When you are getting ready to sell your home, make de-cluttering one of your top priorities. Remove all personal items and knick –knacks, especially photographs, you want potential buyers to look at your home not your items and family photos. Clear off bathroom and kitchen counter tops, they will appear larger and cleaner. If you are looking for an accessory try a vase of flowers in the bathroom and a bowl of fruit in the kitchen. When you are grouping objects and accessories, use groups of one, three and five, this is more visually appealing.
The Newport Beach Central Library art exhibit through the end of January is “Transitions” by Mark Leysen. Mark Leysen’s art has been exhibited throughout California, including at the University of California, Irvine, the Orange County Museum of Art, the Laguna Art Museum, and Chapman University. Leysen has been an artist in residence at the UCI Storefront Gallery in Irvine. Art writer’s have described Leysen’s work as “already large image seems even more immense because our eyes continue moving upward and outward, following each shape beyond the space of the canvas.” The exhibit will close on Friday, January 27th. This exhibit is presented in conjunction with the Newport Beach City Arts Commission. The Newport Beach Central Library is located at 1000 Avocado Avenue. For more information about this exhibit, see their website at: http://www.newportbeachlibrary.org/events.
Crystal Cove is filled with parks, luxury residential areas and world class shopping and dining. Crystal Cove is part of Newport Coast and is just north of Laguna Beach. Located at 12 Tasman Sea, this 4,900 square foot home is part of the Windward development. This five bedroom, six bathroom home was built in 2001. This two level home has a Mediterranean architectural style. Recently, the home has been completely remodeled taking full advantage of the functional floor plan. The gourmet kitchen features a large center island, breakfast nook and is open to the family room. In addition, the home has a wine cellar and a formal living room and dining room. The home has excellent views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, city night lights and photograph perfect sunsets. This home sits on a 9,200 square foot piece of property. Windward, as are all Crystal Cove developments, is a 24 hour guard gated community. Windward offers many amenities including a club house, swimming pool, fitness room and spa.