Karla Gonzalez

Perfect Guacamole Recipe

Perfect Guacamole Recipe

Method

1 Cut avocados in half. Remove seed. Scoop out avacado from the peel, put in a mixing bowl. (See How to Cut and Peel an Avocado.)

2 Using a fork, mash the avocado. Add the chopped onion, cilantro, lime or lemon, salt and pepper and mash some more. Chili peppers vary individually in their hotness. So, start with a half of one chili pepper and add to the guacamole to your desired degree of hotness. Be careful handling the peppers; wash your hands thoroughly after handling and do not touch your eyes or the area near your eyes with your hands for several hours.

Keep the tomatoes separate until ready to serve.

Remember that much of this is done to taste because of the variability in the fresh ingredients. Start with this recipe and adjust to your taste.

3 Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface of the guacamole to prevent oxidation from the air reaching it. Refrigerate until ready.

4 Just before serving, add the chopped tomato to the guacamole and mix.

Variations

For a very quick guacamole just take a 1/4 cup of salsa and mix it in with your mashed avocados.

You don't need to have tomatoes in your guacamole.

To extend a limited supply of avocados, add either sour cream or cottage cheese to your guacamole dip. Purists may be horrified, but so what? It tastes great. In fact, guacamole with a little cottage cheese added to it is my favorite.

Guacamole as a deep while watching a game, with chips, clamato, beer, at the grill is just delicious. 

Let me know how turned it out, you may become an expert before coming to México.

Bon appetite !!

US State Department Recognizes Safety of La Paz and South Baja

 Posted by Susie Albin-Najera on March 14th, 2012 | 11 Comments.

For the First Time, New Travel Notices for Mexico Specifically Separate La Paz and Other Regions, Confirming It as One of the Safest Cities in North America La Paz LA PAZ, Baja California Sur, Mexico– In a significant move that recognizes the safety of La Paz and Baja California Sur, the U.S. State Department’s latest 2012 travel update states no security concerns for the region. For the first time, the regular update includes “no advisory” in effect for La Paz and the entire South Baja region. The move reaffirms the reputation of La Paz as the city of peace and abundance on the Sea of Cortez, and one of the safest places in the world to live in and visit.

“We applaud the U.S. State Department for recognizing what every visitor to La Paz experiences here: That it is a beautiful, peaceful city, and – along with the entire South Baja region – it is an entirely secure and rewarding place for vacations, for owning a second home, or for retirement,” said Agustin Olachea, President of La Paz Tourism Board, and spokesperson for the La Paz Developers Tourism Council. “Travelers can feel confident coming here, knowing that the peace that one quietly encounters in La Paz extends directly from the abundant ocean life and cultural richness that sets La Paz apart from any place on the planet.”

The report marks the first time that the State Department has broken down its Mexico travel update into specific populated areas and regions. According to an unnamed State Department source, the “granularized” report was compiled at the request of American business groups interested in employee security. It was not done to appease various boosters of Mexican tourism. Previous to this report, the US State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs issued travel warnings to larger, more general areas for Americans visiting Mexico. The result was confusion, with some tourists curtailing plans for visiting Mexico in spite of huge areas of the country unaffected by recent drug-related violence.

The safety of Baja Sur in particular was also underscored by the presence of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and other international leaders at last month’s G20 Foreign Ministers Summit in Los Cabos.(Also, look for Hilary´s whale watching tour in announcements blog)

 Click on the photo for a Leah and Gary´s video while visiting Los Cabos.  

 

Enjoy !!

 

 

We TV life as we know it - Platinum weddings, Tamra and Chris got married in Cabo

 

There is no surprise that many couples keep an eye in Los Cabos to celebrate one of the most important events in their lives "The  Wedding" . The special occasion to celebrate with family and friends the beginning of a new life together with the ocean as backdrop. 

