Sherman Gardens and Library is hosting three outdoor floral classes in the month of December. On December 8th, the class will be focus on Everlasting Winter Wreaths. The class will begin at 10 am and continue until 12 noon. The wreaths will be made from neutral-colored dried flowers and foliage. On December 15th, the floral class will focus on Candlelight Christmas Centerpiece.  This will also be a 10am class. You have a centerpiece with Christmas greens and white flowers, with taper candles, when you finish. On December 22nd, from 10am to 12 noon, there will be a Tiny Tannenbaum workshop. Participants will learn to create a mini-Christmas tree with a variety of conifer greenery. The mini trees will be decorated with fresh flowers, miniature ornaments and fairy lights. For more information or to register for the classes, see their website at: https://thesherman.org/event/.

 

Costa Mesa is an Orange County city which is 16 square miles.  Costa Mesa was incorporated in 1953 and has a population of approximately 110,000 residents. Located at 345 University Drive, Unit #F6 is 1,300 square foot condo and is part of the Woodstream Complex in the Eastside section of Costa Mesa. This three-bedroom, three-bathroom home was built in 1974. This is an end unit with a stack rock fireplace, skylight and a loft. The chef’s kitchen features stainless steel appliances, Corian countertops and engineered light cherrywood plank floors. The condo has an oversized garage with plenty of storage. Woodstream Condos has many amenities including a stream throughout the complex, swimming pool and clubhouse. Back Bay and Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve is a one block walk from Woodstream Condos. 

 

Crystal Cove is a section of Newport Beach in the Newport Coast area. Crystal Cove is home to both residential developments and the Crystal Cove State Park.  The Crystal Cove State Park has 3.2 miles of coastline, 18 miles of trails and 2,400 acres of canyons. Located at 2 Cruisers Bluff, this 5,800 square foot home is part of the White Sails development. This six-bedroom, seven-bathroom home was built in 2004. Attention to detail can be seen in the vaulted ceilings, Travertine flooring and pocket doors.  The home has two kitchens and 306 bottle climate-controlled wine cellar. This home sits on a large 20,000 square foot piece of property, with a corner lot setting.  Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a saltwater swimming pool, fire pit, sand volleyball court and built-in barbeque area. White Sails is a 24-hour guard gated neighborhood. White Sails homeowner’s association offers many amenities including a swimming pool, spa, tennis courts and clubhouse.