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Pantone’s 2011 Color of the Year

December 13th, 2010 by admin

One of the easiest ways to add a little personality to a new home is with a fresh coat of paint. But picking a paint color can be a daunting task. It’s a tricky balance between lighting, personality, mood and current trends. Are you one of those people who feels overwhelmed by the process of picking “the right color” and are left with a dozen swatches on walls and no direction? Pantone to the rescue! The leader in color and design recently announced their much-anticipated color of the year.

Pantone’s 2011 Color of The Year – PANTONE 18-2120 Honeysuckle. Pantone’s website describes the vibrant color as:

Energizing Honeysuckle lifts spirits and imparts confidence to meet life’s ongoing challenges.

A Color for All Seasons. Courageous. Confident. Vital. A brave new color, for a brave new world. Let the bold spirit of Honeysuckle infuse you, lift you and carry you through the year. It’s a color for every day — with nothing “everyday” about it.

So how does one incorporate this playful color into an interior design theme? Their article goes on to say:

Honeysuckle is upbeat and dynamic when used on large areas like the entry area of a house or an apartment. It is an appetite and conversation stimulant when used on the dining room walls. In the kitchen, it adds a fun touch on the table in placemats and other linens (patterned or solid), colored glassware, candles and small appliances. Honeysuckle is a great color to cover up shabby kitchen cabinets, or, if that’s too much of a color statement for you, try repainting knobs and drawer pulls. But be warned – once you try this arresting shade, it can become addictive.

You can read the entire article at the Pantone site here.

Happy Decorating & Painting from the Altaire Team!
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Nola Reopens After Million-Dollar Remodel

December 8th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

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‘N’awlins’ restaurant, Nola, opened its doors once again after a significant remodel of the popular restaurant. Inspired by its namesake, the southern city of New Orleans, Nola boasts an expanded food and cocktail menus, modern new lounge, a colorful Spanish-inspired fountain and an impressive compliment of large high-definition television sets for the patron’s enjoyment. Nola owner, Greg St. Claire, showcased the six week, million-dollar remodel earlier this week.

The heart and soul of Nola has not changed a bit – gumbo served as Mississippi Blues play in the background.  But there are some artistic changes that patrons will immediately notice.  The remodel/renovation includes an impressive art collection. According to a recent patch article, St. Claire is quite proud of the display. “I probably have the largest collection of folk art from the American South this side of the Mississippi,” St. Claire said. “Only a fraction of it is on display here.”

The building itself adds to the ambiance that is Nola.  The structure is actually “part of the historic registry,” St. Claire said and its history seems custom-made for the popular current restaurant and lounge. According to St. Claire, a Spaniard named Pedro de Lemos originally built the two-story building in the early 20th century after he moved to Palo Alto from New Orleans.

So what can you find when you dine at Nola?  Their website says it all : Our menu consists of Creole, Cajun, and Southwestern cuisine. New Orleans favorites, such as hurricanes, fresh oysters, gumbo, seafood jambalaya, and étouffée, are just a few of the classics you will find. And the reviews confirm and explain the popularity of this unique dining experience in Palo Alto:

“Great food , great atmosphere , outstanding and helpful service” – boorah.com … “… fun bar and atmosphere” – dine.com … “Great food, great ambiance” – zagat.com … “Excellent service!” – dine.com … “Very fun place” – dine.com

The variety of culinary options on the Peninsula is staggering; Palo Alto is indeed a foodie-heaven.  Just one more reason Altaire loves calling Palo Alto “home”.

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Stanford is Orange Bowl bound!

December 6th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

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Stanford is off to Florida where they will face off against Virgina Tech in the Orange Bowl in Miami on Janaury 3, 2011.  The Stanford football team has come a long way under the guidance of head coach, Jim Harbaugh, who inherited a program that posted a 1 -11 season prior to his hiring and now have an impressive 11-1 season, now at #4 in the BCS national ranking. This Orange Bowl should be an excellent game; the two teams have never played and Virginia Tech dominated the Atlantic Coast division, beating traditional powerhouse teams such as Miami and Florida State.

In a recent mercurynews.com article, Coach Harbaugh discussed the Orange Bowl challenge. “It’s a great bowl, and it’s a great reward for our players,” said coach Jim Harbaugh. “Now it’s known where we’re going, and our intent is to win it.”

