Broker Preview in Shady Canyon

Yesterdays preview was very interesting. Many of the homes for sale in Shady Canyon were on Broker Preview. I had a 12:30 lunch appointment so I couldn't see as many as I wanted to. I did see a home that was founded by a famous nail salon chain. There was also a home that was on two lots with its own pool house. The pictures above show a very unique kitchen. In all the homes I have been in, I have never seen these colors used in a kitchen. I thought it was actually very cool. The first picture is of a sink in a bathroom. I love the mosaic tile work in the sink. Also notice the picture of the bathtub and shower with a glass opening to the outdoors.....I thought this was a nice touch to a bathroom. I needed to end my tour relatively quick as I was running late to my appointment at Javiers. Javiers is in Crystal Cove.....and is actually one of my favorite restaurants. I don't like to go after 7 pm as it turns in to a "scene". My meeting was running a little late so the waiter approached the table to ask us how long we were going to be as they needed our table for another seating. My client asked if it was for someone famous, to which I thought was strange as I didn't think famous people dined there. The waiter responded that the new guests were kind of famous......so we got it out of him and he said the Anaheim/LA Angels were going to be dining at Javiers. After about 20 minutes we left. I was thinking it would be fun to see them in person....but work was calling and I needed to go back to the office.

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Fashion Island Christmas Tree Lighting

After preview this past Friday, I went up to Fashion Island to see if they started putting the Christmas tree up yet. I wanted to see the process as it is such a big tree. If I remember correctly, it is one of the tallest in the nation. My instinct was right, they were in the middle of putting up the tree. I have been curious to see how they actually put this tree up. It was very interesting as you will see by the pictures, they shape the nub on the end of the limb and drill it in to the tree. My next question was, if this is how they do it, how do they keep the tree looking so good through the holidays. The answer is, they put a coating on the tree. I am guessing some kind of silicone coating. If you want to see the tree lighting, it is November 21 and 22 at 6:00. Maybe I will be in the holiday mood by then. :)

My past weekend was fairly busy as I was down at Balboa Island holding houses open. Saturday I was at an open house on Coral. Very interesting street. Most had some kind of college flag hanging from their house. I am still not sure who was playing yesterday, but you could hear the couple across the street yelling and cheering during the course of the game. At one point a neighbor across the street yelled over to the couple to find out what the score is. Of course they yelled it back. This was very entertaining.

Busy week ahead. I am hoping to wrap up the new marketing piece and hopefully have a significant start on the new website. The website has to be up before the marketing piece goes out. Hopefully the new business cards will be complete too. It will be nice to have this all done so I can concentrate on other things. It will be a busy week as I am also showing homes to a couple of clients in the Corona del Mar area....as well as Aliso Viejo, Westcliff and Newport Heights area.

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