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What's Happening November 2007

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Appollo Systems unveils new cinema room with showroom grand re-opening

Appollo Systems has announced the grand re-opening of its Maple Grove showroom in November, including the unveiling of its new Statement Cinema Room. This new theater represents a no-holds-barred approach and the design, performance, and refinement levels available when creating a dedicated home cinema room, and illustrates the differences between a home theater system and cinema room. Elsewhere in the showroom are several demonstration venues, including HDTV and video displays, sound systems, media management, and home automation technology. Appollo Systems is recognized consistently as the area’s leading electronic systems contractor and spring 2007 winner of five Trillium Awards for Best Interior. Tours of the showroom are available after Nov. 1, by appointment only. 763-493-5821 • www.appollosystems.com

Severson Homes named exclusive Woman-Centric Matters builder

Lakeville-based Severson Homes has been named the exclusive Woman-Centric MattersSM homebuilder for the southern Twin Cities metro area. Woman-Centric Matters is a division of Design Basics, the nation’s largest home plan design service to the building industry. Woman-centric homes appeal intuitively to women for their flexible living spaces, entertaining areas, storage, and de-stressing areas—all hallmarks of livability. In addition to creating homes with woman-centric designs, Severson Homes has redesigned its customer buying and building experience to be less stressful and more enjoyable. To learn more about what homebuyers can expect from a woman-centric builder, and for directions to the Severson Homes woman-centric model home in Lakeville, visit the company’s website. 952-898-1000 • www.seversonhomes.com

Vujovich celebrates 30 years of creativity and craftsmanship

Vujovich Design Build marked its 30th anniversary in 2007. For the past three decades, Vujovich (pronounced “Voy-o-vich”) has been masterfully building its reputation for creativity, crafts-manship, and customer service. Vujovich’s mission is to create the greatest value possible by combining the brightest design talent in the Twin Cities with well-seasoned project managers, artisans, and craftspeople. The result is well beyond industry standards. 612-338-2020 or 651-998-0533 • www.vujovich.com

See and Do

Cyrus Rugs offers grand opening specials on rugs through November

After 20 years of successful business in the Galleria, Cyrus Rugs and Décor Gallery has opened a new, expanded location at 5115 American Blvd. W. in Bloomington. This state-of-the-art, 15,000-square-foot showroom includes the region’s largest selection of handmade area rugs from around the world. Don’t miss grand opening specials on all rugs throughout the months of October and November. 952-922-6000 • www.cyruscarpets.com

Crystal Kitchen Center serves tips for holiday entertaining, wine tasting

Just in time for the holidays, Crystal Kitchen Center will host “Creating Spaces for Holiday Entertaining and Wine Tasting” this month. While sampling holiday wines at this seminar, you will learn how to create the perfect kitchen, wine bar, or living space for your style of holiday entertaining. Designers will be on hand for questions along with a special guest to give you tips on proper wine storage. Presenters are Jolynn Johnson, CKC, and wine expert Bill Coy. The seminar is November 15 at Crystal Kitchen Center in Crystal. Cost is $15. RSVP to secure your spot. 763-544-5950 • www.crystalkitchencenter.com

Patio Town showcases do-it-yourself landscaping projects

Want to show off your do-it-yourself landscaping project? Send a photo of your completed work to Patio Town at projects@patiotown.com, and it will be posted on Patio Town’s website and in-store bulletin boards. www.patiotown.com

Accolades

Knight Construction Design named Twin Cities market leader

Professional Remodeler Magazine named Knight Construction Design, Inc. as a 2007 Market Leader in the Twin Cities earlier this year. The 2007 Market Leaders program recognizes the top five revenue-producing remodeling firms in the country’s top 20 markets. Market leaders were featured in the July issue of Professional Remodeler and may be viewed on www.ProRemodeler.com. Knight Construction Design continues with award-winning excellence at state, regional, and national levels with more than 20 design awards received since 2002. Knight is a full-service remodeling company based in Chanhassen. 952-361-4949 • www.knightremodeling.com

Martha O’Hara Interiors featured on Luxury Home Tour section cover

Congratulations to Martha O’Hara Interiors, whose work graced the cover of the Midwest Home August 2007 Luxury Home Tour editorial section. The firm furnished the exquisite decor for the Narr Construction home in Wayzata. Martha O’Hara Interiors is a Hopkins-based interior design firm with a goal of creating tasteful and livable new spaces while making the decorating experience as relaxed and as enjoyable as possible. The firm’s design team represents 80 years of experience. Visit Martha O’Hara Interiors online for photos of recent projects, including a before-and-after gallery. 952-908-3150 • www.oharainteriors.com