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What our housing market needs—more affordably built homes. Minnesota’s housing market serves many of us well, and the homes we build in Minnesota are among the most energy efficient in the country. However, our housing market does not provide an adequate supply of affordably priced homes. We need to build more of them. Lots more of them. This lack of affordably priced options is not by design. The housing industry wants to meet the demand for these homes and to grow homeownership opportunities. Unfortunately, several barriers hold us back from serving the entirety of the housing market.

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102 DESTINATION Into the woods at Michigan’s Milkweed Inn.

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CULTURE 51 AT AUCTION Inside the extraordinary world of Christo and Jeanne-Claude.

56 GARDENING Tangletown Gardens commits to regenerative agriculture.

62 TREND How to make your home office work for you.

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212 ICON Inside Andrew Zimmern’s recently renovated Twin Cities residence.

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the same year: June 13, 1935. So perhaps it was destiny that Bulgarian-born Christo Vladimirov Javacheff and Moroccan-born Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon would meet, marry and become world-famous artists. They’re known for their iconic environmental installations like “The Pont Neuf Wrapped” (1985), where fabric covered the iconic Paris bridge, and “The Gates” (2005), in which 7,503 vinyl gates were placed along 23 miles of New York City’s Central Park. Following Jeanne-Claude’s death in 2009 and Christo’s recent passing in 2020, the world got a glimpse inside their extraordinary life when Sotheby’s auctioned off the couple’s collection of art and artifacts. The two-part sale was held in Paris, the very city where they first met and married. Drawing the attention of bidders from around the world, the auction brought in a total of €€ 9.2 million, more than double the presale estimate. Christo and Jeanne-Claude were at the center of the New York City art scene during the sixties and seventies. Their legendary SoHo home and studio at 48 Howard Street was a creative hub and the site of many art world dinner parties. It was also where the duo lived with a very personal assortment of artworks, many pieces gifted to them by fellow artists. And for the first time, dozens of these extraordinary treasures came into public view. The Argentine-Italian conceptual artist Lucio Fontana was an early Christo admirer, purchasing one of his “Wrapped Can” sculptures in 1958. Years later when the couple was visiting Fontana in his Milan studio, he asked Jeanne-Claude to select an artwork of his. She chose the superlative “Concetto Spaziale, Attesa,” which he inscribed to her on the reverse. The work sold for € 920,000, three times the low estimate. Swedish-born American pop artist Claes Oldenburg was also a close friend of Christo’s, and the two artists traded works in 1964. Oldenburg’s “Bacon and Egg; Ice Cream, and Beef Steak,” which was signed on the back To Christos from Claes, sold for € 81,900. Also hitting the auction block was the duo’s beloved Hoge armchair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, which they brought over from France on a boat in 1964. Complete with a personal note from Rietveld under the seat, it sold for € 214,200 amid brisk bidding. But perhaps the highlight of the sale was an eight-foot-wide drawing by Christo detailing the 1991 bicontinental project “The Umbrellas,” where 3,100 umbrellas were erected in the United States and Japan. The work was only up for 18 days, forced to close after the accidental onsite deaths of two people. In the end, the massive collage sold to a telephone bidder for € 1,706,500, setting an auction record for the couple. As a postscript, one last work by Christo and Jeanne-Claude is set to be unveiled in Paris this fall. That’s when the Arc de Triomphe will be wrapped in sumptuous fabric. The long-anticipated work is a final statement by the artistic duo — a posthumous gesture every bit as grand as the couple who imagined it.