Los Cabos has all that you may possibly need from a simple wedding to a platinum wedding as Tamara and Chris enjoyed a five-day affair including deep-sea fishing, lounging at the famed Nikki Beach, and getting married on a bluff overlooking the ocean during their spectacular Cabo San Lucas destination wedding.

Tamra and Chris the beautiful ocean front Villa Peñasco in the exclusive community of Pedregal for their wedding event (ceremony, dinner and party). Follows some pictures of the places they visited and services from local vendors. 

 LOS CABOS VENDORS:

1. Planner
Julie Pryor
http://www.pryorevents.com/
jpryor@pryorevents
(310) 478-1767

  2. Villa Rentals
http://www.suncabo.com/
1-800-710-CABO

Villa Peñasco - FOR SALE.

 

3. Bridal shower

Nikki Beach - Cabo San Lucas
Playa "El Medano" s/n
Zona Hotelera 23410

6. Bachelor party

Hemingway's - Cigar & Tequila Lounge
Cabo San Lucas B.C.S. Mexico
email: jrcantu@jnjcompany.com

  

 

4. Catering

Tequila Restaurant & Organic Farm
Enrique Silva- exec. chef and owner

 

 5. Florals

Martha
San José del Cabo, B.C.S.
mazarte.ventas@mazartefloral.com

    

Happy Life to Tamra and Chris !!  

 

Already married ?!, ... even better, come and celebrate your love by renew your vows the way you dream of. 

 

                               Golf and beach wedding,... The perfect match !

            Do not hesitate to ask for wedding packages or any assistance in the way.

            Bilingual minister in town.  

 

            With love,

            Karla.  

 

