August 2008
August 28, 2008Chain Reaction
Get ready to be inspired as two new-to-Minnesota national retailers hit “The District” in Edina this fall—The Container Store in early September, followed by West Elm in early October. Stocked to the rafters with more than 10,000 organizational products for closets, kitchens, offices, and more, The... Read more » Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2008 in Home Dish | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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August 25, 2008Fame and Fortune?
 Before  After Decisions. Decisions. Should you remodel the bathroom or simply upgrade a few features in the kitchen, such as the cabinetry and countertop? What about that lower level project you’ve been putting on hold since Nixon was in office? DIY’s “Sweat Equity” has the answers. And, as luck... Read more » Posted on Monday, August 25, 2008 in Home Dish | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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August 18, 2008Victorious Sales!
Kerry Ciardelli-Olson’s elegant home décor boutique, Victory, is celebrating the end of summer with its fifth annual Summer Fun Sale. Check out the swank Linden Hills shop, known for its dainty mix of vintage and new goods, for sales on European furniture, jewelry, vases, tabletops, candles, soaps, frames, pillows, and much more—all up to 75 percent off their original prices. The sale takes place this Saturday, August 23, from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Stay tuned for info on... Read more » Posted on Monday, August 18, 2008 in Home Dish | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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August 14, 2008Ripe for the Picking
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August 14, 2008We Found It!
It’s true: this Minnesota-made magazine rack is cool enough to display Midwest Home. Designed by Paris Renfroe, of Woodbury, this $400 wax-sealed, gray plaster rack will display a full year of magazine design on its aluminum flat bar. Other sizes and colors are available (and many more sumptuous designs, like this lacquered white shelving unit for $700). Contact Paris Renfroe Design at 651-233-0063. Read more »Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2008 in Home Dish | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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August 14, 2008Everyday Gorgeous
Some woodworkers go for the fireworks—500- pound desks with 70 types of wood and inlaid drawers. (Go to Blue Sky Galleries one these days and you’ll see what I’m talking about.) Tim Heil, a 56-year-old... Read more » Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2008 in Home Dish | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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While searching for the most glamorous and gorgeous pieces to feature in our “Market Fresh” feature in the August 2008 issue, I came across 
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