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Gardens and its neighboring Wise Acre bears striking resemblance to the recycling emblem, traveling from a 140-acre farm in Plato to the storefronts in South Minneapolis and back again. And it’s a path paved with rich black gold: topsoil. Proprietors Scott Endres and Dean Engelmann consider themselves “humble farm boys,” with Endres hailing from Hampton Township and Engelmann from the land they farm to this very day. Together, the friends have helmed the company for 19 years, through economic downturns and a global pandemic that continues to stretch into the foreseeable future. And they’ve done it without ever taking a shortcut. In fact, they’re committed to taking a step forward by taking a few steps back, returning to what’s considered “regenerative agriculture.” This way of farming helps rebuild topsoil and reverse the effects of climate change with a focus on biodiversity, crop rotation and other earth-friendly tactics. Their idyllic farm “has its own ecosystem,” Endres notes. “There’s this ebb and flow of energy to and from the farm. That energy is really important for the lifeblood of our businesses that serve so many people in our community.” Although the buzzy phrase “farm to table” has unfortunately long since been stripped of any real meaning, Endres and Engelmann have in fact created a carbon-positive farm-to-table-to-farm formula that has allowed their business to bloom. And just as they diversify their crops, over the years they have continuously diversified their offerings to meet the needs and demands of the community. Today, the rich Tangletown portfolio includes the ornamental plants available at the cult-favorite garden center, dreamy garden and landscape design services, true farm-to-fork fare served at Wise Acre, a CSA program, and farm-direct meats and produce. All of this begins with the dirt under their feet. “Our soil is alive,” Engelmann says. “If you come to the farm and scoop up a handful of soil, you’re holding more microorganisms than humans on the planet. It’s not just a substance we stick a seed in; it’s a living, breathing collection of organisms. You know that beautiful, rich, loamy black soil — you can smell it and almost feel it. You can stand there and admire the diversity of cover crops, wildlife and insects galore.” “We have lush rolling hills and very rich topsoil that has been formed over tens of thousands of years,” he continues, noting that biodiversity across the region sadly has suffered as many farms have consolidated and become increasingly monoculture. “We’re trying to create and nurture a system that mimics what Mother Nature would do. There’s a lot of cross-pollination: Our pastures become fields, and fields become pasture. Nothing is static. It’s an ever-changing, ever-evolving rhythmic beat, where plants and animals work together to support a sustainable system.” The farm’s roster includes cows, pigs, ducks, turkeys, an orchard, more than 100 kinds of vegetables, and thousands of ornamental plants. The flora is put to creative use in the brand’s trademark design services as well as showcased at the trend-forward garden center — complete with some of that magical soil. All the prep and packaging for Tangletown’s vast offerings happen right here, too. And when food waste gets scraped from plates at Wise Acre, it’s sent back to Plato to enrich that carefully cultivated topsoil. “The farm is driven by one equation: Healthy soil leads to healthy plants leads to healthy animals and people,” Engelmann asserts. “Every decision we make is rooted in one thing and one thing only: how we improve our soil. It underlies pretty much everything we do. Modern industrial agriculture will feed the world — until it collapses, because we’ve mined out from underneath our feet.” Although Tangletown’s unique approach is a direct response to today’s challenging realities, its proprietors remain optimistic, both for business and for the environment. “Throughout the pandemic, food has been good medicine for people,” Endres says. “Gardening has also been good medicine, letting people reconnect with something, nurture something, and feed themselves both in a physical and mental sense.” “What’s important is that we’re not just taking from the land but nurturing it, leaving it in better condition than when we came to it,” he concludes. “That’s also true for how we approach our businesses and the way we present ourselves to our community. We always strive to give back to the community we serve.” For tips for shopping the garden center, visit our website.

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or the leftover space in the mudroom, but rather a necessary place in which to conduct the world’s — and your life’s — business. It used to be fun to catch up on work on the living room sofa until it became a regular occurrence. The home office is top of mind again, and everyone is weighing in on what inspires them and how to avoid workspace gaffes. I like to look at it as not just a room, but a lifestyle. Whether it’s an everyday office, an occasional meeting venue or a brainstorming spot, a well-designed, well-equipped space can inspire creativity and promote healthy habits. The pandemic hasn’t so much changed as it has confirmed how we will live and work in the future. It’s made us focus on our workspaces and come to realize that our home offices are not just a place to get things done but indeed a reflection of who we are. New York City designer Vicente Wolf, who’s seen it all, advises: “Straighten the pictures. Edit your bookcase. And please, get rid of the obvious plastic floral arrangements.” With that said, let’s discuss some home office edits. These days, many households have multiple people working from home at the same time. Add in distance learning, and you might feel like your abode is a members-only coworking collective. Amy Hendel of Hendel Homes is seeing a trend of multiple work areas within a residence. “Clients are asking for two to three offices in a home, with dedicated spaces for everyone,” she explains. “A room that can be closed off is essential for the hustle and bustle of busy family life.” Those who are handling video calls all day need to consider special sound and lighting needs as well. “Our clients who hold international positions are asking for lighting that emulates the sun at all times of the day,” she adds, “or the ability to have multiple screens with different city skylines for backgrounds.” You home office should feel like a place of inspiration as well as a reflection of your personal style, passions and aspirations. This is one area where home definitely beats out the corporate setting, where your colleagues would decorate with quirky calendars and fake plants. If you’re a visual person, use your walls for mood boards. This can be achieved with unique surface applications and adds design details to otherwise plain walls. It’s not just about decor; the focus is dually on productivity. Form can influence function in a way that truly impacts your work. Nothing looks more depressing than the dead end desk or the mesh-backed chair. It’s the quickest way to feel like you’re back in a college dorm. Opt for a large desk or table and position it in the room strategically. Take time to consider your background as it is conveyed through your computer’s eye. Larger work surfaces provide ample space for multiple projects and room for a second chair if needed. Find a task chair that’s comfortable all day yet remains stylish and coordinated with your space. Be discerning about the items you keep on your desk and ensure it’s easy to tidy up come close of business. Make it part of your mindfulness practice to declutter so you can walk into your office each morning with a fresh perspective that equips you for a productive day. And make wise choices with your supplies. My new line of desk accessories, Good Office Day, is sustainably sourced and easy to recycle or compost. It lets you feel good about your notebooks, binders, folios and file folders. Finally, it’s more important than ever to have boundaries. There needs to be a conscious boundary between our workday and our time off — which is so difficult with the office literally steps away. It takes discipline, well-designed, multi-functional spaces and thoughtful accessories. Trust me: Your soul will thank you.