Good Luck, Stanford.  We will be rooting for you!

In other local athletic news and not to be outdone by the Stanford Football program, Palo Alto’s High girls’ volleyball team ended an incredible season, posting many firsts for its volleyball program -  The Vikings won the SCVAL De Anza Division title, captured their first-ever Central Coast Section Division I crown, won their first Northern California championship and qualified for an appearance in the state finals for the first time. On Saturday the Vikings rallied for a thrilling five-set victory over Long Beach Poly in the CIF Division I state finals at the San Jose State Event Center. Quite an accomplishment and an incredible ending to an amazing season. Congratulations Vikings! A local paloaltoonline.com article describing this amazing athletic feat can be found here.

Altaire is fortunate to be located in a community as amazing as Palo Alto. We are very fortunate indeed.

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Happy Holidays from Altaire!

December 1st, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

Happy Holidays from the team at Altaire in Palo Alto! For a limited time, Altaire is offering the gift of NO Mortgage payments for 6 months*! But hurry – we are over 80% sold and homes are selling fast.Only 14 homes remain. We have one bedroom, single-level condominiums starting from $449,900 and several three bedroom plan styles to fit your family’s individual needs – starting at $761,900!

Some restrictions do apply. If you want to know if you qualify, call Kim at 650.966.8881 (open 10-5, daily) at 3901 Fabian Way in Palo Alto – across from the new Palo Alto JCC!

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*Mortgage payment is principal and interest only and does not include taxes, insurance or HOA. This will be paid as a credit at close of escrow (up to 6% of maximum allowable builder contribution). Must put 20% down and have a Fico score of at least 740. This promotion is only available through Wells Fargo Mortgage and is only on specific lots. This offer expires 12/15/10. Prices, terms and availability subject to change without notice. Exclusively represented by Pacific Marketing Associates DRE License #01220373

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Silicon Valley Growing Fast

November 9th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

According to statistics presented at a recent real estate conference sponsored by Collier International, the economic health of the region is improving.  Silicon Valley is experiencing strong economic recovery that should continue in the next several years, bolstered by employment growth at social-media companies and regional corporate powerhouses, such as Intel.

The South Bay is in the top tier of regions leading in the percentage change of its jobs base,  faster than the metropolitan areas of Phoenix, New York, Miami, Seattle and a slew of other cities.

According to a recent article in The Registry, The Bay Are Real Estate Journal - 

‘Silicon Valley, which created nearly 10,000 jobs in the first three quarters, adding 1.1 percent to its employment base, is the strongest geography in Northern California and one of the strongest in the nation, said Ken Rosen, chairman of Berkeley-based Rosen Consulting Group and Rosen Real Estate Securities.’

Palo Alto is a great place to live.  We have it all – wonderful people, beautiful weather and a strong vocational infrastructure which brings the best and brightest to our region.  Just another reason that Altaire loves to call Palo Alto home.

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No Mortgage Payment for 6 Months at Altaire in Palo Alto

October 30th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

What are 3 reasons to make the move to Altaire in Palo Alto?

  1. Location
  2. Price
  3. Lifestyle

Altaire makes it easy to own in Palo Alto! Our Peninsula location is highly desirable and offers the some of the State’s best schooling, culture, and proximity to employment in the Silicon Valley. If you’ve never seen Altaire, we encourage you to come for a visit and see our unique campus location that is walk-friendly with many amenities, services and entertainment venues just steps from your front door. In fact, Altaire offers homeowners 1 year membership to our neighbor,  Palo Alto’s new OFJCC. It is easy to see why Altaire is now more than 80% SOLD!

Altaire is offering a limited time special — Buy Now and We’ll Pay Your Mortgage for your 1st 6 Months!* You can afford Palo Alto! Make the move while it is still a buyer’s market…

Homes are still available starting at $449,900, so come by for a tour our beautiful models and seize the opportunity to call our lovely community HOME. We are nearing completion at Altaire and putting the final touches on our community – stay tuned for an upcoming celebration day…

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*Restrictions apply, please see disclosure above.

