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Beautiful Home Tour
Tuhaye, Park City, Utah, built by Cameo Homes Inc. http://youtu.be/-lXORP9rW5s
Northern Wasatch Parade of Homes
Northern Wasatch Parade of Homes, North Salt Lake, Utah http://youtu.be/Xg0JtTSFG8s
Beautiful Kitchens built by Cameo Homes Inc.
Are you thinking of remodeling your kitchen?
Cameo Homes Inc. has not only been building homes since 1976 but has also been remodeling homes.
Here are a few of our favorite kitchens that we have recently built.
For more information on Utah Home Builder and Remodeler, Cameo Homes, visit www.cameohomesinc.com.
Fancy Fireplaces-5 Fireplaces We Love
Placing the proportionate art work above the mantel and
matching armchairs, the fireplace becomes a focal point for
the living room.
With a working fireplace, comfortable seating and a flat-
screen TV, this is sure to be a popular gathering place in the
home.
Living rooms with a two-story ceiling should have a fireplace that
fills the space and makes it even more beautiful.
Including a fireplace in the bedroom adds a cozy feeling to the entire room.
Fireplaces by Utah Custom Home Builder, Cameo Homes Inc. For more information visit our website at
www.cameohomesinc.com or find us on facebook.
6 New Design Trends
Built By Cameo Homes Inc.
According to the Wall Street Journal, "The new American home is taking shape."
"Tough recent years are leaving their mark on home design, just as the housing-boom years sent square footage soaring and stamped a distinctive "McMansion" style on neighborhoods across the country. Big home builders, smaller architecture firms and even bathroom-fixture makers are adjusting to the shift toward more practical features and away from the aspirational.
The new styles are showing up in the relatively few new homes under construction as well as in the remodeling of older homes. More people are renovating as they stay put longer. "
The following are 6 new design trends replacing some fading features:
*Open Family Rooms replacing formal living rooms
*Elevators replacing second staircase
*'Lifestyle center' replacing the office
*Steam showers replacing soaker tubs
*Outdoor living space replacing the breakfast nook
*Drop Zone replacing the large foyer
To read the full article visit:
Utah Luxury Home Builder Cameo Homes Inc.
Brittney's Pumpkin Bars
BRITTNEY'S PUMPKIN BARS
CAKE:
1 cup oil 4 eggs 1-15 oz can pumpkin 1 1/2 cups sugar
Beat until fluffy then mix dry ingredients together and add to mixture.
2 cups flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp soda 1 tsp baking powder 2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Spread in a sheet cake pan. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.
FROSTING:
1-8 oz. cream cheese 1/4 cup butter 1 tsp vanilla 3 cups powdered sugar
Make sure your cream cheese and butter aren't too cold so your frosting doesn't get chunky. Cream butter and cream cheese together. Add vanilla and gradually beat in powdered sugar. Spread on cooled cake. Enjoy!
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Lovely Laundry
Laundry rooms are all about work, so it's essential that your laundry room layout optimizes the space to help you be efficient on laundry day. The size of your laundry room isn't as important as the way you arrange the appliances and accessories. Check out these lovely laundry rooms built by Cameo Homes Inc.
The first and most important principle of laundry room design is ease of access. Not only should it be easy for you to load and unload clothes from your washing machine and dryer, you should also be able to perform these tasks without bumping into things.
Once you've created a well-lit layout that gives you easy access to your appliances, the next step is to add helpful accessories that will make laundry day easier. Keep a wastebasket near the dryer so you don't have to walk anywhere to empty the lint trap. If you want a table for folding clothes, opt for a hanging table that you can lower when needed and raise so its out of the way when it's not in use.
Finally, don't underestimate the power of a little decor. Some pleasant accents, like flowers or pictures, will help laundry day be a little more pleasant. Also, since you'll probably be working in the laundry room for extended periods on a regular basis, it's good to invest a few dollars in an inexpensive radio or CD player so you can listen to music while you sort, fold, wash and dry laundry.
