The Voice of East Bay Living

Art Deco details have always been associated with good design. You can add your own details. Even on a smaller scale. Hand painted ceilings, turquoise accent pots, unusual shaped tables and couches, and much more. Let your imagination have its own experience. Sheila Sabine ssabine@grubbco.com

Open seven days a week with free admissions, this is truly a hidden jewel. Established in 1999 , this small but vibrant spot contains some amazing bonsai examples, Some even 1,600 years old. all the plants have been donated -It is run by committed volunteers, including the Hillside Garden Club - all the soil used lovingly on the plants comes directly from Japan -another reason to visit Lake Merritt.

Rio California at 1233 Preservation park is a hidden jewel tucked away in one of the old Victorian homes. The chef, a native Brazilian, creates authentic specialty dishes -open for breakfast and lunch. Oakland continues to be full of surprises.

One of the most prestigious streets in Piedmont is Glen Alpine road - home to the mansions Sitting in the midst of all the splendor is a gardener’s cottage at 67 Glen Alpine road. This 1112 sq. Ft.fixer  with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath sits privately on one acre of land. The list price is a mere $1,950,000. Let’s see where this lands. Email Sheila at ssabine@grubbco.com for more details.

The use of a wall of mirrors in the cabana of this lovely home at 83 Sea View in Piedmont is a more dramatic view than the actual pool itself.  This 4 bedroom, 6 bath home is on the market for $5,788,000-shown by appointment only. Email Sheila at ssabine@grubbco.com for more details.