What's Happening September 2007

 

HEADLINES

Internationally known SieMatic cabinetry now available from Belle Kitchen

Belle Kitchen is now designing extraordinary contemporary spaces with the internationally known European cabinetry line SieMatic. Within the cabinetry line, SieMatic is featuring its BeauxArts series, based on the late 19th century architectural style, emphasizing an elegant composition of styles and materials in classical proportions. Ethnically influenced, the foundation of a BeauxArts kitchen may be designed with tradition, transition, or modernity in mind, while keeping the elements of symmetry and monumentality in check.
612-343-8889 • www.bellekitchen.com

College City Homes opens new neighborhoods in south metro

College City Homes has opened two new neighborhoods in the southern Twin Cities. Glacier Estates is Shakopee’s newest premiere neighborhood, surrounded by mature trees, ponds, and paths. Home sites provide picturesque views abutting woods and wetlands. Many of the sites are walkouts and overlook nature areas. Stoneridge Hills in Dundas is another great new neighborhood with incredible views. Dundas is located off I-35 near the Faribault-Northfield metro area, offering the finest in shopping, restaurants, and colleges within a short drive.
952-469-6900 • www.collegecityhomes.com

Lake Country Builders opens new office in Brainerd area

Lake Country Builders has opened its new Brainerd Lakes Area Division office in Pequot Lakes, within the Lonesome Cottage furniture store. In addition, Lake Country Builders veteran interior designer Beth Hansen, Allied ASID, has moved from the Twin Cities to the new Pequot Lakes office. This expansion marks another goal the company has reached in bringing more than 30 years experience in the building and remodeling business to northern Minnesota, where it has been building for five years under the direction of Division Manager Eddie Near.
218-963-7400 • www.lakecountrybuilders.com

Keep your plants; MNLA will take your pots for recycling

The Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association will again be offering its popular plastic garden pot recycling program to the general public in September. Gardeners and green thumbs may bring plastic garden pots to one of 18 drop sites around the Twin Cities between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on September 22 and 23. Pots of any size and color will be accepted, provided they are cleaned in advance and free of wire hangers. Cell packs and household plastic will not be accepted.
www.GardenMinnesota.com

SEE AND DO

Landscaping ideas on a stick—visit Patio Town at the Minnesota State Fair

While you are at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, stop by Patio Town’s Stair Fair building just west of Judson Avenue and Underwood Street to get some ideas and advice on landscaping. www.patiotown.com

See the work of J. Roux during the Parade of Homes

The designers of J. Roux Interior Design invite you to visit their work on the Parade of HomesSM . View J. Roux-designed interiors and meet J. Roux staff at two homes: Denali Custom Homes, Parade HomeSM #224; and Smuckler Custom Builders, Parade HomeSM #185. 763-560-8689 • www.jroux.com

Fifty years of fun and fifty (more) chances to win

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Peters Billiards is giving away one $50 gift card every day for 50 days. Between August 1 and September 28, enter to win online or register in person at the newly expanded store, located at 6150 Lyndale Ave. S. in Minneapolis.
612-866-8433 • www.petersbilliards.com

Crystal Kitchen Center offers introduction to remodeling seminar

Let Crystal Kitchen Center give you an introduction to the remodeling process, what’s involved, and what to expect during “Kitchen Remodeling, Where to Start, and How to Enjoy the Remodeling Process,” a free seminar Tuesday, September 11, 6-7:30 p.m. Learn how to select the right remodeler, get the most for your money, survive a remodeling project, and learn tips on planning for maximum efficiency and creativity. Also learn how to pay for the project. Presented by Araya Jensen, CKD.
Call to RSVP. 763-544-5950 • www.crystalkitchencenter.com

theartofplace highlights home on Rochester Fall Showcase

Surrounded by restored prairie and woodlands, this sustainably designed home features a loft-like open floor plan, bamboo and cork floors, cherry doors with bronze laminate panels, African Sapele kitchen cabinetry, a glass-tiled dry riverbed, colored concrete patio with a metal and wood trellis, a roof deck, sauna, and a Japanese soaking tub. The design is a refreshing take on the industrial modern aesthetic and not to be missed. The tour, weekends September 15-16 and 20-23, is sponsored by Rochester Area Builders, Inc. Learn more at www.theartofplace.com/publicity • 612-929-2393

Winsome Orchids hosts Fall Art Festival

Join Winsome Orchids for a small gathering of local artists, ornamental yard art, stained glass, pottery, jewelry, photography, and more at its Fall Art Festival Saturday, September 29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Look for mums, pumpkins, gourds, fall vegetables, and greenhouse specials. Can’t make it to the festival? Stop by Sunday, September 30, for an open house, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 763-972-9708 • www.winsomeorchids.com



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