To help you accomplish these goals, take careful measurements of the room you plan to use for laundry before you go shopping for appliances. This will help you select models that can fit comfortably into the assigned space while leaving room left over for accessories and laundry aids.
Read more: http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Laundry-Room-Layouts-That-Work/702363#ixzz1b3QjTyfZ Under Creative Commons License: Attribution No Derivatives
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Utah Style and Design Magazine
One of the Luxury Homes we built in Tuhaye, Park City, Utah last year was recently featured in the summer edition of the Utah Style & Design Magazine. You can check out the article on pages 76-83 or you can view the magazine online at: http://www.utahstyleanddesign.com/ Here are some pictures of this home:
Built by Utah Luxury Home Builder Cameo Homes Inc.
Mountain Blues (via joebeckerphoto)
via joebeckerphoto
Snack Happy
School has started and boy, are these kids hungry when they arrive home. So what snacks do you feed
them? Here are 10 great tips for keeping your kids snacking healthy. Our friend Christie Jensen shared
this great article with us, thanks Christie!
No. 1: Keep junk food out of the house
Keep the sweets out of the house, then you won’t be tempted. This would be helpful for myself. Parents need to set good examples by choosing healthy snacks for yourself.
No. 2: Go for the grain
Snack time is a great time to get your whole grains in. These can be in whole grain pretzels, tortillas or whole grain cereals.
No. 3: Mix and match
Dip baby carrots in fat free ranch or hummus. Dip fresh fruit in fat free yogurt. Spread the peanut butter on veggies and fruit. I know my kids love to dip stuff, so why not make it healthy.
No. 4: Broaden the menu
Try pineapple, cranberries, tangelos or roasted soy nuts.
No. 5: Revisit breakfast
Serve breakfast foods — such as scrambled eggs and whole-grain toast — as healthy snacks for kids in the afternoon.
No. 6: Sweeten it up
Just because it is healthy doesn’t mean it has to taste bland. Give a little sweet stuff, fat-free pudding, frozen yogurt of fruit bars. One of our favorites is a fresh fruit smoothie with skim milk and fat-free yogurt.
No. 7: Have fun
Make fruit kabobs (recipe is on an earlier post). Make towers out of graham crackers, make funny faces out of your fruit. Use cookie cutters with your whole grain breads or cheese.
No. 8: Promote independence
Keep a selection of ready-to-eat veggies in the refrigerator. Leave fresh fruit in a bowl on the counter. Store low-sugar, whole-grain cereal and fruit canned or packaged in its own juice in an easily accessible cabinet.
No. 9: Don’t be fooled by labeling gimmicks
Foods marketed as low-fat or fat-free can still be high in calories and sodium. Likewise, foods touted as cholesterol-free can still be high in fat, saturated fat and sugar. Check nutrition labels to find out the whole story.
No. 10: Designate a snacking zone
Restrict snacking to certain areas, such as the kitchen. You’ll save your child countless calories from mindless munching in front of the TV. If your child needs to snack on the go, offer string cheese, yogurt sticks, cereal bars, a banana or other drip-free items.
I hope this list is helpful to you. It is great to be reminded to have healthy snacks. There is so much processed unhealthy foods that are easy to buy. It does take more effort and planning to have healthy snacks around, but what a great way to get more fruits, veggies and whole grains into your child’s diet (and yours!).
For more information or to visit Christie's blog go to http://raisinghealthykids.wordpress.com/
Park City Showcase of Homes 2011
Park City Resort Builders/Cameo Homes
9380 N. Uinta Drive (Tuhaye), Park City
Here is the link to a Home Tour of this beautiful home: http://www.spotlighthometours.com/tours/tour.php?tourid=29948
HOME DESIGNER Park City Resort Builders/Cameo Homes INTERIOR DESIGNER MHR Interior Design TOTAL SQ. FT. 5,512 BEDROOMS 5 BATHROOMS 4.5 GARAGE BAYS 3 HOME IS SOLD
Park City Resort Builders is proud to present “Fairway View,” a traditional gem that showcases the best in mountain architecture and craftsmanship.
