According to the calendar, spring has officially sprung, so it might be time for some cleaning and sprucing up at the family homestead.
If you'd like some ideas to give your home some extra pizzazz for family and friends, the San Clemente-Capistrano Bay branch of the American Association of University Women will present its 41st annual home tour from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
The tour will visit four San Clemente homes showcasing a variety of architectural styles, myriad design and decorating possibilities and food tastings and art sales.
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A contemporary ranch-style home overlooking the ocean demonstrates how unique art, artifacts and furniture can be displayed. The courtyard and wraparound deck offer unique suggestions for al fresco entertaining.
The elegance of old Hollywood is reflected in a 1940 home designed by Aubrey St. Clair. The large rooms and spacious grounds recall days gone by, but the landscaping and interior design offer ideas for contemporary living.
Those contemplating new landscaping will likely want to see the French country cottage featuring a garden with a waterfall, a pond and floral displays. Inside, you can think about how you might use the owners' technique of combining newly created art with family antiques and treasures from travels.
If you're contemplating a total home redesign, the fourth home will demonstrate how "a bland house can be turned into a Tuscan villa," according to the AAUW. Just removing a wall or two and redesigning spaces has made the home and patio "exude the feeling of an entertaining vacation in Italy."
Funds raised from the tour will be used to fund scholarships sending local seventh-grade girls to a weeklong science and math camp at UC Irvine called Tech Trek, where they will experience campus life and interact with women with expertise in those fields.
The program was formed to further girls' interest in math and science. In a recent survey of past Tech Trek participants, 96 percent were enrolled in colleges requiring exceptional credentials, and 53 percent were majoring in science or math fields.
The local AAUW also offers scholarships to women from Saddleback College to continue their education at four-year colleges.
Tickets for the home tour are $25 in advance. Call Peg Coggins at 949-488-7765, email aauwtour2012@gmail.com or visit www.aauw-sccb.com/hometour.html.
The day of the tour, tickets are $30 at 15 Cartagena, San Clemente.
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