May 2008 Buyer's Guide

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


InSpiration: Counter Point

Biodegradable solvent and phosphate-free dish soap in Basil by Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day, $4.99, bamboo bowls in Chocolate, Red Pepper, and Kiwi by Bambu, $14.49 each, and latex-free household gloves in blue by True Blues, $10.99; all available at Linden Hills Natural Home, 2822 W. 43rd St., Minneapolis, 612-279-2479, www.lindenhills.coop • Post-consumer recycled paper countertop in all-natural resin by PaperStone, $34–$74 per sq. ft., and 100-percent recycled aluminum “Bowtie” sink with chrome finish by Eleek, $1,755; both available at Natural Built Home, 4020 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis, 612-605-7999, www.naturalbuilthome.com • Two-in-one microfiber dishcloth that cleans using water alone by Mü Kitchen, $13.95; available at Patina, 2057 Ford Pkwy., St. Paul, 651-695-9955, plus four other locations, www.patinastores.com • Cooks spoon, turnover spatula, ice cream scoop, super spreader, and cheese knife all made from recycled aluminum and stainless steel components by Rada Cutlery, $5.25–$12.95, handcrafted, reclaimed wood cutting board by Jason Bednark, $29, and post-consumer recycled glass tumblers in Cobalt, Olive, and Copper by Fire & Light, $18.95 each; all available at Twin Cities Green, 2405 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-374-4581, www.twincitiesgreen.com

 

InSpiration: Step on It

100-percent formaldehyde-free zebra strand woven solid bamboo flooring, $5.99 per sq. ft., fire-resistant glue-down cork tiles with five coats of durable UV-cured acrylic finish in Edipo, Tabac, and Cleopatra, $4.86–$6.07 per sq. ft., and biodegradable natural linoleum floor tiles in Pool Party and Fruit Fantastic, $3.72 per sq. ft. for material, or $5.54 per sq. ft. for DIY snap-lock version; all available at Natural Built Home, 4020 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis, 612-605-7999, www.naturalbuilthome.com • 1 ½-in. maple flooring salvaged from an existing home, red/white oak mix flooring salvaged from a 200-year-old textile mill in South Carolina, and red elm flooring salvaged from a barn built in 1875, prices and availability vary; similar available through The Reuse Center, 2801 21st Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-278-7113, plus two other locations, www.thereusecenter.com • “Coir2” carpet tiles made from renewable sisal plant fibers, and “Toy Poodle” carpet tiles made of nylon and polylactic acid-based fiber derived from corn in Pebble and Lala Lime by Flor, $13.99 per tile; available at Russell+Hazel, 4388 France Ave. S., Minneapolis, 952-929-9000, www.russellandhazel.com

InSpiration: Be my guest

LEFT “Birdcage” wallpaper by Nina Campbell, $139.50 per roll; available at Hirshfield’s Design Studio, 325 E. Lake St., Minneapolis, 612-823-7209, www.hirshfields.com • “Malm” bed frame, $99.99; available at Ikea, 8000 Ikea Way, Bloomington, 952-858-8088, www.ikea.com • 360 thread count solid sheets, $15 each, and pillowcases, $40 for standard pair, both from the Martha Stewart Collection; available at Macy’s, 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, 612-377-2200, www.macys.com • Scandinavian bird print reproductions, $159 each; available at Nola Home, 404 Penn Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-374-4066 • “Fluted” carafe, $29; available at Restoration Hardware, 3670 Galleria, Edina, 952-926-5557, www.restorationhardware.com • White bath towels by Thomas O’Brien, $9.99 each; available at Target • Indian tapestry; similar available at Urban Outfitters, 3006 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-823-1000, www.urbanoutfitters.com • “Lighthouse” indoor/outdoor rug in khaki and white by Dash & Albert, $84, mirrored tray table, $614, and coverlet, $110, both by Williamsburg, and small accent pillow by Elizabeth Allen, $88; all available at Victory, 3505 W. 44th St., Minneapolis, 612-926-8200, www.shopvictory.com • “Iceberg” hand towel, $18; available at Waterworks, 275 Market St., Suite 133, Minneapolis, 612-338-9991, www.waterworks.com

