Beautiful Homes, Beautiful Neighborhood Finalists

McArthur Homes is proud to announce the finalists of our "Beautiful Homes, Beautiful Neighborhoods" contest. The finalists include homes from five different McArthur Homes neighborhoods, with 6 different floorplans in a variety of architectural styles. These homeowners have put a lot of work into their yards and homes, and it shows! Which one is your favorite?

Home #1

Home #2

Home #3

Home #4

Home #5

Home #6

$2 Tuesdays at Thanksgiving Point

For all of our Lehi homeowners in Thanksgiving Meadows and Thanksgiving Village, here is a great deal from Thanksgiving Point:

TWO BUCK TUESDAYS
$2 for Any Venue (including Museum of Ancient Life, Gardens and Farm Country)
Every Tuesday in August
Visit their Website for More Information

If you don't already own a McArthur Homes home in Lehi, stop by our Award-Wining Parade Home (now open to the public) while you are in the area. Thanksgiving Meadows is located just minutes from Thanksgiving Point and offers townhomes from the $140s and single family homes under $200k.

Final Photos- Utah Valley Parade of Homes 2011

 The 2011 Utah Valley Parade of Homes is underway and we couldn't be more excited to show off our new Cordova home! Yesterday I spent opening day at the Parade home and the response was unbelievable. People LOVE the decor, the layout and all of the thoughtful details that went into this home. A big thanks to all of our trade partners who participated in building this home!

So here are some things that people couldn't stop commenting on yesterday... we'd love to hear what you think too!

The small "drop zone" cabinetry between the mudroom and the kitchen was very popular. The space is perfect for a laptop, cell phone charger and bill pay area. It's the simple details like this that can make your new home fit perfectly with your lifestyle. There's also a nearby powder room featuring a great spring green that people have really responded to.

The family room makes a huge impression with it's large size and open feeling. People have said that they could really see themselves entertaining or just relaxing with family in this comfortable space. (I personally L-O-V-E those blue and white upholstered chairs and the playful drapery fabric!)

The kitchen has also been very popular and people are surprised to hear that the cabinetry and flooring are both affordable options from our McArthur Homes Design Studio. The cabinetry is Beech with an Espresso stain (an included finish for McArthur Homes homeowners) and the flooring is a beautiful engineered Birch in a Driftwood finish. The countertops are also a huge hit in a White Ivory granite.

The area that has received the MOST comments in the home is this clever reading nook tucked into the stairwell. Designed by our very own, Roger Bess, this window seat and open shelving turns a previously "wasted space" into a highlight of the home.

 At the top of the stairs is another clever nook designed as a homework area for the kids. I love the idea of giving the kids an area to do their homework while still being open to the rest of the home.

The master suite is especially impressive with its large size, vaulted ceilings and adjacent nook (see next pic). People have loved the open feeling and details such as the fresh fabric choice for the drapes and accents.

As part of the master suite, this is the PERFECT place to get some peace and quiet, a little sanctuary all your own. To me, those chairs seem to be begging for someone to curl up on them and enjoy a good book!

The master bath also turned out beautifully! It has a clean, refreshing look with white tile and that same spring green in the accents and drapery. The white octagon tile from DAL tile has a lot of people talking. They either LOVE it or they don't, but I'm definitely a fan.

The front living room (which can also be converted to an office) has a slightly more formal look than the rest of the home. It stays fresh and playful with white paneling and fun details like the furry white pillow on the sofa. The paneling look shown here and in the mudroom has been a huge hit. For directions, see our "how to" post here.

To see the rest of the home, visit us at the Parade of Homes through June 18th. You can buy tickets online here, or purchase them at the Cordova home in Thanksgiving Meadows, Lehi. 

Here's one last photo that I think sums up the style of the home. The chair is tailored and elegant, the pillow adds a pop of color while the numbered boxes and gumball machine add a touch of whimsy. I think Emily from HGTV would call this Tailored Whimsical Elegance... or something like that. :)

Here are some links if you'd like more information on this home design or the home builder, McArthur Homes. Enjoy!

Complete & Secure -Mickelson Family

My boyfriend works in construction. For the longest time ever I thought he was working with McArthur Homes. I didn’t know that he was going to the Lehi location so much because he was trying to buy a home. We have been together for 6 years and have two kids, every time we shopped for a home the deal never happened.

Well one day he wanted to show me a home, so I started to walk though the place having no idea that in the master bedroom he had a giant bouquet of flowers and a card. The place had no carpet yet, so I had no idea that he had bought the home. I got really excited because I thought he was proposing Marriage!!!!! But he was not, he was letting me know, he had got the home and we were moving in about a week later. I was so confused. I thought he was joking with me.