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Silicon Valley African Film Festival 2010

October 22nd, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

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This weekend Oriki Theatre, in partnership with the Community School of Music & Arts, presents the first annual Silicon Valley African Film Festival.  The festival will showcase 30 films from 16 countries, presenting a mix of feature films, shorts and animations from Africa’s seasoned and emerging first-voice filmmakers.

The mission of the film fest is to promote an understanding and appreciation of Africa and Africans through moving images, reflecting the true stories, hopes & dreams of Africa.  Highlights of the festival will include dialogue with filmmakers, African drumming & dance performances, theme parties, Awards Ceremony.

More information regarding the event can be found on the CMSA as well as the official website of the Silicon Valley African Film Festival.

The Peninsula we call home has a unique  mix of global cultures and customs. Altaire hopes the festival is a huge success and looks forward to future festivals celebrating culture and diversity.

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Palo Alto Art Center Fall 2010 Exhibits

October 18th, 2010 by admin

For Fall 2010, the Palo Alto Art Center will be displaying three exciting exhibits, running from Sept. 25 through Dec. 12, 2010, for all to enjoy.

So what can you expect to see? Their website gives an excellent summary of the three compelling exhibits :

In Focus: Collecting Photography showcases the unique character of, and stories behind, four diverse photography collections formed by art professionals who live in the Bay Area. Light from the Underground is a photographic essay by Colette Campbell-Jones based on communal memories collected from miners and families in South Wales. Paintings from Haiti presents selections from the collection of Dr. Ralph S. Greco. Many of the paintings make palpable the invisible powers of belief that have sustained a culture through centuries of adversity.

As covered in an earlier post, the Art Center is scheduled to undergo a significant remodel and renovation. In order to facilitate this transformation, the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation is kicking off a community-wide “Where Art Transforms” capital campaign to raise the funds necessary to renovate the Art Center. This project recently received two generous gifts from Ann Bowers and the Packard Foundation and is very close to its funding requirements .

To learn more about the campaign and how you can help, click here or watch their video below.

Altaire loves all that Palo Alto has to offer and we are very excited to see the proposed renovations to the Palo Alto Art Center become a reality.

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Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival

October 15th, 2010 by admin

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When you think of Fall what comes to mind? Cooler weather, the leaves changing color and pumpkins…..lots of pumpkins.

For those of you who would like to celebrate the Fall season in style, look no further than the quaint coastal community of Half Moon Bay. The 40th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival takes place this weekend, October 16 & 17 from 9am – 5pm.

The festival has become quite an event, with a loyal following.  Here is a  little background (from the official festival site) describing  how the small coastal community became synonymous with pumpkins in all shapes and sizes.

The pumpkin boom can be traced back to growers in the area who began to plant pumpkins in the 1930′s. In the early 30’s, teenager John Arata and his brother Clarence began planting pumpkin seeds to feed the family’s hogs. One day, they were hauling some of their pumpkins along Highway One back to the farm when a passing motorist stopped and asked if he could buy a few. The Arata’s sold the pumpkins for a quarter and a booming pumpkin-picking business and tourist attraction was born.

And the tradition continues on today as more than 3,000 tons of pumpkins are grown each year by 15 or so commercial growers in the Half Moon Bay area. They ship pumpkins all over the United States and sell to many of the large retailers in the Bay Area.
Although the focus is on pumpkins, there is something for everyone at the festival…..parades, costume contests, family activities and great food and drink await you as well.

One more reason Altaire loves life on the peninsula. Have fun!

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Halloween at Gamble Garden

October 12th, 2010 by Altaire Townhomes

Photo credit: gamblegarden.org

The autumn chill is in the air so you know what that means……Halloween is just around the corner.  If you are looking for something to get you ready for the Halloween season a nice option is to take your little ghouls & goblins to the Halloween Haunt at Gamble Garden Mansion.

When: Friday, October 29th, 6:30 to 8:00PM

Where: Gamble Garden Mansion

Fee: $10/person for members and $15/person for non-members. Reservations are required.

This event is suitable for the little trick-or-treaters, ages 4-10, accompanied by an adult. Younger visitors may enjoy coming earlier when there is more daylight. Space is limited and reservations are required. You may register for this event here.

Happy Halloween!!!

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