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Architecture

Residential architects are experts in home design. You may be able to visualize the big picture of what you want out of your next home or remodeling project, but an architect knows which questions...

Building & Remodeling

When it comes to creativity, craftsmanship, and constructing a beautiful home that will weather the extremities of a northern climate, our region’s builders and remodelers stand apart.

Interior Design

We may tend toward the traditional, but Minnesotans have an eye for smart design and beautiful furnishings. So it’s no surprise that a number of Minnesota designers are nationally known.

Kitchen & Bath

Remember the guiding principle of kitchens and baths: No matter how good the room looks, it has to function well to feel good, so plan deliberately, use square-footage effectively, and don’t be...

Windows & Doors

Doors and windows connect a home to its surroundings. They enhance architectural character and are some of the most noticed elements of a home.

Lighting & Home Entertainment

If two-by-fours and timbers are the bones of a home, its light fixtures are its jewelry. A warm glow here, an accentuating pendant there make for fine illuminated accents.

Furnishings

Each of us has a sense of personal style. Fortunately, the Twin Cities area has many fine retailers and showrooms, with furnishings that are certain to satisfy every style, taste, and preference...

Landscape & Outdoor Living

A lush lawn and a few ornamental shrubs are a start, but a truly eye-catching landscape will enhance a home’s exterior and draw people in with irresistible curb appeal.

Places to Live

The 21st century lifestyle is focused around a renewed sense of community, walkable neighborhoods, and leisure activities close to home. Developers have responded.

Departments

Buyers Guide: January 2009 Buyer's Guide

Contact information for people, places, and things mentioned in this issue

mh blogs

Home Dish: Silvercocoon Party—You're Invited
Blog by Chris Lee & Editors
12.11.08

Kori's Korner: Fabulous Furnishings at Discount Prices!
Blog by Kori Meewes & Sales Team
12.11.08

Ask the Experts: Table Triage
Blog by Home & Garden Experts
01.05.08

Our Upcoming Events

MINNESOTA MONTHLY'S FOOD & WINE EXPERIENCE

February 26, 28 & March 1
 

MACY'S GOURMET GATHERING

Enjoy four floors filled with flavor and fashion. The evening will include food sampling from top local restaurants, culinary demonstrations, fine wine and spirits tasting, and shopping for fashions for him, her, and home. Attendees will receive a complimentary Riedel wine glass.

Thursday, February 26, 2009
Macy's Minneapolis, Downtown Minneapolis
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
$60 per person.
 

FOOD & WINE SHOW

The largest consumer food and wine show in the Upper Midwest celebrates its 15th year. See top local chefs demonstrate their culinary talents and enjoy hundreds of wines and gourmet fare. The weekend events benefit Minnesota Public Radio.

Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 1, 2009
Minneapolis Convention Center
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday
$65 in advance/$70 at the door

For more info: www.foodwineshow.com

midwest home 2009 homebook

Lighting, windows, outdoor living, and so much more…

Midwest Home’s seventh annual HomeBook has all the home resources you can imagine, right in one place.

Events

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Nov 15, 2008 - Jan 10, 2009
Baker Overstreet
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 15, 6-8pmFAW will premiere a new series of paintings by the fast-rising New York artist Baker Overstreet....

Nov 20, 2008 - Jan 9, 2009
Art & Healing: Body Burden
Art & Healing: Body Burden is a groundbreaking new program featuring gallery exhibitions, performances, brown bag dialogues, and youth...

Jan 6, 2009
Frost/Nixon
Frost/Nixon tackles the question of how David Frost, the celebrity British talk-show host with a playboy reputation, elicited the apology the rest...

Jan 6, 2009
Grease
Named by Time Magazine as the 2007 pick for “#1 musical of the year,” Grease is rockin’ across the country in this new production...

Jan 7, 2009
Frost/Nixon
Frost/Nixon tackles the question of how David Frost, the celebrity British talk-show host with a playboy reputation, elicited the apology the rest...

Jan 8, 2009
Frost/Nixon
Frost/Nixon tackles the question of how David Frost, the celebrity British talk-show host with a playboy reputation, elicited the apology the rest...

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