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? Well, lots blue sky maybe. In fact, the only thing to be blue about was the lack of clouds (ever notice how photographers are never happy with the weather - believe me, Tanya has noticed [and has told me so]). So I saw lots of blue. But how about purples, yellows and reds? I saw them too during the three days I spent on Blue Mountain in Olympic National Park over last weekend. The trip was an official Mountaineers photography outi … Read More
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them? Here are 10 great tips for keeping your kids snacking healthy. Our friend Christie Jensen shared
this great article with us, thanks Christie!
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.
Snack time is a great time to get your whole grains in. These can be in whole grain pretzels, tortillas or whole grain cereals.
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.
Try pineapple, cranberries, tangelos or roasted soy nuts.
Serve breakfast foods — such as scrambled eggs and whole-grain toast — as healthy snacks for kids in the afternoon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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
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
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.
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., 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.
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/
* 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
Park City Resort Builders, a Division of Cameo Homes Inc., just started to build another luxury home in Jeremy Ranch, Park City, Utah. Here is a picture of the lot and we are just getting ready to pour the
footings...
Finding a good place to start your plants from seed will be very critical to their early growth and development. An ideal location is a warm sunny window facing south or west. If you don't have such a window, a small indoor greenhouse might be a good investment. Indoor greenhouses can be as small as just a couple of shelves that occupy only the top of a table or workbench, or they can be as large as a floor unit, standing four or five shelves high. Small indoor greenhouses can usually be outfitted with heat lamps or grow lamps to encourage germination and rapid early growth of seedlings.
Read more: http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Planning-Next-Summer-s-Vegetable-Garden/919785#ixzz1NfsE2Vex Under Creative Commons License: Attribution No Derivatives
Park City Resort Builders, a Division of Cameo Homes Inc., has been a part of the Park City Showcase of Homes for the past 3 years. This year, Park City Resort Builders will be showcasing another beautiful home in Tuhaye, Park City. The Showcase of Homes will be held the weekends of Aug. 20-21, 27-28 and Sept. 3-5. Here are some pictures of the home during construction...
Here is a link to our home we built last year for the Park City Showcase of Homes 2010:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lXORP9rW5s&feature=related
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.
Cameo Homes Inc. is excited to announce that we will be participating in the Northern Wasatch Parade of Homes 2011 June 24th thru July 10th. It's an exciting opportunity to be a part of the Parade of Homes this year. Our featured home is located in North Salt Lake, Utah and will give you an inside look at the latest home trends for 2011.
Cameo Homes Inc. is a family owned business that builds homes with the modern family in mind. Our featured home is located in North Salt Lake, Utah. It is a 2-story design with 5,508 square feet including 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. It has a fresh design with interior brightness and an expansive feeling. The interior of this home is innovative, sustainable and great for entertaining.
This home is in a prime location being just 7 miles north of downtown Salt Lake City, the Eaglewood Golf Course is only 2 minutes away and down the street is the Eagle Ridge Tennis and Swim Club. If you enjoy hiking, biking or running, there are several trail heads within 5 minutes of this home.
Modern Craftsman Kitchen
Upstairs Hallway
Great Room
Upstairs Bathroom
We will post more pictures as we get the house decorated and staged for the Parade. We hope you will come out and visit us this year at the Northern Wasatch Parade of Homes. For more info. on the parade you can visit: http://www.cameohomesinc.com/#Partners
Click on the following link for a great article about finding the right paint colors for your home...
We made this great Easter cookie recipe called 'Cadbury Egg Cookies' from the 'Our Best
Bites Blog' and they are Delicious!! They definitely won't be listed under our Health &
Fitness category however, they are worth the once-a-year indulgence! These also taste
really good with peanut butter chips instead of the cadbury eggs. You can find this
recipe at: http://www.ourbestbites.com/2009/04/cadbury-egg-
cookies/
Here is a sneak peak of a home Cameo Homes Inc. is currently building in Draper, Utah. This home is SOLD and will be completed July 2011.
Here is a picture of another home Cameo Homes Inc. is building in Summerwood, Bountiful, Ut.
Why is it that so many people around the world dream of visiting Disneyland? Why do many people after winning a huge event declare, "I'm going to Disneyland?" What is it about that place that draws millions of visitors per year?
Could it be the 55 minute wait times for any given ride or possibly even 75 minutes to see an 18 year old woman dressed up like the girl in the movie Tangled? For the opportunity to spend $62 on lunch for a family of 5? Maybe it's the thrill you get after purchasing a bottled water for $4 or a churro (a fried stick battered in oil, sugar and cinamon, YUMMY!) for $3.50? Maybe it's for the great feeling parents get after they realize their 2 year old has run off into a crowd of 134 people and thinking, "I may never see that kid again." HMMM...could it be for the chance of a lifetime to hear the ever-so-glorious song entitled, 'IT'S A SMALL WORLD' 682 times in an 8 minute time frame? Or maybe it's for the professional photo of yourself going 65 miles per hour in the pitch dark you get after a ride and asking yourself, "Is that really what I look like?" I wonder if it's for the great experience of watching every child under the age of 5 having a complete meltdown while lying on the concrete and screaming, "I don't want to go on any more rides" around 3:00 each day. I'm really not quite sure.
Well my friends, even though all of the above FACTS ARE TRUE, that isn't the reason why millions of people want to visit Disneyland. The reason is found around 9:00pm every evening at Disneyland when it's dark and a spectacular firework show begins. As each Disney character is shown and each Disney song is played, every person, young and old, remembers these characters from their own childhood and feelings of happiness related to each one. Then, when the finale begins and the song plays, 'When You Wish Upon A Star', you start to believe that dreams do come true. You start to realize that when you wish for something, it is possible to have it come true. You start believing that Disneyland affords you the opportunity to Dream Big and so every time you think of Disneyland, you think of your dreams coming true. And therein lies the answer, people go to Disneyland to remember that their dreams do come true.
Here is a delicious spring salad that would be a great part of any Easter Dinner.
Nancy's Spinach Salad
Graciously shared with us by Jen Vietti
Nancy’s Spinach Salad ¼ c vegetable oil (I used EVOO b/c I like the flavor better) 2 T vinegar 2 T sugar Salt and pepper to taste 1 bag baby spinach 1 c sliced celery ½ c chopped green onion 1 can Mandarin oranges ½ c Candied Almonds (see below)
Mix first 4 ingredients together (dressing) and set aside. Put spinach in large bowl, add celery and green onions – mix together. Drain juice from oranges and then pour oranges over salad. Add dressing and candied almonds – mix well.
Stir over low heat until well coated. Grease foil or parchment paper and pour over it. Pat the nuts down so they aren’t so bunched up. Allow to cool and then separate.