December 2007 Buyer's Guide

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

InSpiration: Black Tie Suggested

“Vermont Evergreen” glass tree, $195, and “Hartland” champagne flutes, $63 each, both by Simon Pearce; available at Ampersand, 3445 Galleria, Edina, 952-920-2118, www.ampersandshops.com • “Solar” lambskin 6½-by-12-foot rug by Bowron, $699; available at Faribault Mills, 1819 NW Second Ave., Faribault, 800-448-9665, www.faribowool.com • “Vertex Geometrix” chandelier by Schonbek, $2,238.75; available at Lappin Lighting, 222 N. Second St., Minneapolis, 612-339-5555 • “Dedalo” bread and butter saucer by Versace, $75; available at Neiman Marcus, 505 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, 612-339-2600, www.neimanmarcus.com • Aluminum and silver vinyl chairs in black and white by Pascal’s, $2,995 each; available at Schreier Home, 124 S. Second St., Stillwater, 651-426-8428, www.schreierhome.com • Round, mirror-topped, square leg table in nickel, $1,055; available at Zachary, 275 Market St., Suite 461, Minneapolis, 612-305-1201

InSpiration: Holiday Finery

Linen napkin in chocolate by Deborah Rhodes, $23, and wave-edge linen napkin in straw by Dransfield & Ross, $23; both available at Ampersand, 3445 Galleria, Edina, 952-920-2118, www.ampersandshops.com • “Samara” napkin in copper, $3.95; available at Crate & Barrel, 915 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, 612-338-4000, www.crateandbarrel.com • “Chinoisere” fine damask napkin in gold by Brownstone Gallery, $7; available at Macy’s, 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, 612-375-2200, www.macys.com • Organza napkin in ecru, $30, and napkin with gold and silver leaves, $26, both by Kim Seybert; available at Neiman Marcus, 505 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, 612-339-2600, www.neimanmarcus.com

InDepth: Russell Toscano

Wisteria Design Studio, 275 Market St., Suite 50, Minneapolis, 612-332-0633, www.wisteriadesign.com

InDepth: Audree Sells

Quilts by Audree Sells, 952-443-4123

Design Lab

City Desk Studio, 1101 Washington Ave. S., Suite 202, Minneapolis, 612-872-2398, www.citydeskstudio.com • Custom dining table and shelving available through City Desk Studio • Coffee table and high-backed “Seymour” chair covered in “Winslet Spa” fabric; all available at Room & Board, 7010 France Ave. S., Edina, 952-927-8835, www.roomandboard.com • Fiberglass shell chair by Charles Eames purchased at Classic Retro at Pete’s, 2145 University Ave. W., St. Paul, 651-224-5235

Designer’s Eye

“Alabaster Concentric Circles” lamp, $1,470, and Bed # 7822-06 in mahogany with a sable finish, $9,030, both from The Thomas Pheasant Collection by Baker; available through Baker Knapp & Tubbs, 275 Market St., Suite 335, Minneapolis, 612-341-2906, www.bakerfurniture.com • “Anubis,” “Rubidoux,” “Opulence Metallic Crystal Taupe,” and “Olivette” paints by Pratt & Lambert; available through Hirshfield’s, 3441 Hazelton Rd., Edina, 952-927-4647, www.hirshfields.com • “Melton” linen viscose fabric in ebony for side chair, $148 per yard, and “Saiuri” linen/cotton blend fabric in Turmeric from the Kimura collection for pillow shams, $130 per yard; both by Romo; available through KDR Showrooms, 275 Market St., Suite 321, Minneapolis, 612-332-0402, www.kdrshowrooms.com • “Bijou Babbler” fabric in Ebony for trim on bed coverlet, $129 per yard, and “Luxe Loops” fabric in Jet by Barbara Barry for bed accent pillows, $199 per yard; both available through Kravet, 275 Market St., Suite 307, Minneapolis, 612-321-9122, www.kravet.com • “Chennai Weave” fabric in Sun from Lee Jofa for bed coverlet, $138 per yard; available at Lee Jofa, 275 Market St., Suite 311, 612-375-9095, www.leejofa.com

Christmas on Crocus Hill

Traditions Classic Home Furnishings, 3052 Excelsior Blvd., Minneapolis, 612-285-0356; 1039 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-222-5253, www.traditions.com • Nature’s Harvest, Wayzata, 320 E. Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata, 952-473-4687, www.naturesharvest.com

Tidings of Joy

Thompson Hunt, Edina, 612-910-2041, www.thompsonhunt.com • Michal Crosby Interiors, 275 Market St., Suite 369, Minneapolis, 612-339-3937, www.mcinteriors.com • “Polonaise” and “Kalpa Stripe” drapery fabric in music room available at Ambiante, 275 Market St., Suite 285, Minneapolis, 612-339-7611 • “Kohli” silk dining room draperies in Moulin Rouge and “Shamfort Matelasse” fabric on dining chairs; both available at Holly Hunt, 275 Market St., Suite 234, Minneapolis, 612-332-1900, www.hollyhunt.com • “Etamine” fabric on music room armchair in Mermaid available at KDR Showrooms, 275 Market St., Suite 321, Minneapolis, 612-332-0402, www.kdrshowrooms.com • Louis XVI armchair in music room available through Michal Crosby Interiors • Swaim dining chairs #CP217, available at The New Contemporary Designs, 275 Market St., Suites 229 and 235, Minneapolis, 612-339-2170 • “Ravello” peppermint-striped recamier, available at Schumacher & Co., 275 Market St., Suite 407, Minneapolis, 612-338-6434, www.fschumacher.com

Extreme Heart

TJB Homes, 9100 Baltimore St., Suite 102, Blaine, 763-780-2944, www.tjbhomes.com • Gabbert’s Design Studio & Fine Furnishings, 3501 Galleria, Edina, 952-927-1500, www.gabberts.com • Hirshfield’s, 3441 Hazelton Rd., Edina, 952-927-4647, www.hirshfields.com • HOM Furniture, 4150 Berkshire Ln. N., Plymouth, 763-634-8303, www.homfurniture.com • Otten Bros. Nursery & Landscaping, 2350 W. Wayzata Blvd., Long Lake, 952-473-5425, www.ottenbros.com • For a complete list of contributors, see www.extrememakeovertjbhomes.com

Make it Sparkle: 25 Great Gifts

“Snowflakes” holiday card in light green and blue by Ceci New York, $4.75 each; available at Ceci New York, 212-989-0695, www.shop.cecinewyork.com • “Lightburst” and “Celebrate” pure cotton rag paper cards, both by Elūm Designs, $12.50 per box of 6; available at Lunalux, 1618 Harmon Place, Minneapolis, 612-373-0526, www.lunalux.com

InRetrospect

“Martime” sconce by Jonathan Browning, $2,010, available at Holly Hunt Chicago, 222 Merchandise Mart, Suite 1728, Chicago, 312-661-1900, www.hollyhunt.com • “Guinevere” mirror by J. Robert Scott, $15,000 available at J. Robert Scott, 222 Merchandise Mart, Suite 1873, Chicago, 312-527-2907, www.jrobertscott.com • “Louise” credenza by Odegard, $7,895, available at Odegard at Michael Sydney, 210 N. Second St., Minneapolis, 612-455-6100, www.odegardinc.com • “Lavaliere Luminaire” by Boyd Lighting, $12,839; available at Rita Haberlach, 275 Market St., Suite 411, Minneapolis, 612-332-7482, www.ritahaberlach.com

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