Minneapolis Lakes, MN March 2023 by City Lifestyle

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Home is So Much More

March 2023 PUBLISHER

Alexandra Patty | alexandra.patty@citylifestyle.com EDITOR IAL COOR DINATOR

Sarah Knieff | sarah.knieff@citylifestyle.com

Home. So much contained in that small word. Home is our grounding. Our base. Our launchpad. It’s where we start and end each day, and while the particulars look different for each of us, the meaning it holds is invaluable. As we thought about our March “Home” issue, the Minneapolis Lakes team wanted to highlight a bit of a spectrum. From something as simple as décor, to painting, new furniture, to even finding an architect for a major renovation or build, we highlight it here. Our team is extremely lucky to be able to learn more about the businesses and individuals that help make our community home a special place. Curiosity Home is a fun place to shop for your home while supporting small or local makers, companies who give back, woman-owned businesses, and Fair-Trade suppliers. We spoke with Greg Chileen, owner of Chileen Painting, a multi-generational family painting business. Greg shares their history and how they help home owners today. We took a trip a bit outside the metro to find quality, Amish and American-made furniture at Simonet’s in Stillwater. In addition to quality products, they can help with design too. And finally, we are excited to showcase a beautiful project by A & H Architecture. This team truly commits to every customer, making first homes, and even second homes, extra special. Minneapolis Lakes is a special community where home follows and extends beyond family to include neighbors and friends. As you flip through the pages of this issue, we hope you’ll feel encouraged and connected to the people around you - in your city, in your neighborhood, and most all of your home. Every month, we hear from readers who keep this magazine for longer than just the month on the cover. Comments are everything from coffee table art to reminders of projects they want done or places they still need to visit. Our team feels proud to create a resource that is valued in our community, and we will continue to strive every month to deliver the value you expect. Thank you for letting us be a part of your home.

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inside the issue The Home Issue

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16 Striving for Exceptional Craftsmanship and Service

Lifestyle Letter

City Scene

Business Monthly

Home Update HO ME + DES I GN

Curb Appeal HO ME + DES I GN

Expert Help HO ME + DES I GN

Locally Sourced S HO PPI NG

Decor Trends HO ME + DES I GN

Events

Family-run Furniture Store Offers Lasting Amish and American-made Products

22 Building a Perfect Fit

Architecture That Embraces Beauty and Function in an Understated, Timeless Fashion

28 Emphasize the Beauty of Your Home Give it a Fresh Coat of Color With Chileen Painting, Inc.

34 Stay Curious and Explore

Boutique Partners With Small Makers to Support its Community

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Jones-Harrison Senior Living Adds Onsite Dialysis Center

Ordway Center Receives Funding for Urgent Repairs

Jones-Harrison proudly unveils its on-site dialysis center to bring life-sustaining kidney care to residents. This innovative development allows residents to dialyze conveniently and comfortably on-premises. It also reduces stress, offers smoother care coordination and eliminates travel costs for treatment. In partnership with DaVita, a dialysis leader with 20 years of experience and proven clinical procedures, Jones-Harrison continues its legacy of care as a leader in senior living. jones-harrison.org.

The Arts Partnership announced it has received a $3.9 million Community Project Funding grant from the federal government to fix and upgrade urgent needs at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. These funds will be used to replace sections of the roof above the Music Theater and upgrade the theater’s lighting so it is energy efficient, has greater design flexibility and meets current industry standards. ordway.org.

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STRIVING FOR EXCEPTIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP AND SERVICE Family-run Furniture Store Offers Lasting Amish and American-made Products

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ARTICLE BY SARAH KNIEFF | PHOTOGRAPHY BY LUCY HAWTHORNE As a little girl, Jill O’Brien loved nothing more than running up and down the aisles of her family’s furniture store. “Simonet’s Furniture is a sixth-generation shop, and my grandfather ran it for most of my childhood,” she says. Jill would visit him in downtown Stillwater with a smile on her face and excitement in her heart. CONTINUED >

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“We are here to help our customers find the right piece for them and their needs.”

