Thursday, December 1st, 2011
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Thursday, May 12th, 2011

We’re always looking for new and innovative ideas to share with you…these two design ideas offer fun for techies too:
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Monday, December 6th, 2010
If you are like me, you LOVE receiving the holiday cards in the mail.
One of my dearest friends showed me a great way to add the holiday cards to your decorating for the holidays. Â Best part – it just takes some yarn and mini wood clothespins from Michael’s.
I used the hooks at the top of our bookshelves and attached the yarn to either side across the windows in the back of our living room. Â Another option would be to use small picture hangers, also available at Michael’s. Â (more…)
Tags: decorating, family, holiday, holiday design, holidays
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Thursday, November 18th, 2010

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we thought it would be great to share some ideas from recent magazines. Â Whether you are looking for a twist to your holiday meal decorating or some delicious recipes, look no further.
Although the weather this week has been a bit chilly, it can be warm at Thanksgiving and Sunset magazine serves up 20 wonderful ideas for bringing your entertaining outdoors with 20 tips for your best outdoor party (the article was called It’s different out here in the magazine).  Plus they also shared some fun ideas for designing your own invitations or name cards with the Art of the Party.
Tags: decorating, delicious recipe, design, holiday, holiday season, holidays, kitchen, magazines, new homeowners, recipes, redwood gate, satake estates, summerhillhomes, Thanksgiving
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Thursday, November 11th, 2010
The holiday season is nearly in full swing with Thanksgiving around the corner followed closely by Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year’s and more!
With the chilly weather, it’s time to change out the summer clothes for the winter clothes. Â And the chilly weather means it is a great time to bring warm colors into your home. Â Here are some ideas to bring the holiday spirit into your home: (more…)
Tags: CrateandBarrel, Design Ideas, farmer's market, holiday, holiday design, holiday season, PotteryBarn, winter clothes
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Thursday, June 24th, 2010
A few weeks ago, we got to attend the Viking® Experience at The GSC.  It was tremendous to check out all of the innovation in kitchen appliances.  They have many distinct kitchens to show the array of design options available with Viking Appliances.  I am still trying to pick my favorite kitchen.  With over 23 color finishes to choose from, your can really customize your kitchen.  Here’s a photo of the Viking® representative showing us the finish options:
They also showed us just how fast an Induction Cooktop can boil water, it is faster than fast. Â I just may convert to Induction from Gas in my next kitchen.
And, they offer Brunch dates for you to enjoy a product demonstration and a scrumptious brunch prepared by Kathryn, their culinary director.  If you’re a SummerHill homebuyer, our design team can arrange a private appointment at the Viking® Experience at The GSC for you to learn about your new appliances available standard at Satake Estates and as options at some of our other communities.
Oh, there are a few more innovations in technology for your home that I couldn’t resist sharing…
Tags: appliance, builder, design, home, homebuyer, kitchen, news, satake estates, summer, summerhill, technology, Viking
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Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
Now that Summer has finally arrived, it is time to spice up the outside areas of your home.
~ Bring the flavor of the inside of your home to the patio, backyard and atriums in your home by creating a living space with comfortable furniture, bright colorful  accents, pillows, rugs,  and wall art.
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Friday, May 21st, 2010

Home is where the heart is….
For some of us home is the place that we grew up, for others it is the home that we share with our significant other, spouse, children or parents as join into help raise children.
The place we call home is an important part of our lives.
At SummerHill, we build a variety of homes from townhome-style condominiums to single-family homes. Â Each of the homes we build shares a common denominator – flexibility! (more…)
Tags: family, home, loft, merimont, parents, redwood gate, satake estates, single-family homes, summerhill, Village Square
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Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Summer is nearly upon us, which means it’s time to change out the winter clothes for the summer clothes. Â And with the bright and airy seasons of Spring and Summer, colors are more vibrant.
It is fun to brighten up our homes in addition to our wardrobes  as the seasons change.
A simple yet elegant way to freshen up your living room for the new season is  with some throw pillows.
Tags: design, home, style, summer, summerhill, winter clothes
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Friday, March 26th, 2010
Oh, the beauty and promise of Spring. There is of course a price to pay for the beauty and promise of Spring. Household maintenance and cleaning that is. After all, who wants to look through your kitchen window to enjoy the crocus and tulips in bloom only to see dirt, grime and bug carcass laden glass? (more…)
Tags: air filters, Clean, Community, countertops, energy bills, energy efficiency, family, gardening, gutters, homebuilding, House, kitchen, landscaping, maintenance, redwood gate, summer, summerhill, SummerHill Homes, video, window
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