Nestled in the heart of the Tuhaye golf community, this residence boasts incredible views of Tuhaye Golf Course, Deer Valley Ski Resort and the Uinta and Wasatch Mountains. The home features spacious decks and patios that capture breathtaking views.
The exterior is warm and inviting, using a subtle combination of stone and wood. The interior lines of sight pull the outdoors in from every viewpoint with walls obscured by expansive glass sections.
A feeling of spaciousness and openness dominate throughout the home. Unsurpassed woodwork, impressive stone fireplaces, rich walnut wood flooring, exposed timber trusses and beams, hand-scraped wood interior doors create an exceptional inviting ambiance.
The custom wood staircase leading to the lower level brings one to another great room, full kitchen and gaming area. From this area, one can enjoy a movie or sporting event in the custom home theater. The entire home is filled with the latest Crestron technology wiring, security monitoring, lighting control and home automation.
The kitchen is truly a gourmet chef’s delight featuring an expansive layout with all of the latest in Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances.
Park City Resort Builders, a division of Cameo Homes Inc., is known for exceptional architecture and interior design. Detailed, state-of-the-art homes and value-driven practices have made Cameo Homes Inc. a leader in fine home building, remodeling and additions since 1976. PCAHBA MEMBER SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS Closet Factory Hearth & Home Distributors Honey Bucket KT Hardwoods Meadow Wood Custom Doors Mountain Land Design ProBuild Sierra Pacific Windows
www.parkcityresortbuilders.com
Builder Confidence Improves
National Association of Homebuilders report: Builder Confidence Gains Two Points in July
July 18, 2011 - Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes rose two points to 15 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for July, released today. The gain largely offsets a three-point dip recorded in June, and marks the ninth time out of the past 10 months in which the index has held within the same three-point range.
"The improvement in builder confidence in July is a positive sign that the outlook perhaps isn't quite as bleak as was feared in June," said Bob Nielsen, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder from Reno, Nev. "While builders continue to confront serious challenges with regard to competition from foreclosed properties that are priced below replacement cost, inaccurate appraisals of new homes, and a very restrictive lending environment for new home construction, select markets are showing gradual improvement as consumers begin to take advantage of very favorable buying conditions." To read more visit: http://www.nahb.org/news_details.aspx?newsID=13052
Be careful in the heat
OSHA Outreach Campaign Educating Workers on How to Beat Heat-Related Illnesses
Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis on April 26 announced a national outreach initiative by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to educate workers and their employers about the hazards of working outdoors in the heat and steps needed to prevent heat-related illnesses.
"If you're working outdoors, you're at risk for heat-related illnesses that can cause serious medical problems and even death," said Secretary Solis.
"But heat illness can be prevented," she said. "This Labor Department campaign will reach across the country with a very simple message - water, rest and shade."
To read the full article visit: http://www.nahb.org/news_details.aspx?newsID=12565&fromGSA=1
A little something tasty for July
We found this great recipe from one of our favorite blogs, Our Best Bites Blog. This salad is so light and easy to put together and would be a great addition to your July BBQ.
Grilled Chicken & Berry Salad
Grilled Chicken & Berry Salad Recipe by Our Best Bites
1/2 head Romaine lettuce, washed and chopped into bite-sized pieces 6-8 oz. baby spinach 12-16 oz. chicken, marinated, grilled, and sliced* 8 oz. strawberries, sliced 8 oz. blueberries 4 oz. crumbled Feta or shredded fresh Parmesan cheese 1 c. sliced almonds, toasted Berry Poppy Seed Dressing to taste
For serving a large crowd, toss all the salad ingredients in a large serving bowl and add dressing to taste. For individual servings, arrange ingredients on plates and serve the dressing on the side. Makes about 8 side dish servings and 4 main dish servings.