“I knew if I was going to Simonet’s I would be getting gumballs from the machine my grandfather had on the desk,” she says. “Right when I walked through those doors, I could hear his coins jingling in his pockets. I would run up to him and he would give me a few pennies for the machine.” Now as a mother with two children of her own, Jill manages the store with her father, Mike O’Brien. “My grandfather passed away in 2011, but his legacy lives on,” she says. “The gumball machine currently resides in my dining room and the memories make me so happy.” Jill continues, “It’s fun too because now my own children run around Simonet’s, finding good hiding spots and making their own memories. This place has always been in our family and is just called the store. If a family member says they are going to the store, we know where that is.” Simonet’s Furniture opened in 1864 and offered funeral services. “The funeral home is still in operation but has been sold,” Jill explains. “The family originally made caskets and it naturally evolved into furniture too.” Simonet’s now strictly sells authentic Amish and American-made furniture for all occasions and spaces. Jill’s father took ownership of the store in 2009. His desire for quality brought him to sell Amish handmade furniture. “We’ve always had American-made furniture and the lines that we’ve carried have evolved over time,” Jill says. “When my dad brought in Amish pieces, it was an instant success. People

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want quality products that are made to last, and this is what we are known for.” The authentic Amish-made furniture is handcrafted using maple, cherry, walnut, oak and other fine, durable wood. The quality is in the fine details and each piece is created by genuine Amish craftsmen. Jill started working at the store in 2017 after a career in sales. “I went to school for marketing and love working for our family business,” she says. “Our store has been around for a long time through the support from our community. It’s nice to be able to keep it going for my grandpa and ancestors.” Along with the Amish items, Simonet’s carries a variety of upholstered furniture for living rooms, bedrooms, offices, dining and more. Customers can choose to style any upholstered item themselves by picking out the color, fabric and sizing for no extra charge. “We are here to help our customers find the right piece for them and their needs,” Jill says. “We do white glove delivery as well. This means we deliver it to your home and place it where you want the piece in your room.” Simonet’s offers 0% financing for 12 months to help everyone come home with their new favorite furnishing. “At the end of the day, we are a local community store where we live,” Jill says. “We want to help our community members and our customers however we can. We will always provide great service, genuine care and a family-friendly environment.” 5745 Memorial Ave., Stillwater, MN (651) 439-2110 | simonetfurniture.com.

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Building a Perfect Fit ARCHITECTURE THAT EMBRACES BEAUTY AND FUNCTION IN AN UNDERSTATED, TIMELESS FASHION

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Thoughtful Design. Delightful Living. This is not just the tagline of A&H Architecture in Minneapolis, but a credo they follow with every structure they create, whether it’s from the ground up or when remodeling what’s already there. The firm was founded over 20 years ago by Christine Albertsson and officially became Albertsson Hansen Architecture in 2002 when Todd Hansen joined as partner. Later, Mark Tambornino and Ian McLellan also joined in leadership, and now the four partners are assisted by a team who share their dedication to enhancing the lives of their clients. “All of our strengths come into play in different projects, depending on how they’re needed,” says Ian. “I think the key though is that we all have a passion for residential

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architecture and design, and for bringing beauty to people’s everyday lives.” “The goal has always been to design homes that resonate on many levels,” explains Todd. “These can be part of the history of American residential architecture or cabin architecture. The stories that people bring from their own memories carry a lot of connotation and existing vocabularies to engage with, so the idea is to bring together a very large number of variables into a unified whole that serves the client’s lives beautifully.” Instead of creating structures that are showy and ostentatious, the team focuses on understated, timeless beauty in harmony with the natural surroundings, whether that is an urban, suburban or rural environment. One of their projects that exemplifies this type of vision is a cabin on Katherine Lake in Wisconsin built for a family living in Los Angeles. “The wife has Wisconsin roots, and their extended family has rented a house on this lake for several years, and they found this

property to build on,” says Todd. “They hired us to help them create a retreat home that would replace their summer rentals and be a place that’s truly theirs. Many of the homes on this lake are somewhat excessive, so this cabin is low key and set back behind the trees. We tried to be faithful to that and make it feel like it was at home in its community.” The property has two lake frontages, and A&H Architecture took full advantage of those gorgeous views by situating the rooms and windows to show them at maximum capacity. “There’s a large lodge room with a fireplace at one end, a dining table at the other end, and then an adjacent kitchen that looks across the living room to a long window wall,” says Todd. The main floor of the home was organized, he says, around a casual living area where everyone could gather, but could also get away and enjoy separate activities. The bedroom wing allows homeowners and guests to have some private space away from this main family area. “One of the best bedrooms is a bunk CONTINUED >

