Release Of Five New Homes At Key Gate At Adeline Farms In Winchester, CA

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On February 6th, Shea Homes will offer a fresh opportunity to own a brand-new home with a limited edition phase release of five homes.

With its unbeatable combination of large homes and small prices, Key Gate at Adeline’s Farm in Winchester has been a very popular choice among value-minded home buyers.

Ideally located within a half block of Field View Park, which is the recreational centerpiece of Adeline's Farm, the five two-story homes include one Residence Two with approximately 3,632 square feet of living space, three Residence Threes ranging from approximately 3,867 to 4,046 square feet, and one Residence Four measuring approximately 4,020 square feet. Prices start in the mid $300,000s.

Along with their spacious interior dimensions, these homes are located on expansive homesites measuring approximately 8,200 to 9,300 square feet, which provide plenty of room to add an inviting pool and patio. In addition, some homesites are large enough to accommodate RV parking.

With four to five bedrooms, three to four baths and garages that accommodate three or four vehicles, the homes comfortably accommodate large households. In addition, Residence Two features a downstairs master suite with sitting area plus a super game room and den; the Residence Three designs encompass a kid's studio, loft and den plus a super great room in one home; and Residence Four takes on the added dimension of a den and game room.

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All three designs are highlighted by an extra-large gourmet island kitchen with country-style casual dining area, granite countertops and a complete collection of built-in GE® stainless steel appliances. Additional touches of luxury extend throughout the homes, from lever-style interior door handles to elegant master baths with oval tubs, separate showers and ceramic-tile countertops.

Adeline's Farm is close to a wide variety of shopping and dining opportunities as well as popular fishing and camping destinations, spas and the tasting rooms of Southern California's wine country. In addition, the nearby Pechanga Resort & Casino offers gaming, dining and world-class entertainment. For families with children, the acclaimed schools of the Temecula Valley Unified School district offer educational excellence.

To take advantage of the opportunity to own one of the five homes in this phase of Key Gate at Adeline’s Farm, take Interstate 15 to Murrieta Hot Springs Road and drive east. Turn left on Winchester Road (Highway 79 North), turn right on Benton Road and follow the signs to Adeline’s Farm. The Information Center is open Saturday through Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 5 p.m. The Information Center is closed Thursday and Friday. Additional information is available by calling Adeline's Farm at 951-325-5300. Further details may also be obtained by calling 866-OWN SHEA or visiting http://www.SheaHomes.com.

I've been interviewed!

A fellow blogger, Liz from Brambleberry Cottage interviewed me! You can click on her name to go over and read the interview! Thanks Liz, that was fun! (the photo above is from Liz's blog)Note: Liz is having a" 14 Days of Love" Valentine Party. You can find out details on her blog or click here!!!

Show and Tell Friday

First off before I say anything...I'm on Benadryl and I am so tired I can hardly think straight ! I got some weird allergic reaction this afternoon. I got a few hives under my left eye and on my neck and now I look like I got "punched in the face"....those were Lauren's exact words! The area under my eye is so swollen! Anyway, I'm sharing my birdhouse I have in my bedroom. I planned to tell

Thank you!

I didn't really have anything planned for my blog this morning but I wanted to at least say thank you for all the kind words yesterday about my new shop!I went shopping yesterday and found some more treasures for you and I plan to do a little more shopping this weekend. I'm so happy I have an excuse to go shopping for vintage treasures now! Why didn't I do this years ago?I'll be back with

A Shop of My Own!

It's always been my dream to have my own little shop one day. I'm not ready to give up on that dream but I'm not in a place financially where I could do that right now. The next best thing would be to start an online business with my own website but since I work full time I was a little afraid to make that commitment. I've now decided to set up a vintage shop on etsy! This is my way of taking

Playing with my dishes again!

I know there are a lot of people that put things in their china cabinets and hutches and don't touch them for years...or even decades!!! I'm not one of those people! Mine get changed a few times of year...at the very least! I recently took out all the blue and white plates that I put in there last Fall and replaced them with my collection of pink mismatched dishes. Here is what my hutch looked

New Homes in Del Sur Community Opening Soon - San Diego

Madeira by Shea Homes is expected to open soon as Del Sur, San Diego’s original smart-growth master-planned community, begins construction of new homes again.

