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Features

Proper English

This Afton abode provides a study in luxury

Art-Inspired Design

A woodland gem shines in Stillwater

French Fairytale

A house built for two is designed to host many

Fit to Scale

This Arts and Crafts home blends beautifully with its Golden Valley neighborhood

In Love with the Lake

This majestic Orono home melds craftsmanship with special details

Organic Beauty

An empty-nester contemporary shows off a casual elegance

Eclectic Mix

A family-centric waterfront home offers open and airy living

Gracefully Green

This Minnetonka home is eco-friendly, inside and out

Relaxed Glamour

Elegantly wrought details give this Wayzata home livable luxury

Cottage Charm

Personality to spare gives Edina rambler distinction

River Enchantment

A couple builds their dream home on the banks of the Mississippi River

Crafted to Perfection

This family-friendly Chanhassen abode leaves room to grow

Beach Effect

Natural vistas set the scene for this Minnesota GreenStar home

Home Run

This Minnetonka mansion is a grand slam from top to bottom

European Distinction

A Bohn’s Point masterpiece shows off its formal flair

Flexible and Fabulous

Glamorous elements shine in this suburban standout

Historic Charm

The past inspires the present in this handcrafted Edina home

Columns

Fearless Gardener: Natives: The Rest of the Story

The genie’s out of the bottle when it comes to non-native plants. Here’s why that’s not such a bad thing.

Editors Note: Dream On

Don’t think I’m spoiled, but I spent most of June surrounded by luxury.

From the Publisher: Think Positive

Departments

InRetrospect: Greek Redux

Four modern riffs on one historic design

InHabit: InTown

August 2008 Happenings

Buyers Guide: August 2008 Buyers Guide

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

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...
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