The Board approved paint schemes for our homes back in January 2015.  Over the past several months homeowners had to drive to the Temecula office of Avalon to review these approved colors.  However, our management team has worked with Sherwin Williams in order to have the schemes readily available to you.  Now the schemes are listed on the Sherwin Williams website.  To review the new color palette please follow this link:

To access Morningstar One Homeowners Association color palette, scroll to the bottom of the page and follow these instructions:
1. Select CA for the state
2. Select Winchester as the city
3. Select Morningstar One 
4. Scroll through the different schemes

​The years coming to a close and it’s a perfect time to assess and eliminate what you don’t use and need. No what kind of closet you’re planning, take time ahead and really consider what you need to store and where to store it.
 
Step One: Designate a Staging Area
Step Two: Organize into Categories
Step Three: Eliminate items that don’t belong in this closet
Step Four: Remove unwanted items.
Step Five: Clean the closet itself
 
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At the October meeting, the Board of Directors approved the curb weed spraying for the community.  This project will be completed on November 1, 2016.  To complete this project the company doing the work will need free access to the curbs on this date.  Please make sure that you park your vehicle in the garage, on the driveway or off the street.  This will allow the company to come through and spray the weeds so they do not get over grown over the winter months.  If you have any questions, please contact Avalon.

It’s funny how old things come back in style. That is certainly true for furniture nowadays—old is in! People pay top dollar for vintage and retro pieces of furniture. Thrift stores, estate sales, and auctions have never been more popular. Want to create your own “distressed” furniture? Check out these tips below:
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​No one likes a cluttered house, and a cluttered house is hard to keep clean.
Organizing your home can be a daunting endeavor. Aside from the obvious of getting rid of excess stuff, there are a few things you can do daily that will make your house look and feel less cluttered and more organized. READ MORE>>

The Board hired a painting contractor to come in this year to paint the curbs correctly for our homeowners.  Tim's Custom Painting came recommended by a few homeowners and was selected to perform the project.  From September 7 through September 20, Tim's Custom Painting will be in our community painting the addresses (fixing what was previously a sub-par job).  If you have any questions about the project, please contact Management.

Don’t get slimed by these voracious garden pests… READ MORE>>>
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If you love a good storage invention (or clever solution) that makes your life easier, you will love these useful tips and tricks… READ MORE>>>
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The Mornignstar One Paint schemes are now offered on our website.  You may still go to the Sherwin Williams site to view or you may click on the "Documents" link above in order to view the schemes for each district.  If you have any quesitons, please contact Avalon.

In early June 2016, the Associaiton sent out a proposed change in the violation policy.  This proposed change was reviewed at the open meeting on July 27 but the Board tabled the decision until the October meeting in order for homeowners the opportunity to review and make comments.  Please review the document and provide your comments to [email protected].

​Making new friends in a neighborhood can be intimidating. Others have established their social structure without you, and you're the outsider. With time, patience, and a little care you'll meet people and fit in.
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​The area is booming with fireworks, parades and festivals all over Riverside. Here is a guide to Independence Day celebrations. 
http://patch.com/california/palmdesert/riverside-county-july-4th-fireworks-guide-2016-where-see-shows
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We all wish to do our part to help conserve water during drought months.
If you are wondering what guidelines are in place for water usage, read on… 
 
•            Three Days a week during warmer months (April- October)
•            Not more than 15 minutes per irrigation zone
•            Watering between 6PM and 10 AM
•            Watering to the point of run off or watering streets prohibited
•            Irrigation and plumbing leaks fixed within 72 hours
•            Restaurants to provide water only by request
•            Hotels shall provide options of not having towels/linens washed daily
•            Construction operations receiving water shall not use water unnecessarily
 
For more information read the full restrictions guideline at
http://www.riversidedrought.com/restrictions.html
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​Watch this short video to learn water saving tips!

Now that the warmer weather is here, I find myself sitting outside on my back patio at all times of the day. In the morning, I may drink coffee and skim magazines; in the afternoons, I often enjoy the outdoors while I work on my computer; at night after my daughter goes to bed, my husband and I play some gin rummy. This space is an extension of our home. I spend a lot of time there and enjoy it very much, but that doesn’t mean I want to break the bank while adding some special touches and design elements. Therefore, I came up with some DIY ideas to spruce up an outdoor space that are gentle on the pockets.
Improving your outdoor space essentially involves bringing your living room outside. You want it to be inviting, inspiring, and comfortable for you and your guests to have great conversation in a welcoming setting. Small changes, such as adding fresh flowers and potted plants, setting mood lighting, and incorporating accent pieces, can make a big difference in a small space like a patio, porch, or veranda.

www.fix.com/blog/sprucing-up-an-outdoor-space/
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From the earliest of times, people have communed around the campfire, telling tales and sharing personal stories. Gathering around the fire brings us together, and a backyard fire pit is the perfect spot to kick back and relax.
Fire pits provide ambiance, warmth, light, and a place to gather and entertain. It’s no wonder that they are high on homeowners’ wish lists. Basking in the glow of a beautiful fire can be romantic – enough that you might just opt for a staycation to watch those sparks fly.
 
https://www.fix.com/blog/how-to-build-a-fire-pit/
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