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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MARCH 2021 PUBLISHER

Dave Robertson | dave.robertson@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

There's No Place Like Home

Dana Murphy | dana.murphy@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Evan Deuvall

THE BEST THING ABOUT YOUR HOME IS IT’S THE ONLY ONE EXACTLY LIKE

L AYO UT DESIGNER

IT. Sure, your neighbors’ homes may have a similar style or paint color. But the way you

Jayme Emery

decorate each room and the memories you create make it uniquely yours. If I’ve learned anything in the last year, “There is no place like home,” but it’s also ok to improve it. Maybe you’re in the market for a new home and are ready to build new memories. We have some fantastic real estate agents and builders to recommend, plus beauti-

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Alaina Fortune, Jen Larsen Fortner, Kendra Johnson, Barbara Scharfenberg, Debra Laizure CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Emily John

ful interior changeovers can happen with the help of the local Ferguson Showroom. Be inspired as you think about renovations! If you love your current home and want to do some small things for a little refresh, this issue includes tips for spring cleaning and getting rid of the old to welcome some new. I know I always need a bit of help when it comes to organizing. Also, you can be inspired to start your own herb garden with a constructive “How To” feature. I always welcome any feedback or interest you may have in our magazine. Reach out to me personally and share your story. Perhaps you will be featured in an upcoming issue of Lake Minnetonka Lifestyle! Happy March, Lake Minnetonka!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2021 FEATURES 10 Ferguson Showrooms: Your Home Away From Home Ferguson Showrooms offers a one-stop shop for your home renovation, redesign, and more.

18 Make Room for What You Love Lissa Miller of Lissa Miller Organizing LLC reveals her best tips for reorganizing your home and making room for what you love.

24 A Pinch of This, a Splash of That How to cook with wine and give a dish that extra something special.

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34 Add New Life to Your Kitchen How to create your own indoor herb garden.

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Lifestyle Letter

Around Town

Open House

Our Town

24 Food & Wine 28 Trend Setter 30 Lifestyle Calendar 31

Realty Report

34 DIY

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PETS OF PANOWAY The Panoway in Wayzata is a perfect spot for some play-time with your furry friend! Feel free to bring your own dog treats and dog toys, or help yourself to the complimentary balls and treats available at Panoway. Be sure to snap a photo with your pet and post it to Instagram with the hashtags #PETSOFPANOWAY!

WAYZATA WINTER ACTIVITY BOX Head to the Panoway on Wayzata Bay and take part in a series of winter activities that are fun for individuals as well as the whole family. The activities are intended to help keep you busy this winter and appreciate the beautiful lake-views of Wayzata. Play a friendly game of Kubb with a group of friends, warm up by one of the fire-pits, write a letter to Lake Minnetonka on the provided #LETTERTOTHELAKE stationary, or take a walk down Lake Street to check out the local businesses and restaurants. Be sure to snap plenty of photos and use the corresponding hashtags when posting your pictures online. Visit wayzatachamber.com for more information on these activities.

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Vively was established in November of 2019 and is Physician-owned and staffed by Drs. Laurel and Josh Martini along with AP Aesthetician and Cosmetic Nurse Injector Renee Ryski. Together, they offer services including IV Hydration, CoolSculpting, CoolTone, Sciton laser treatments, HydraFacials, medical microneedling, and clinical aesthetic procedures. While there will be no grand-opening at this time due to COVID restrictions, there will be one in the near future when they are able to safely host an event. Vively will also be posting daily specials throughout March. Their business hours will be Monday and Tuesday 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Wednesday by appointment, Thursday 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., Friday 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Saturday 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., and closed on Sundays.

BUNDLE UP FOR BUSINESS! Located at The Grocer’s Table on Broadway Avenue South in Wayzata, Bundle Up for Business is an outdoor, socially distanced, and COVID-conscious networking event that takes place on March 11th from 3:00 P.M. until 4:30 P.M. Enjoy drinks and appetizers on the outdoor patio. Firepits will be lit and there will be overhead heaters to keep you warm.

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OPEN HOUSE

F E RG U S O N S H OW RO O M S : YO U R H O M E AWAY F RO M H O M E 10

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FERGUSON SHOWROOMS OFFERS A ONE-STOP SHOP FOR YOUR HOME RENOVATION, REDESIGN, AND MORE.