RIGHT Marvis whitening mint toothpaste, $12; available at Ampersand, 3445 Galleria, Edina, 952-920-2118, www.ampersandshops.com • “Spider lily” shower gel by India Hicks Island Living, $20; available at Crabtree & Evelyn, Mall of America, Bloomington, 952-854-3986, www.crabtree-evelyn.com • “Island Stripe” hand towels in Plantain by Martha Stewart, $12 each, available at Macy’s, 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, 612-377-2200, www.macys.com • Assorted Elizabeth W bath products, $20–$80; available at Victory • Oyster-sanded “Watercolors” glass tiles, 3-by-6-inch rail, $26.20 per piece, and 4-by-4-inch field, $48.35 per square foot, “Architectonics” tiles in Green Veil crackle finish, $107 per square foot, and “Edwardian” nickel tray, $45; available at Waterworks, 275 Market St., Suite 133, Minneapolis, 612-338-9991, www.waterworks.com

InDepth: Mary Lauer

Oh Baby!, 3315 Galleria, Edina, 952-928-9119; 743 Lake St. E., Wayzata, 952-404-0170, www.ohbabystyle.comQue Sera, 3580 Galleria, Edina, 952-924-6390

InDepth: Pat Casanova

Seasons on St. Croix, 310 Second St., Hudson, WI, 715-381-2906, www.seasonsonstcroix.com


Design Lab

GunkelmanFlesher, 81 Ninth St. S., Suite 340, Minneapolis, 612-333-0528, www.gunkelmans.com • “Column Series” paintings by Rebecca Crowell; artist represented at Circa Gallery, 210 First St. N., Minneapolis, 612-332-2386, www.circagallery.comDining chairs by Lewis Mittman; available at Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman, Chicago, 312-822-9966, www.ef-lm.com • Lulu DK fabric on dining chairs available through Holland & Sherry, Chicago, 312-755-1330, www.hollandandsherry.com • Bergamo cotton and linen fabric on sofa in Indigo; available through Holly Hunt, 275 Market St., Suite 234, Minneapolis, 612-332-1900, www.hollyhunt.comRug, oak coffee table with glass inset top, and bent acrylic end tables; all available through GunkelmanFlesher • Rope knots; available through Lars Bolander NY, 212-924-1000, www.larsbolander.com • Light blue gourd lamps by Christopher Spitzmiller; available through Mecox Gardens, Chicago, 312-836-0571, www.mecoxgardens.comSofa and woven reed armchairs, both by A. Rudin, and Island-patterned fabric by Raoul Textiles on armchairs; all available through Scherping Westphal, 275 Market St., Suite 209, Minneapolis, 612-822-2700, www.scherpingwestphal.com


Savvy Host

Abundantly Wild: Collecting and Cooking Wild Edibles in the Upper Midwest, by Teresa Marrone (Adventure Publications, August 2004); available at all major booksellers • The Great Morel, www.thegreatmorel.comWiebke Fur & Trading Company, 110 Rose St., La Crosse, WI, 608-784-4402


Flea Market Fabulous

Luehmann’s Curious Décor, 5005 Bryant Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-285-8467 • Black Design, 612-377-7377


Responsible Remodeling

Acacia Architects, 1620 Central Ave. NE, Suite 234, Minneapolis, 612-599-0265 • Heritage Builders, 5020 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park, 952-927-6595, www.heritagebldrs.comMike Otto Construction, 3133 Fremont Ave. S., Suite 1, Minneapolis, 612-825-4568, www.moconstruction.comOtogawa-Anschel, 1214 42nd Ave. N., Minneapolis, 612-789-7070, www.otogawa-anschel.com

Green House Effect

Live Green Live Smart, www.livegreenlivesmart.orgQuality Builders & Contractors, 952-469-3699 • SKD Architects, 11140 Hwy. 55, Suite A, Plymouth, 763-591-6115, www.skdarchitects.com


Staying in Character

TreHus Architects + Interior Designers + Builders, 3017 Fourth Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-729-2992, www.trehus.biz


Behind the Scenes

Acacia Architects, 1620 Central Ave. NE, Suite 234, Minneapolis, 612-599-0265 • Ron Altenberg, carpenter, 952-294-1144 • Styba Builders, 4041 22nd Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-729-7187

InRetrospect

“Eucalyptus” printed silk pillows by Agnes & Hoss, $150 each; available through Agnes & Hoss, 773-318-7183, www.agnesandhoss.com • Aesthetic movement charger by noted painter Charlotte Spiers, $16,976; available through Haslam & Whiteway, London, UK, 20-7229-1145, www.haslamandwhiteway.com • “Palomar” lamp in blue by Shine Home, $495, and gilded accent table with lyre-inspired base by Wayborn, $308; both available through ID-inside design, 211 First St. N., Minneapolis, 612-317-0045 • “Iggy” heron statues by JC Cody, $750 each, available through Zschoche, 949-673-2220, www.zschoche.com

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