Lights Camera Action – 312 Sheridan has officially been launched. Oakland Magazine attended the Sneak Peek Preview Reception to witness the sorts of things Realtors do when bringing a luxury home to market. Not many go over the top like this, but 312 Sheridan demanded a grand debut. Neighbors, joggers and walkers passing by witnessed the on-going makeover that had been transpiring over the past year. Everyone’s curiosity was peaked. Many of the guests enjoyed sharing their stories. Some were casual walkers from the neighborhood, others serious joggers passing through from the surrounding neighborhoods, and those like myself, who drive by the home multiple times a day. 312 Sheridan was and is a well traveled route and daily routine shared by many. And I too had been anticipating the unveiling. [Read More..]
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Life of the Party
an enchanted life // home, family, heart
Every time I have the good fortune to work on a new listing I am excited for the opportunity. For some reason I never get tired or bored with the process. Today while having lunch in San Francisco at the St. Francis Yacht Club someone asked if I had separate blogs. (A real estate blog and a personal blog.) I explained how my entire life overlaps. For one, Real Estate does not feel like a job to me, it never has. It is just another aspect of my day. It is just a part of me. I love to educate, share and inspire. Whether I am reminding my audience to book their annual doctor appointments through a story, find a work out routine that makes them happy, share a new restaurant, a personal story, happy or sad, detail something I learned and hope that my story might help another, promote an event you may want to attend or a charity you might want to join, a great app or some fabulous find, a vacation destination, a family story, or simply to share a beautiful and interesting home or opportunity.
Debbi DiMaggio Blog aka Debbi DiMaggio A Grateful Life encompasses all of the things I love and enjoy each and every day. I hope you enjoy my blog and that my blog inspires you to create your own bundle of happiness in life. [Read More..]
get your game day face on!!
Welcome Back to School, Piedmont & CU Boulder
Today Begins our Son Chase’s Sophomore Year at PHS
And next Monday, our Daughter Bianca will embark on her Sophomore Year at CU Boulder
( Note: We All Love – CU! )
Stay Tuned for Stories to Come on our Trip back to College with Bianca’s Grandma, my mom, and myself, with Bianca as we worked to get her settled into her first apartment at CU – An Adventure To Remember! Three Generations of Laughter and Fun!
We could not be more proud of both, Bianca and Chase!
(sorry to embarrass you kids, but we love you!)
XOXO!
GO Highlanders!! Go BUFFS!!
(PHS Football Program Ad – A Fundraiser to Support the Piedmont Football Program – Go PIEDMONT!)
emily’s army // fever charm // rocked it at the uptown in oakland
Fever Charm & Emily’s Army Rocked It Last Friday Night @ the Uptown Night Club in Oakland
You can see the passion in their eyes and just feel it in your heart. The way both bands connect with their audience is pure magic.
Together, Fever Charm and Emily’s Army shared the billing at Friday nights concert.
Emily’s Army & Fever Charm, local Piedmont kids, now young adults, making their mark.
Talented, passionate and truly good kids.
When I arrived at the Uptown Night Club in Oakland last Friday night with my son, Chase, and a car load of his freshman friends, it was apparent to me that this was going to be an evening to remember. It reminded me of my high school years, even more so as the evening progressed.
Fever Charm kicked off their set with multiple drummers to bring the audience into the fold. The kids in the audience started jumping up and down and from side to side. Very different than how we used to dance. I’ve learned it’s called a “Mosh Pit.” I find it a bit difficult to dance while being hit from the left and the right. (Hold on tight to your drink!) Many of the younger Emily’s Army fans hadn’t heard Fever Charm play before. By the look of the dance floor, everyone enjoyed what they were hearing. I’ve been playing the CD non-stop in my car since last Friday night! I even woke Chase up on Saturday morning, at 8 AM, for football practice with Fever Charm’s “YOUTH” bellowing throughout the house.
“Good Times, Come and Go but I’m Alive, I’m Still Here…” (Lyrics from Youth)
Meet the Band
Fever Charm: Ari Berl – Vocals and Guitar
Theo Quayle, Lead Guitar
Yianni Anastos-Prastacos, Bass
Kendrick Brown, Drums
Support Fever Charm by following them on Facebook, Twitter and on Tour.
www.facebook.com/fevercharmband.com
Fever Charm Pictured Above
It was a big night for Emily’s Army, as one of their band member’s, Max Becker, a recent Piedmont High School Graduate who will be heading off to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo this Fall.
Friday marked the kick-off for their hectic summer tour. Local fans, long-time friends and family, young and old, all took to the dance floor to rock, roll and mosh. I just loved witnessing both the kids and adults in action. As a newcomer to the scene it was easy to see that Emily’s Army certainly has quite a following.
