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Features

Patio Perfection

This year’s outdoor furnishings can cost a lot—or not so much. Either way, it’s time to move the party to the patio.

Styled by Jennifer Dickey

Sunny Sojourn

A Plymouth family’s near-town retreat combines the best of both worlds

By James Walsh

Summer Blockbuster

A couple’s soirée-friendly garden steals the show

By Alyssa Ford

Slow Living

Architect Sarah Nettleton practices what she preaches

By Alecia Stevens

Sky is the Limit

Twin Citians look to their rooftops for outdoor living and garden space

By Bonnie Bludgett

Classical Balance

A remodel that began as a terrace addition recreates a brick-clad Georgian

By Andrea Grazzini Walstrom

Sweet Spot

Madeline Island simplicity beckons Minneapolis couple

By Alecia Stevens

Columns

Fearless Gardener: Tough Love

These beauties can take whatever Mother Nature dishes out

By Bonnie Blodgett

Editors Note: Out Is In

This is Minnesota; summer is short. Get out there and enjoy it.

By Chris Lee

From the Publisher: Luxury

What is the definition of luxury?

By Kori Meewes

Departments

Design Lab: Cake Walk

Interior design with layers like a cake.

By Alecia Stevens

InRetrospect: Iced Decadence

Four modern riffs on one historic design

By Alyssa Ford

InStore: Urban Utopia

Bryn Mawr’s Bloomsbury Market is a neighborhood favorite

By Colby Johnson

Savvy Host: June/July 2008 Savvy Host Recipes

A chilled menu

Savvy Host: Play It Cool

Beat the heat with a chilled menu

By Berit Thorkelson

InSpiration: Imagination Station

Playful spaces expand your child’s world

Produced by David Anger

InSpiration: Buzz-Worthy Spouts

Liven up your watering chores

Produced by Ann Kohler and Jessica Siefer

InSpiration: Alfresco Affair

Set the scene for an outdoor party

Produced by Ann Kohler

InSpiration: Summer Daze

Chill down with hot hues

Produced by Alyssa Ford and Ann Kohler

InDepth: Natural Accord

Glenn Ray speaks the subtle language of landscaping

By Jessica Siefer

InDepth: Junk Master

Al Wadzinski makes art from the discarded

By Haily Gostas

Buyers Guide: June/July 2008 Buyer's Guide

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

What's New

Home Dish Blog

Kori's Korner Blog

Submit Your Home!

Summer Daze Extras

June/July Insiders

Re-Seeding & Lawn Safety Tips

Environmental Upgrade

mh blogs

Home Dish: Traditionalists Update!
Blog by Chris Lee & Editors
06.25.08

Kori's Korner: Luxury All Wrapped Up
Blog by Publisher Kori Meewes
07.01.08

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Events

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Jan 5, 2008 - Sep 13, 2008

Fitcamp

GET IN SHAPE IN 2008! Join this 8-week intensive cross-training program & be on your way to achieving your goals, mind/body/spirit! This...

Feb 1, 2008 - Aug 17, 2008

World’s Away: New Suburban Landscapes

The Walker tackles the land of barbecues and strip malls in “World’s Away: New Suburban Landscapes,” the exhibit running now...

May 16, 2008 - Jul 27, 2008

Techno Textiles: Inner Space to Outer Space

The Techno Textiles: Inner Space to Outer Space exhibit at the Goldstein Museum of Design explores how designers use innovative materials,...

Jun 1, 2008 - Aug 31, 2008

Summer of ArtCar 2008

Intermedia Arts is pleased to present the ArtCars at a number of community events and celebrations throughout the summer, for the 14th year! Due to...

Jun 6, 2008 - Sep 7, 2008

Blooming Butterflies

Como’s Blooming Butterflies is a new exhibit that features a variety of butterfly species and native plants that opens June 6, 2008. Blooming...

Jun 6, 2008 - Jul 26, 2008

Margaret Pezalla-Granlund & Richard Galpin

In the Main Gallery Margaret Pezalla-Granlund: Fallen Over the Horizon; or, Crash at the Putney VelodromeThe Minneapolis-based artist will present...