Pantone is pleased to announce PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise, an inviting, luminous hue, as the Color of the Year for 2010.
View the story here: Pantone
Combining the serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green, Turquoise inspires thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a comforting escape from the everyday troubles of the world, while at the same time restoring our sense of wellbeing.
In many cultures, Turquoise is believed to be a protective talisman, a color of deep compassion and healing, and a color of faith and truth, inspired by water and sky. Through years of color word-association studies, we also find that to many people, Turquoise represents an escape, taking them to a tropical paradise that is pleasant and inviting – even if it is only a fantasy.
Whether envisioned as a tranquil ocean surrounding a tropical island or a protective stone warding off evil spirits, Turquoise is a color that most people respond to positively. It is universally flattering, has appeal for men and women, and translates easily to fashion and interiors. With both warm and cool undertones, Turquoise pairs nicely with any other color in the spectrum. Turquoise adds a splash of excitement to neutrals and browns, complements reds and pinks, creates a classic maritime look with deep blues, livens up all other greens, and is especially trend-setting with yellow-greens.
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Monday, February 8, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Cooking Extravaganza - A Huge Success!
Chef John Hitchcock of Del Rio Country Club put on a great show for our 
visitors last Sunday. The food he prepared was FANTASTIC! That being said, if you would like a copy of the recipes, please contact me!
visitors last Sunday. The food he prepared was FANTASTIC! That being said, if you would like a copy of the recipes, please contact me!Country Faire Sales Office
209-887-2172
Monday, February 1, 2010
Do you want a well-built home?
If so, then it's a must that you purchase one of our homes at Country Faire in Linden! We utilize the services of a third-party independent inspector from Quality Built.We understand the importance of quality workmanship when it comes to building your home. That is why the inspectors from Quality Built inspect each home three times during the build process. Their goal is to make sure the quality meets building standards, not just code.
Take a look at our Country Faire floor plans online at: http://www.raymushomes.com/countryfaire.html
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Woman-Centric Background
I thought that since our first Woman-Centric floor plan will soon be under construction in Linden, it might be good to give some insight into what it all really means. At first glance, this idea of Woman-Centric might seem to be just a creative marketing scheme. However, you will see that it is not just a new way of building a more useful, relaxing home, but it is also new way of providing the best customer service possible.
In 2005, it was reported at the National Association of Home Builders that “Women are the sole or primary decision makers in 91% of new home purchases.” After conducting 1000’s of hours of research, in 2006 Merillat, America’s largest cabinetry brand proclaimed “Women are the target market for home builders.”
America’s largest residential design firm, Design Basics, has been specifically researching women homebuyers’ preferences in home designs since 2003. During the previous decade, the majority of their firm’s research had been with men. But an article in FORBES magazine, attributing Lowes success against their bigger rival Home Depot was due to Lowes’ recognition that “she” was the key decision maker, encouraged Design Basics seek the input from female homebuyers. Women from all parts of the country, with differing backgrounds and varying levels of financial resources have participated in their research, which continues today.
In addition to being asked to critique the company’s home designs and describe their dream home, women identified what they were frustrated with in their current homes. Design Basics used focus groups, online and telephone surveys, model home interviews and spent time with women in their current homes observing aspects of design. All to better understand how these women wanted their homes to “live”. Paul Foresman with Design Basics points out, “I’ve been married 27 years and thought I knew what women wanted in a new home. But our research findings continue to amaze me. Flat out, many of my assumptions were wrong. And as guys, we simply overlooked design amenities that we’ve learned are very important to women.”
At Raymus Homes, we believe the woman-centric approach is better. The home designs are better because they truly focus on how the home “lives”. We’ve developed a new appreciation for the products included in our homes—again based on women’s feedback. And all of our buyers benefit from our emphasis on delivering a great customer experience.
If you have any questions about the Woman-Centric Matters approach or want to see what we've been up to, please contact us at 887-2172 or ryan@raymushomes.com.
You can take our Woman-Centric personality quiz on our website at www.raymushomes.com
In 2005, it was reported at the National Association of Home Builders that “Women are the sole or primary decision makers in 91% of new home purchases.” After conducting 1000’s of hours of research, in 2006 Merillat, America’s largest cabinetry brand proclaimed “Women are the target market for home builders.”
America’s largest residential design firm, Design Basics, has been specifically researching women homebuyers’ preferences in home designs since 2003. During the previous decade, the majority of their firm’s research had been with men. But an article in FORBES magazine, attributing Lowes success against their bigger rival Home Depot was due to Lowes’ recognition that “she” was the key decision maker, encouraged Design Basics seek the input from female homebuyers. Women from all parts of the country, with differing backgrounds and varying levels of financial resources have participated in their research, which continues today.
In addition to being asked to critique the company’s home designs and describe their dream home, women identified what they were frustrated with in their current homes. Design Basics used focus groups, online and telephone surveys, model home interviews and spent time with women in their current homes observing aspects of design. All to better understand how these women wanted their homes to “live”. Paul Foresman with Design Basics points out, “I’ve been married 27 years and thought I knew what women wanted in a new home. But our research findings continue to amaze me. Flat out, many of my assumptions were wrong. And as guys, we simply overlooked design amenities that we’ve learned are very important to women.”
At Raymus Homes, we believe the woman-centric approach is better. The home designs are better because they truly focus on how the home “lives”. We’ve developed a new appreciation for the products included in our homes—again based on women’s feedback. And all of our buyers benefit from our emphasis on delivering a great customer experience.
If you have any questions about the Woman-Centric Matters approach or want to see what we've been up to, please contact us at 887-2172 or ryan@raymushomes.com.
You can take our Woman-Centric personality quiz on our website at www.raymushomes.com
Saturday, January 9, 2010
New Year's Resolutions Guide
Now that we are well into the New Year, here is something I found to be useful in helping us all keep our New Year's resolutions....
New Year's Resolutions Guide
New Year's Resolutions Guide
Saturday, December 19, 2009
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