Oct 26, 2016
Sherwin-Williams selects Poised Taupe (SW 6039) as the 2017 Color of the Year. A modern take on a timeless classic, Poised Taupe signals a new direction in society’s ever-growing thirst for beautiful neutrals that bring warm and cool tones together to create one irresistibly versatile color.
“Poised Taupe celebrates everything people love about cool gray as a neutral, and also brings in the warmth of brown, taking a color to an entirely new level. Not cool or warm, nor gray or brown, Poised Taupe is a weathered, woodsy neutral bringing a sense of coziness and harmony that people are seeking,” says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing for Sherwin-Williams.
Sherwin-Williams Selects ‘Poised Taupe’ As 2017 Color Of The Year
As the Sherwin-Williams team traveled the world to identify the latest trends and make this year’s selection, it became clear that neutrals are beginning a transition from the monochrome gray of the past five years to a more complex taupe and brown. In a recent homeowner survey conducted by Sherwin-Williams, nearly 40 percent of the respondents agree that they would like to incorporate warmer neutrals, such as warm grays, taupes or beiges, into their home décor. Additionally, more than two in five people identified taupe as a timeless neutral they would choose.1 Move over cool toned colors. A new trend is here.
The well-lived life in the home
Drawn from the Noir palette, one of four palettes in colormix™ 2017: The Sherwin-Williams Color Forecast, Poised Taupe addresses the search for authentic spaces that recharge the spirit in uncertain times and where perfection can seem like the ideal.
“Consumers yearn for spaces that feel welcoming and hug them as they enter. Earthen brown combined with conservative gray, creating Poised Taupe, embodies all of these emotions,” says Wadden.
With its cool-yet-warm vibe, Poised Taupe is an ideal backdrop for a wide range of color combinations, from pastels to brights to jewels. For example, when paired with the faded indigo of Stardew (SW 9138), it creates a charming palette reminiscent of a French countryside. Used in tandem with vibrant Rave Red (SW 6608), it evokes the natural feel of red-stained bedrock. And with the deep teal of Marea Baja (SW 9185) and sunny hued Bee (SW 6683), it transforms into a super-graphic look.
A warming trend is coming to commercial spaces
In 2017, the subtle shift to warmer colors reaches commercial spaces too, which tend to move in more conservative color cycles than residential or designer directions. Influences such as natural or organic materials, weathered and worn finishes and global cultural preferences have suggested alternatives to the primarily gray existence that has been the star of commercial color direction over the past five years.
“Since commercial color direction tends to enjoy longer lifecycles, Poised Taupe is on the forefront of this trend, offering the ability to endure over time, yet complement a wide range of designs,” says Wadden.
Aligned with this burgeoning trend of moving away from the stark, cold and barren commercial environments, Poised Taupe gives developers, builders and interior designers a warm color that offers dimension and complexity, but is neutral and subtle to work with for nearly all aesthetics.
Anchored by the 2017 Color of the Year and taken from colormix™ 2017: The Sherwin-Williams Color Forecast, a new set of commercial neutrals such as Mudslide (SW 9113), Sealskin (SW 7675), Casa Blanca (SW 7571) takes their place in center stage, showcasing the best of 2017 and the beginning of the warming trend that patrons crave.
Poised Taupe is truly a color poised to go in many directions.
For more information visit SWcoty.com.
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Oct 19, 2016
If you live in a new Regency Homes home, there isn’t much you need to do with regard to preparing your home for winter. At Regency Homes of Omaha, we build homes in Omaha that need little maintenance. Today’s new custom homes are build with superior materials. Gone are the days of drafty doors and windows. No more putting on storm windows each fall and painting your home is a thing of the past. Still, there are some things every homeowner needs to do each year. Preparing your home for winter used to be a weekend long (if not longer) chore, today it’s more like an afternoon.
Preparing your Home for Winter
- Rake any leaves – If you have a lawn service, then move on to #5. If you don’t, then grab the kids and hand them a rake. It’s best to do the raking in the fall so any snow that falls can easily melt into the soil. With a layer of leaves between the precipitation and soil and you can create a nice bit of mold. If your area permits it you can burn the leaves or bring them to a composting site. Click here for information about composting in Omaha.
- Fertilize the lawn – Again, if you have a service you can move on. For those who don’t – fertilizing the lawn in the fall will ensure a beautiful lawn in the spring, it’s also simple to do. Head on down to your nearest neighborhood hardware store or even big box chain and pick up your favorite brand of lawn fertilizer. Dump it in the spreader and go to town spreading it all over your lawn. That’s it! You don’t need to do anything fancy – just remember to keep pets and children off the lawn for the manufacturer’s recommended amount of time.
- Turn off outside water – This is a simple enough task, simply turn off the water faucets that are outside. Be sure to leave the tap open so any water left inside the pipe doesn’t crack the pipe when it expands from freezing. There should be a valve to bleed the line between the off valve and the faucet, but it’s still a good idea to leave the faucet open. You may want to blow out any water in hoses as well.
- Store hoses and sprinklers – Once you’ve emptied the water from any hoses, sprinklers and other attachments, bring them into the garage to store them for the season. We build oversized garages in all our homes so there’s plenty of room to store all your garden accessories. There’s no excuse to leave anything out in the yard.
- Overwinter your Geraniums – Not only do geraniums have a lovely aroma, but they are nearly impossible to kill making them the perfect plant for those who are missing a green thumb. Geraniums can be made to go dormant, and then brought back to beautiful life in the spring.
