When traveling, we often use Yelp to find a fun local coffee shop with great reviews to get a flavor of the local vibe. It is fun to explore a town and not stick to the typical Starbucks for coffee. Â While visiting Portland and Bend recently, we discovered two fun new cafes Bean and Tree in Portland (serves a delicious Lavender Latte) and Backporch Coffee Roas...
Okay, it sounds a bit strange, but bear with me. Â We recently bought a new piece of furniture and I was reminded about how differently animals perceive their surroundings. Our cat cautiously approached the new piece of furniture, slowly walked around it, then under it before hopping onto it. Â (more…)......
'Smart' thermostats to get test run in Texas - would you like a thermostat that adjusts based on the weather? Ready to install a pool at Satake Estates? Check out these green pool ideas from Smart Money: Green Pools Make a Splash Want to deck out a media center in a small space?  Check out these ideas from Wired: https://www.wired.com/magazine/2010/06/ff_...
Tom and Zoe keep sharing just how close Satake Estates is to all the action - this summer is no exception! Enjoy all these fun activities when you visit Satake Estates in Mountain View: Entertainment on Castro Street – Thursday Night Live Los Altos Art & Wine - July 10th and July 11th Farmer’s Market in Mountain View & Los Altos ......
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 ...
It was so easy to get to San Francisco from San Bruno's Merimont last week – twice! I parked my car at the South San Francisco BART station (only a $1 for parking!) and took the train on Monday to the Embarcadero station and on Wednesday to the Powell Station. Both times I checked the schedules online at BART. It was fast, easy and on time. (more&h...
Urban living just can't get better than Village Square. Â Modern homes close to downtown San Jose, Santana Row, downtown Campbell and much, much more. Â We've already shared how walkable Village Square rates as our highest WalkScore community. Now, you're sure to enjoy all of the local food finds close to Village Square: (more…)......
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 hom...
Sunday is Mother's Day! It is a great time to do something special to celebrate the mom in your life. At a meeting yesterday, someone shared with me that they were going to make their wife a delicious breakfast with grilled asparagus, which got me thinking about how to celebrate mom with a fresh, delicious breakfast from the Farmer's Market. I've been going w...
That's right although the dreary rain makes summer seem so far away, it's almost summertime! Â Before you know it, the time will have arrived for summer camp! We're here to help you get started on planning summer activities with a few tips for you on the perfect local camps for your child: Stanford is just up the street from Redwood Gate in Palo Alto. Â&nbs...