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IN A NORMAL YEAR — REMEMBER THOSE? — IF you found yourself getting excited about table linens and throw blankets, it might’ve been a sign you needed to get out more. But this isn’t a normal year, and, like it or not, we’re all nesters now. Our mass domestication has changed the way we shop. 2020 posed an existential crisis for our closets. With nowhere to go and nobody to impress, opportunities for fashion peacocking became sparse. Spare a thought for shoes and handbags in particular, which have had their purpose and their powers temporarily stymied. As a result, many of us have diverted our creative flair — and our dollars — into our homes. Rugs, mugs and vases have become It buys, chairs are Instagram catnip, and tablescaping is an all-out affair. At MatchesFashion, sales of vases and blankets are up 300% and 280% respectively since last year. Senior Buyer Chelsea Power isn’t surprised, noting that savvy shoppers view their home as a natural extension of their personal style. And you don’t need a psychology degree to work out why joyful pieces are performing particularly well these days. “Customers have been gravitating toward bold colors and uplifting patterns to brighten their environment and their mood,” she says. Investing in our homes isn’t indulgent; it’s essential. Lighting a Cire Trudon candle, eating off La Double J plates or even artfully arranging a bouquet of flowers is a momentary respite from the daily drudgery. These little luxuries are achievable gestures of optimism, just like putting on lipstick (if you can remember doing that). Put plainly: If you’re going to be stuck somewhere, you might as well enjoy it. “The interiors fascination has been created by a perfect storm,” explain Colville cofounders Lucinda Chambers and Molly Molloy, whose graphic throws and mats appeal to the same artsy women who don their ready-to-wear apparel. “People are finding meaning in their lives and realizing that their homes represent something fundamental about themselves. They want to experiment and change things up.” Consider it domestic accessorizing. That experimentation has been accelerated by our universal shift online. One of the ironies of the pandemic is that we’ve invited more people into our abodes than ever before, albeit through a screen. Thanks to video calls and social media, our private spaces are now public. Colleagues see our bedrooms and bookcases, and friends watch as we prepare dinner. Just as an Hermès Birkin bag signifies a sharp eye for style, so too does an Ettore Sottsass mirror or a Pierre Jeanneret chair. Great interiors may actually be more of a brag: Look how impeccable my taste is even behind closed doors! Status symbols haven’t disappeared; they’ve just shape shifted. Unsurprisingly, fashion designers are tapping into this holistic approach to style and taking steps into the world of home. Victoria Beckham is designing cushions. Roksanda Ilincic sells limited-edition prints on Net-APorter. And JW Anderson included hand-knit artisan blankets in its fall/winter 2021 collection. It’s a logical progression. “For us, fashion is more than just clothes and accessories,” explain Bernadette and Charlotte de Geyter, the mother/daughter duo behind the fashion label Bernadette, whose romantic offerings now include tableware. “It’s how you curate the aesthetics in your life. It’s your personality reflected through everything that surrounds you.”

