is also a fabulous place to…

64 Hillside Avenue, Mill Valley 94941   Broker's tour today, July 10 from 11-2pm and Open House this Sunday, July 14 from 1-4pm!
In that sweet spot of Blithedale Canyon, Mill Valley lies this magnificently remodeled home. At first glance you get the feeling it might have been a musicians bungalow with its detached studio in the back and intimate setting. As you make your way through the plethora of sun decks and lush greenery you are welcomed by the most adorable orange framed door. From there on the sleek design and productive usage of space creates an aura of contemporary cleanliness and sophistication! Accented by its quiet and sunny location the living room seems to draw light into it playing up its dramatic style. The well thought out and…

Whether you are staying around Marin or headed up to the lake for the upcoming festivities you are going to need to know where to watch all the stunning FIREWORKS! A schedule of 4th of July fireworks and locations can be found right here!

 

Marin County Fair	At fairgrounds	9:15 pm
Pier 39 San Francisco	Subject to weather	9:15 pm
Sausalito	By Gabrielson Park	9:20 pm
Napa County Fair	At fairgrounds	9:30 pm
Berkeley Pier	In Berkeley Marina	9:30 pm
Lake Tahoe	Incline Beach, 967 Lakeshore Boulevard	9:30 pm
Disneyland, Anaheim	Cinderella’s castle is the best place to watch	9:30 pm

For more events…

America’s Cup Concert Series

Even if you are not the biggest sailing aficionado the America’s Cup offers a plethora of activities that all ages and families can take part in and enjoy. For example, their summer concert series started in mid-May and will go all the way through October. At an outdoor venue with a capacity of 9,000 people there will be at total of over 25 different performers! From the San Francisco Symphony to Weezer and the Jonas Brothers there will be fabulous headliners throughout the summer! Even the Avett Brothers and the Lunieers will make appearances in the early fall! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to listen to some awesome music, in an amazing city, with even better company! 

Find the schedule and ticket purchases…

America’s Cup 2013 San Francisco Bay 

The next race for the 2013 series kicks off on July 4th with the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals. Running through September 1st this series will offer 2 whole months of races for you to enjoy on the Bay! Four teams will battle against the reigning champions ORACLE TEAM USA. The America’s Cup Finals, with ORACLE TEAM USA against the winner of the Louis Vuitton Cup, will run from September 7th to the 22nd and features a new format with nearly twice as much racing! Stephen Barclay, the CEO of the 34th America’s Cup gushed, “The amount of racing we’re going to have on the SF Bay is simply phenomenal. The competition is going to be spectacular, the racing will be close, and spectators will be a part of the action with…

Looking for something new to enjoy this summer, or simply something fun to do this weekend?

1. Equator Coffees & Teas at Proof Lab Surf Shop Grand Opening Weekend: Free Coffee, Family Fun & Nighttime Tiki Party (June 22-23)

San Rafael-based Equator Coffees & Teas opens first café at Proof Lab—Mill Valley's hub of surf, skate and art. They’re kicking off a weekend-long celebration June 22 – 23 with a wide-range of activities for the whole family, plus FREE coffee all weekend! Equator’s baristas will be serving up everything from drip coffees to specialty espresso-based drinks, plus hibiscus herbal ice tea and hot chocolate for the kids. For further details please click here. 

2. Mill Valley Wine and Gourmet Food Tasting (June 23)

The 32nd…

                               

SLEEPY HOLLOW HAPPY HOUR THIS FRIDAY!

 

JUNE 21 5:00 – 8:30 pm

            

 

Come hear……LIVE MUSIC BY “THE HUBS”

 

 

Enjoy..…BBQ hotdogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, sodas, beer, and wine & other snacks.

Bring….. your swimsuits and towels for swimming in the Sleepy Hollow pool.

Adults and children welcome!

Brought to you by the Sleepy Hollow Homes Association

 

40 Cypress Hollow is our New Listing in Tiburon! There will be an open house this Sunday from 1-4 pm and a Broker's Tour next Wednesday from 11-2pm. This property has been reduced in price and is now listed at $2,274,990

Enter this home and you are welcomed by a feeling of warmth and sophistication. Vaulted ceilings in the entryway create an immediate sense of drama. A stunning contemporary home with four bedrooms and three and a half baths including two en-suite bedrooms. The high ceilings allow for abundant natural light throughout.

 With clean contemporary lines this home has a formal living and dining room, large state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen and great room with access to a private backyard with lawn area and sunny patios. The stylish yet…