The Voice of East Bay Living

I attended a week long sales training at this beautiful private club nestled in the Oakland hills off of Keller Drive.  This elegant oasis was founded in 1913 and boasts a challenging 18 hole golf course, tennis courts, Olympic size pool , formal dining room and many adjacent rooms for private meetings.  For more than 100 years the Sequoyah Country Club has been a social haven and exceptional golf landing for a multitude of individuals and families.  Sheila Sabine is a business woman, multi-dimensional artist, and Senior Sales Associate at The Grubb Company. ssabine@grubbco.com

Out with the old, In with the bold. For the past few years, designers have been upping the trim and molding game with coats of bold black paint. Now black exterior and interior doors are having a moment. The deep saturation of the color and enhances portals that range from basic builder grade to architectural delights so this is a trend being fully embraced. Go for gloss as opposed to flat - much more vibrant. Sheila Sabine is a business woman, multi-dimensional artist, and Senior Sales Associate at The Grubb Company. ssabine@grubbco.com

Dear Pinehaven Neighbors, Last Saturday at 5am, there was a fire at 6501 Heather Ridge - garage and cars destroyed in a matter of minutes behind my house. The flames and smoke were very scary and we were forced to evacuate immediately. Fortunately for all of us on Pinehaven, the fire department got there in time. Below you will find a list of essential things to remember in the event that you have to evacuate your home quickly. I hope you do not have to use it but just in case… Sincerely, Sheila Sabine GRAB BAG: -FLASHLIGHT -copies of important papers such as proof of insurance, deed to your house, medical records,passports,social security cards, credit cards, list of personal contacts, checkbooks etc. -MEDICINES and or necessary medical supplies such as CPAP machine & cord -cell phones, iPads, and power cords (and power charger cords for your car) CLOTHING: wear practical shoes, long pants, dress in layers, hat and or scarf to cover your nose if

Great Saturday Outing—Grand Lake Farmer’s Market -voted the best Farmer’s Market in Oakland -it is truly a taste delight.  I was going to get carry out food tonight for dinner and switched my menu to a full course meal including fall peppers stuffed with organic beef and sous vide, bacon, gourmet squash, and exotic greens—definitely a must see. Every Saturday from 9-2 at the corner of Grand and MacArthur. Sheila Sabine is a business woman, multi-dimensional artist, and Senior Sales Associate at The Grubb Company. ssabine@grubbco.com

I recently joined this wonderful local garden club which just celebrated its 70th anniversary. Founded in 1947, the club currently has 120 members. The members maintain public gardens at Lake Merritt,the Montclair Library and the Joaquin Miller Community Center. The objectives of the club are to stimulate the love and knowledge of gardening, to aid in the protection of native trees, plant and birds and to encourage in civic planting and conservation.  If you are interested in joining me at the next meeting, just give me a call. I would love to take you as my guest. Sheila Sabine is a business woman, multi-dimensional artist, and Senior Sales Associate at The Grubb Company. ssabine@grubbco.com 510.326.5055

Really all of the rooms at the 2710 College Ave. condo developments are dripping with great designs and colors. Located in the heart of the Elmwood district, these distinct living spaces combine modern luxury with old world charm. And you can walk everywhere—maybe even to the moon. Details:3 bedrooms, 2 baths -list price $1,248,000 Open this Sunday  Sheila Sabine is a business woman, multi-dimensional artist, and Senior Sales Associate at The Grubb Company. ssabine@grubbco.com

Piedmont wins again - it is all about the hand painted ballroom and  bar 227 Crocker is a 1920's Spanish Colonial masterpiece -all of its 5,409 sq/ ft live grandly.  My favorite is the speakeasy decorated with murals of dancing girls.   List price $3,795,000 — 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 half baths -- open this Sunday  Sheila Sabine is a business woman, multi-dimensional artist, and Senior Sales Associate at The Grubb Company. ssabine@grubbco.com