Introducing a new floor plan for its next phase of Madeira homes at Del Sur, Shea Homes San Diego is expecting to open model homes again Jan. 30 and start sales Feb. 13. Move-ins would start in the fall. Spanning approximately 1,785 to 2,269 square feet, Madeira’s six floor plans have two and three stories, three to five bedrooms, 2.5 to 3.5 bathrooms and two-car garages. Prices are expected to start from the low $500,000s.

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Del Sur has a strong environmental ethic, which is evident throughout its residential neighborhoods, within its construction practices and in its recreational amenities, including eight proposed private parks and 18 miles of hiking trails spread out over 1,800 acres of dedicated open space. All of the parks are designed to be energy efficient, with solar-heated pools, and attractive landscaping featuring drought-resistant plantings that use only reclaimed water. Cost savings from these conservation efforts are passed along to residents. The pedestrian-friendly community of Del Sur will have an eventual 2,500 homes.

To view more Shea Homes communities visit http://www.sheahomes.com/.

Something new with no money spent!

Look at this beautiful cherub cake plate that I made with things I already had. I used one of my ceramic cherubs, a plate and my etched cloche. I didn't want to use a permanent adhesive so I used wax to hold them together. This is a great product not only for keeping things in place in case of an earthquake but it also holds things together. The good thing is it can be removed easily. As you

Show and Tell Friday

This week I'm going to share some of the mirrors I've made over. Most of the mirrors I have hanging on my staircase wall originally had gold plastic frames. I bought them at thrift stores, garage sales and flea markets for less than $10 each. The one above was one of my favorite mirror makeovers. You can see in the photo below what it originally looked like. It had a great texture to it so

Valentine's Day...coming soon!

Click on photo to enlarge I just love Valentine's Day and it's less than a month away! My favorite Valentine's Day was when I was about 10 years old. My dad came home from work with a big heart-shaped box of chocolates and a big bouquet of red roses. I assumed they were both for my mom but after he handed my mom the roses he turned to give me the HUGE box of chocolates! I could not believe they

Homes on the market are abundant and prices have never been more attractive…are you debating between buying a new home or used one?

New homes builder Shea Homes has 10 excellent reasons why buying a new home is a better value than purchasing a used home.

1. Purchasing Power
When you compare the competitive pricing for a new Shea home and prices of existing used houses of similar size, you’ll see your home buying dollar has greater power when buying a new home. Shea Homes offers excellent incentives and financing options to increase your home purchasing power. A home owner selling a used home can’t provide these incentives to the extent Shea Homes can.

2. Better Home Value
A new home generally appraises at a higher value than an existing used home. The typical home needs remodeling after 15 to 20 years. So, if you purchase a used home, you’re likely to have to remodel sooner to maintain and increase the homes value. If you buy a new home, you won’t need to remodel, and the home retains and even increases in value faster.

3. Your Home, Not Someone Else’s
With a new Shea home, you can be sure that no one else has ever cooked in your kitchen, and no one else has ever bathed in your tub. And being your home’s first and only occupant means you won’t be inheriting a previous owner’s problems. In fact, when you buy a new Shea home, you’re virtually assured of low maintenance living for several years.

There are 7 other reasons to consider buying a new home in lieu of a used one:

• Better home location
• Stress-free financing
• Peace of mind
• Better home design
• Save energy and money
• Better design choices
• Modern appliances

For more detail on the above comparison between new and used homes visit http://www.sheahomes.com/top-10-reasons-to-buy-new-shea-home.cfm.

Saturday Afternoon

Last Saturday afternoon Lauren and I drove over to the beach for lunch. It's about a 30 minute drive from our place. We headed straight to the wharf and ordered clam chowder in bread bowls and sat outside. I figure that must have been, at the very least, my 35 extra weight watchers points for the week! Speaking of that...I'm down 14.4 lbs so far! Slowly but surely it's coming off...even eating

Mosaic Monday

click on photo to enlargeLauren and I drove to the beach on Saturday and had lunch out on the wharf. It was actually warm enough to put the top down on the car, although we had the heater on because it was only 60 degrees! I took a few photos but haven't had a chance to go through them yet. The photos above are just some old photos I've had on my blog before. I'm dreaming of sunshine and

Shea Homes Unveils SPACES Today in Arizona

"It's not your grandmother's house."