- Prune back bushes, and hedges – You can do this in the spring too, but why wait? Clean up any dead branches and debris. Don’t forget to compost the clippings.
That’s about it. Getting your home ready for winter is easier than it’s ever been, especially if you live in a brand new home by Regency Homes of Omaha.
Oct 12, 2016
As Omaha home builders, we know how important community is. That’s why were so please to share information on the Teal Pumpkin Project. Halloween is right around the corner and that means for kids with allergies, and their parents, there will be a lot of worry about the treats they bring home. If you have a child with food allergies you know how challenging any activity is that revolves around food. You have to check and check again to make sure the prepackaged food you give your child doesn’t contain any of allergens. Then you have to hope the package has been labeled correctly.
The Teal Pumpkin Project is trying to change that. By displaying a teal pumpkin at your door and giving out non food items as treats for the kiddies, you can help those with food allergies have a less worrisome holiday.
Teal Pumpkin Project
FARE’s Teal Pumpkin Project® is a worldwide movement to create a safer, happier Halloween for all kids. Putting a teal pumpkin on your doorstep means you have non-food treats available, such as glow sticks or small toys. This simple act promotes inclusion for trick-or-treaters with food allergies or other conditions.
How to Take Part
- Provide non-food treats for trick-or-treaters
- Place a teal pumpkin in front of your home to indicate to passersby that you have non-food treats available
- Display a free printable sign or premium poster from FARE to explain the meaning of your teal pumpkin
Support the Project
Do you want to help spread the Teal Pumpkin Project’s messages of a safer, happier Halloween for all? You can support FARE and the Teal Pumpkin Project in a variety of ways:
- Order official merchandise, including t-shirts and the Teal Pumpkin Project Halloween Essentials Kit
- Host a Teal Pumpkin Project inspired fundraising event to support FARE
- Make a donation to support the Teal Pumpkin Project and receive a free gift
- Want to get involved during your workday? It’s easy to make a difference in your office, restaurant, or store. You can show your customers you care and are supportive of the food allergy community. Download the Small Business Guide to the Teal Pumpkin Project and the digital postcard to get started today.
Spread the Word
- Add your home to the official Teal Pumpkin Project Fever Map
- Download free flyers to get your neighbors involved
- Use the hashtag #tealpumpkinproject to help us spread the word
Enter your teal pumpkin in our contest by using #tealpumpkincontest and tagging us @FoodAllergy on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.
Oct 5, 2016
Autumn is here and that means many families are looking for events in Omaha this October. There are so many great things to do this autumn, including the Fall Parade of Homes, the Great Halloween Haunt and many other Halloween themed events. Take advantage of the beautiful weather before the snow starts to fly!
Events in Omaha This October
Fall Parade of Homes
When: Saturdays and Sundays, October 1st – 9th, 2016
Where: Various locations in Omaha
Build Omaha in association with the Metropolitan Utilities District are proud to present the 2016 Fall Parade of Homes. is year the Parade of Homes features 35 custom homes in 17 neighborhoods across the Omaha metro area. Home buyers can shop for their custom dream home from Papillion to Elkhorn.
Fall Chrysanthemum Show
When: Now through November 18th, 2016
Where: Lauritzen Gardens
100 Bancroft St.
Omaha, NE
Experience a fascinating fabrication of flowers at the garden’s annual fall chrysanthemum show. Bold mums combine with vibrant colors, rich fabrics, diverse textures and other exotic design elements- representative of the storied Japanese culture.
Junkstock: Harvest Edition
When: October 7th – 9th, 2016
Where: 1150 River Road Drive
Waterloo, NE
Junkstock is one of the premier junk, music & food festival around the country. This year we are celebrating our 5th year. Over 150 vendors, 15+ food trucks, music, and fun for the whole family!!
Omaha Area Pumpkin Patches
When: Now through October 31st
Where: Various locations in Omaha
Get your pumpkin spice on and head out to the local apple orchards and pumpkin patches. Check out the corn mazes, hay rides and all kinds of family friendly activities.
Haunted Drive-in Family Movie Night: Beetlejuice
When: October 13th, 2016
Where: Sokol Park and Hullabaloo
905 Allied Road
Bellevue, NE
A couple of recently deceased ghosts contract the services of a “bio-exorcist” in order to remove the obnoxious new owners of their house. Gates at 5:15, Movie at Dusk (around 7:15)
We have changed our policies a little on this second leg. We are doing one flat price per vehicle. No difference between cars and SUVs any longer. We will still offer concessions and food trucks but will no longer be searching for outside coolers and concessions. A lot of people said they would be willing to pay a higher price to have the option to bring in their own drinks and snacks. NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL. Once we sell out of the drive-in passes we switch to a Park and Walk pass. This allows you to park on the grounds and walk up to the viewing area in front of all the cars. Bring your own chairs and blankets and listen through our PA system.
Under the Big Top
When: October 15th – 30th, 2016
Where: Apollon
1801 Vinton St.
Omaha, NE
Join us for death defying feats and unimaginable horrors as our artists recreate the thrills of the circus and circus side shows of yesteryear.
The Great Halloween Haunt
When: October 25th, 2016
Where: Durham Museum
801 S 10th St.
Omaha, NE
The community is invited to an annual trick-or-treat experience like no other! Grab a trick-or-treat bag and head out to find historical characters stationed throughout the museum handing out classic candies. Other activities include the creepy curator and the Swanson “Ghoulery” carnival.
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