This home is an entertainer's dream with stunning views in every direction! Let's start with the amazing, open, main floor. You walk in and are greeted by a massive living area with high ceilings. This 2-story home features a main-floor master bedroom, spacious kitchen and living area. Moving on to the upstairs, there are 3 additional bedrooms with 2 more bathrooms allowing plenty of space for your kids or guest's bedroom. Making your way outside brings you to a large 35x14 d

When you're house hunting, it's easy to get caught up on minor details that make a big difference in the appearance of the home, but these are things that can be easily changed. Following are some decorating/ design to overlook: 1. Wall color A can of paint doesn't cost much and if you are willing to do the work yourself, you can accomplish a whole new look to the room very inexpensively. 2. The desire for a jetted tub Yes, amenities such as automated window shades and a jet

Highline Lake You can easily spend a whole day here playing in the two lakes, hiking on the trails, bird-watching amongst the trees, and playing in the tall grass. There is a park fee of 7.00 per day and if you want to camp it is $20.00 a night. The Colorado River If you want to take a float down a river, this is your best bet! You can rent rafts at many locations (Rimrock Adventures is featured to the right) or you can bring your tube (and life jacket). Bring some snacks, su

Starting the new school year can be a time of great excitement… and anxiety. Help calm your child’s fears (and your own) with these teacher-approved tips. Meet the new teacher. For kids, one of the biggest back-to-school fears is “Will I like my new teacher?” Breaking the ice early on is one of the best ways to calm everyone’s fears. Take advantage of your school’s open house or back-to-school night. Some teachers welcome phone calls or e-mails — another great opportunity to

We love bright and airy spaces. Having natural light streaming through the windows definitely helps, but there are even things you can do if you don't have a window in that room! Read on... 1. Light Paint Colors This is the easiest way to brighten up any room. Choosing a white, off-white, monochromatic scheme of grey, cream or yellow will allow the light to bounce off the walls making the room appear bigger and brighter. 2. Floor to Ceiling White Shelves Not only will this

First off, what is "costal cottage"? This design is contemporary, cozy, bright and casual, however that does not mean it is boring! If you want to enter your room and feel relaxed, this may be your style choice. Here are some ways to achieve that look: 1. Add wool or canvas Wool, canvas, and denim are materials that can achieve this warm and cozy feel. This hand woven area rug is a great option, or this Natural Basket Weave Jute Rug will do the trick (none of these are spo

Whether you like it or not, summer is half way over, which means if you have not got outside yet, you better start! If you want some fun activities around Grand Junction, check out THIS blog post. Here you can find some awesome hikes around town and if you are looking to beat the heat, check out this post about ways to cool off! Now on to some July events not to miss in Grand Junction! Tuesday, July 17 What could be better than music and wine?! Enjoy The Scones (a rock n' r

Restoring our beautiful state and doing clean-up projects are no strangers to the Colorado Canyons Association. Focusing on the Western Slope, CCA is at the forefront of maintaining our region and keeping it clean for years to come. Whether you want to teach people about conservation, monitor trails, or supervise a river you can volunteer for Colorado Canyons Association anytime. Volunteers are always needed and make a huge difference. As the saying goes – many hands make l

BBQ TIPS & TRICKS Who doesn’t love a good cook out? Summer is the best time to fire up the grill and have a barbecue. Let’s go over some tips and tricks, so your meal turns out perfect! If you’ve never grilled before, this list is perfect for you and even if you are a seasoned vet, you still may learn something new! Tip #1 is an easy one, don’t use a gas grill. Barbecuing is a fine art and the smoke from wood or charcoal is part of the end result! Using a gas grill doesn

Buying produce seems like a mindless task, but in all reality, you do need to buy certain items at specific times of the year. This will ensure you get the best tasting product instead of harvests that aren't full of flavor. This is your guide to buying local crops at the right time! Summer is upon us and now is the ideal time to buy many fruits and veggies! Here is a quick list of items to purchase during the hot season: APPLES BEETS BLACK & BLUE BERRIES CARROTS CANTALOUPE