Five Ways To Create An Alluring Bedroom Space
February 12, 2014
Warm colored walls and a chandelier add a touch of romance to The Haciendas, by Camelot Homes This year, Valentine’s Day will fall merely hours short of the full moon- a very auspicious occasion on a day designed for romance… Just two days before Valentine’s Day, most couples who intend to celebrate have already made…
It Has Our John Hancock On It!
January 31, 2014
When J.W Hancock began building homes in the late 1950’s his goal wasn’t to be the biggest luxury home builder. He was simply doing what he loved with an unmatched sense of pride and a belief that his attention to detail would inevitably make for happy homeowners. In carrying out his goal of building…
The Legend Of Camelot- Bocara and Gold Mountain Preserve
January 20, 2014
Distinctive European architecture, reminiscent of a magical time and place “In short, there’s simply not, a more congenial spot, for happily-ever-aftering than here in Camelot…” When Camelot Homes’ owner Mark Hancock first saw the movie ‘Camelot’ in 1969, he immediately knew that they would be changing the name of the company where he worked with…
The Magic Of String Lighting
January 7, 2014
String Lighting creates a festive mood in the seating area There is an undeniable rhythm to the holiday season. October’s childlike joy of Halloween, November’s Thanksgiving family festivities and the undeniable celebratory feeling of the December holidays. There is the wonderful tradition each year of unpacking our beloved holiday decor, “Hello old friend, it’s been…
The Holiday Dining Room
December 10, 2013
The Dining Room Table of Pat Hasbrook, Interior Designer A memorable holiday get-together is comprised of delightful moments with meaningful people in an inviting atmosphere. With the focus of the winter holidays centered primarily around festive food and shared meals, the dining room table becomes a gathering place in the home. At Camelot Homes great…
The Kitchen- The Heart Of The Home
November 24, 2013
Hacienda at DC Ranch “The ornament of a house is the friends who frequent it.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Thanksgiving week is nearly upon us, and we have quite a lot on our plates here at Camelot Homes (pardon the pun). Having just completed another spectacular custom home just in time for the holiday week,…
Camelot Through The Lens Of Mark Boisclair
October 31, 2013
Firenze at Grayhawk “Photography is more than a medium for factual communication of ideas. It is a creative art.” ~ Ansel Adams These days it seems that anyone with an iPhone fancies himself a photographer. The popularity of apps such as Instagram, Twit Pic and other online photo-sharing services, has enabled amateur users to take…
The Road Trip- Exploring Arizona
October 14, 2013
Every year people from all over the world visit Arizona. From the abstract metaphysical community of Sedona to the swanky shopping in Scottsdale- Arizona is a state that genuinely has something for everyone. Those of us lucky enough to live in Arizona year round should be able to experience a little bit of everything,…
Swimming Pools Aren’t Just For Summer
September 30, 2013
Verandahs at Silverleaf As we merge into Autumn, people around the country begin to turn their attention away from back-yard barbecues and pool parties, to focus on holidays and events more readily related to the fall. But that isn’t the case in Phoenix- here in Arizona, with temperatures still well over 90 degrees, we thought…
Treehugger/Homebuilder
September 7, 2013
It isn’t often that the words tree-hugger and homebuilder are used in the same sentence without being in opposition to one another. Generally speaking, there are few words as diametrically opposed; that is, until you meet Camelot Homes’ owner Mark Hancock. While Mark may not describe himself as a “tree-hugger,” he pays close attention to…
Cultivating A Community- The Garden at Bocara
August 1, 2013
Daron Joffe of Farmer D Organics In a world rife with disunity; where political divisiveness and separation between cultures, classes and religious ideologies pose a risk that division will become our society’s new normal, the world can begin to feel like a very lonely place. These facts, coupled with today’s unprecedented use of technology can…
Fit For A King- Nursery Trends For The Child Who Has Everything
July 24, 2013
The Duke and Dutchess of Cambridge At last, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have welcomed their new baby into the world, and it’s a BOY! Now that the wait is over, it’s time for the next waiting game to begin: what will the royal baby be named and when? The Duke and Duchess…
