July 1, 2008

Luxury all wrapped up

The tour is all wrapped up for 2008 and there were some really amazing homes to see. I was fortunate enough to go to a little party at one of the homes on Sunday evening and got to enjoy this home in a different way. It was a catered event where we were able to wander through the home and really enjoy every gorgeous detail of that home. Spending time in these homes you sure do notice all the details, from the amazing hand blown pennants over the master vanity and the kitchen island to the steel art with a picaso theme over the fireplace, both done by local artists. 
You will have the opportunity to see these homes again when we publish our August issue of Midwest Home Magazine. This issue... Read more »

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June 16, 2008

Last Chance

Last chance to see the 2008 Luxury Home Tour homes

If you have not checked out the 2008 Luxury Home Tour, make plans now to visit this coming weekend, the third and final weekend of the tour. I was out and about on the tour this past weekend and saw some truly amazing homes with features that are new, even to me, after all of the homes I have walked through over the course of my career.

From real interior stone walls to decadent and distinct lighting to gorgeous tiles with some very creative twists, the tour has an outstanding selection of 17 custom homes this year. This past weekend the beautiful weather made for three perfect tour days—especially after our cold and rainy spring. And when you visit, don’t forget to meet the builders, because... Read more »

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June 4, 2008

Nowhere to go but up

Hello and welcome to Kori’s Korner, my new Midwest Home blog. 

During the last week of April, I visited Washington, D.C., for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Board of Directors meeting. It was an incredible experience to join more than 1,200 home builders to deliver an urgent message to Congress requesting legislation to jump-start housing, save jobs, and restore confidence.  

On May 3rd, an article in the Wall Street Journal highlighted the success of NAHB’s legislative conference. The article noted that 300 personal visits and... Read more »

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Keep in touch with behind-the-scenes happenings and exclusive insider and industry updates with Publisher/VP of Consumer Events Kori Meewes. Kori has worked in the magazine and publishing business for 18 years. She has been a member of and has served on the boards of numerous shelter industry organizations. She shares a passion for the focus of Midwest Home Magazine—Everything Home, Everything Local. When Kori is not busy at the magazine, she enjoys time with family, friends, and her shih tzu, Emma. Ask questions or share your thoughts and suggestions with Kori. There’s always something new for you here…just around the Korner.

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