Brenda McNeill - Sonoma Valley

10/11/2022

Wellness rituals are so important as we begin fall. Recently I sat down with aromatherapy company founder Carole Addison-Goyne to learn her thoughts. See my blog Art Of Leisure for the full story. Also, here is a pic of a few fluffy towels and cotton robes at Chateau Sonoma. So inviting this time of year!
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09/09/2022

The latest Art of Leisure post is here with an insider's list of the best ice cream spots and great ideas on the use of space in your home and property. Please enjoy!

Homes with Space • The importance of space at a home or property. The homes offer some portion of their outdoor space for a swimming pool.

08/30/2022

This weekend I was celebrating the birthday of two dear friends with a few flowers fresh from the fields at Oak Hill Farm, Sonoma.

07/08/2022

Friday in Sonoma: Summer is a great time to freshen up the exterior paint on your home.

07/01/2022

Market Update & Summer Reads at Readers Books📚
The real estate market across the USA is shifting and I wanted to share this brief review with you. Plus, a few wonderful books for your summer reading. I am here at Readers Books in Sonoma, which is a terrific locally owned bookstore where you can stop in and peruse well stocked shelves on so many subjects. My full list of good summer books and data slides can be found on my Art Of Leisure blog here: https://artofleisure.com/books-of-summer/, including :
*Swallows and Amazons
*The Art of Simple Food
*Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
*The Keeper of the Bees

06/25/2022

Hot topics of the moment in National as well as Sonoma and Napa Valley real estate include a dramatic increase in mortgage rates, increasing inventory, decreasing sales, median-home price increases. An analysis here:
https://artofleisure.com/market-watch/

06/25/2022

A few thoughts on the importance of location when considering the Art of Leisure and buying or selling a home. This is particularly important during this time when home has an increase in importance and use....
https://artofleisure.com/importance-of-location/

06/10/2022

Friday in Sonoma and Napa Valley is all about looking forward to a leisure weekend. Here is a lovely kitchen at 196 First Street East, Sonoma Perfect for preparing something fresh for friends!

04/15/2022

Spring in Sonoma; as we look forward to Earth Day and supporting our friends in the air, many hands have joined to create the 400+ Butterfly & Hummingbird Pollinator Flower Garden gifts that are shared with the community starting today. You may pick up yours at one of the 36 participating local businesses found at https://artofleisure.com/garden-gift/. ✨
I wish you a wonderful Easter weekend and a glorious spring!

02/20/2022

This painting by Alireza Varzandeh reminds us of the joy of wandering the Sonoma or St Helena shops on a sunny Sunday afternoon! More info is available on my blog: artofleisure.com.

02/15/2022

Happy Valentine’s Day✨

02/02/2022

Vibrant paintings of beautiful days outside, my recommendations for walks and hikes in the valley, and the latest real estate trends.
https://artofleisure.com/real-estate-data/