THERE IS AN IRISH BLESSING THAT GOES, “MAY YOUR HOME ALWAYS BE TOO SMALL TO HOLD ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS”. While many are not currently having all of their friends over, our spaces can still feel quite full these days with working from home, online learning, and spending a majority of our leisure time within the same four walls. The new at-home routine finds us staring at the same spaces and makes 2021 the perfect time to build new or tackle a major remodel. The exciting part is the possibilities are endless. The daunting part is, well, the possibilities are endless. Many builders, contractors, interior designers, and architects have found an oasis during what can be a complex process at Ferguson Showrooms. Ferguson Showrooms has been around since 2009, and unlike many other single-product stores, offers a comprehensive array of choices for kitchens, lighting, plumbing, appliances, and more.

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Melissa Kapla and Tom Welsh

Sales

Manager

Showroom

Paul

Manager

Hable

Melissa

and Kapla

explain Ferguson Showrooms showcase what is possible. They are able to show clients “wow pieces” that push the envelope on what can be done, and not necessarily what customers expect to see. Complete vignettes and a large variety of styles are on display offering inspirational and aspirational examples. Hable says, “We can do cool and groovy or we can do timeless. It’s the customer’s sanctuary and we are happy to help them achieve their desired outcome.” Ferguson staff have recently seen customers thoughtfully rethink their spaces and how they use them. They have clients choosing to revamp kitchens, design home offices, create playrooms, flex rooms, workout areas, and study spaces understanding their needs have changed and these spaces will be valuable both in the short and long term. Sandra Mahoney, founder at Create Home, concurs, “We have more clients than ever wanting to create and re-create their spaces with exceptional design, and more than ever that means spaces need to function, not just look pretty.” She has personally worked with Ferguson for over twelve years and values their expertise making them a ‘go-to’ for consultations. “Ferguson’s consultants know their product lines and they do an excellent job comparing items, providing direction, and explaining features. The attention to detail shows how much their staff cares and I certainly appreciate that they make my job so much easier.” After a homeowner commits to changing a space or creating a new one, what is the first step on the decision tree? Hable says, “We encourage customers to go

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online at build.com for a first look. They can sort

selections so efficiently. “What the consumer

out some base selections and have a more refined

likes overall is fewer shopping trips. People’s

consultation process when they come to the show-

time is short and they are busy. The more they

room.” While digital images are helpful, there is

can accomplish in one location, the better.”

nothing quite like seeing the choices in person.

Simning also notes that Ferguson serves all

The showroom itself is constantly being updated.

types of clients. “Every builder does things

Given the current dynamic, the timing couldn’t be

differently. Personally, I listen carefully to what

better for Ferguson to be doing a bit of remodeling

clients really want in their home. I give them

of their own. During a visit to their Golden Valley

allowances to accomplish what they want and

location, it was evident extensive new bathroom

when they go to Ferguson they have a lot of

and kitchen footprints were receiving their finishing

choices of products that they can actually uti-

touches. The lighting gallery is a stunner all on its

lize. They have a wide range of price points. They

own. Often referred to as the “jewelry” of the room,

have been able to gain market share by offering

there are sconces and vanity fixtures and show-

options that are stylish but still cost-effective as

stopping chandeliers to consider.

well as higher-end brands.”

Builder Todd Simning with ADOR Bespoke homes

appreciates

Ferguson

Kapla, a product specialist, says trends in lighting

Showrooms

and fixtures change rapidly. She sees trends veer-

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of color. Their current catalog features bold and cheerful colors in appliances, freestanding tubs, and unique dining room chandeliers. She sees clients embracing greens, golds, and blues. Colors of both luxury but also comfort. As we round the bend to spring, there will be opportunities to claim outdoor spaces as well. Customers can find exterior lighting and appliances for outdoor cooking and outdoor refrigeration. Ferguson offers everyone the opportunity to create a unique, personal haven at home and perhaps prepare it for when it will soon be filled with all of our friends.