Safe Harbor: Los Cabos Remains Smart Choice for Travelers

Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, México

January 2011 - CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO Los Cabos Magazine Issue #24 - By Ashley Alvarado The headlines are heartbreaking and seemingly never-ending. Day after day—paper after paper—reports of horrific crime and violence in México are blasted across American broadsheets and airwaves. And, yes, it’s true. México is a country at war. Its leaders, police, and military are every day fighting a battle against drug cartels, corruption, and senseless violence. But to characterize all of México as dangerous would be a gross injustice—and inaccurate. While there has been a spike in high-profile, drug-related incidents, a recent Brookings Institute study adds perspective. The report’s author, Latin American expert Kevin Casas-Zamora, told a Miami Herald reporter: “Violence in México is concentrated in a few cities … But in the country as a whole, it doesn't come even close to Washington, D.C.’s.” Sinaloa, Chihuahua, and Tijuana in Baja California have been affected, but México covers more than 760,000 square miles and the vast majority of it is safe, with numerous cities and states boasting crime rates lower than in many parts of the United States. Baja California Sur, home to Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo, is one of those states. According to an April report, it has a homicide rate 12 times lower than Honolulu’s, 18 times lower than Miami’s, and 26 times lower than Orlando’s. And a fall study of the entire country, ranked Baja California Sur third in public safety, tourism services, and transportation infrastructure. So why am I telling you this? It’s because I love México, especially Baja California Sur. I’ve spent my entire life traversing the peninsula, discovering picture-perfect sunsets, storybook villages, and natural wonder after natural wonder. It’s rich in culture, culinary traditions, and eminently visitable destinations. I would hate for people to miss out on the opportunity to experience it for themselves because of misguided fear. Fortunately that doesn’t seem to be the case. At least, not lately. According to the Mexico Tourism Board, the number of international visitors flying into México from January to August last year was up 19 percent over the same period in 2009 (about six out of 10 international visitors are Americans). Despite the still-recovering global economy, tourists are also finding their way back to Los Cabos. Through the first nine months of 2010, hotel occupancy was up 5 percent over the previous year. Another good sign: As of mid-December, Virgin America is offering flights from San Francisco to San José del Cabo. The carrier joins other airlines—including Alaska, American, U.S. Airways, and United—who serve the region. What’s prompting this resurgence in travel is simple: Los Cabos is fun, accessible, gorgeous, safe, and committed to staying that way. Removed from the violence plaguing parts of the rest of the country—there’s a body of water separating it from the mainland and a thousand miles between Cabo and Tijuana—vacationers can relax, knowing they are safe and secure. The government is not relaxing, however, its efforts to protect locals and tourists and improve their services. A fall amendment to the U.S. State Department’s México travel warning, which included no specific mention of Los Cabos, states, “The Mexican government makes a considerable effort to protect U.S. citizens and other visitors to major tourist destinations.” The Mexican Naval Marine base, headed by Admiral Felipe Lozano Armenta, protects and assists maritime traffic and operates search-and-rescue missions in and about Los Cabos. In its arsenal: intercepting patrol and defender boats and helicopters, each manned 24-7 with trained and qualified crews. The Administración Portuaria Integral  (or port authority) works with the Navy to maintain public order and to ensure confidence in the area’s safety and security. The fruit of their labor often goes unappreciated until people realize they’ve prevented a violent situation like what many are dealing with elsewhere in the country from erupting in Los Cabos.  Visit during high-travel season, and you’re sure to encounter foot patrols along city streets, the marinas, and on the beach. All personnel are trained to implement contingency plans and programs to assist in times of emergency, whether natural or man-made. That extra training is something they’ve implemented with local police, too, making them  better prepared for any incident. “We have over 15,000 foreigners living in Baja California Sur,” says Marco Ehrenberg, Baja California Sur’s director of international relations. “Many of the rich and famous still choose Cabo as their number one destination. Don’t you think they have done their homework? Why do we have the best hotels and the highest number of private air travel in México for a tourist destination? Because Los Cabos is safe, fun, and friendly.” “México is a big, incredibly diverse country, so violence along the border does not have any effect on a vacation in Los Cabos,” adds Miroslava Bautista Sánchez, the Los Cabos secretary of tourism. “Thousands of flights, cruise lines, and private yachts choose Los Cabos as their travel destination...Why? Because Los Cabos is a symbol of a peaceful place to visit and to live.” Now I’m not saying that a trip to Los Cabos is risk free. There are risks associated with every kind of travel. What I am saying is that it’s safe. It’s a place where you can come to relax, have fun, and not worry—as long as you practice good judgment and act responsibly (people who ignore those rules are at risk no matter where they are). And, on the off chance that something does go wrong, you can there is the proper infrastructure in place to handle any mishap. For more information, including safe travel tips, you can visit the U.S. State Department’s website, http://travel.state.gov. Broader information about Los Cabos, including frequently asked questions, is available at www.loscabosguide.com. And, should the need arise, the U.S. Consular agent in Los Cabos can be reached at (624) 143-3566 or by e-mail at usconsulcabo@yahoo.

Bikini Birthday! Audrina Patridge & Boyfriend Celebrate In Cabo,

Los Cabos has been the celebrities perfect spot to scape from their hustle life. Over the years Los Cabos has welcome many actors, singers and successful business people that continue to come this exotic place called home for one of us.

Here are some celebrities that enjoyed the old times in Cabo and the ones that look for an excuse to come and enjoy the quietness simple life with a twist of glamor: Bill Cosby, Silvester Stallone, Demi Moore,  Enrique Iglesias, Luis Miguel, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Brad Pit, Jessica Alba, George Clooney among others that may scape my mind.

She might have turned 27 on Wednesday, but Audrina Patridge is never too old for Spring Break!

The Hills star hit up the beaches of Cabo San Lucas last weekend, Mexico with her adorable boyfriend Corey Bohan by her side along with her parents, Mark and Lynn, her little sister Samantha and her boyfriend Chris.

Slipping into a white bikini, Audrina flaunted her famous curves as she laughed and lounged at the ME Cabo Hotel and their Nikki Beach Club.

 

Is Cabo safe enough for a celebrity sun tan in one of the most visited beaches in town ?! ... Look again.

 

Travel safe and see you in your next trip to Cabo. 

Karla. 