Park City Showcase of Homes 2010
2251 E. Lone Peak Drive (Tuhaye), Park City
Home Tour: http://youtu.be/-lXORP9rW5s
HOME DESIGNER Landforms Design INTERIOR DESIGNER MHR Interior Design TOTAL SQ. FT. 6,892 BEDROOMS 5 BATHROOMS 7 Garage Bays 4 HOME IS SOLD
Park City Resort Builders presents “Lake View” at Tuhaye, a residence that showcases the best in mountain architecture and craftsmanship. Nestled in the heart of Tuhaye, this residence boasts views of the Jordanelle, Mount Timpanogos, the Uinta Mountain Range and Tuhaye golf course. The home features spacious decks and patios that capture breathtaking views. The exterior is warm and inviting using a subtle combination of stone and wood. The interior lines of sight pull the outdoors in from every viewpoint with walls obscured by expansive glass sections. A feeling of spaciousness and openness dominates throughout the house. The indoor-outdoor room brings all the exterior building materials onto the interior walls — a spectacular effect. Unsurpassed woodwork, impressive stone fireplaces, rich walnut floors, exposed timber trusses and cabinet grade doors create an exceptional, inviting ambiance. The winding stone and wood stair case leading to the lower level brings one to another great room, full kitchen and gaming area. Off this area, one can enjoy a movie or sporting event in the custom home theater. The entire home is filled with the latest technology wiring, security monitoring and home integration for electronics.
As one enters from the lower level great room area, they will discover a child’s dream in the tree-house like bunk room. The use of many different natural woods and creative built-in bunk beds give a unique and playful atmosphere for the children.
Park City Resort Builders, A Division of Cameo Homes Inc., is known for exceptional architecture and interior design. Detailed state-of-the-art homes and value-driven business practices have made Cameo Homes Inc. an industry leader since 1976.
PCAHBA MEMBER SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS Burton Lumber Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery Hearth & Home Distributors KT Hardwoods Mountain Land Design Sierra Pacific Windows Steve Speirs Radiant Heating & Plumbing, Inc.
Park City Resort Builders, a Division of Cameo Homes Inc.
Where is Tuhaye?
Park City Resort Builders, a Division of Cameo Homes Inc., has been building Luxury Homes in Tuhaye,
Utah for the past 6 years. Many people are familiar with the Tuhaye community and yet others have
never heard of it. So where exactly is Tuhaye?
Tuhaye is located in Kamas, Utah along the eastern slopes of the Jordanelle Reservoir, just minutes
from Park City, Utah. It is a 2,000+ acre neighborhood with a 20-mile trail system where mountain
bikers and hikers can always find somewhere to explore.
By owning a home or home site at Tuhaye, you have an all-inclusive membership to the Talisker Club
which includes all the amenities at Tuhaye. Amenities include year-round excursions such as fly
fishing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, tubing behind a championship speedboat, use of the clubhouse
at Talisker Tower, fitness center, heated pool complete with waterslide, Talisker Spa, Wildstar Rangers,
the children's program, horseback riding, skiing, fire pit and many more.
Home sites range from under an acre to 5 acres. From Tuhaye, you have views of the Timpanogos and
Wasatch Mountains and the Jordanelle Reservoir. The residents, full and part-time, spend summers by
the pool and on the golf course, winters on the cross-country ski track and year-round dining at Tuhaye
Table Café.
Mark O'Meara, Masters and British Open Champion, designed Tuhaye's Golf Course which offers 7,800
yards of private play, an 18-acre driving range and an eventual 9-hole course.
Park City Resort Builders will be showcasing another luxury home in Tuhaye for the Park City Showcase
of Homes 2011 which will be held the weekends of August 20-21, 27-28, and September 3-5. We hope you
will come and visit us up in the beautiful community of Tuhaye.
