Be sure to update photos of your home, so they properly reflect the season.  That being said, remember to provide an album of what your home and yard look like in the summer, include shots of the garden, blooming trees and patio and pool area.  Work with your professional realtor, such as those of the Franco Team, to make sure you are choosing the best photos.  A professional photographer will be able help choose the best spots for photos.

Crystal Cove State Park Alliance is having their 18th Annual “Deck the Cove” Holiday Tree Lighting and Holiday Bazaar.  The festivities take place on Saturday, December 6th, from 9am to 5:30pm.  The Tree Lighting takes place on Saturday and the Holiday Bazaar runs all weekend.  At sunset, the beach will be illuminated with twinkling lights and ornaments on a beautiful evergreen tree.  The theme is inspired by Crystal Cove’s history with retro holiday décor. The holiday décor is vintage from the time period between 1935 and 1955. The historic seaside cottages will be decorated with holiday lights, vintage decorations and giant candy canes. The bazaar will feature over 20 nationally known plein air artists, along with many local artisans specializes in jewelry, ceramics and more.   Santa Claus will make an appearance at 4pm on Saturday.  This is a free event and open to the public.  For more information, see their website at: http://crystalcovebeachcottages.org/home/.

Crystal Cove is a made up of both residential neighborhoods and the Crystal Cove State Park.  Crystal Cove is situated between the Pacific Coast Highway and the Pacific Ocean, just north of Laguna Beach.  Located at 12 Archipelago Drive, this 3,700 square foot home is part of the Windward development.  This four bedroom, five bathroom home has a welcoming entrance through a courtyard with a koi pond and waterfall.  The home has a formal living and dining room, temperature controlled wine room and Tuscan style kitchen.  Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a fire pit, spa and built in barbeque area. Windward is 24 hour guard gated neighborhood.  The neighborhood amenities include an Olympic size swimming pool, spa, clubhouse and tennis courts.