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Newport
Beach, Calif. -- Newport Beach, California made the news
not long ago when a beachfront home listed for a cool $75
million. This is the region where the rich and famous don't just
dream about the good life. They live it. So when the annual
fund-raising event, Home Show and Boutique opens the doors of
one of Newport's house to the public to raise money for a
special event, it's the perfect time to see what "in" for
decorating along the California Coast.
Recently having read an
advertisement about homes for sale in a gated coastal enclave in
Newport Beach, a wealthy friend and I went looking for the
development. Talk about hidden! And talk about the hoops you
have to go through just to take a look at ocean view properties.
The home show removes
all that stress by opening its doors to the average folks. A
boutique, and home tour of a specially decorated house for the
event showcases the latest trends and color schemes in
decorating. No small amount of money and effort went into making
the house a showcase viewing property. But most of the
work and materials were donated so that community-minded
citizens could help fund worthy causes. Take an hour or two of
your time to take the tour not just for the views, or the great
ideas, or a glimpse into the charmed living some experience on
the Newport Coast. Do it for the cause.
NEWPORT BEACH -
Home Show & Boutique -
The public is
invited to tour an exclusive home in the upper reaches
of the prestigious Crystal Cove custom home community of Newport
Coast. It is decorated with the latest in design trends and
techniques and in the new Coastal Elegance style by members of
the American Society of Interior Designers, Orange County.
An upscale boutique
of gift items and accessories
Café by Jay’s Catering,
Design and garden
lectures and opportunity to meet the Designers who
worked on this property by Stonefield Development for the show,
are all part of the experience of the "lifestyles of the rich
and famous".
Open and viewing hours:
Tuesdays through Sundays, 10 to 5 pm, with evening hours until 9
pm on Thursdays, the event runs through May 18, 2008.
Location: Free
parking and shuttle at Mariner’s Church, 5001 Newport Coast
Drive, Irvine (Tuesday-Saturday) and Tarbut V’ Torah, 5
Federation Way, Irvine (Sundays).
Cost: $30/presale -
$45/unlimited.
Call: (714)
840-7542
Web:
www.philharmonicHouseofDesign.org
When visiting the
design house, you may want to drop by Fashion Island for
Tacos and Tequila at the Island Hotel.
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