I highly recommend the services of Aitchison Fine Art Advisory. Joy is kind, professional,…read morethorough, and a real advocate for her clients. She is prompt with email and communication and very knowledgeable. She answers your questions with clarity and thoroughness. For background, I cold emailed Joy in search of help to sell a family painting. She was very quick to respond, helped answer my questions, and found an avenue for selling the piece. As an individual seeking a professional art appraiser, I was impressed by her attention to detail and personalized client service. She made sure to understand my needs in this sale and advocated for my desires in the sale. I absolutely recommend the services of Aitchison Fine Art Advisory.

When we were trying to place a value on unique custom furniture we decided the best route to take…read morewas hiring a professional Appraiser. We were impressed with Joy's website and her credentials. We provided Joy with all the data and materials she needed to investigate comparable pieces in order to create a beautifully, well-crafted report that we were able to provide our clients. In addition to the formal appraisal, Joy provided us with professional advice that helped influence our designs. I would recommend Joy to any person creating or collecting art.

Anna Smith gives her client a sense of security when you know you are working with a highly…read moreknowledgable individual who also displays professionalism, business savvy, respect and kindness in putting together a business venture that satisfies her client. I could not have been happier with my experience with Anna D. Smith. I have recommended Anna to a couple of friends who I know will be impressed with her business knowledge as well.

From the owner: Anna D. Smith Fine Art and Real Estate Broker in Silicon Valley, whose motto is “Fine Art needs a…read moreHome and a Home needs Fine Art,” is a leading art advisory and brokerage firm, specializing in contemporary Underground art. In addition to its art services, the firm also provides real estate services related to buying and selling commercial or residential properties in Silicon Valley. With a reputation as the "Queen of the Underground Art World," founder Anna D. Smith has built Anna D. Smith Fine Art and Real Estate Broker into an art and real estate brokerage firm known for its expertise, professionalism, and commitment to client satisfaction.

Over the past five years, we've worked with the Scale Collective on three major projects, and…read morecouldn't be happier with the results. Sara served as the lead experiential designer for a pop-up interactive art gallery for children and our Oakland-based preschool, as well as selected the furniture program for several areas of our residence, most notably the outdoor dining and lounge area. The Scale Collective impressed us with their creativity, knowledge of contemporary art and design, and enthusiasm for the craft. The preschool is now a vibrant, engaging space that captivates both children and adults. The interactive elements and thoughtful design make it a truly unique experience. At our residence, Sara transformed our outdoor dining and lounge area into luxurious, yet comfortable spaces perfect for entertaining and relaxing. The design seamlessly blends with the natural surroundings, creating an inviting atmosphere that we and our guests adore. Their use of materials and furniture was spot on, making the space both functional and beautiful. We will enjoy all these spaces for years to come!

Great taste! Furniture, color palette, fixtures, hardware etc. Sara's taste is amazing.read more

Unreservedly recommend Clean Solar!…read more Had PV Solar installed when the house was built in 2006. Under our existing rate plan (time-of-use, meaning pay high rates 4-9 pm and low rates the rest of the time), and metering agreement (NEMS 2.0), we were selling more electricity (in $ terms) than we were using. However, we will be forced to switch to the new metering agreement (NEMS 3.0) in late 2026, which drastically cuts how much PG&E pays us for electricity we sell to them--we will end up paying money to PG&E. This motivated me to consider installing a whole-house battery storage system to do "rate shifting"--store the excess electricity generated by our PV system in the morning and early afternoon to power the house during the high rate period (4-9 pm). And of course provides energy in the event of a power outage. I also wanted to take advantage of the energy tax credit before it expires at the end of the year. Reading reviews on Yelp, Google, and other sites, I decided to contact Clean Solar along with 3 other companies. Clean Solar was the first to respond and I had a thorough conversation with a Senior Design Analyst, Art Balaoro. He listened and understood my goals, answered my (many) questions and said he would get back to me with options in a few days. Of the other 3 companies, 2 never responded to my inquiry at all! The other one did, but I had to repeatedly reach out to them to make any progress on getting a quote. In contrast, Art did as he said and responded within a week with several options, primarily around which battery vendor to go with (Tesla vs. Franklin, I preferred the latter) and the battery location. Clean Solar scheduled a technician to come out and look at our house: location and configuration of the main panel, possible battery locations, where the existing PV inverter was, etc. Took a lot of photographs and measurements to verify compliance with building codes. In contrast, the other vendor was sluggish to schedule someone to visit, so I ended up sending them photos and measurements from the Clean Solar visit. Because of the peculiarities of my house's main panel, it was going to be more difficult (and expensive) to install the Franklin battery. And although I would have preferred to put the battery inside my garage, building codes would have required a replacement of the entire smoke alarm system throughout the house, also adding significant expense. Art walked me through these issues thoroughly and so I went with the recommended (and cheaper) option, going with the Powerwall and an outside location. In contrast, the other vendor didn't do as thorough an analysis and wasn't aware of these issues until I pointed them out. When I did get a comparable quote from them (exact same system components), it was slightly more expensive than the Clean Solar quote. I started this process in June, and immediately Art said it was going to be a close thing to finish the project before the end of the year--so many people were wanting to install solar or battery projects and claim the tax credit. Art also walked me through the timeline for the whole process and how it would be managed on their end. Based on the interactions I had with him and others, I felt that Clean Solar was the best choice for my project--and my experience bore that out.