Developer financing half an acre+ ocean view lot in Pedregal

One of the best investments you can make in life are in real estate, if already aware of that and it has been difficult to find the right place, you may consider look into the home sites options available for you in Pedregal.  

Pedregal is the first rate ocean side community in Cabo at a short distance to town, residence facilities and services are: access quiet long sandy beach, tennis courts, deli, gym, spa, beauty salon, services at Capella Pedregal boutique hotel, among others.  

 This time I bring to you  "Camino del Club Lot 121 Bk 17"  facing the bay of Cabo San Lucas and city lights.

 

 Click on the photo for details

There is the right place for you out there; in size, price, community and location. You are not alone on this ask for assistance to make it happen. 

Cordially,  

Karla. 

 

5 Kitchen design trends for 2012

Each year, the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) surveys its members to identify the latest design and specification trends in kitchen and bath design. This year, 350 NKBA members took part in the survey. Here are five emerging kitchen trends they identified: 

1. Cherry wood in decline

Cherry wood has consistently been the first or second most popular type of wood for cabinetry, jockeying for the top spot with maple each year. However, designers are slowly shifting away from it. While 80 percent of NKBA member kitchen designers had recently specified cherry cabinetry as 2010 approached, that figure dropped to 72 percent last year and fell again to 69 percent heading into 2012.

No one other wood species is taking that market share on its own, as even maple dropped in popularity this year, falling from 77 percent last year to 70 percent now. Instead, a number of lesser-used woods are being specified more often, including oak, which is specified by twice as many designers now (22 percent) versus two years ago (11 percent); walnut, which has increased from 3 percent in 2010 to 9 percent in 2011 to 13 percent today; birch, which is now specified by three times as many kitchen designers as it was a year ago (15 percent vs. 5 percent), and bamboo, which has doubled from 5 percent last year to 10 percent now. While alder is currently specified by 27 percent of kitchen designers, that figure is down from 30 percent last year and from 40 percent two years ago, according to NKBA

 

2. Darker finishes

Natural kitchen cabinetry continues a steady move toward darker finishes. While light natural finishes have been recently specified by 30 percent of kitchen designers, medium natural finishes stand at 55 percent, with dark natural finishes at 58 percent. Two years ago, dark natural finishes were specified by only 43 percent of designers.

Among painted cabinetry, white continues to be the most popular option, as white cabinets have been recently specified by 59 percent of NKBA member kitchen designers, while other colors were specified by only 38 percent of designers. Another trend to note is that distressed finishes are making a comeback. After being recently specified by 15 percent of designers going into 2010, that figure dropped to just 5 percent last year, but has now risen to 22 percent

 

3. Glass back splashes

Although glass remains a niche material for kitchen counter tops, it’s been recently used by more than half of kitchen designers as a back splash material, rising from 41 percent a year ago to 52 percent now. This trails only natural stone tile at 60 percent and ceramic tile (including porcelain), which has been specified of late by some 74 percent of designers. Even at that high rate, ceramic tile back-splashes are on the decline, as they stood at 78 percent a year ago and 88 percent two years ago.

Other popular back-splash materials are granite at 30 percent and quartz at 20 percent. The popularity of these materials as back-splashes is due to their high use as counter top materials. Finishing off a granite or quartz counter top with a matching back-splash is quite common; however, the same doesn’t hold true for solid surfaces. While these materials are very popular for counter tops, they’re seldom used for back-splashes, as they’re specified by just 11 percent of designers

 

4. LED lighting

Energy-efficiency is clearly not a fad, but a real trend that can be seen taking hold in homes across the United States and Canada. Despite the higher initial cost, light-emitting diode, or LED, lighting is proof of this trend. Specified by 50 percent of NKBA member kitchen designers entering 2010, that rate increased to 54 percent the following year and has jumped over the past year to 70 percent. However, compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) aren’t sharing in this trend. Although they use roughly a quarter the energy of an incandescent bulb when producing the same amount of light, measured in lumen s, the poor color of the light they produce and the presence of mercury in these bulbs are keeping them out of newly remodeled kitchens, falling from 36 percent last year to 26 percent today.

