Around Town: The award no one “really” wants to win

What are some ways to make your home or space pretty in pink? Here are some top tips.

Do blend tints, tones and shades of pink to sprinkle hints of color throughout a space. Do use texture to incorporate pink, such as toss pillows, drapery, throws and textiles such as area rugs. Do use wall art and wall coverings such as wallpaper to introduce pink and pink tones into a room. Do pair soft shades of pink such as pastel with dark colors such as black, brown or navy to create a sense of contrast. Do use pink as a foundation for a room’s color story.

DON’TS

Don’t ignore the opportunity to use pink in social areas such as living or dining rooms. Don’t add too many different shades of pink in the same room to avoid a clash of color. Don’t be afraid to use pink in spaces you wish to feel gender-neutral. Pink can be used successfully in these spaces. Don’t overlook opportunities to introduce pink in unexpected ways such as accessories and florals. Don’t be afraid to use deep shades of pink such as hot pink and richer tones.

Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Award-winning television host and a nationally known interior design home staging expert and short-term rental/vacation home designer with offices in New York City and The Hudson Valley. Visit her website at cathyhobbs.com.

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Hot pink adds crisp “burst” of color in this children’s bedroom.

The Award No One “Really” Wants to Win

Gary Goldberg has been in the Santa Barbara real estate industry for over 27 years. On Friday, December 2nd, 2022, at the annual Board of Realtors Installation luncheon, Gary triumphed with the Howard Gates award. This award is the “acknowledgement of going the extra mile for your client by completing a difficult and complex transaction requiring extraordinary endurance, tenacity, diligence, patience and skill.” This is Gary’s second time winning the Howard Gates award; the first was in 2001. The Seller chose Gary Goldberg to handle this sale because Gary is also an attorney, albeit a non-practicing one. The Seller said in the initial meeting that he did not expect the property to sell, but if it had any chance, he wanted someone who could “sift” through all the legalese. For instance, the adjoining property was in a multiyear lawsuit, which the owner won. This property is in the coastal zone and subject to the state Coastal Commission overview, being that it is blufftop, to make things even more complicated.

Gary coached both parties, walked them both through every step of the process and made sure they understood the importance of closing this affair and conforming to the agreement. The general understanding of the purchase price, and of the options regarding the sum of various deposits in the down payment was challenging due to onerous demands. The sale involved five renegotiations of the price, closing terms and closing dates. In Gary’s real estate career, he had never experienced such a difficult transaction. What mattered most to Gary, nonetheless, was for all parties to reach the paramount goal — close the escrow — which it did. During Gary’s award ceremony acceptance speech, he explained that “this is the award no one really ever wants to win. It took perseverence, hard work and tenacity” Special shoutout and thanks to Martha McNair, Gary’s right hand. He is eternally grateful for all her help with this “dreadful” deal of a lifetime.