2011 Home Decor Trends - Underfoot…but not underrated

M. Grace Sielaff of M. Grace Designs, Inc. envisions rich-looking herringbone-patterned hardwood floors in an ebony oak finish – paying attention to board thickness and giving special consideration to products that meet industry LEED requirements. For a green touch, Jase Frederick suggests hardwood flooring from reclaimed wood or sustainably grown and harvested sources. To add warmth, Marta Cullen of Dream Interiors suggests round rugs – the bigger, the better.

2011 Home Decor Trends - You’re gotta have heart

The kitchen remains the “heart of the home” according to Andrea Vollf of Andrea Vollf Interiors. Consumers interest in remodeling their kitchens should consider a well-designed, open, airy layout that integrates the kitchen into the rest of their homes. Jeff Dross also suggests new countertop materials in lieu of granite, such as quartz stone or binding, crushed recyclable glass underneath a solid smooth surface for those seeking green alternatives.

2011 Home Decor Trends - There’s nothing bland about Neutrals

In a recent video posted on her website, Michelle Lamb – co-founder and chairman of Minneapolis-based Marketing Directions, Inc. and editorial director of “The Trend Curve – spoke about a resurgence in neutrals in 2011. These more complex “chameleon” neutrals will have more color, and will shift and change based on the light and whatever’s around them. Lamb claims that these neutrals will be “the likes of which we haven’t seen in 20 years or more.”

2011 Home Decor Trends - Illuminating Insights

As living green becomes more ingrained in our lives, LED lighting will continue to light the way, according to Jeff Dross, senior product manager of Kichler Lighting, who will introduce several new under-cabinet systems and landscape products with an ultra-efficient technology next year. For a casual, contemporary twist, Dross also suggests hanging chandeliers in new areas such as bathrooms, bedrooms and closets, and embracing today’s art glass applications, which are much more chic and casual than the Tiffany lamps of the past.

Tenth Reason to Live in an Active Adult Community

Maintain Your Independence

Not only are active adult communities vibrant and active, they also give you the freedom to be yourself. You can keep up your favorite activities as well as discovering new ones. This next exciting venture allows you the opportunity to maintain an active, inquiring, interesting lifestyle.

Active Adult Seniors go high tech!

The Villages Golf & Country Club have installed a Community Computer. This is available for use by residents in the Villages library.

Now is the time to connect with your family and friends via email, Facebook, Ancestry.com, or simply play Solitaire!

Villagers are Out and About!

July is a busy month for the residents:

July 3 - The Villages will be celebrating July 4 with a parade including the marching band from Del Mar High School, a Marine unit and a guest soldier on leave from Iraq, vintage cars, and many floats (decorated golf cars). Come out and celebrate with games, food, music, and visiting with your Village neighbors and friends.

July 7 - Outing to the de Young museum to see the "Birth of Impressionism". The de Young is proud to be the only museum in the world to present two consecutive special exhibitions from the Musee d'Orsay in Paris. The "Post Impressionist Masterpieces will be toured in the Fall.

This is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to experience these masters in our backyard!

July 18 - NY Mets come to San Francisco and Villagers will be off to the ol' ballpark in an air-conditioned coach. All seating will be in the shade so perfect time to take in a ball game at AT&T Park.

July 31 - Rival LA Dodgers come to San Francisco. The bus leaves the community at 10:30am.

In the community the pools and fitness are back in full operation:
*Water Fitness Program for Arthritis
*Water Aerobics Class
*Stretch & Tone Class
*Zumba Gold!
*"Dance Your Buns Off"

Watch for the exciting outings planned for August!

Unaccompanied Guests Wanted for Golf?

Do you golf? Ever wanted to play a round at the Villages Golf & Country Club?

Please contact me and I will make the arrangements for you to play. Also, if you like that experience, please book a community tour with me and I will introduce you to all the other activities and properties available for sale.