When you are staging your home for a home sale, it is best to choose neutral colors for the walls and carpet colors. Colors such as cream, caramel and beige are great choices, which appeal to the greatest number of potential buyers. These colors also neutralize the environment and make it easier for potential buyers to envision themselves in this space. Add a pop of color with accessories and throw pillows and afghans.

Newport Beach’s 11th Annual Restaurant Week will take place from Monday, January 16th through Sunday, January 29th. This year the theme for the restaurant week is Seize the Dish. Restaurant Week is designed to showcase Orange County’s restaurants, while offering restaurant goers a variety of culinary experiences. There will be special prix-fixe menus for lunch and dinner. Lunches are priced at $10, $15, $20 and $25. Dinners are priced at $20, $30, $40 and $50. There are over 100 restaurants participating this year.  Among the restaurants participating in this year’s restaurant week are 21 Ocean Front, A Restaurant, Back Bay Bistro, Fig and Olive and Pelican Grill.  For more information about participating restaurants or to see their menus, see their website at: http://www.dinenb.com/restaurant-week/.

Pelican Hill is home to some of the most luxurious real estate in Newport Beach. Five luxury developments make-up Pelican Hill along with the Pelican Hill Resort, Spa and Golf Course.  Located at 21 Island, this 7,800 square foot home is part of the Pelican Crest development. This five bedroom, seven bathroom home was built in 2000. Named Villa Parasio, this Mediterranean style home has a bluff setting. This tri-level home has main floor guest suite with a private entrance. The kitchen features a marble center island. This home has amazing views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, Palos Verdes, city night lights and beautiful evening sunsets. The home sits on an oversized 13,000 square foot piece of property. Pelican Crest has 166 custom built homes. Pelican Crest is a 24 hour guard gated development, as are all Pelican Hill developments.