We love our home so much because of this story, we have been living here almost a year now and we love having the pool so close to our home for our kids. We love our open living room area, with the high ceiling. We customized a built-in platform bed in our master bedroom, where I can relax while looking out the window and see the beautiful mountain views. We love the amount of extra storage, the nice real wood cabinets and more. We love all the families around us and we are finally going to get married this year. By getting this home everything in our life is complete and secure, so we feel ready for MARRIAGE…… yeah! Thank you McArthurs.

Every Step, Every Minute -Matt & Bendi

I can't say I have just one favorite experience when it came to building our home. For me and my husband, each step in the processing was exciting. This is our first single family home, so to be able to have it built was an amazing experience.

We loved going to the design center (I went a lot) to pick out our colors, fixtures, carpets, upgrades etc. I loved that I could take carpet samples and put them beside tile samples to see how the colors went together or I could take a counter sample and put it by my cabinets to see if I liked the look. I loved that I was able to choose a different counter top in each of my bathrooms or different floors (I didn't, but I love that I had that option). I loved that I was able to pick out my double ovens (which I love).

Then came the building experience. I remember the day my husband called and told me that they had dug our hole. We were so excited, it finally felt real. We were going to have a home of our own, one that where we got to choose everything. Then to see the foundation poured. My husband happened to come by just as they were pouring our foundation so he filmed it on his cell phone for me so I could see it when I got off work. Yes, we came out everyday to see the progress of our home. By the time the outside framing was done, Chet (our superintendent) knew us by name. I also loved that everyday Tim (our Community Sales Manager) would email us pictures of the progress of our house, even though we had come out and taken our own pictures.

I have to admit, though, my absolute favorite thing about my home building experience was doing the final walk through with Ben (the Warranty Manager). I know you are probably thinking I am crazy, but for me, it meant my dream had finally come true. My new home, one that I had picked out and no one else had ever lived in, was finally done and in just a few days I was going to get to move it. I didn't sleep the first night we moved in, I just sat in bed loving the smell of new carpet and paint.

So in short, we loved every step, every minute of the home building experience and never plan on moving out of our home.

Local Utah Easter Activities for Your Family

Easter Sunday is this weekend! I hope you are looking forward to a wonderful holiday weekend with your family. If you haven't finalized your plans for the weekend, here are a few local Easter activities going on near McArthur Homes' new home neighborhoods in Utah.


Lehi, Utah
My new home is near Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah so we'll be celebrating at the Thanksgiving Point Easter Eggstreme this Saturday. The event includes an Easter egg hunt (grouped according to age) that starts at 11:00am. There will also be other great activities like a bean bag toss, Easter crafts, bounce house, face painting, relays and more. Plus, the Easter Bunny himself will make an appearance. Cost is $8 for adults and $3 for kids.
Click here for more info on this fun activity at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah.

Eagle Mountain, Utah 
McArthur Homes also has two beautiful new home neighborhoods at The Ranches of Eagle Mountain. If you live in the Eagle Mountain area, be sure to check out the Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday at 10:30am. This egg hunt is sponsored by the Eagle Mountain City Fire Department Association and will includes lots of eggs, candy and even prizes!
Click here for more info on this Easter Egg Hunt at The Ranches of Eagle Mountain, Utah.  

Herriman, Utah
Herriman Towne Center is McArthur Homes' newest neighborhood, located at the heart of Herriman. This year, the annual Herriman City Easter Egg Hunt will take place at 10:00am at WM Butterfield Park. Be sure to arrive early to get a good spot!
Click here for more information on the Herriman, Utah Easter Egg Hunt.

Happy Easter!!!

The Life of a "Parade of Homes" House

Like many of you, I LOVE the Parade of Homes! It is an exciting opportunity to see what is going on in the world of interior design and new homes. I always end up with tons of notes and photos of things I want to try in my own home.

Well... McArthur Homes is excited to announce that we will be participating in the Utah County Parade of Homes this June! For all you Parade of Homes lovers, we will document the construction and design process of our entry home. We'll give you an inside look at what goes into building a stunning model home for the Parade of Homes, and give you ideas for your own home along the way!

Our Parade of Homes entry will feature a BRAND NEW 2-Story Home Design in our popular Thanksgiving Meadows neighborhood. This new Cordova design is so flexible and perfect for growing families. Our model will feature a large master bedroom with bonus master retreat, two extra bedrooms upstairs and a handy loft/study area for the kids to do homework. On the main floor their are fun features such as a mud room with "drop zone" cabinetry for mail, keys etc. and plenty of built in cubbies for backpacks and coats! (Floorplan pics coming soon.)

Our interior design experts from Pace Interiors are getting started on the interior selections for our Parade of Homes house. Here's a sneak peak at what they've been working on at our Award Winning New Home Design Studio.

Coming up, we'll share their recommendations for top styles and products for your home. In the meantime, we'd love to hear your opinions! What's your favorite part of attending the Parade of Homes? Is there a home or feature that was so impressive that you still remember when you saw it at a Parade of Homes entry? Leave a comment, or share with us on Facebook!