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“I think the key is that we all have a passion for residential architecture and for bringing beauty to people’s e v e r y d a y l i v e s .” room with six separate sleeping nooks,” says Todd. “One of the goals of the client was to make it a very fun place for children, and they had a vision of a bunk room where each bed was in a niche of some kind.” There’s also a porch that wraps around a good portion of the cabin, a screened-in porch in one corner overlooking the lake and a large lawn area for kids to play. “The family loves the home and feels like it matches their and their extended family’s needs,” he says. From beginning to end, the clients had a say in what was happening. “We work collaboratively with the clients throughout,” says Ian. “There’s a lot of ongoing communication through that initial design process and after the contractors on board. We’re still often collaborating with

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the client on some decisions and opportunities that arise throughout construction.” A&H Architecture also offers interior design services. “The lighting, hardware, furniture and paint colors we see it all as a continuum from the overall site down to a doorknob or a color that’s used in a rug,” says Todd. “But that’s not to say that we’re trying to dictate how people live in the home. We want it to feel like theirs and really enjoy our collaborations with our clients as the primary source of inspiration.” They’re also very open to working with other industry professionals. “Some clients already have a relationship with an interior designer or landscape architect, and we love collaborating with other skilled people,” says Ian.

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“We all speak the same language and as long as it’s in the client’s best interest, it’s so much fun.” For the Katherine Lake project, they worked with the owner’s prior interior designer from Los Angeles. “As a team, our ultimate goal is to really meet our clients where they are, try to understand them and try to translate their vision into a built form that’s going to be timeless, site appropriate and super functional for their daily lives,” says Todd.

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Adds Ian, “I think the best feedback I’ve heard is when a client, at the end of the project, says ‘You built the house exactly as I wanted for my family.’” A&H Architecture has several architects who are members of the Minnesota chapter of American Society of Interior Designers and has won many awards for their projects. To find out more, go to aharchitecture.com. (612)-823-0233.

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Family businesses are the foundation of many communities and Chileen Painting, Inc. is no exception. In the 1990s, Greg Chileen had just finished serving a four-year stint in the United States Marine Corps when he decided to move to the Twin Cities and open Chileen Painting, Inc. – an extension of his relative’s enterprise. “I didn’t exactly plan to get into the business, but after working with my father, I realized I really did like it,” he says. “Now, I enjoy being my own boss and every job is a little bit different. I also like meeting new people and getting to hear stories about their lives.” Chileen Painting has a long family history and it started with Greg’s Uncles. John and Delbert Chileen created the original painting business during 1940 in Chicago – where they lived and already owned a paint store. Later, they brought in their five brothers to assist due to the business’ fast success. Eventually, Lester Chileen – Greg’s father – moved to Crosby, Minnesota, and with him came Chileen Painting. Lester has since retired. Today, Greg and his son, Hunter, work together as third and fourth generation painters. CONTINUED >

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“He’s been working for me since he graduated high school and even before that,” says Greg. “He’s really taken it on and is serious about it. It’s very enjoyable to teach him the ropes on how things work.” The duo plan to carry on their family’s legacy through new projects and great customer service. One of their specialties is restoring old homes. “A new homeowner will buy a house from say someone in uptown and the house hasn’t been touched since the ’60s,” Greg says. “We’ll completely restore the outside to bring it up to date and return it to its original beauty.” Older homes’ interiors are also often in need of updating as well. “A lot of times, some of these older houses have wood moldings that are not accurate for the age of the home,” says Greg. “They’re too modern. So, we’ll put in the right kind of moldings that would fit a house built a hundred years ago. Many of the projects we do are very detailed and we’re sometimes on one job for months.” When it comes to exterior paint colors, he says customers’ preferences are getting a little bolder than they were in the past. “Years ago, most people were going with more of the earth tones, but now they’re being a lot braver with colors as opposed to just having their house blend into the neighborhood.” One customer even asked to have their house painted purple! “After we were done, the owners and the people in the neighborhood really liked it,” says Greg. Indoors, while light gray tones are still a popular choice, the deeper, darker grays are becoming more popular. In addition to interior painting, Greg and his team can handle water damage, patching and enameling. Textured surfaces that were popular in the 1960s to ’80s can be removed to make a house more up to its original smooth finishes. Greg is involved in all the projects undertaken by Chileen and runs about two or three crews at a time while paying close attention to detail. “I don’t want to get too big where I’m running crews everywhere at once because then it’s really hard to ensure good quality,” he says. “This way, customers are getting more one-on-one attention than if they hire a company with 20 crews.” He is also very big on communication and believes it’s important to know homeowners’ expectations before getting started. “Once that’s clear, I then supervise to make sure all the steps are being taken and everything gets done the way it should so the home will have an awesome appearance when finished,” says Greg.