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S A L E S M A N AG E R PAU L H A BLE’S BEST TIPS W HEN S T A R T I N G A H O M E PROJ E C T 01

It’s okay and even encouraged

In order to best maximize your

Don’t be afraid to choose the

that you start with a wish list,

budget, always be sure to have

extraordinary - do your best

but be open to new sugges-

alternate options and selec-

not to design for resale but

tions as the project evolves

tions. By doing this, you’ll also

have your project reflect your

and unfolds.

save yourself from scrambling

personal taste.

at the last minute.

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OUR TOWN

ARTICLE BARBARA SCHARFENBERG

HOME SWEET HOME MOST PEOPLE WOULD AGREE WITH DOROTHY GALE FROM THE WIZARD OF OZ WHEN SHE PROCLAIMED “THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME.” Be it ever so humble, home means different things to each of us. Home can be a physical structure, something we run to or from (who among us didn’t try that as a child?). Home can also be a feeling, or even an idea. Many of us take pride in being homeowners, creating a sacred space not only for shelter and necessity but for creating memories. The poet Ralph Waldo Emerson famously said “A house is made with walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams.” Whether buying a gently used starter, taking an older place down to the studs, or building new from the ground up, home is where the heart is. 2020 provided each of us with more than enough time at home. Suddenly and unexpectedly our private oases, the spots where we sought to renew ourselves, became our all-inclusive environments. We were asked to stay home, work, learn, and teach from home, and do this for an undetermined period of time. Now, truth be told, as an introvert and lifelong homebody, I have been preparing for a shelter in place for decades. I love being alone. Physical distancing and staying home have long been my preferred modes of socialization. I just pictured doing this of my own free-will, and not under the same roof as anyone else besides my husband.

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A few months prior to the onset of Coronavirus,

desks and sunrooms were turned into distance learning

my husband and I had completed building our dream

classrooms. Add a bookcase here and a printer-stand

home. Initially, our three adult children were not on

there, freshen up the lighting, and voila: a new office

board with us selling their childhood residence – the

appeared in the guestroom. Homeowners have cho-

only home they had ever known - nor were they

sen everything from minor home improvements to

excited that our new abode was designed more

new construction. Pandemic remodeling is booming.

along the lines of an empty nest for two versus a fam-

Kitchen and bath renovations and room additions are

ily residence. Our new place was supposed to be a

among the most popular projects for contractors and

spot for them to visit for short periods of time. There

homeowners wishing to adapt to this new way of life.

was no longer the luxury of private bathrooms and

2020 saw one of the highest levels of home-remodel

bedrooms. Our new place included beautifully staged

spending and it continues to rise. To quote the architect

guest rooms with matching bedding, throw pillows,

Edward Allen, “Almost every component of a building

and walls free of taped-up posters. This was Mom

serves more than one function, with some components

and Dad’s place; the old homestead now belonged

commonly serving ten or more simultaneously.” Truer

to someone else. Eventually, they acquiesced and we

words were never timelier than they are now.

were all excited to begin a new chapter in our lives. Then, in the blink of an eye, all three chicks who had previously flown the coop came back to roost.

Much like Dorothy, we experienced a stormy upheaval of life as we knew it. We were thrust into a swirling world we never imagined existed and felt a

With the onset of Coronavirus, we, like many fam-

loss of control. We longed to return to a place where

ilies, once again became a collective of adults living

things made sense. And we did that together from the

under one roof. We needed to adjust existing space

comfort of our home.

accordingly. The kitchen island became a virtual class-

Looking back on this past year of change, I have

room and the dining room table was used as a work

a new meaning of what home is to me. Home is

zone for larger projects. Thankfully, everyone was able

where my family is. Home is where I can always

to conduct their respective meetings and reach dead-

offer a soft landing for my kids, no matter how

lines. Although at times it was hectic, we used every

old they are and whatever the circumstances may

inch of our home to its fullest extent. Ah yes, home

be. And maybe, just maybe, if I can find both ruby

sweet home indeed.

slippers in the pile of shoes at my front door, I will

Many of us were challenged to make better use of existing areas of our homes. Closets became built-in

click my heels together three times and remember: there’s no place like home.