Thanksgiving Point Theater Expanding in Lehi

According to KSL.com, the Megaplex Theater at Thanksgiving Point will be expanding over the next year, growing from 8 screens to 17. The new theater will offer local Lehi, Utah residents 113,000 square feet of theaters and new amenities. That's over 4 times the size of the current theater! State-of-the-art additions will include drive-up automated ticket kiosks and synchronized motion seats. The expansion should be completed by fall 2011.

This is great news for local McArthur Homes homeowners, who live just minutes from Thanksgiving Point. McArthur Homes is currently building new homes in Lehi, Utah near Thanksgiving Point.

Thanksgiving Meadows Driving Tour

Visit Thanksgiving Meadows, located just minutes from the I-15 Alpine/Highland Exit and Thanksgiving Point. This gorgeous new neighborhood offers brand new homes in Lehi, Utah starting in the low $200s, and townhomes in the $140s. The community features a beautiful clubhouse with exercise facilities and party room, swimming pool, large sun lounging and BBQ areas plus basketball, children's playground and even a putting green!

Holiday Lights at Thanksgiving Point

Thanksgiving Point is a great place for family activities, especially during the Holiday Season. This year the Holiday Lights Display is more than a mile long and features over a million twinkling lights. You can ride in a carriage, wagon, trolley or your own car through the winding display of Christmas cheer.

While you're in the area, be sure to stop by McArthur Homes' Thanksgiving Meadows neighborhood. Located just north of Thanksgiving Point, this fantastic neighborhood has a warm, family-friendly feel and is just off I-15 for easy access to Salt Lake and Utah Counties.

Here's all the Information on Thanksgiving Point's Holiday Lights 2010:

When

November 26 - Dec 27, 2010
(closed Sundays and Christmas day)
6-10 pm
*6-8 pm, December 24

Where

Electric Park
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Admission

$8/car (1/2 price for Thanksgiving Point Members)
$2/trolley (per person, 25 person maximum) - $50/reserved trolley
$3/wagon (per person, 35 person maximum)- $90/reserved wagon
$30/carriage (up to 4 adults)
$25/bus

Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival

This week my husband and I took our two-year old to visit the Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi. We all loved it! The blooms were amazing, the weather was perfect and there were fun things for everyone to do. The Tulip Festival continues until May 1st, so if you live in the Lehi area (or even if you don't), check it out!

Tulip Festival
Thanksgiving Point Gardens
April 16th-May 1st
Closed Sundays
10am-8pm
$10/adult
$8/child
2 and under FREE
Click here for $2/off COUPON (you may have to enter your email address)
More Information: http://www.thanksgivingpoint.com/calendar/events/tulipfestival/index.html


If you go:

• The biggest hit for most of the kids there seemed to be the giant grass hill that you see right as you enter the gardens, there were tons of kids rolling down the hill and running back up. It's a great place to let your kids get their energy out!
• Make sure you walk up behind the waterfalls, from above you can look down and see two nesting birds- a goose and an owl! Each has built a little nest in the rocks near the waterfalls. According to a guide we talked to, they are there pretty much 24 hours a day with short breaks to stretch and get food.
• There are concessions, but I would recommend a picnic lunch or dinner. Perfect for a romantic date or a family outing!
• You may want to bring a ball and glove or frisbee. With so much open space, there were tons of kids (and adults) playing catch and just enjoying the outdoors after a long winter.
• On Friday evenings and Saturdays they have live entertainment. Check out the website (above) for more information. One of the days I saw there would be strolling bagpipers- that's something you don't see every day. :)
• While you're in the area, stop by one of our nearby McArthur Homes neighborhoods. View our model homes and see how you could own a brand new home just a few minutes walk from this amazing venue!

Thanksgiving Meadows
Homes starting at $220s
Townhomes starting in the mid $100s
 3779 N. Meadow Springs Lane
801-766-4462

Thanksgiving Village
Golf course homes starting in $250s
2802 W. Crooked Stick Drive
801-768-2910

Golfing Deals at Thanksgiving Point

Today is a gorgeous day at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi! From our model home on the 11th green, we've seen golfers out enjoying the sunshine all day.

To make things even better, Thanksgiving Point Golf Course is offering a special promotion. You can golf 18 holes (including a cart) for the price of the previous day's lowest temperature. (Or golf 9 holes for half that!) So, today you could be out enjoying the springtime air on this award-winning course for just $32 for 18 holes. For more information, go to www.thanksgivingpoint.com 
or call 801.768.7400

Thanksgiving Point Golf Course

3300 W Clubhouse Dr.

Lehi, Utah 84043

Open:  8 am - Dusk


While you're out here, come by our beautiful model home on the 11th green of the golf course. We've got just one completed home and one home site available at our fantastic Thanksgiving Village community! Click here to find out more about the amazing new home community.