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“There’s an emotional element to a blanket,” says designer Erdem Moralioglu, whose collection now includes floral throws. “What could be more comforting than wrapping yourself up in something?”

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“We have such an extensive archive of prints, which we are now translating into homewares,” Charlotte de Geyter says, pointing to this cheery espresso cup. “The ceramics are just the start.” For more must-have home decor picks, visit ArtfulLiving.com.

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FAVORITE THINGS HEATHER PETERSON CALLS HERSELF A SELF-TAUGHT DESIGNER.

True, her formal education didn’t lead directly to interior design. But her master’s degree in modern art and curatorial studies from Columbia University certainly cultivated her visual sensibilities and sense of story — both of which help her create memorable spaces for clients. The Minnesota native spent more than a decade in New York City, collaborating with artists on projects and public installations. All along, her love of interior design was evident: “I designed my own home, and friends would joke that I was their designer,” she shares. “But I never really thought of it as a career.” When her family returned to Minneapolis in 2010, she started blogging about her home. Readers liked what they saw and wanted to hire her. “I had this moment when I thought, ‘Do I want to write about design or do design?’” she remembers. Serendipity led her to the latter. Heather Peterson Design recently moved into roomier digs at International Market Square to accommodate her bustling business. Her favorite things demonstrate her artist’s eye.

1 | Icon “My grandmother’s taste had the biggest impact on me,” she says. “I don’t think I would be doing this job if not for her.” Peterson recalls her grandmother’s home (and wardrobe) as impeccable, with distinctive personality: “Her living room had acres of kelly green carpeting, gold-leaf tole sconces, and a suite of furniture all upholstered in a white quilted damask. A pair of the chairs and the sconces have followed me from home to home for two decades, and now they’re in my studio.”

2 | Space to Design Bedrooms. “I’m a textile gal, and bedrooms are a great opportunity to layer pattern and texture,” she notes. Since the layout is fairly straightforward and symmetry is natural with a bed as the focal point, “it’s an opportunity to really push the mix without things getting too crazy.”

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3 | Era “I was a kid in the late seventies, so those are my formative experiences with design,” she shares. She loves the mix: a play of proportions, low-slung pieces, wild psychedelic patterns, and materials like plastic and wood cladding. “I’m also a fan of seventies color palettes,” she admits, “though I may be alone in that!”

4 | Artist Peterson met Minneapolis photographer Shelly Mosman at Art-A-Whirl and considered purchasing a print from her Animal Child series. Instead, she and her husband commissioned portraits of their kids. “I love artwork with textiles and patterns,” she says, “so this highly stylized portraiture is perfect for me.”

5 | Shop Locally, she turns to Umei for specialty housewares and gifts. “Owner Susan Brouillette lived in Japan and imports the best ceramics and paper goods,” she gushes. Peterson also finds inspiration from Hollywood at Home in Los Angeles and South Loop Loft in Chicago.

6 | Textile Patchwork. She loves a collage aesthetic in any medium. “For a project in San Francisco, we designed our own color-blocked textile for a pair of antique slipper chairs,” she explains.

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She had been stalking this midcentury piece at Retro Wanderlust (one of her favorite vintage spots). “My husband surprised me with it on my birthday,” she says. “I had no idea he was getting it. It’s five feet tall and lives in our dining room — it’s truly one of my favorite things.”

8 | Trend Decorating the fifth wall, AKA the ceiling. From paint to wallpaper, an unusual treatment can add drama, highlight architectural features like a tray ceiling or crown molding, or bring a high ceiling down.

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FAVORITE THINGS GREG WALSH’S STORY ECHOES MANY AN ENTREPRENEUR’S

tale: Talent and hard work lead from small beginnings to extraordinary success. In his case, the interior design studio he opened in his Minneapolis apartment in 1994 blossomed into the exquisitely curated boutique Martin Patrick 3. Today, MP3’s specialties span fine men’s clothing and accessories, apothecary goods and, as of last year, women’s apparel. Walsh and partner/CEO Dana Swindler’s North Loop store boasts 20,000 square feet of apparel, home furnishings and luxury shops-withinthe-shop. All of it is designed to envelop customers in MP3’s holistic approach to the retail experience. While the pandemic interrupted Walsh’s buying trips to Paris, Milan and New York City, it didn’t stymie his creativity. The interiors business is thriving, and the pause in demand for men’s business attire spurred a long-contemplated — and highly celebrated — move into women’s fashion. As a designer and international buyer, Walsh is surrounded by inspiration.