“ A h o u s e i s m a d e w i t h wa l l s a n d b e a m s ; a h o m e i s b u i lt w i t h l o v e a n d d r e a m s .” CityLifestyle.com/LakeMinnetonka

make room for what

you love

LISSA MILLER OF LISSA MILLER ORGANIZING LLC REVEALS HER BEST TIPS FOR RE-ORGANIZING YOUR HOME AND MAKING ROOM FOR WHAT YOU LOVE. ARTICLE KENDRA JOHNSON

AS WE MOVE TOWARDS SPRING, THE ALL-ILLUSTRIOUS

organized also provides an opportunity for

“SPRING CLEANING” LOOMS ON THE MINDS OF MANY.

everyone living in the home to learn a sense

Questions about what needs to be cleaned, when it will get

of order and ownership of their belongings.

done, and what will happen to the quote-on-quote "junk" can

Figuring out why you feel the need to orga-

become stressful. If you, like many, are dreading organizing the

nize a space will provide guidance for actu-

parts of the house you haven’t touched since last Spring, Lissa

ally getting the task done.

Miller has your back.

Once you’ve determined why you want to

Lissa Miller is the founder and CEO of Lissa Miller Organizing

organize, the next step is deciding where to

LLC, a business dedicated to organizing, staging, and rede-

start and making a plan. A small drawer or

signing homes. Miller started her business several years ago

closet are both great places to begin. And

in Excelsior after realizing she could use her organizing skills

sorting items into boxes to donate, discard,

to help others. Here, she shares her best tips to organize your

recycle, and keep can really get the ball

home and make room for what you love.

rolling. If you’re finding it difficult to choose

“I love my work because it taps into my own creativity and also

what to keep or toss, Miller suggests asking

helps my clients have a better quality of life. I have never had a client

yourself if you will miss the items and imag-

who, when done with our sessions, didn’t feel a sense of relief, calm,

ining someone else enjoying them. This will

and new inspiration in their refreshed environment,” Miller says.

help you only keep what you can manage.

Her tips for beginning an organizing project start with understand-

When it comes to the nitty-gritty of

ing why you want to organize a space in the first place. According

actually organizing a home, she suggests

to Miller, an organized home creates a calm and stress-free envi-

keeping your plan in mind and just starting.

ronment and provides order to an otherwise chaotic space. Being

All of the items you decide to keep can be

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+ re d es i

+ st a g staging to sell

Lissa will consult with you in

Lissa’s redesign services take

Lissa offers full and partial home

person or by phone to determine

what you already have in your

staging services but says she

your organizing needs and costs.

home and use it in ways you may

especially enjoys helping sellers

Once these are determiend, she

have never considered. By recon-

who are willing to do a lot of the

will develop an individualized plan

figuring your furniture and adding

work themselves. Miller stages

and create a maintenance sched-

accent pieces and accent paint

each area of the home to highlight

ule for maintaining those spaces

colors, your spaces can become

the home’s best features using

going forward.

brand new for a fraction of the cost

the homeowner’s furnishings. She

of an interior designer.

will also provide additional decor when necessary.

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placed in bins and drawer organizers to simplify the

The final step in organizing your home is creating a main-

process. She also explains that like-items should be

tenance plan. A maintenance plan will allow you to keep

placed with other like-items to make things easier to find.

your home organized on a weekly basis instead of yearly.

Categorizing items will also make it easier to remember

Miller suggests spending a few minutes every evening put-

where they belong in the future. If you struggle with

ting items in their place and then choosing one day every

knowing where to place certain items, bringing in a set

week to do a more thorough walk-through of your home.

of fresh eyes such as a family member or neighbor can

Developing your maintenance plan will allow you to enjoy

do wonders.

your home stress-free for the foreseeable future.

Once you have organized your spaces, you may be

If after all of her tips and tricks, you’re still not

wondering what to do with all the items you decided

feeling the ambition to organize your home yourself,

to donate, discard, and recycle. Depending on the con-

Lissa Miller is just a phone call away. Whether you

dition of the items, donating is always a great option

need your entire house organized or just one room,

and will not only help you rid your home of clutter but will

she will develop an individualized plan and create a

also benefit others in the long run. Other options include

maintenance schedule for maintaining those spaces

selling higher-priced items to pawn shops and online

going forward. Don’t let the stress of Spring Cleaning

marketplaces or finding recycling centers near you.

get you down. Make a plan and just start!