This is my second time around with Clean Solar, and they are just as stellar as the first time, if…read morenot better and more efficient. We needed to add panels because we purchase an EV and needed more solar to offset PG&E. The impeccable experience started with Art the consultant, he gave 4 scenarios and explained in detail what each means and provided detail report including all the tech details and break even timing. To be honest, it was too much for me, I really just wanted pricing and how long it takes to install haha but was good to know he has such knowledge and I was confident he is looking out for my best interest. Then we had Patrick the PM, arrived for site inspection on time and courteous and explained the whole process. Then come the impressive installation team Luis, Alberto and Kevin. The 3 arrived on time and with smiles, just overall a great vibe from them. Luis walked me through the installation plan and gave a few choices taking into consideration aesthetics of the house and then got to work. 4 hours later, clean line, fine craftsmanship and symmetrical matching placement from last system is in place and ready to tangle with PG&E (attaching some photos) I really really can't recommend any higher to go with Clean Solar on your solar projects. Seamless is what you'll experience with them. Until next time Clean Solar!

We got our front yard and backyard landscaping done with 'Dreamscape Design and Build'. Manuel…read moreruns this company very professionally and he is very understanding and easy to work with. He has team of skilled professionals. During our project execution few notable highlights that I would like to give for folks who are thinking of having landscaping or other services this company provides, very useful. First of all Manuel and his team, very hardworking, knowledgable and helpful. They know how to work with customer, understand their needs and help them. Once project started, they finished it well within time and budget. They show up each and every day (sometime including weekends) on time and worked late to keep up the schedule. (which was big deal for us). This team was also very open to new ideas and how they can be implemented to add value to the landscaping work that we were doing. This team does not take any shortcuts in quality and quantity of work, their workmanship on display is at best and can be compared with big companies who charge hefty for the same amount of work. Me and my family are very happy with the Dreamscape Design and build company and thankful for its entire team for such a wonderful job they have done at out place to convert almost unusable space into oasis that me and my family can enjoy for long time. I would most certainly recommend 'Dreamscape Design and Build' for anyone availing their services.

From the owner: Pavers & Walkways give us a call at (408)420-4591 Our…read morehardscape specialists are experts in the installation of paver driveways, walkways, and pathways that are both visually stunning and durable. We offer a wide variety of pavers, including traditional brick, cobblestone, and contemporary stone, allowing us to customize your outdoor pathways to fit your design preferences. With expert installation techniques, we ensure that each walkway is level, secure, and able to withstand the elements for years to come. Now we offer financing programs As low as $230 per month 0% Down payment 0% interest up to 24 months

I am extremely impressed with the professionalism and quality of work that Art and his crew…read moredelivered on our new floors. The project included our entry hallway, kitchen, living room, and dining room. They moved all the furniture, carefully protected everything, then removed the carpet, linoleum, tile, baseboards, and even the dishwasher. After leveling and prepping the subfloors, they installed SPC flooring and new painted baseboards throughout--all completed in just three days. Everything looks absolutely fantastic. Art is a pleasure to work with, his craftsmanship is top-notch, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for excellent flooring work.

We had a plumbing leak under our Willow Glen home which caused our oak hardwood floors to develop…read moresome "cupping" along the seams in two areas of first floor of the house. The moisture was pretty extensive under the house, and required a remediation company to come out and dry out the soil and exhaust under the house. Art was recommended by our previous flooring contractor who had "semi-retired". We gave Art a call and he responded quickly and came out to have a look about a month after the remediation company completed their work. He took some humidity/moisture readings of the floors throughout the house and recommended we give the floors another 30 days to further dry out, and he provided us with a quote to sand and refinish the entire 1st floor of our home (about 1100 sq ft). Art and his crew arrived on the specified start date right on time. They helped move out the final heavy pieces of furniture into a storage Pod out front and got to work right away. The floors took only 3 days to sand and refinish and they came out looking beautiful! They even replaced a few termite damaged pieces, and replaced 3 old metal heater registers with new oak to match the floors. I can't say enough about the professionalism and quality of the work from Art and his team. Willow Glen Floor Company will be my "go to" for any flooring needs going forward. Highest recommendation!

Great community center that promotes arts. Events. Plenty of parking…read more My friends invited me to join for Black History Month festivities. I was pleasantly surprised with what a great event they put on. I really enjoyed myself. They are accommodating and friendly. Really community oriented. Great gallery. I really enjoyed this event. Recommend stopping by here. Or coming for a specific events.

A great local art gallery, they also do plays in the evenings and on the weekends... I haven't…read morecaught one yet, but i'm planning on it! It's nice to see a local community center dedicated to the arts!