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I don’t think I’m alone in admitting that this time of year makes me want to stay at home, cook a big pot of soup, and curl up with a blanket and a book. So it was perfect timing to discover this Zillow Gone Wild listing — a secluded den in the middle of the woods in Pennsylvania, tempting me to hibernate. Designed and built by Robert McElroy , recognized as a pioneer of contemporary design from the 1950’s through 70’s, as his own family home, the house’s most distinctive feature is the extraordinary woodwork throughout. From the kitchen cabinets to the art studio and even the bathtub, woodworker Horace Hartshaw crafted every wooden surface in the home. This library with its stunning spiral staircase is definitely luring me to pick a good book. It can be your haven for under $2,000,000 . Word to the wise: I’d make sure to ask about the heating bills!
The Santa Barbara Association of Realtors marked this month of gratitude by hosting a gathering for all of the volunteers who have served on their multitude of committees this year. The SBAOR committees make suggestions to the board of directors and strengthen the goals of the association in the community. Held right on the beach at sunset at the Santa Barbara Yacht Club, the event truly couldn’t have been a more gorgeous setting to remind us all why we love calling this place home. Thank you, fellow committee members! Thank you, association staff !