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how t o

org a n ize Understand why you want to organize a space in the first place. Figuring out why you feel the need to organize a space will provide guidance for actually getting the task done. Decide where you want to start and make a plan. Start with a small drawer or closet and sort items into boxes to donate, discard, recycle, and keep. This can really get the ball rolling. With your plan in mind, just start! All the items you decide to keep can be placed in bins and drawer organizers to simplify the process. Like-items should be placed with other like-items to make things easier to find in the future. For items you plan to get rid of, donating is always a great option. Other options include selling higher-priced items to pawn shops and online marketplaces or finding recycling centers near you. Spend a few minutes every evening putting items in their place. Once a week do a more thorough walk-through of your home. Develop a maintenance plan so you can enjoy your home stress-free for the foreseeable future.

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FOOD & WINE

A PINCH OF THIS, A SPLASH OF THAT TIPS FOR COOKING WITH WINE ARTICLE DEBRA LAIZURE | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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USING WINE IN COOKING INTENSIFIES FLAVOR AND ADDS ANOTHER LEVEL OF UNIQUENESS TO YOUR RECIPE. It gives a dish that extra something special to turn great-grandma's pasta sauce recipe into your own (and make your sister-in-law jealous). So grab that secret ingredient from the wine cellar and head to the kitchen. As Julia Child says, "I enjoy cooking with wine; sometimes I even put it in the food I'm cooking." Wine should be added to food early enough in the cooking process that it has time to simmer. As wine cooks down, the alcohol evaporates away and the flavors begin to concentrate. Use a light hand at first until you get familiar with cooking with wine. Typically, white wines impart their delicate flavor to seafood and dishes like chicken piccata and vegetable risotto. Red wine adds depth to bolder dishes like beef bourguignon, mushroom steak sauce, and of course, great-grandma's famous pasta sauce. Using wine in a reduction or to deglaze a pan creates an intense and complex sauce. It easily picks up those coveted brown bits that elevate the flavor of any dish. But be careful—light and overly fruity wines can ruin a sauce. The fruitiness is lost during the cooking process and will leave the sauce too acidic, ensuring those lovely brown bits have gone to waste.

AS JULIA CHILD SAYS, "I ENJOY COOKING WITH WINE; SOMETIMES I EVEN PUT IT IN THE FOOD I'M COOKING." RED OR WHITE? Let's be clear about what is considered a good cooking wine. The so-called "cooking wine" found in your local grocery store next to the fancy vinegars and Worcestershire sauce is a poor excuse for a cooking ingredient. They are low in alcohol content, highly acidic and contain a massive amount of salt. Instead, choose a wine you would pair with the meal. Use one that is fruity, medium or full-bodied, and with little or no oak flavor. Wine aged in oak barrels tends to turn bitter and harsh when cooked in food. For red wines, pinot noir and blends such as Côtes du Rhône will produce consistent results. Again, avoid wines aged in oak such as the robust cabernet sauvignon. White wines should also be dry and full-bodied. Try a sauvignon blanc, unoaked chardonnay, or even a French vermouth. LET'S TALK PRICE Does an expensive wine produce a better sauce than a wine picked from the bargain bin? Well, maybe. America's Test Kitchen tested sauces made from similar wines in the $5, $10, $20 and $30 price points. They discovered that the $5 wines cooked down to sweet, syrupy sauces, while the $10, $20 and $30 bottles were smoother, making sauces with multiple layers of flavor. Although tasters favored wines in the two more expensive price ranges, none thought the difference justified spending an extra $10 or $20. They found that limiting the price to $10 left cooks with plenty of good shopping options.

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COOKING TIPS

+ Add a light, dry white wine to melted butter and baste grilled, broiled or baked fish.

+ Mix wine with different herbs and olive oil to make a delicious salad dressing.

+ Stir in a couple tablespoons of red wine into brown gravy. Slowly simmer to create a luscious sauce for beef.

+ Freeze leftover drinking wine in ice cube trays for future cooking use.