5. Pull-out faucets

Pull-out kitchen faucets have become established as the dominant type of kitchen faucet. Designers are increasingly eschewing the standard faucet with a detached side spray in favor of pull-out models that integrate the two functions into a single unit. Viewing the large number of new pull-out faucet models at the NKBA’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, it’s clear these units can be seamlessly incorporated into almost any kitchen design style.

While standard kitchen faucets were specified by just under half of designers as 2010 approached, barely more than a third of designers have recently specified them. Meanwhile, the use of pull-out faucets has increased from 88 percent to 91 percent to 93 percent.

This competitive real estate market requires well inform realtors to better assist you to sell or buy your next investment property.  

 

Cordially,

Karla. 

 

 

Poem for a wonderful woman called "Mother"

Wonderful Mother of Mine              

 

              

The moon never beams without bringing me dreams
Of that wonderful mother of mine.
The birds never sing but a message they bring
Of that wonderful mother of mine.
Just to bring back the time, that was so sweet to me,
Just to bring back the days, when I sat on her knee.

     

I pray every night to our Father above,
For that wonderful mother of mine.
I ask Him to keep her as long as He can
That -- wonderful mother of mine.
There are treasures on earth, that made life seem worthwhile,
But there's none can compare to my mother's smile

   

You are a wonderful mother, dear old Mother of mine.
You'll hold a spot down deep in my heart,
'Till the stars no longer shine.
Your soul shall live on forever,
On through the fields of time.
For there'll never be another to me,
Each melodious measure,
Oft the teardrops flowing,
Oft they flow from my memory's treasure.

 

Happy Mother´s Day !!

 

Karla  

Robert Redford "All Is Lost" in Mexico

The Hollywood Reporter, February 9, 2012. by Pamela McClintock.

 

Lionsgate has acquired U.S. rights to the at-sea adventure; Glen Basner's FilmNation is launching the project to foreign buyers at EFM.

BERLIN — Marking his return to the big screen, Robert Redford will star in All Is Lost for writer-director J.C. Chandor.

Glen Basner's FilmNation announced Thursday that it is handling foreign rights to the film as the European Film Market got under way. The high-profile project has landed Lionsgate as domestic distributor.

All Is Lost is the exhilarating journey of one man's fight to survive. The film is set entirely at sea, and Redford — who was last seen in theaters in 2007's Lions for Lambs — is the only cast member.

Chandor is set to begin shooting this summer at Baja Studios in Rosarito Beach, Mexico, which was built by Fox for Titanic.

Redford's involvement in All Is Lost has been rumored for weeks, and he's now in final talks. Redford met Chandor at the Sundance Film Festival in 2011, where the director's Margin Call made its worldwide premiere. Chandor is up for an Oscar for best original screenplay for the critically acclaimed film, his first helming effort.

Margin Call's Neal Dodson is producing All Is Lost via his Before the Door Pictures banner alongside Black Bear Pictures' Teddy Schwarzman and Treehouse Pictures' Justin Nappi. They are fully financing the project. Also producing are Anna Gerb and Jason Blum.

"We had a charmed experience on Margin Call with J.C. and are thrilled to be taking our relationship with him to the next level on his audacious sophomore film," Dodson said.

Before the Door's Zachary Quinto and Corey Moosa will executive produce with Cassian Elwes,Laura Rister and Kevin Turen.

Elwes and Rister negotiated the financing deals on behalf of the film, along with WME's Alexis Garcia. Redford is repped by CAA and attorney Barry Tyerman; Chandor is repped by WME. "The combination of an exciting, new filmmaker and iconic actor like Robert Redford will be a collaboration that audiences around the world will take note of," Basner said.

