Welcome to Your La Mesa Community! Made by local Realtor, Lynda Blake-Harris & designer, Mel Eberhart
Look to the East and you'll find the lovely city of La Mesa nestled in the hills of San Diego. As a hidden jewel it provides its citizens with hiking opportunities, farmers' markets, parks, creative events, and a fantastic community.
03/14/2017
WILDFLOWER JAMS: VISITORS FLOCKING TO BORREGO SPRINGS CAUSE LONG TRAFFIC DELAYS
WILDFLOWER JAMS: VISITORS FLOCKING TO BORREGO SPRINGS CAUSE LONG TRAFFIC DELAYS East County News Service March 12, 2017 (Borrego Springs) – The recent rainstorms have created quite a sight in the Borrego Springs area: a desert wildflower bloom that hasn't been this vibrant in years. But those blossoms are also attracting huge crowds, the San Diego Sheriff’s Department warns,…
12/13/2016
Start off the New Year with a hike up Mt. Helix
NEW YEAR WALK UP MT. HELIX JAN. 7 Photo: View from atop Mt. Helix East County News Service December 7, 2016 (Mt. Helix) --You’re invited to start the New Year off on the right foot by joining the Grossmont Mt. Helix Improvement Association’s (GMIA) Walk Up Mt. Helix on Saturday, January 7th at 10:00 am.
09/15/2016
The House that Skype built:
How to design a family-friendly renovation Follow this family’s advice for renovating a home that’s as easy on the environment as it is on the kids
09/14/2016
Have you considered this?
Your Money: As pets live longer, they may need long-term health care If you think only humans are living longer, check out Willoughby.
06/26/2016
DIY Landscape Design
Do it Yourself Landscape Design | eHow Give your home a lovely and inviting appearance with a do-it-yourself approach to landscape design. Advance planning and basic gardening knowledge will change an uninspiring lawn into a conversation piece with flowerbeds, garden statues, trellised vines and ornamental grasses. Plant a hedge to shape...
06/24/2016
Backyard ideas for this :
Backyard Ideas from a Creative California Outdoor Space If you're looking for inspiration on how to balance the design of an outdoor area—so it can be a creative space for kids, a refreshing zone for parents and a playful space for entertaining— this backyard is full of ideas. It's a balanced mix of clever kid's toys and dreamy areas to relax in.
06/21/2016
Welcome to Summer!
Summer Solstice 2016: 10 Interesting Facts To Share On The First Day Of Summer The solstice takes place at 6:34 p.m. EDT, meaning summer is officially in session.
05/09/2016
In like a Lion!
In Like a Lion: 5 Vegetable-Forward Recipes That Capture the Feisty Side of Spring — Recipes... Spring's earliest produce can bring both elation and puzzlement. After months of lumpy storage vegetables and produce shipped from afar, verdant greens and tender roots are a welcome shift. But spring's first offerings aren't for the faint of heart – from spicy radishes to punchy greens to pungent a...
05/09/2016
How to care for your garden:
TLC: Caring For Your Garden — Apartment Therapy's Gardening School: Lesson 14 Congratulations on making it this far and having a beautiful garden to show for it! But while the initial grunt work is done, your plants still need a little TLC to keep them looking and performing their best. Strive to spend at least one afternoon a week (or a few minutes a day) to walk among your…
04/12/2016
TIPS FOR HIKING WITH YOUR DOG IN COUNTY PARKS
8 TIPS FOR HIKING WITH YOUR DOG IN COUNTY PARKS Source: County News Service Photo: A hiker and his dog on the trails at Sycamore Canyon. April 3, 2016 (San Diego) -- You grab your leash, and your dog automatically starts heading for the door. He knows it’s time for a walk.
04/09/2016
JOIN EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE FOR "MOUNTAIN MAGIC" APRIL 16 IN RAMONA
JOIN EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE FOR “MOUNTAIN MAGIC” APRIL 16 IN RAMONA East County News Service April 2, 2016 (Ramona) – East County Magazine subscribers are invited to join us to savor “Mountain Magic” at the beautiful Vineyard Grant James (25260 Old Julian Highway) in the heart of Ramona's wine region on Saturday April 16 from 1-4 p.m. (Not yet a subscriber? J…
04/07/2016
Creative uses for shelf brackets:
20+ Ways to Use Shelf Brackets You’ve Never Thought Of Shelf brackets' primary purpose is well known and documented: prop up and secure boards to create wall storage. But did you know that there's an entire outlaw gang of brackets that went rogue? They shrugged off society's expectations about their usefulness and devised entirely new roles for themselv…