+ Use a wine-based marinade to help keep meat, poultry or seafood moist while it cooks. 26

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RED WINE REDUCTION FOR SAUCES Two tablespoons of this potent wine reduction can be substituted in a recipe, such as a pan sauce, tomato sauce or roast beef jus, that calls for one-half to three-quarters cup of wine. Add this reduction near the end of the cooking time—the way you might finish a sauce by swirling in some butter. The reduction can be kept for up to two weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Makes about 2 tablespoons INGREDIENTS

+ 1 small carrot, chopped fine (about 2 tablespoons)

+ 1 medium shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons)

+ 2 button mushrooms, chopped fine (about 3 tablespoons)

+ 1 small bay leaf + 3 sprigs fresh parsley + 1 cup fruity, smooth, medium-bodied red wine blend

INSTRUCTIONS Heat all ingredients in 12-inch nonstick skillet over low heat; cook, without simmering (liquid should be steaming but not bubbling), until mixture reduces to 1 cup, 15 to 20 minutes. Pour through strainer and return liquid (about 1/2 cup) to clean skillet. Continue to cook over low heat, without simmering, until liquid is reduced to 2 tablespoons, 15 to 20 minutes. From America’s Test Kitchen Season 2

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DESIGNER TAMARA DAY IS A PUR-

skill set comes from growing up on a

VEYOR OF THE GLAM AND COZY.

farm. Growing up, she learned all of

This busy wife and mother of four styles

her hands-on skills from her dad, Ward

for the spirited home, mixing glam, com-

Schraeder. After getting married, Tamara

fort, and family. Tamara’s sense of style

and her husband took on old, dilapidated

and eye for what works has created an

homes that no one wanted and turned

insatiable demand for her interior design

them into beautiful spaces.

expertise, furniture and décor. Tamara

One home in particular made Tamara

grew up on the Midwestern plains in

the sought after designer she is today.

Salina,

While rescuing a home from foreclosure

Kansas.

Her

“do-it-yourself”

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and neglect, the economy tanked, forcing Tamara to do a lot of the work herself. To stay on budget, she went to estate sales and redesigned furniture to fit her vision for the house. Out of this experience, a new brand was born— Growing Days, Tamara’s interior design, furniture, décor and lifestyle business. On HGTV & DIY Network’s Bargain Mansions, Tamara and her crew transform big, old houses that she finds at bargain prices. While respecting the integrity and history of the homes, she integrates modern design, function and style to the space – perfect for today’s families. CityLifestyle.com/LakeMinnetonka

MARCH

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

lakefront to see thousands of lights,

LIGHT UP THE LAKE DRIVE-THRU

you'll drive west down Lake Street,

glowing igloos, a giant snowflake, and more! Starting at Hotel Landing,

19 LIGHT UP THE LAKE DRIVE-THRU

Wayzata Bay

take a left on Ferndale, and again on

Head down to Panoway on Wayzata

Grove Lane, and right back on Lake

Head down to Panoway on Wayzata

Bay and take a drive along the

Street. Be sure to check out the new

Bay and take a drive along the

lakefront to see thousands of lights,

mural on Walker Avenue! This event

lakefront to see thousands of lights,

glowing igloos, a giant snowflake,

will begin at 5:00 p.m.

glowing igloos, a giant snowflake,

and more! Starting at Hotel Landing, you'll drive west down Lake Street, take a left on Ferndale, and again on Grove Lane, and right back on Lake Street. Be sure to check out the new mural on Walker Avenue! This event

Wayzata Bay

and more! Starting at Hotel Landing,

you'll drive west down Lake Street,

DAYLIGHT SAVING

Street. Be sure to check out the new

take a left on Ferndale, and again on Grove Lane, and right back on Lake

Lake Minnetonka

mural on Walker Avenue! This event

will begin at 5:00 p.m.

Daylight Saving

will begin at 5:00 p.m.

