When you are selling your home during the winter months, give a little extra thought to the weather, so you can be prepared. If it rains, be sure to put out a rubber mat by the front door. Also, think about providing an umbrella holder or a spot for wet umbrellas. In addition, provide a mat for wet shoes, foot covers and place for people to remove or dry their shoes, so they do not track in dirt and mud onto your clean carpets and floors. Winter is a great time to sell your home, just be prepared for less than perfect weather.

The Irvine Barclay Theatre is presenting An Irish Christmas on Monday, November 28th. The performance will take you and your family on a journey through Ireland at Christmas. The award winning cast will perform traditional Irish dancing, singing and Christmas music from Ireland. World Champion Irish Dancers Scott Doherty from Riverdance and Tyler Schwartz from Gaelforce Dance will both be performing. This show has been feature on PBS.  This is family friendly performance. The performance begins at 8pm. Tickets range in price from $36 to $75. Irvine Barclay Theatre is located at 4242 Campus Drive in Irvine. For more information about this event, or to purchase tickets, see their website at: http://www.thebarclay.org/events-details.asp?n=explore-events&n1=view-events&n2=by-date&refId=1CD0B1E7-76BB-4206-A90A-C2F425B23B71nformation.

Shady Canyon is in the Turtle Rock village in the city of Irvine. Shady Canyon is bordered by Quail Hill, James Irvine Retreat and Bommer Canyon. Located at 19 Spike Moss, this 10,000 square foot home is part of the Shady Canyon Custom Community. This six bedroom, eight bathroom home was built in 2010. Enter the home through a secluded front courtyard which features a fountain and reclaimed imported Greek stone. Attention to detail can be seen in the custom built-ins, European solid wood cabinetry, and hand craved limestone fireplaces. There are two kitchens, one catering kitchen and one chef’s kitchen. The home has a game room, home theater and wine cellar.  The home has wonderful views of the surrounding hills, the Saddleback Mountains and the city night lights. This home sits on a very large 33,000 square foot piece of property with a corner lot setting. Outdoor’s entertaining is a joy with the two fire pit areas, swimming pool, spa and cabana. The lush landscaping has a citrus grove and is home to a putting green. Shady Canyon has many amenities including pools, spas, tennis courts, parks and green space, clubhouses and exercise rooms.