Shea Spaces - modern, energy-efficient homes that are inspired by everything from the Apple iPod to California's Midcentury Modern homebuilder Joseph Eichler - will be put to the test.
The new development is quite a departure from the norm in tract homes. The overall feel is more urban, but with slightly more backyard space for a young family. The smaller houses feature sleek, modern fixtures and flexible, informal living areas. They reference the Valley's midcentury roots more than the Tuscan architecture common in new suburban homes.

Spaces will nestle into Shea's existing Seville, near Riggs and Power roads in Gilbert, which has a private golf course and sports club, parks, walkways and 14,000 citrus trees salvaged from the former citrus grove once rooted there.

New Shea Spaces homes are clearly modern, with sleek, spare kitchen cabinets with modern stainless-steel handles and rolling, metal-framed, frosted-glass doors throughout.

A big part of the concept is "flex space" - areas that can easily accommodate a bedroom, family room or office, plus a great room that can be configured several ways. There's space for a dining table, living room and reading or game nook, but without dangling light fixtures or other features that limit one area to a particular use.

The master bathrooms feature large walk-in showers with ceiling-mounted rain showerheads, but no bathtub - a request from young customers. The homes also lack a fireplace but come with a 42-inch LCD television.

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The homes are also smaller, ranging from 1,460 to 2,288 square feet. That fits a trend toward smaller new construction. The median floor area of new home starts dropped from 2,216 square feet in the second quarter of 2008 to 2,094 square feet by the third quarter of 2009, according to the National Association of Homebuilders. Concerns about affordability and rising energy costs contribute to the smaller-home trend. But Baby Boomers downsizing to smaller homes and more single-person households are also driving it.

So far, two Spaces communities have opened in California, and two more will open this spring in Colorado. In Gilbert, Shea will build 56 Spaces homes.

The new homes are expected to sell in the mid-$200,000s.

For the full article by Kara G. Morrison of The Arizona Republic visit http://www.azcentral.com/style/hfe/decor/articles/2010/01/14/20100114sheaspaces.html

Head to a New Home Filled With Sunshine

Florida, a.k.a. the Sunshine State, is quickly becoming one of the newest international resort destinations. From shopping bags to hiking backpacks, magic kingdoms to nature’s magic, your new home in the greater Orlando area has so much to offer that you won’t know where to begin.

Not far from your new home is downtown DeLand, a traditional southern town with lots of charm. A bit further out you will find Orlando’s burgeoning "Cultural Corridor” complete with the Grand Bohemian Gallery, the Orlando Museum of Art, the Harry P. Leu Gardens, Lake Eola Park, and more.

You’re also just a hop, skip and a jump from the fabulous shopping, sports, and culinary scene that is Orlando, where you can get a taste of everything from charming boutiques to a meal prepared by a celebrity chef.

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If it’s grabbing a show, you’ll always find just about anything to thrill or stretch you—rock concerts, theater, symphony and ballet. If you prefer an arena, there’s no shortage of sports in the home of the Orlando Magic and The Orlando Predators. And when it comes to family-friendly things to do with visiting kids and grandkids, you can’t beat Disney World, Sea World, Discovery Cove and CityWalk’s themed restaurants.

New Homes at Victoria Gardens by Shea Homes are divided into four collections: Garden (1,409-1,670 sf), Trellis (1,430-1,928 sf), Vineyard (1,820-2,496 sf) and Vineyard Estate (2,618-3,326 sf). The Garden and Trellis collections are modestly sized (and modestly priced) homes perfect for those looking for a cozy retreat for themselves, friends, and family. The Vineyard collection is slightly larger and ideal for those looking for the feel of a bigger space without the need for a 2,500+ sf home. Finally, the Vineyards Estate collection provides ample space combined with unique design targeted at those who require a larger floor plan.

Lastly, be sure to take advantage of a SPECIAL OFFER - For a limited time, get $25,000 in FREE options. Learn more by calling 866-342-2168.