All Is Lost is sure to draw the keen eye of foreign buyers, who have no shortage of high-profile projects to choose from at EFM. FilmNation's newly announced Philip Seymour Hoffman starrer A Most Wanted Man, directed by Anton Corbijn, is among the titles generating strong interest as the market as the Berlin International Film Festival officially gets under way (Corbijn is on the festival jury).

Do you know the history of 5 de Mayo ?!.

Story of Benito Juárez - Short History of Porfirio Díaz Maximilian I, Emperor of Mexico & The French Intervention

Introduction

The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. It is primarily a regional holiday celebrated in the Mexican state capital city of Puebla and throughout the state of Puebla, with some limited recognition in other parts of Mexico, and especially in U.S. cities with a significant Mexican population. It is not, as many people think, Mexico's Independence Day, which is actually September 16.

                    

Setting The Stage

The battle at Puebla in 1862 happened at a violent and chaotic time in Mexico's history. Mexico had finally gained independence from Spain in 1821 after a difficult and bloody struggle, and a number of internal political takeovers and wars, including the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) and the Mexican Civil War of 1858, had ruined the national economy.

 Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian during this period of struggle Mexico had accumulated heavy debts to several nations, including Spain, England and France, who were demanding repayment. Similar debt to the U.S. was previously settled after the Mexican-American War. France was eager to expand its empire at that time, and used the debt issue to move forward with goals of establishing its own leadership in Mexico. Realizing France's intent of empire expansion, Spain and England withdrew their support. When Mexico finally stopped making any loan payments, France took action on its own to install Napoleon III's relative, Archduke Maximilian of Austria, as ruler of Mexico.

Mexico Confronts The Invasion CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVALS, PARTIES Map showing Veracruz, site of the French invasion France invaded at the gulf coast of Mexico along the state of Veracruz (see map) and began to march toward Mexico City, a distance today of less than 600 miles. Although American President Abraham Lincoln was sympathetic to Mexico's cause, and for which he is honored in Mexico, the U.S. was involved in its own Civil War at the time and was unable to provide any direct assistance.

    

Gen. Zaragoza Marching on toward Mexico City, the French army encountered strong resistance near Puebla at the Mexican forts of Loreto and Guadalupe. Lead by Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin, a smaller, poorly armed militia estimated at 4,500 men were able to stop and defeat a well outfitted French army of 6,500 soldiers, which stopped the invasion of the country.

The victory was a glorious moment for Mexican patriots, which at the time helped to develop a needed sense of national unity, and is the cause for the historical date's celebration. Unfortunately, the victory was short lived. Upon hearing the bad news, Napoleon III had found an excuse to send more troops overseas to try and invade Mexico again, even against the wishes of the French populace. 30,000 more troops and a full year later, the French were eventually able to depose the Mexican army, take over Mexico City and install Maximilian as the ruler of Mexico.

Maximilian's bullet riddled shirt on display Maximilian's rule of Mexico was also short lived, from 1864 to 1867. With the American Civil War now over, the U.S. began to provide more political and military assistance to Mexico to expel the French, after which Maximilian was executed by the Mexicans - his bullet riddled shirt is kept at the museum at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City.

So despite the eventual French invasion of Mexico City, Cinco de Mayo honors the bravery and victory of General Zaragoza's smaller, outnumbered militia at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Today's Celebration For the most part, the holiday of Cinco de Mayo is more of a regional holiday in Mexico, celebrated most vigorously in the state of Puebla. There is some limited recognition of the holiday throughout the country with different levels of enthusiasm, but it's nothing like that found in Puebla.

 

Traditional Mexican dancers Celebrating Cinco de Mayo has become increasingly popular along the U.S.-Mexico border and in parts of the U.S. that have a high population of people with a Mexican heritage. In these areas the holiday is a celebration of Mexican culture, of food, music, beverage and customs unique to Mexico. Commercial interests in the United States and Mexico have also had a hand in promoting the holiday, with products and services focused on Mexican food, beverages and festivities, with music playing a more visible role as well.

