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Shades of Gray

Laura Ramsey Engler

by Taylor Selcke


New news in neutrals: beige and taupe wall paint are out, gray is in. Yes, it’s adventurous,…

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The Lantern: Version 2.0

by Taylor Selcke

There is something about lanterns that is so quintessentially charming. They are simple, yet unique, and make you want to curl up underneath and read a good book. In recent years, this antiquesque home accessory has gotten a major overhaul, and with so many styles ranging from wood and rod iron to glass and ceramic, lanterns are a complement to any abode.

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Sakstrup Showroom Shares Gardening Trends

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by: Livy Traczyk

Gardening gurus know that despite the frozen ground winter is one of the busiest seasons for  landscaping. January through March,…

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Keeping Etsy Simple with Wallcoverings

by Livy Traczyk

Etsy is one of the greatest yet most overwhelming shopping venues ever created. With so much to choose from we decided to narrow our focus to shops in Minnesota that sell wall papering or retiling goodies. Here are the top three stores we recommend!

 

Store Name: Mish Mash It!

Location: Minneapolis

Specialties: Vintage and Upcycled home goods

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Timeout With Thom Filicia

How fitting to meet Thom Filicia in a bathtub. I started loving him right off the bat in his Queer Eye for the Straight Guy days when he and the crew would take a leisurely and comedic stroll through their soon-to-be-metrosexual’s apartment while giggling, tearing about closets, and crawling into chairs—or tubs. Turns out…

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Mad For: Indoor Gardens

 

Call it cabin fever, but I’m feeling pretty starved for sunshine these days. While the snow has been falling I’ve been dreaming of lush green springtime and a couple peeks at this indoor planter quickly perked me up. Vertical gardening has been a big trend lately, as we highlighted…

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