Tie-Dyed Cake
Last year just about this time, I found a recipe in the Family Fun magazine that I really wanted to make
for Taste-A-Rainbow Cupcakes. I tore it out of the magazine before I threw it away just so I could file it
away in my to-do recipes folder. Super cute, huh!?
Well, as we approached my daughter's 7th birthday this past January, she INSISTED we make her these
cupcakes. Originally I had wanted to make them for her class and stay true to the recipe. Then
remembered that homemade treats are no longer allowed in schools. We were sad. So, instead we opted
to make one giant cake for home. I had envisioned this cake being perfect rainbow stripes.
I measured the batter out equally into six bowls (I used white cake mix but you could also use yellow
without problem). Then added our Wilton food coloring for even more intense colors. If you've never
tried the Wilton food coloring, I HIGHLY recommend it. They're going to cost you a bit more, but you
will be so much happier with the outcome and a little goes a LONG way! I get mine at a local craft store.
As you can see, the cake didn't end up with perfect stripes, but more of a tie-dyed look. Which still looked
pretty darn awesome! I used vanilla pudding between the cake layers and a homemade buttercream
frosting with a touch of cream cheese in it. FABULOUS!!!
{buttercream frosting}
1/2 c. butter, softened
6-7 c. powdered sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1-8oz. pkg cream cheese, softened
Whip butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy. Add extracts. Slowly add powdered sugar until you get the desired consistency/flavor. You might add a little more or less powdered sugar depending on how you like it. Enjoy!
This post was written by our friend, Lisa Jensen. You can visit her blog for other great recipes at http://gourmified.blogspot.com/
Re-create Craftsman Charm In Your Home
Arts and Crafts - also known as Craftsman- homes were originally constructed as a response to the highly styled, elaborate Victorian popular in the early 20th century. Today, these homes are enjoying a comeback, and many homeowners aspire to create the clean lines and charming design in their own environment. Craftsman homes imbue warmth and simplicity, a getaway from today's hectic everyday life. By incorporating a few elements with a Craftsman touch, you can transform your house into a cozy and inviting bungalow.
*An inviting entryway: The front door sets the tone for the entire home and adding a premium wood Craftsman-style door, like those offered by Jeld-Wen, can truly add traditional appeal. These wood doors feature clean lines, simple flat panels, squared sticking and optional shelves. Because incorporating light is important to creating atmosphere in an Arts and Crafts home, doors can also include decorative glass designs that enhance the natural light and ambiance of the house. Selecting a Craftsman entryway can set the stage for an interior's decor and leave a lasting impression on anyone crossing the threshold.
* Earthy appeal: Traditional Arts and Crafts homes are painted in earth tones, emphasizing natural warmth inside and out. Choose greens and blues for a bold splash of color in the great room or living room; paint trim in whites or leave molding a natural wood color for an earthy feel. Creams and taupe have long been associated with the Craftsman style, and incorporating these colors into your home furnishings or decorations will add to its appeal. Bringing plants into your home's interior will also help achieve a warm, natural Craftsman feel.
* The finishing touch: Craftsman or Mission style furniture is an important element in creating a simple, earthy environment in your home. This furniture is extremely popular and can be found in stores as varied as woodworkers' studios, antique shops and even major retailers.
Most often known for its simple but sturdy design, Craftsman furniture, found in a wide variety of wood species including red oak, mahogany and walnut, is recognizable by its slats and spindles, hand hammered copper hardware and geometric lines without ornamentation. With the right pieces in place, furniture can put the finishing touches on your Craftsman home.
About the Author: Ronn Roberts is a writer of TrueBlueContractors.com allows contractors to spend less money advertising, give fewer estimates, and get more work. Read more: http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Recreate-Craftsman-Charm-In-Your-Home/523155#ixzz1OF2o0EQy Under Creative Commons License: Attribution No Derivatives