When selling your home during the winter months, use home staging to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Most staging techniques are used to make the space look larger and brighter, in the winter, it is important that the space feel warmer, as well. An example would be creating a cozy seating area in front of the fireplace. This not only draws attention to this home feature, but shows potential buyers a way to use the home during a cold winter night. In addition, add accessories in warm colors such as deep reds and caramels.
The Orange County Museum of Art in connection with Cinema Orange is presenting the movie NEON. NEON will be shown on Friday, January 13th, 2017 at 7pm. NEON made its debut in 2015, which celebrates the history and color of the neon sign. Neon signs are celebrating their 100th anniversary and over time not much has change in the craft and construction of these signs. Neon is one of the greenest forms of lighting. This film was directed by Lawrence Johnston. After the showing of the film, there will be a question and answer session with architectural historian Alan Hess. This movie will be shown on Free Fridays at the Orange County Museum of Art; tickets will be handed out at 5pm on Friday, January 13th. The Orange County Museum of Art is located at 850 San Clemente Drive in Newport Beach. To reserve your movie ticket or to learn more about OCMA, see their website at: https://www.ocma.net/event/cinema-orange-neon.
Pelican Hill is situated in the Newport Coast section of Newport Beach. Newport Coast is also home to Crystal Cove, Crystal Cove State Park and several other luxury developments. Located at 16 Sunset Cove, this 2,600 square foot home is part of the Pelican Ridge development. This four bedroom, three bathroom home was built in 1997. With an open floor plan, the home is gem to entertain in. Attention to detail can be seen in the hardwood floors, crown moldings and custom cabinetry. The chef’s kitchen features Carrera countertops and new professional grade appliances. This home has views of the Pacific Ocean and the city night lights. The home sits a 7,300 square foot piece of property with a cul-de-sac setting. Outdoors, homeowner’s will enjoy entertaining in the professionally landscaped back yard with water features and a wood burning fireplace. Pelican Ridge, as are all Pelican Hill developments, is a 24 hour guard gated community. Among the many amenities offered in Pelican Ridge are a swimming pool and spa, clubhouse and tennis courts. There are not any Mello Roos fees in this neighborhood.