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Another thing he says sets Chileen apart is that they do a lot of carpentry work. “Projects that most homeowners normally would have to hire a different carpentry crew or remodeling company to do, like replacing siding, we can do. And while we don’t do any tiling or electrical work, we can recommend people we trust.” Greg and his wife, Nicole, are both originally from the Brainerd Lakes area and graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School. They go back in the summers to visit their parents and love traveling to Jamaica every December before Greg’s busy season starts in the spring. “We also do a lot of hiking,” he says. “I have three daughters and one lives in Idaho, so we travel out there and like going through Yellowstone. We’re very adventurous – I run Grandma’s Marathon every June.” To find out how Greg, Hunter and their crews can make your home a star in your neighborhood, go to chileenpainting.com. (612)-850-0325.

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St ay C u r ious a nd E x plore Boutique Partners With Small Makers to Support its Community

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Curiosity started as an occasional store and was open one to two weekends a month. “It was just me at first, so pop-ups in our permanent location were all I could focus on,” Jennifer says. “As the store progressed, I was able to hire a team and stay open six days a week.” The store carries a variety of products including furniture, clothing, jewelry, decor and kitchenware. Most items are from small or local makers, companies who give back, woman-owned businesses and Fair-Trade suppliers. “This is a huge deal to me,” Jennifer says. “I partner with over 30 Minnesotan artists. I love supporting my own community.” Local partners include Artifacts of Joy, Bare Honey and Black Loon Studio. “My store is a way for me to give back and encourage others to live slower while making thoughtful purchases,” she says. “I urge my customers to stay curious and check back often.” curiosityhomedecor.com. (612) 315-3380.

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When Jennifer Carmichael opened Curiosity in Northeast Minneapolis, she had one goal in mind: encouraging her community members and customers to stay curious. “In this fast-paced world, it’s good to slow down and explore new things,” she says. “At Curiosity, we place importance on slower fashion, vintage goods and products from companies who give back.” Jennifer opened the store in 2018, using her experience from the wholesale industry to curate a unique inventory. “Early in my career, I worked in home goods distribution with my dad and husband,” she says. “It was fun to be newly married and going to trade shows.” She continues, “Then we had a baby, and it wasn’t so much fun to be traveling a lot. After thinking about my next career move, I decided to transition to retail so I could be home with my children more. My grandfather had his own store and I have always [wanted] to do the same.”

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5 Hot Trends

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in Kitchen Design A peek at what’s ahead: bold cabinet colors, statement hardware and swaths of stone.

When designing your dream kitchen, it’s important to balance timeless features with elements that reflect your personality and design aesthetic. You may not plan to remodel your kitchen each year (does anyone do that?), but that doesn’t mean there aren’t creative ways to keep your space feeling modern and fresh. We spoke with interior designer Brooke Cover about the trends in kitchen design she’s seeing this year, touching on everything from cabinet colors and lighting to tile and countertop combos she’s loving.

TA K I N G T H E C O U N T E R M AT E R I A L U P THE BACKSPLASH Although the iconic subway tile backsplash is timeless in its own right, Brooke says she is seeing a big shift toward marble slab backsplashes — which add drama and depth to the kitchen. Not only is it easier to clean than tile, but a marble backsplash and countertop also sets the tone for the entire space and makes a big statement.

