After you de-clutter and de-personalize your home, in preparation for a home sale, you need to add some accessories back during the staging process. Use a neutral color palette for wall color and furniture. Add a pop of color with accessories such as vase of colorful fresh cut flowers or a bowl of seasonal fruit on the kitchen counter. Green plants can add a contemporary touch to a space, while architectural and gardening magazines on a coffee table, add a homey touch to a room.
The Irvine Fine Arts Center is hosting the High School Art Exhibition. This annual art show features art works by students attending Irvine High Schools. There will be paintings, drawings, photography, printmaking, digital media, sculpture and ceramics. The art exhibit will be on display from Friday, May 5th through Friday, May 26th. The opening reception will be held on Friday, May 5th from 4pm to 6pm. The exhibit is open to the public and free to attend. On weekdays the show is open from 10am to 9pm and one the Saturdays the exhibit is open from 9am to 5pm. The presentation is co-sponsored by the Imagination Center. The Irvine Fine Arts Center is located at 14321 Yale Avenue in Irvine. For more information about the High School Art exhibition, see their website at http://www.cityofirvine.org/irvine-fine-arts-center.
Shady Canyon is a small master planned luxury community in the Turtle Rock village in the city of Irvine. Shady Canyon is 800 acres and is surrounded by an additional 16,000 acres of natural sanctuary. Located at 5 Prairie Grass, this 4,200 square foot home is part of the Villas of Shady Canyon development. This five bedroom, seven bathroom home was built in 2002. With a Tuscan Farmhouse style, this is a semi-custom home with a detached guest casita. Enter the house, through a courtyard with a fireplace. The chef’s kitchen features a Wolf Range with a double oven, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, and dual dishwashers. The great room shares a dual sided fireplace with the breakfast nook and has a vaulted ceiling. The home has views of the surrounding hills and city night lights. The home sits on a very large 15,000 square foot piece of property with a corner lot setting. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy entertaining pool side, by the spa and in the covered loggia. There is also a sunken fire pit in the backyard. The Villas of Shady Canyon was built by Taylor Woodrow Homes. The homeowners association has two tennis courts, an association pool, a private clubhouse, fitness center and a playground. Students living in this community attend Bonita Canyon Elementary School, San Joaquin Middle School and University High School.