When selling your home, it is always a good idea to bring attention to your homes fireplaces, this is even a better place to put focus in the winter months. Although, you may want to light a fire, this could be a safety hazard, so use other techniques for drawing attention to the fireplace. Set-up a fire, just don’t light it. Fill the fireplace with unlit candles. Try setting up a seating vignette around the fireplace. Finally consider placing a piece of art above the mantel. Potential buyers will be sure to notice the fireplaces.
The Newport Beach Central Library and the Newport Beach City Arts Commission will be a hosting a Centennial Celebration: Joan Irving Brandt. The exhibit will focus on the life, art and civic contributions of artist Joan Irving Brandt. Brandt was a California scene painter. The Centennial Celebration will take place on Saturday, March 5th beginning at 2pm, with both a special program and reception. Gordon McClelland and E. Gene Crain will be speaking during the program. Both watercolor paintings and sculpture will be on display. This art exhibit will be open from February 1st through March 31st, 2016. The Central Branch of the Newport Beach Library is located at 1000 Avocado Avenue. For information about both the celebration and the exhibit, see their website at: http://www.newportbeachca.gov/government/departments/library-services/cultural-arts.
Crystal Cove is a group of several luxury developments situated in the Newport Coast area of the city of Newport Beach. Crystal Cove residential developments sit on the bluffs above the Crystal Cove State Park and Beach. Located at 66 Twilight Bluff, this 4,000 square foot home is part of The Strand development. This five bedroom, six bathroom home was built in 2003. The house is built on a 9,100 square foot piece of property. With a Santa Barbara architectural style, this home has hardwood floors, custom built-ins and beamed ceilings. The gourmet kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and a large center island. This home has 180 degree views of the Pacific Ocean, white water, Catalina Island and gorgeous evening sunsets. The detached casita is perfect for guests or a private home office. The Strand, like all Crystal Cove developments, is a 24 hour guard gated community. There are just 42 homes in The Strand. The homeowners’ association provides a community pool, spa, tennis courts and a clubhouse for residents to use.