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Sneak Peek of Furniture and Home Decor at Art-A-Whirl

by Livy Traczyk

MSP Homes got a sneak preview of the art extravaganza happening this weekend in Northeast Minneapolis. We talked with a few of the Art-A-Whirl participants who are craftsmen and furniture collectors working in the Northeast studios.

Omforme Design, (Carter Averbeck, co-owner)

“My whole thing is recycling furniture because there’s an eco-friendly aspect to it, but also because we have so much…

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Grand Opening: Mingle

by Taylor Selcke


Join Mingle, the 25,000-square-foot Plymouth design showroom, in its grand opening celebration this week.

The Twin Cities’ newest showroom is a one-stop-shop for homeowners. In addition to cabinet, countertop, appliance, flooring, and lighting offerings, the design center also invites guests to touch and experience its products—there’s even a private spa room that allows customers to take a test soak…

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Kohler Offers Minnesotans Exclusive Look at New Products

by Taylor Selcke

Minnesotans are getting an exclusive opportunity to purchase the hot new products seen at the 2013 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in New Orleans. The trade event, which just wrapped this week, allows designers a first glimpse of up-and-coming designs and trends, and our very own Kohler store will be the first in the country to carry many of the items featured.

To celebrate,…

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Alan Honn Pop Up Show

by Taylor Selcke

This weekend, stop by The Grand Hand Gallery in St. Paul, where artist Alan Honn will be showcasing original glass artwork.

The pop up show will feature handblown barware, tumblers, and vases—perfect for summer barbecue/wedding/birthday party gift giving. Or you could just keep the pieces for yourself. (I wouldn’t blame you!)

“While we carry Al’s glassware year-round, the pop up…

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Accessorizing Outdoor Spaces

by Livy Traczyk

Outdoor rooms and entertaining spaces are perfect for experimenting with color and design. Try these fun accessories with your deck or patio.

Mix traditional with modern by adding this blue, faux-wicker side table from Crate & Barrel.


This seashell-inspired chair from Forage Modern Workshop gives the feeling of reclining oceanside.

 

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DIY Design

by Taylor Selcke

Do you ever look at a chair or table in a magazine and think, “How can I get my hands on that?”

Enter: Holly Moore, local creator of Design Access.

An interior designer with more than 20 years of experience in the field, Moore created Design Access as a way for consumers with a do-it-yourself attitude to purchase items that are…

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