Several cities throughout the U.S. hold parades and concerts during the week following up to May 5th, so that Cinco de Mayo has become a bigger holiday north of the border than it is to the south, and being adopted into the holiday calendar of more and more people every year.

       

 

Cheers for MÈXICO !!  

 

Home design: 3 emerging trends

 

By Inman News, Wednesday, April 4, 2012.

Editor's note: The following item is republished with permission of houzz.com. See the original article: 8 Influential Home Design Trends for 2012.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) annually conducts its Best in American Living Awards (BALA). These awards, open to builders and design professionals, acknowledge that good design "is not and should not be limited to high-priced and custom homes."

The NAHB uses these design awards to look for upcoming trends for new home design. This year the jurors identified eight design trends that will have an influence on new home designs in 2012 and into the future.

When speaking about these trends at the International Builders Show, held in February in Orlando, Fla., BALA jurors Heather McCune, Mark Kiner and Victor Mirontshuk all noted that new home design is significantly better now than just a few years ago. Unlike in the recent boom years, when just about anything built was sold, strong competition in the current market is forcing all builders to improve home design.

A better home with an eye to the future. Now that's what I call better living.

Design trend No. 1: classic, yet contemporary

The new houses with strong sales now are those that blend modern and traditional elements to create cleaner and simpler elevations. Interior spaces are clean, bright and simple. Gone are the heavy detailing and generous ornamentation of the recent past.

Photo by Herbie Rooprai

Project Team:

• Architect/Designer: Kenneth Brinkman, Chicago
• Interior Designer: Amy May, Environs Development, Chicago

Design trend No. 2: outdoor spaces as an extension of living space

Whether for a single-family house or a multifamily building, homebuyers are looking for private outdoor spaces that blend seamlessly with the indoors. This trend cuts across geographic regions, being as true in the colder sections of the country as in the warmer, milder areas.

Photo by Eric Figge

This project: Platinum Award, Detached Home up to 2,000 square feet; Siena at Laguna Altura, Irvine, Calif.

Project Team:

• Architect/Designer: Bassenian | Lagoni, Newport Beach, Calif.
• Interior Designer: Austin Johnson Interiors, Irvine, Calif.

Design trend No. 3: the family triangle

It used to be that open floor plans were limited to certain geographic regions and buyer profiles. Now the open floor plan is desired throughout the country and by every market segment. The old living room has been replaced by a flexible space that can be used as needed while still being close to the family triangle.

The jurors noted that these new open plans rely on light and detail to give a feeling of spaciousness rather than simply being large.

Photo by Jim Kirby Photography

This project: Platinum Award, Interior Design, Kitchen; Brownstones of Brambleton, Ashburn, Va.

Project Team:

• Architect/Designer: Lessard Design Inc., Reston, Va.
• Interior Designer: Carlyn and Company, Great Falls, Va.

 

You can always adapt this concepts with your personal touch and life style taking in consideration if living in a beach side community / town. 

Cabo San Lucas offers experiences architects to assist you with your remodeling project and to crate your dream home from the scratch. Ocean view lot available in Pedregal - Cabo San Lucas with developer financing options.

Karla.

 

Ocean view corner lot in Cabo for $ 58,000 USD

Looking to buy an ocean view lot to build your dream home ? .....  

 

CABO PACIFICA if for you. 

 

Click on the photo for details.

  Features:

* Residential Ocean View lot

* Water / Sewer and electric service

* Paved road  

* 520 M2 ( 5,595 Sq ft) 

* No HOA´s (Home Owner Association)

 

The best way to invest is by having a realtor at your side, safe, easy and smooth.

 

Karla.  

May 2012 events in Los Cabos and southern Baja

By: Romana Lilic.  

Holidays

Holiday – Dia del Trabajo (Labor Day)
Mexico — May 1, 2012
National holiday (equivalent to the U.S. Labor Day)
Also referred to as May Day.

