christmas: Fashion Island Christmas Tree Lighting 2014 - 11/15/14 03:51 AM
Fashion Island Christmas Tree Lighting 2014
 
This year, Fashion Island's annual tree lighting ceremony will take place on November 14 and 15, 2014 at 6:00 pm.

In addition to having the opportunity to watch this beautiful tree light up, there will be sing alongs.  And, Mickey will bring his friends as well as a magical, Disney-type snowfall to accompany the lighting.
 
If you miss the initial tree lighting ceremony at Fashion Island, you can still stop by to see the slightly less festive though still beautiful lighting of the tree each evening at 5pm until January 4, 2015.
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christmas: Speechless Sundays - South Coast Plaza Christmas - 11/24/13 01:50 PM
Speechless Sundays - South Coast Plaza Christmas
 
 
 
I love Christmas though I'm not sure about having it all start before Thanksgiving.  Still, South Coast Plaza does a wonderful job of making it so beautiful with lights and decorations throughout the mall. They deck the halls in so many wonderful ways that perhaps I can handle it being a week early.
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christmas: Goat Hill Junction Model Trains and Santa - 12/15/12 and 12/16/12 - 12/15/12 02:32 PM
Goat Hill Junction Model Trains and Santa - 12/15/12 and 12/16/12
 
Santa will be at Goat Hill Junction on December 15th and 16th, 2012 between 10:30am and 2:30pm.  

 
There will be unlimited, free train rides and a donation of $5 for a picture of Santa. You may also use your own camera for a donation. Don't forget to ask them to take a picture if you would like to be in the picture with the rest of your party.
Santa has a great back drop with one of the miniature engines all decorated for Christmas at North … (5 comments)

christmas: Merry Christmas 2011 from Orange County, CA - 12/25/11 03:57 PM
Merry Christmas 2011 from Orange County, CA
 
 
 
Sometimes I realize how lucky I am to live where I do, and others I simply forget as this has been home for most of my life.
Today is Christmas, and I took a ride to the beach in 70+ degree weather.  Not only was the weather great; the scenery is beautiful, and I wanted to share a little of what my family and I enjoy each day.
 
I hope your Christmas was wonderful too! 
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christmas: Christmas Sprinkles - Silent Saturdays - 12/25/10 05:40 PM
Christmas Sprinkles - Silent Saturdays
 
 

So many delightful things to enjoy when it comes to Christmas.  Here my son is puzzled about how all the sprinkles could possibly have gotten stuck to his hands after decorating Christmas cookies.
What great experiences did you have this Christmas season? Please share then in the comments below.
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christmas: Snoopy House - Costa Mesa - A Christmas Extravaganza - Holiday Part 3 - 10/31/10 04:57 AM
Snoopy House - Costa Mesa - A Christmas Extravaganza
 If you have been to the Newport Beach Boat Parade and toured the decorated houses of Balboa Island, and are still feeling like something is missing in your Christmas festivities, we have one more local tradition that should not be missed.
Located at 2269 Santa Ana Avenue in Costa Mesa, the Snoopy House is a free event that has been helping Costa Mesa celebrate Christmas for over 40 years. Jim Jordan began creating the extravaganza when he was 16 years old in 1966 and has continued the tradition since that time. There … (2 comments)

christmas: Disneyland is Dressed for Christmas - 11/29/09 03:35 PM
Disneyland is Dressed for Christmas
 
Disneyland is one of my favorite places, and Christmas is my favorite time of year.  So, when you combine the two, you come up with my personal Fantasy Land.
In addition to the Christmas decorations being gorgeous, it has become a Christmas tradition for my family to visit nearly every year. As you'll see from the photos below, we've been doing this for a few years.

Disneyland is ready for Christmas again this year.  My sons and I were over there a week ago, and as always, it's gorgeous.
Enjoy a stroll down Main … (6 comments)

christmas: What Does Christmas Mean to You? - Enjoying My Son's (Almost) First Christmas - 12/10/08 06:53 PM
Is this Christmas holiday season any different to you than any other?
This year, there are constant reports that there is concern that consumer spending will be down during the holidays.  Why is it that this seems to be more important than other aspects of Christmas?
I know my five year old wants new toys, a remote controlled Tigger he saw on tv, Star Wars legos, but does he really need any of it?  Both of his toy boxes are filled to overflowing as are his closet, the closet under the stairs and our entertainment center.
This year, we're taking a step back … (4 comments)

 
Christine Donovan, Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M (Donovan Blatt Realty)

Christine Donovan

Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

Costa Mesa, CA

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Donovan Blatt Realty

Address: 250 E. 17th St., Ste. 295, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627

Office: 714-319-9751

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Author Bio: Christine Donovan is a real estate broker and attorney. She is a lifetime local resident of Orange County, and the head of the DonovanBlatt Team which specializes in real estate sales and purchases in the Orange County area with a focus on Costa Mesa, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach.

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