1 | Trend Rooms with their own personalities. Driven in part by COVID, new residential construction reflects a desire for more compartmentalized living, “so we’re back to having spaces that evoke different emotions,” he observes. “If the dining room is part of the kitchen is part of the great room, you can’t have spaces with different vibes.”

2 | Icons Walsh synthesizes inspiration from many sources: Bauhaus school pioneer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Irish architect Eileen Gray, French decorator Jean-Michel Frank, British designer David Hicks, and stage and set designer Tony Duquette. In the fashion world, he loves Brunello Cucinelli, the Italian creative director of his eponymous brand, and Missoni, the Italian family of fashion and luxury goods known for its colorful textiles and knitwear.

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3 | Era “My dream home would probably be a New York City prewar row house, with lots of molding and plasterwork,” he explains. He’d map midcentury furnishings and contemporary art onto that rich traditional background. “The artistry is in the mix,” he notes, pointing to his own midcentury home in Golden Valley. “I really enjoy modern architecture, but our house is warm. It doesn’t say, We’re living in 1956.”

4 | Accessory The versatile bar cart. “You can pop a mod one in an old-school design and it feels appropriate,” he notes. Especially when people are entertaining more at home, they want a proper bar cart (like Richard Schultz’s design for Knoll) along with all the necessary accoutrements. “I like items with many layers of design to them that actually serve a purpose,” says Walsh.

5 | Artist Los Angeles–based twins Simon and Nikolai Haas. The Haas Brothers collection for L’Objet is inspired by the otherworldly landscape of Joshua Tree and features a family of fanciful creatures.

6 | Textile He prefers textiles that bring together multiple design elements and genres. A current favorite? Pindler’s multi-hued Prism, which undergoes a printing process to give it a painterly appearance with random color variation.

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The kitchen and the master bath. “Both are fun because there has to be a high level of organization and function; the whole form follows function,” he explains. After utility come furnishings and finishes, which he relishes as well. “How do you make the kitchen — always the center of entertainment — a show place but highly functional?” he asks. “And for the master bath, what’s the glamour? What’s the sparkle? How do you make it a sanctuary?”

8 | Shop Where does the owner of Minneapolis’s most inspired retail destination find inspiration? 10 Corso Como in Milan, a high-fashion boutique, bookshop, art gallery and courtyard cafe. “It’s always evolving,” he notes, “and has a grit to it that keeps it local, artful and not processed.”

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FAVORITE THINGS KATE REGAN LAUNCHED THE SITTING ROOM STUDIO

in a quaint Minnetonka location in 2003. Even then, the 500-square-foot space included a retail component — for good reason. “As a kid, I was enamored with furniture stores and made regular visits to local shops to get my design fix,” she recalls. So when the interior design firm moved to Excelsior’s Water Street, the addition of The Sitting Room Boutique was a natural one. Regan found her niche as a designer and merchant in the iconic Lake Minnetonka town, and her business has grown to a team of 11 employees. Her affinity for classic design drives her work. “It is the foundation of our brand and is reflected in all our projects,” she explains. As the mother of twin teenage girls (and a beloved Havanese named Georgie), she understands the need for a home to be as functional as it is beautiful. To that end, her favorites are equal parts elegant and easy living.

1 | Project The Sitting Room Studio recently worked on the interior design and furnishings for Hotel Excelsior, the new boutique inn on Water Street. Even though this was a commercial/hospitality project, Regan’s goal was to create the comfort of a luxurious residence with upscale finishes and textiles. “We approached the four suites as individual projects, each with its own design aesthetic,” she says. “This is a unique opportunity for a larger audience to fully experience our work.”

2 | Accessory An avid reader, she loves to include coffee table books in her own home as well as her clients’ homes. “Coffee table books are such a fun and insightful way to personalize a space,” she notes. The Sitting Room Boutique stocks an array of interesting titles, including the Assouline travel series.

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Malta. She spent a semester abroad on this Mediterranean island and later returned with her husband. She revels in the natural beauty, color and architecture found in every direction: “Malta is well known for its bold color palette, from fishing boats to the classic Maltese balconies and decorative residence doorways.”