Holiday – Cinco de Mayo
Mexico — May 5, 2012
This National holiday commemorates the Mexican victory over the French army at Puebla de los Angeles in 1862. This holiday is celebrated more in the US than in Mexico, but you know what we say – any holiday is a good enough reason to celebrate!

Holiday – Mother’s Day
Mexico — May 10, 2012
Due to the importance of the mother in Mexican culture Mother’s Day is an especially significant holiday.

Events

Celebration – La Paz is celebrating it’s 477th birthday!
Join the festivities in La Paz downtown, Malecon, including concerts and La Paz’s queen coronation.

Festival – Loreto Fest
Puerto Escondido — May 4, 2012 to May 6, 2012
Enjoy three days of fun and games, and some of the best music in the sea. Monies raised benefit local school children. For more information, contact info@hiddenportyachtclub.com.
View Website: www.hiddenportyachtclub.com

Sports – CABO 500 Race
Cabo San Lucas — May 6, 2012
Set your schedule for the 2012 CABO 500 for Sunday, May 6. The San Diego pre-race meeting will be Saturday, April 28. More details following…
View Website: www.cabo500.com

Fishing – IGFA Offshore World Championship
Los Cabos — May 13, 2012 to May 18, 2012
Known as the “Olympics of Sportfishing,” this is one of the most prestigious blue-water fishing tournaments in the world. It hosts 70 teams from 30 countries.
View Website: www.igfaoffshorechampionship.com

SIMA Surf Summit
May 16 – 19
Surf industry leaders and stars gather to showcase the finest surf brands, ideas, trends and innovations.

http://www.sima.com/surfsummit.aspx

Yellowtail Shootout
A day trip from Cabo San Lucas, La Paz hosts the annual Yellowtail Shootout. Call (818) 762-5873 for more information.

Regular events

San José del Cabo Art Walk
Every Thursday Evening
Every Thursday evening from November to May, visitors and residents enjoy strolling the art district of San Jose del Cabo along Obregon Street behind the church, sipping wine and viewing fine art. 5pm-9pm

Organic market:
- at Soriana, CSL: every Tuesday between 8 am – 1 pm
- at Pedregal, CSL: every Wednesday and Saturday between 7.30 am and 1 pm
- at The Shoppes at Palmilla: every Friday, 8 am – 1 pm
- at San Jose del Cabo: every Saturday between 9 am – 3 pm. More information: www.sanjomo.com

Enjoy ! 

Karla.  

Beach side condo steps to Cabo Marina

TERRASOL BEACH SIDE CONDOMINIUM

Investing in an ocean side property never has been so easy, Can you imagine have your winter season in Cabo, walking up with the sunrise at your doorstep and having the joy of a power walk at the beach. Starting the day like the rest makes it so easy and enjoyable.

Fully furnished one bedroom condo with Murphy bed accommodates 4 people. 

Pelicano 104 (MLS 12-730)...Click on the photo for details

The desirable location makes ideal to come back over and over again for a getaway vacation,family vacation trip incentive, etc. you name it.

Were you looking for a deal ?!.

Make sure you got it before somebody else do. 

 

Karla.    

 

 

2 Bedrooms full furnished home, one block from la Marina and beach

DOME HOUSE FOR SALE

 

Click on the photo for home details.

Recently on the market for almost a week "Dome House" is conveniently located one row from marina in Cabo San Lucas, behind Plaza Puerto Paraiso mall and its attractions as well as Médano beach. 

This real estate pleases the most demanding household; recently renovated with granite counter in kitchen and Mexican flavor decor, sits in a low density and quiet / gated community.  Lock the door and have all fun you want in Cabo at any time, as per the convenience of the location.

As you guess already, the rental potential is a most.

Available on request: 

- Estimated closing cost 

- Comps.  

- Coldwell Banker Riveras provides front to back service along with closing agent that guarantees the smooth closing process.  

 Selling process in Cabo, MX is similar as USA and Canada as per the mix existing culture. 

 Feel free to contact me to assist you in your next real estate investment.  

Karla