Brad Herman, Calgary real estate: Blog

Exxon cleans up oil spill; Keystone plan assailed

April 1st, 2013

Exxon Mobil (XOM-N 90.69 0.57 0.64%) on Sunday continued cleanup of a pipeline spill that spewed thousands of barrels of heavy Canadian crude in Arkansas as opponents of oil sands development latched on to the incident to attack plans to build the Keystone XL line (TRP-T 48.59 0.09 0.19%). Exxon spokesman Alan Jeffers said on Sunday that crews had yet to excavate the area around the pipeline ...

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Calgary foodies tell us their favourite dishes that they order in restaurants.

April 1st, 2013

Calgary foodies tell us their favourite dishes that they order in restaurants.http://www.avenuecalgary.com/blogs/calgarys-foodies-our-favourite-restaurant-disheshttps://www.facebook.com/BradHermanRealEstate

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Inspiration of the Day

April 1st, 2013

Inspiration of the Dayhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151491303544931&set=a.387739964930.163645.65615179930&type=1&theater

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12 Tried and True Paint Colors for Your Walls

April 1st, 2013

Some people know what general paint color they want but struggle with envisioning the exact shade. Others are just scared to commit to color because they're not sure what works best with their furniture. One of the points about paint I like to make with clients is that the colors you may like may be very different from colors you want to live with. http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8339289/list? ...

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How to Grow Your Own Sweet Summer Crops

April 1st, 2013

Summer is the height of gardening season. Farmer's markets and roadside stands are filled with fresh produce, while home gardens are at the peak of production. It’s a time when eating fresh and healthy is easy and enticing. http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8404044/list?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u250&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery11

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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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