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Laguna Art-A-Fair 50th Year Of Artistry
07.07.16
Laguna Art-A-Fair, Laguna Beach’s fine art summer festival is celebrating its 50th year of artistry with celebratory events, local collaborations with other art festivals, and much more through August 28.
The next event at the Laguna Art-A-Fair is the Art Auction & Wine event on Sunday, July 10 benefitting the students and programs at the Laguna College of Art + Design. Wine tasting begins at 5 p.m. and the live auction starts at 6 p.m. Art for the auction will be donated by Laguna Art-A-Fair artists and wine will be provided by The California Fruit Wine Co. You can arrive early and stroll the grounds of the art fair and enjoy dinner at Tivoli Too! There will be a live art demonstration by Hugo Rivera and music from Magnolia Memoir.
Attendees are invited take a leisurely walk through the grounds as they enjoy artwork of all different mediums.
Any customer who spends $200 plus at the Laguna Art-A-Fair sales booth through Aug. 13 will have a golden ticket entered into the golden box. A winner will be drawn on Aug. 13, entrants must be present to win and the winner will receive a $500 gift certificate to Laguna Art-A-Fair to use this summer.
The Laguna Art-A-Fair is open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Adult tickets cost $7.50, with discounts available for seniors, military personnel and students.
Tivoli Too! Restaurant is located on the grounds, where lunch and dinner are served daily. Live music is featured Thursday-Sunday.
777 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach. 949.494.4514.

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4 Ways to Update Your Kitchen Without Remodeling
07.07.16
Design by a Chameleon
The kitchen is the heart of the home and the hub for entertaining, which is why making sure it has a nice, open layout and stylish look is something we strive to do in every home we design. Since we’ve covered how to make your kitchen entertainment friendly, we thought it would be nice to also provide you with some quick, easy and affordable updates to achieve that stylish look and feel.
Lighting

Good lighting is important to the overall ambiance and is a cost-effective and relatively simple way to make an improvement to your kitchen. There are different types of lighting that you should implement to assure you’re covering all the bases: task lighting, ambient lighting, accent lighting and decorative lighting. Each serves a different purpose so take the time to look into ways you can all of them and you’ll be amazed at the difference it makes.
Cabinetry Painted Darker Hues

Cabinets painted darker hues are on-trend at the moment and we’re fans because it can add great contrast to neutral colored walls and backsplashes. It’s also a fun way to make a quick change with a big impact to your kitchen by painting your cabinetry a dark color. If going for the trending dark moody colors isn’t your thing, painting the cabinetry a light color will also do the trick!
Upgrade the Hardware

The hardware might seem insignificant, but swapping it out with something fresh and different is one of the easiest ways to give your entire kitchen a makeover. Lately we’ve been loving gold, brass and copper which pop against dark cabinetry but also look great with white and other neutrals.
Pops of Color

We love an all white kitchen as much as the next person, but adding a little personality with a pop of color can go a long way. Think about accent dishes and other decorative items and make sure you’re using these for personality and color. A ceramic fruit bowl in a beautiful blue or green glaze will pop on an all-white counter top. Also, adding fresh flowers or greenery will always give you a bright and cheerful feel.
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