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...
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…)......
Who doesn’t love Spring? This year for certain will be much anticipated.  Although we needed the rain and we are grateful, we are now truly looking forward to the promise and beauty of Spring. One way to welcome in Spring is to do it through your decorating. Happily, you can bring Spring into your home now, even if Punxsutawney Phil the gro...
A few weeks ago, I wrote about The next frontiers of technology.  Technology and what is new in technology is particularly relevant to the homes that we build and our prospective home buyers, so I thought I would make this a regular piece to highlight what is out in the market place.  As always, we want your input, is there something that you want...
During a planning meeting yesterday morning, our ceiling started to shake as if the financial corporation upstairs were having an astro jump party without us. My co-worker asked, “Hey, what IS that? Is it an... an earthquake?†to which someone quickly responded, “You think ONLY the roof would shake if it were an earthquake- oh come onâ€. Little ...
I had to pick a little bit of a creepy title in honor of this Friday the 13th blog right? Instead of blood and tears (we've all had enough of that!), let's talk sweat, as in sweat equity. And no, we're not talking about your 13 year old mowing the lawn so he can go out Friday night, we're talking about your time and non profit organizations. As you saw in Allison's p...
Monday we had the privilege to volunteer at the Second Harvest Food Bank in San Carlos. Â It really kept things in perspective as we joined together There were 6 of us from SummerHill plus other volunteers that come regularly. Â We were only there for 2 hours and really I could have stayed for 3 or 4 at least. Â The warehouse is large and it is amazi...
One?! That’s it?! That’s right… 15 months and 74 happy homeowners later, only one home remains at Echelon in Palo Alto. Think back to June of 2008. What were you doing? Finishing up the school year? Planning a summer camping trip with the family? I distinctly remember June 2008 because it was hot… very hot. (more…)......
Everyone knows that Summertime = BBQ time! This Saturday at Village Square, SummerHill is hosting a neighborhood bbq in the community park... (more…)......
From: Design Line Interiors This summer it’s all about the “stay-cationâ€. Instead of spending hard-earned dollars on vacations that come and go in a week, invest in creating a permanent vacation residence within your own walls! Remember its not about the location…its about the memories you make. Follow our tips on how to creat...