by Jeff Pittman | Nov 24, 2016 | Events
Events In Orange County December 2016 The holiday season is in full swing which means tons of special events in Orange County this December 2016. Check out the list of events below and make your holiday season just a little bit brighter with a special festival, fun run, or other community event. SAWDUST WINTER FANTASY – ART AND CRAFT FESTIVAL Weekends Now – Sunday, December 18th December 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th & 18th from 10AM-6PM sawdustartfestival.org Source: Flickr The Sawdust festival grounds are transformed into a winter wonderland where 175 artists create, display and sell original creations over the course of five weekends. The Winter Fantasy offers the most unique holiday shopping in all of Southern California. Art media includes jewelry, clothing, fused and blown glass, ceramics, woodwork, forged metals, painting, photography, sculpture, clothing and textiles. HOLIDAY MAGIC AT DISNEYLAND Now – January 8th, 2017 disneyland.disney.go.com Disneyland is more festive than ever with tons of special holiday foods, shows, and features throughout both parks this time of year. World of Color – Season of Light, Viva Navidad, Santa Clause, It’s a Small World Holiday lights, Christmas Fantasy Parade, special holiday fireworks, Jingle Cruise, Haunted Mansion Holiday and so much more. IRVINE SPECTRUM HOLIDAY EVENTS OC CHILL ICE RINK Now – January 16th, 2017 shopirvinespectrumcenter.com The outdoor ice rink has popped up at the Irvine Spectrum next to the Giant Wheel for the holiday season. Tickets can be purchased at the Ice Rink Box Office in Giant Wheel Court, $20 for rentals including skates, $16 if you bring your own skates. Check out the site for a complete schedule...
by Jeff Pittman | Nov 21, 2016 | Homeowners
Envisioning Your Palace Envision implies the forming of an idea, seeing something as a real possibility, visualizing the future and mentally picturing the concept. With so many different types of striking architecture and design aesthetics, it can be daunting to choose one cohesive idea for your dream luxury home. To envision you must have a clear and concise expectation of the finished product before you begin the building process. From picking the perfect location to deciding on the right functionality for your family, here’s what you need to consider in order to make your dream luxury home a reality. LOCATING THE PERFECT SPOT One obvious first step to take in the planning of your home is choosing a plot of land, deciding how much property you desire, and what your long-term goals are. Keep in mind the work involved in landscaping once the home is complete. Plan accordingly with regard to the directional position you wish your house to face, as this will influence your decision in desiring the sun rising and setting over the property. It makes for a serene backdrop for your home. Design with Style and Functionality Every room of your home should be reflective of the style you want to express, so that it will prove to be visually pleasing to the eye, as well as being functional. Consider in your house plan whether you desire an open-concept area within certain rooms such with the living room or dining room, or whether your preference is one of a cozy private retreat with surrounding walls. Design the spaces remembering there is no wrong answer when it comes...
by Jeff Pittman | Nov 18, 2016 | Homeowners
Four Ways To Decorate With Technology Technology is making headlines across the world in sectors like healthcare, gaming, and security, but what about home decor? These simple tricks show you some of the best ways to incorporate technology into your home’s design. From smart lighting to wireless phone chargers, you can easily get the best for your home. And great holiday gift ideas for the tech nerd in your life! TRANSPARENT TELEVISIONS Source: dornob.com Transparent televisions are a sleek way to show off your elegant and stylish side. It’s easy to watch quality television and simply leave the screen transparent when you’re done. Some transparent televisions even embrace the direction of modern technological interfaces with gesture-powered selection and OLED displays for a clearer image. With transparent televisions, you can easily display decorative items behind what appears to simply be a piece of glass, until it’s time to watch TV. For those not into television and movies, this transparent device still makes it easy to enjoy music and podcasts in a sleek fashion. Be entertained in style with a transparent television of the modern age. DIGITAL PICTURE FRAMES Source: petapixel.com If you can’t decide what kind of art you want to hang up in your home, don’t worry. With digital picture frames, it’s easy to create slideshows and display animations for the kind of work you like the most. Digital picture frames give you maximum customization and utility. Whether you feel like displaying a painting by one of history’s greatest impressionists or fan art from your favorite movie, you’re completely in control. The most technologically advanced digital frames even allow you to use...
by Jeff Pittman | Nov 10, 2016 | Holidays
Southern California Veterans Day Deals 2016 Veterans Day is this Friday, November 11th and there are tons of great deals and discounts for veterans to enjoy including free and discounted meals, plus free and discounted entrance into theme parks and shows. Here are all the ways Southern California businesses are saying thank you to service men and women this year. MEAL DEALS Chipotle: Active duty military, reserves, National Guard, veterans and spouses get a buy-one-get-one (BOGO) deal from 3PM to close on burritos, bowls, salads and tacos. Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que: The BBQ house is celebrating Military Family Month. Throughout the whole month of November, U.S. Active Duty Military and Veterans can get 20% off their purchase. California Pizza Kitchen: CPK locations are offering a free entre when you come in uniform or show valid military ID. Choose from a set menu of pizzas, salads, and pastas. Chili’s: All US Veterans and Active Duty Personnel can enjoy a meal on us all day on Friday. Aplebee’s: The restaurant chain is offering free meals to veterans and active duty military on Friday, November 11th. El Torito: Veterans and active-duty military can select one complimentary item from a special menu from 11AM – 10PM this Friday. Hooters: Who’s craving wings? Military eat free at Hooters on Veteran’s Day. All active and retired military can enjoy a free entrée from the Hooters Veterans day menu by presenting a military ID or proof of service at any Hooters location nationwide. Denny’s: Stop by for a free Build Your Own Grand Slam on Friday, November 11th from 5AM to 12PM noon. Buffalo Wild Wings: Veterans or...
by Jeff Pittman | Oct 27, 2016 | Weekly Quote
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” ~ Nelson Mandela