4 | Furnishing “We have a navy blue hutch that has lived in our kitchen for the past 12 years,” she says. “My husband and I purchased it as an anniversary gift years ago — the year of wood, maybe? — and it has remained a constant in our home.” This piece has stood the test of time because of its versatility: “It is currently filled with all-white accessories and dishes, but it has been a place to display family photos, kids’ artwork, holiday decor — you name it!”

5 | Icon Kit Kemp, the founder and creative director of Firmdale Hotels, who also designs textiles, housewares and fragrances. “I love her vibrant, unique style and her approach to design,” she notes. “Her playful use of pattern and detail has a storytelling effect. You can step into any of her designs, and it radiates Kit Kemp.”

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London-based Christopher Farr Cloth, which collaborates with renowned artists, artisans and designers to create its distinctly charming collections. “We recently had a fabric showing of their latest collection, and it really resonated with our entire team,” Regan explains, highlighting its colorful, classic palette, interesting patterns and innovative weave structures.

7 | Summertime Hangout Her family has a strong connection to the Minnetonka lakeside community of Cottagewood. “From the classic Cottagewood store, which has always held a special place in our hearts and where my twin girls will work their first jobs together this year, to the Minnetonka Yacht Club, where our family has spent countless hours honing a hobby we can participate in together, this place is such a big part of our life,” she shares.

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greeted with a refreshing glass of rosé and a larger-thanlife bronze polka dot pumpkin instantly recognizable as the work of celebrated contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama. The California winery receives visitors by appointment only, so the team has been waiting just for you. This year marks Donum’s 20th anniversary, celebrating an evolution from one of Sonoma’s best wineries to one of the world’s largest accessible private sculpture collections as well. When Allan and Mei Warburg purchased Donum in 2011, their vision was to blend wine, art and land. To that end, they began commissioning and acquiring sculptures for the 200-acre estate in 2015. More than 40 works from their private collection are scattered across the bucolic property, including Keith Haring’s “King and Queen,” Yue Minjun’s “Contemporary Terracotta Warriors” and Ai Weiwei’s “Circle of Animals/ Zodiac Heads.” The open-air museum features artists from 18 nations, from Cameroon to Colombia to Japan, with additional installations scheduled this year. “It might seem unusual to place an art collection on a wine estate, but to us, it makes complete sense,” Allan says. “The works are placed in the landscape to complement and enrich the experience and the estate. We don’t want to be seen as just a sculpture park within a wine estate. It’s about putting great things together and watching them grow and interweave with one another.” Donum produces single-vineyard, single-appellation chardonnay and pinot noir in a Burgundian grand cru style, hand harvesting grapes from small parcels in Carneros, Russian River Valley and Anderson Valley to showcase each region’s distinctive terroir. And a new Bodega Bay vineyard with 20 acres of planted vines will begin bearing fruit in 2023. “Donum has inspired a global community of artists,” Allan notes. “We love hosting artists at Donum, walking the land, drinking wine and having discussions that have the potential of turning into something incredible. We want to continue to work with the great thinkers and makers of our time indefinitely.” In 2019, Donum completed construction of its new winemaking facility, a long, linear structure wrapped in perforated metal with an underground barrel cellar. Making the wine at the estate minimizes travel time for the grapes, plus the destemming process utilizes oscillation rather than a mechanical brush for greater care and precision.

Winemaker Dan Fishman started out at Donum as an intern and took over winemaking in 2012, then added vineyard management to his role in 2019. Under his guidance, the team has fully transitioned to organic farming and adopted many biodynamic practices. “The philosophical aspect of biodynamics appeals to me,” he says. “You can convert to organic, but you’re still substituting organic chemicals for conventional and battling nature. With biodynamics, you’re really trying to work with nature, encourage beneficial insects, and put a lot of thought into soil and cover crop.” Being surrounded by world-class art influences Fishman’s winemaking as well. “There’s this energy to these great pieces of art that you have to experience in person,” he explains. “Energy is something I think about a lot with wine, too. In wine, energy comes from the earth and from the land — it’s an expression of the energy of a place.” With the Mikado Tree pinot noir, for example, Fishman was inspired to create a light, playful wine from a single block of young Swan clone vines named for Pascale Marthine Tayou’s monumental sculpture, an arboreal aluminum and concrete interpretation of a children’s game of pickup sticks. Donum has become known for its exemplary chardonnay and pinot noir, but for the first time this year, the winery is releasing a Champagne-method sparkling wine, a 2016 vintage blanc de blancs. “In California, it’s really hard to have the extreme minerality that you have in Champagne,” Fishman notes. He prefers a drier sparkling wine, and the extra brut blanc de blancs he’s created has just two grams of sugar per liter. Some 250 cases will be produced, and in a couple years a blanc de noirs — a Champagne-method sparkling wine made from pinot noir — will join the lineup. What better way to toast to 20 years?

