Brad Herman, Calgary real estate: Blog

A Parisian Apartment Goes Modern and Bright

April 1st, 2013

Drawn to the wraparound terrace and stunning view of Paris' Left Bank, this home's owner decided the panorama was worth the 485-square-foot apartment's odd layout and funky decor. Husband and wife design duo Alon and Betsy Kasha gutted the space, starting over with a blank slate. Matte oak flooring, white walls and clean lines now visually expand the small space out onto the newly revamped te ...

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Salvaged Wood Meets Urban Industrial in a Philly Condo

April 1st, 2013

When this city condo needed character, the designers at Groundswell Design Grouptraveled to the country stylewise. The condo, a clean-lined contemporary penthouse in Philadelphia's Northern Liberty neighborhood, was too bare, and the detailing was boring. To meet the needs of the owner, a single architect, one of the two bedrooms was opened up and turned into an office and lounge. Groundswell ...

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Calgary Opera launches outdoor summer opera festival

April 1st, 2013

This August, the large white top by the Bow won’t be hosting circus performers. Rather, it will be filled with some of Canada’s finest opera singers, who have signed up to participate in Opera in the Village, the Calgary Opera’s first summer opera festival. http://www.calgaryherald.com/touch/entertainment/festival-guide/Calgary+Opera+launches+outdoor+summer+opera/8159561/story.html?rel=5641 ...

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Design anchors Armada II

April 1st, 2013

While the kitchen is the warm heart of a home, the staircase charts the course for its layout. The staircase in Calbridge’s Armada II show home in EvansRidge is set on a diagonal near the centre of the home. http://www.househunting.ca/calgary/real-estate/showhomes/Design+anchors+Armada/8167725/story.html

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GROW MICRO-GREENS INDOORS

April 1st, 2013

Pea sprout greens are the coolest thing I have grown so far this year. Yes it’s still weeks away from growing outdoors in Calgary but my little pea sprouts have been making a statement in salads for months already.http://www.crebnow.com/grow-micro-greens-indoors/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

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'The Simpsons' House, The Batcave And More Fictional Houses You Can Live In (PHOTOS)

April 1st, 2013

Perhaps you've dreamt of skateboarding into a cartoonish orange and yellow house after an annoying day at school, a la Bart in the opening sequence of "The Simpsons." And, uh, even if you haven't, it's surprisingly a viable option.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/27/simpsons-house-batcave-fictional-houses_n_2918105.html?utm_hp_ref=canada-alberta&ir=Canada+Alberta

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Pick of the Month

March 31st, 2013

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7 places for Easter brunch

March 31st, 2013

7 places for Easter brunch.http://www.avenuecalgary.com/blogs/7-easter-brunches-to-satisfy-all-ageshttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate

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Calgary foodies tell us why sourcing local products and produce is so important.

March 31st, 2013

Calgary foodies tell us why sourcing local products and produce is so important.http://www.avenuecalgary.com/blogs/calgarys-foodies-buying-local-mattershttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate

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