Show and Tell Friday

I'm breaking the rules this week because this isn't something from my home or garden but I'm like a kid with a new toy right now! I bought a new car!!! I wasn't planning on buying one for a few more months but my old car needed $2400 in repairs and since it was 10 years old and had 150,000 miles on it, it wasn't even worth that much anymore so I was sort of forced to buy a new one! It's not

Flower Power

I would love to be able to afford cut flowers for every room but it's just too expensive! Instead I go to the nursery and buy primroses which are actually meant to be planted outdoors here in the winter. They add so much color and are so much less expensive and last longer than cut flowers!While I was at the nursery buying the primroses I also picked up this maiden hair fern. I can never seem to

Homemade Pomegranate Jelly!

I made some really good pomegranate jelly! I'm so thrilled with how good it turned out. Click here to hop on over to my product review page to read more about this! The recipe can be found there also.

My new garden fountain!

This is the big purchase I made at the flea market a week ago! I've been looking for a mid-size fountain for my little patio and I fell in love with this one as soon as I set eyes on it!I couldn't believe it was only $95 or was it $98...something around there??? Then I got it home and was in for a BIG disappointment...I filled it with water and it all came running out the bottom! That's when I

Simple Pleasures

Hanging teacups. So simple, so cute!Why put them away behind cabinet doors when they look so cute hanging from a shelf or even under your kitchen cabinets! Teacups and hooks...a simple pleasure!

Show and Tell Friday

It's Show and Tell time again! This week I'm sharing 2 of the 3 things I bought last weekend at the flea market. You'll have to wait until next week to see the big item. It's outside and I haven't been able to get a picture of it in the daylight yet. Hmmmm, it's big and outside, I bet you're curious now, aren't you? Well, it's not a car! LOL I bought this beautiful vintage pillowcase! It was

New Homes Builder Supports Read With Your Child Program

Shea Homes builds homes, neighborhoods and communities and nothing is more important to these communities than the future success of today’s children. That’s why Shea Homes supports the Read With Your Child program... because it is helping to build a strong foundation for our entire nation’s future.

With forty million US adults unable to read a simple story to a child, Illiteracy is a nationwide crisis.

Experts have found that reading to your pre-schooler for just 15 minutes a day is the most important thing you can do to prepare your child for a positive future and help him/her succeed in life.

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Helping your pre-schooler learn to read at home can be an important first step in solving this national problem. Reading stimulates language development and encourages original thinking. It also fosters a positive self-image for your child and provides them with the resources they will need to succeed in life.

More and more, health experts are discovering that a healthy body and a healthy mind are closely interrelated. Shea Homes is dedicated to the well-being of your family, and believes a simple thing like reading to your child a few minutes a day can make a big, positive difference in his or her quality of life.

To learn more about Shea Home communities visit http://www.sheahomes.com/.

Let's go to the Flea Market!

I know most of you are freezing out there so reach your arm through that monitor in front of you and I'll pull you through and we can go to The Alameda Flea Market together...in the warm California sunshine! It's winter though so bring a lightweight jacket! Let's go....I love these old windows below... What a cute mermaid... Oohhh...look at this... oh never mind they want $1,400 for that! Too

More Shopping in Los Gatos

Another great shop in Los Gatos is lu lu Pom. They have gorgeous things... I love those monogrammed linen tissue box covers pictured above! I think they were $28. Another cute shop is "Bunches" They have beautiful flowers! And even a resident duck...We also went into Papyrus. On the back wall were these gorgeous sheets of wrapping paper! They have an online store if you are interested. There

Shopping in Los Gatos

Last week when I met some friends for lunch I also spent some time walking around Los Gatos taking photos. If you missed my first post you can click here to see it.Campbell, where I live is right next to Los Gatos so it's only about 10 minutes away from me. The shop above is called "The Maids' Quarters" and it's a beautiful shop with gorgeous linens and things...the prices are out of my budget

Mosaic Monday

Click on photo to enlarge I'm joining in on Mary's (Little Red House) Mosaic Monday today! I've been so busy lately I haven't had much time to take pictures for my blog and the pictures that I have taken are still sitting in the camera waiting to be uploaded. I had to once again use old photos...hope you don't mind. You can click on the photo to enlarge it.The New Year started off in a horrible