Images Below from Left to Right – Front to Back
Emily’s Army: Travis, Cole, Max and Drummer, Joey
Excited Fans Pictured Below
Emily’s Army:
Max Becker, Vocals and Guitar
Cole Becker, Vocals and Guitar
Travis Neumann, Guitar
Joey Armstrong, Drums
Emily’s Army departs on their journey, June 23rd — I wish them all the best!
Perhaps a summer field trip is in order!
Tour Dates l Locations: Go to www.emilysarmyband.com/tour
Follow them on Facebook and Twitter: www.twitter.com/emilysarmy
History Continues to Repeat Itself
At the end of the evening Chase made his way back to me where I was catching up with old friends. I started to introduce him to my high school friend, Bert Inch, but he said, “mom, I know him.” The two had been dancing in the Mosh Pit. You can see from the photo, the two really were enjoying the music and danced up a storm!
Pictured: Piedmont Locals – Bert Inch and Chase Betta
I must sound like a broken record to my children and their friends as I chant the same words… “I can’t believe how big you are, how you’ve grown up.” .… “You were just in pre-school and now you are up on stage!” “You’re just so grown up!!” “How did that happen?” “Where did the time go?”
It’s incredible, really quite incomprehensible to me.
Emily’s Army band members, Cole and Max Becker, attended Piedmont Play School with my children. I can still see the kids riding around the playground on those shiny steel tricycles, Cole and Chase being silly and Max and my daughter, Bianca, enjoying circle time with Miss Marilyn and Miss Marcia.
You know what I am going to say….
It seems like just yesterday.
Cole Becker and Chase Betta, Piedmont PlaySchool
Darth Vader and Batman, Pictured Above
Pictured Below:
Bianca Betta and Max Becker
(Classmate & Friend, Georgie Fullerton seen in the Red T-Shirt on the Left)
Bianca Betta, Miss Marcia and Max Becker
Just as my children ‘hang out’ with their friends, as I used to in the 80’s with high school friends Bert & Jane Inch (though not married at the time), my children are listening, dancing and hanging out with their high school friends, too. Certain things do repeat! Friday night reminded me so much of one of my high school nights, it took me back.
Who knows what will repeat next… There is always so much to discover!
Away they Go! Congratulations!
Max Becker: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Georgie Fullerton: Stanford University
Bianca Betta: CU Boulder, Sophomore
Chase Betta: PHS Sophomore
Cole Becker: PHS Junior
PPS (Piedmont PlaySchool) Grads!
Where will they go next? XOXO!
school is back in session // school, sports, carpools, homework
Piedmont, CA
I hope you will find my resources and information useful whether you are searching for a new home, in need of a great recommendation, interested in learning more about our wonderful community ~ Piedmont ~ or looking to sign your kids up for one of the many sports and activities offered in our town. If you have a question just FACEBOOK me and I promise to get back to you promptly. A native of the Piedmont and the East Bay I am fairly certain I can answer most any question or at the very least, direct you to the appropriate person who can.
About Piedmont and Highly Regarded School System
Piedmont residents live in a picturesque foothill area, only a short drive from the many cultural facilities and fine educational institutions of the San Francisco Bay Area. The close proximity of Piedmont High School to the University of California at Berkeley allows students access to classes as well as many specialized libraries and services. Also, many students are able to take advantage of concurrent enrollment at local community colleges.
Residents are principally professionals and business executives who are attracted to this community because of its excellent schools, responsive police and fire departments, prime location and ideal climate. Parent commitment to excellence in education is strong and continuing, and their participation in the schools is extensive. For over eighteen years, residents of the City of Piedmont have demonstrated this commitment by supporting a parcel tax enabling the school to offer a 7 class program, small class size, full counseling services and an expansive extra-curricular program.
Hectic Family Schedules ~ How Do We Manage?
Are you a busy wife, mom, secretary, chauffeur and travel agent for your family? I am sure you are just like me. Busy little bees running around trying to help and manage everyone and everything in your family’s busy life. Managing their schedules, coordinating car pools, finding their cleats, making sure they get to school on time. Although the internet and email and the multiple websites may help, it sure is time consuming. I put together a little cheat sheet for Piedmont Moms to make their life a little easier.
Go to my facebook page Debbi Di Maggio, Piedmont Real Estate
click “ABOUT”
As a Realtor, working with so many families relocating to the area I step into their shoes ~ what resources and information would I need if I were new to a community? I hope my information helps! Or stop by HIGHLAND PARTNERS and pick up a Resource Guide and meet with me in person. 510.414.6777 debbi@debbidimaggio.com
xoxo!
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