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Gone are the days of it being a given to hide the fridge behind custom cabinets. Many brands of appliances are so beautiful and sleek these days, homeowners want to see them rather than hide them behind a cabinet facade. Small appliances, however, are another story. Custom cabinets and “appliance garages” aren’t going away anytime soon. Form and function make them a desirable addition to any kitchen.

I suggest viewing countertop slabs in person vs. a small sample piece because each slab has unique movement and colors. They are all so beautiful and works of art. Taking a trip to the warehouse will really help a client to understand the different types available and see the difference in the look of the material.

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WA R M I N G U P THE WHITE We doubt the classic white kitchen will ever completely go out of style, but trends show people are going away from the white kitchen and gray cabinets. They’re opting for white mixed with warmer wood tones, dark greens and blues. Some homeowners are mixing vintage in with the new and modern through butcher block islands or other unique cabinetry choices. Black is making a bold comeback in some kitchens, while others usher in warmth through painted islands or other darker contrast tiles in the bar area. You don’t have to leave behind the timelessness when you warm up your space if you opt for equally timeless black and wood-stained accents. If you want a quick refresh, consider adding pops of wood through cutting boards or other decor accents on countertops or open shelves.

BOLD H A R D WA R E Mixed metals and sizes are having a moment in kitchens across America. Brooke says not to shy away from a variety of sizes of pulls and handles, depending on the drawer and door size. For instance, you may see a mixture of longer pulls on larger drawers and square knobs on smaller glassware cabinets - and that’s more than just ok - that’s recommended. As the heart of the home, kitchens shouldn’t feel sterile and hyper-coordinated - they should feel inviting and tailored to the space. Since no two kitchens will be exactly alike, feel free to boldly mix the hardware sizes and styles to the needs of your kitchen.

C O N T R A S T, C O N T R A S T, CONTRAST! From painted and stained islands to dark lower cabinetry with bright white uppers and mixed lighting fixtures, contrast is the name of the game this year. You’ll see this juxtaposition between clean white and darker colors or even this year’s favorite - greens and blues - all over newly designed kitchens. You’re not breaking any rules by coordinating sculptural pendants over the kitchen island with more vintage-inspired gooseneck sconces over the standalone bar or a chandelier over the eat-in kitchen. MAR CH 2 0 2 3 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/MI N N E A P O L I S L A KE S

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Minneapolis Home + Garden Show

MIN N EAPOLIS CON VEN TION C E NT E R | 2:0 0 P M Shop home-related products and services, and visit displays to help inspire your next home project. Connect with industry experts and gain access to over 600 booths. homeandgardenshow.com.

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Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament

TA R G ET CEN TER | 1:00 PM Experience one of the nation's most prestigious postseason events when Target Center hosts the 2023 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament. targetcenter.com.

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Masters of Hawaiian Music

DA KOTA JAZZ CLUB | 7:00 PM Three Masters, featured regularly at Maui’s renowned Slack Key Show, share the uniquely Hawaiian styles of slack key guitar and ‘ukulele, with origins in the early 19th century when Portuguese immigrants introduced the ‘ukulele to Hawai‘i and Mexican cowboys brought guitars along with their ranching knowledge. Ever since Hawaiians have made these instruments their own. dakotacooks.com.

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Tina – The Tina Turner Musical

O RPHEUM THEATR E | 7:30 PM This new musical reveals a comeback story like no other, of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of racism, sexism and ageism to become the global queen of rock ‘n’ roll. Tina — The Tina Turner Musical is a celebration of resilience and an inspiration of triumph over adversity. hennepintheatretrust.org.

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Blues for an Alabama Sky

GUTHRIE THEATER | 1:00 PM A bold character drama set in a Depression-era Harlem apartment building, where a close-knit group of friends become a chosen family. guthrietheater.com.

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Corduroy

CHILDREN ’S THEATRE COMPA NY | 7 :0 0 P M Oh no, Corduroy’s button has gone missing, and he can’t go home with kindhearted Lisa without it! Join the beloved teddy bear as he takes a rollicking ride up the escalator and begins a delightfully destructive romp through every section of the department store. childrenstheatre.org.

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