LIGHT UP THE LAKE DRIVE-THRU

ST. PATRICK'S DAY

LIGHT UP THE LAKE DRIVE-THRU

Head down to Panoway on Wayzata

St. Patrick's Day

Head down to Panoway on Wayzata

Wayzata Bay

Lake Minnetonka

Bay and take a drive along the

Wayzata Bay

Bay and take a drive along the CONTINUED >

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REALTY REPORT

REALTY REPORT LAKE MINNETONKA

NEIGHBORHOOD

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS BATHS

2515 Lafayette Road

$1,095,000.00

$1,050,000.00

96%

108

4637 Carlow Road

$1,075,000.00

$1,087,500.00

101%

171

4680 Creekwood Trail

$1,100,000.00

$1,075,000.00

98%

860 Windjammer Lane

$1,295,000.00

$1,195,000.00

92%

1000 Old Long Lake Road

$2,095,000.00

$1,995,000.00

95%

637

26305 Edgewood Road

$1,249,000.00

$1,172,000.00

94%

28010 Woodside Road

$2,975,000.00

$2,600,000.00

87%

460 Carpenters Point

$2,395,000.00

$2,150,000.00

90%

413

17960 Shavers Lane

$1,395,000.00

$1,275,000.00

91%

122

3103 Maplewood Road

$1,399,000.00

$1,327,500.00

95%

431

Information obtained through Heartland Multiple Listing Service 9-1-20 to 12-31-20 List and sold price reflect one selected home within the respective subdivision.

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CityLifestyle.com/LakeMinnetonka

MARCH

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR lakefront to see thousands of lights,

glowing igloos, a giant snowflake,

and more! Starting at Hotel Landing,

you'll drive west down Lake Street, take a left on Ferndale, and again on Grove Lane, and right back on Lake

Street. Be sure to check out the new mural on Walker Avenue! This event will begin at 5:00 p.m.

27 PASSOVER

Lake Minnetonka

Passover begins at sundown and ends in the evening of Sunday, April 4th.

28 PALM SUNDAY

Lake Minnetonka

Palm Sunday

29 MINNETONKA SPRING BREAK Minnetonka Public Schools

No school Minnetonka K-12.

30 MINNETONKA SPRING BREAK Minnetonka Public Schools

No school Minnetonka K-12.

31 MINNETONKA SPRING BREAK Minnetonka Public Schools

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ADD NEW LI F E T O YO U R K IT C H E N

HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN INDOOR HERB GARDEN.

GROWING AN INDOOR HERB GARDEN IS A FUN AND REWARDING HOBBY. Herbs make for a great addition to home-cooked meals, save you money, and some have healing properties. For under $20, you can grow herbs like basil or kale in your home. All you need is sunlight, supplies, and an appetite for fresh herbs.

FAVO R I T E H E R B S

First, decide what herbs to grow. While it’s personal preference, parsley and rosemary are popular starter herbs because they’re easy to grow. You can buy seeds or plant a cutting from an existing plant.

POT WITH D R A I N AG E

WAT E R A N D HUMIDIT Y

Proper drainage is important as most herbs will rot

Whether you use seeds or cuttings, you’ll need a

if they sit in standing water. However, some herbs

pot. If you’re growing two herbs, purchase 6-inch

will perish if the soil gets bone-dry. A general rule of

wide plastic planters. Empty cans or Tupperwares

thumb is to keep the soil damp, not soaked. It’s best to

with drainage holes work too. If you’re growing sev-

use distilled water, but you can set a cup of tap water

eral herbs, pick up a rectangular nursery planter, but

out for 24 hours to evaporate the chlorine. If the air in

avoid overcrowding. Remember, some herbs don’t

your home is dry, you’ll need to water more frequently.

ARTICLE ALAINA FORTUNE

do well in the same pot, while others thrive together.

ORGANIC SOIL

Most herbs that grow in your kitchen require a

LIGHT AND D E D I C AT I O N

Once your herbs are planted, find them a suitable spot

well-draining soil with a PH of around 7. For two

in your home. Most herbs require full sun (6-8 hours

herbs, pick up a 6 quart bag of organic potting soil.

daily), but some need less. The right spot is crucial:

It’s better to avoid soil with fertilizers and other

without adequate light, your herbs won’t last long. If

non-organic additives. But the soil can vary depend-

you don’t have a sunny windowsill, don’t worry! LED

ing on the type of herb.

grow-lights are an inexpensive alternative for growing fragrant herbs in the comfort of your home.

Lake Minnetonka Lifestyle | March 2021

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