Patterned wallpaper is having a moment in the interior design world, but not everyone has the time or patience to painstakingly apply primer, paper, and more to cover a wall. DIY murals offer a middle ground between a neutral wall and wallpaper — read on for six cute ideas for decorating the walls in your …
Imagine a home with distinctive curb appeal, nearly 2,300 square feet of space, and covered outdoor areas — all built with the thoughtful craftsmanship inherent to Shea Homes®. Look no further than Plan 2202, part of the Crescendo Collection at our Stepping Stone™ community. Like the namesake of its collection, Plan 2202 soars upward with …
Fall has arrived in Colorado — and that means comforting soups for chilly nights, lots of cozy root vegetables, and all the season’s bounty of squashes and gourds. Thankfully, the kitchens in our Stepping Stone™ community by Shea Homes® have 30-inch ranges, gleaming countertops, and large pantries so you can cook in both style and …
Given the way holidays tend to speed by, Jan. 1 will be here before you can say “No binge-watching in 2017!” So all the better to decide on those resolutions now, while the new year is still a fresh, clean slate. And for those who naysay this time-honored practice, consider this article by Associate Professor of …
Annual community events like Cookies with Santa bind Stepping Stone™ residents together, creating lifelong friendships and memories. Having the spacious Lantern House at the heart of Stepping Stone means that special events like Cookies with Santa have a home year after year. This well-attended event included cookies and wish-list sharing with Santa. No charge to residents …
Remember your favorite holiday party? No? Then you’re in the right place. If you do, there was obviously something special about that party that made it stand out from the pack of annual fêtes hosted by your friends, families, neighbors, employers, and volunteer organizations. But really, all that separates the ho-hum from the ho-ho-ho is …
Sometimes December feels more like the season to be busy, with the frantic pace of end-of-year work assignments, office parties, shopping, cooking, cleaning for house guests…well, you know the drill. Rather than simply reacting to every demand, consider taking a more proactive stance: What do I want my month to look like? What memories do …
Colorado has gained quite a reputation for its craft beer. You probably know that it’s easy to find fresh, tasty suds in Fort Collins, Longmont, Boulder, and RiNo—the list of local breweries just keeps growing. But you might not know that if you live in Stepping Stone™, you don’t have to travel that far. As September’s …
The good news about being a grownup is that you get to create your very own holiday traditions. Keep the best ones from your childhood, of course. Blend with your spouse’s, if applicable. And here’s the fun part—add in new traditions that sync up with your life now. Thanksgiving is almost here at Stepping Stone™. So …
What’s our favorite holiday, America? According to a 2015 Harris poll, Christmas wins, despite all our eye rolling about commercialization. But firmly in second place? Thanksgiving. (Interestingly, Valentine’s Day came in dead last at 1%.) So with our two fave holidays coming right up, these suggestions will help you make the most of the season. …