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chanterelles and trouble in rural Indiana before moving to Chicago and becoming one of its most celebrated young chefs at her Michelin-starred eatery, Elizabeth. So when she and her wife, Anna Hamlin, decided to trade the city for a remote nook of Michigan’s Hiawatha National Forest to open the culinary-focused Milkweed Inn in 2019, it felt like a homecoming of sorts. “I’ve always dreamed of having a bed and breakfast,” Regan explains, noting that her great grandmother ran an inn in Poland in the early 1900s. “Cooking and foraging in the woods is part of my family inheritance.” Like a scheming cousin, the pandemic nearly stole that inheritance. When The New York Times ran a flattering profile of Milkweed in its January 22, 2020, edition, the front page carried with it an ominous message: As Infections Mount, Virus Poses Test for China: First U.S. Case Confirmed as Lunar New Year Travel Surges. “It was the first time COVID appeared on the front page of the Times,” Hamlin recalls. With Hamlin immunocompromised and Regan’s mother undergoing chemotherapy, the couple was scared on a personal level. Professionally, they were disappointed. “We were finally doing something that felt really right for us, and the rug was pulled out,” Regan notes. Before Milkweed could kick off its first full — and fully booked — season, it had to go into hibernation like the bears with which it shares the woods. The duo and their four dogs hunkered down. They planted a garden. Regan worked on the manuscript for her second book, a sequel to her fearsome memoir, Burn the Place. They foraged, but the forest was atypically bare. “It was like the flora and fauna were in quarantine, too,” Hamlin recalls. Fortunately, both plants and wildlife emerged on schedule this spring. After pushing their reservations back a year and putting robust safety protocols in place, Milkweed welcomed visitors in May. The inn hosts 10 guests at a time for all-inclusive weekend getaways that include family-style Friday dinner, Saturday lunch cooked over live fire, a 15-course tasting menu on Saturday night, and sendoff Sunday brunch. Regan, a four-time James Beard Award nominee, cooks what the forest provides: ramps and fiddleheads, chokecherries and dewberries, hazelnuts and oyster mushrooms, and countless other wild edibles. Hamlin pairs the wines, trucking in dry sherries and skin-contact whites from Elizabeth then supplementing with what she can find at the nearest wine shop, some 70 miles away in Marquette. And when each weekend is over, they hit the sheets. “I never thought I’d be ironing pillowcases in my life,” Hamlin laughs. “But they get wrinkly!” In a way, Regan has been preparing for Milkweed her entire career. “There’s quite a lot of hospitality crossover between running a restaurant and a hotel,” she says. “When I started my business, I had an underground restaurant in my home that was very welcoming and really invited people into my life. Then when I opened Elizabeth, it was also very small and home-like. We have a long history of really getting to know our guests.” Many of those regulars have in turn become guests of the inn. Which is why their absence felt so acute last year. “I get a lot of satisfaction out of gathering wild ingredients and creating menus, but being able to show people what’s growing right around us and having them experience that really heightens the cooking experience for me,” Regan shares. “I’m just very, very excited there will be a Milkweed this season. To have this back in my life is a beautiful feeling.”

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Fresh Nettle Pasta with Kale Pesto Makes 4 servings

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1. For the pesto: In a food processor, combine ingredients and pulse, adding more oil as needed, until well combined. Season with salt to taste and reserve. 2. For the pasta: On a clean work surface, pile flour in a small mound. Make a well in center of flour and sprinkle over salt. 3. In a blender, pulse egg yolks, nettles and oil until smooth. Add to flour well. 4. Using a fork, gently whisk wet ingredients to introduce flour from sides of well, working slowly until dry ingredients are incorporated. Use a spray bottle of water to help bring dough together into a ball. 5. Knead dough 10 minutes, until firm, bouncy and smooth. Wrap in plastic and let rest at room temperature 1 hour. 6. Split dough into 4 sections. Working a piece at a time, flatten with a rolling pin to fit through widest setting of a pasta roller. Run dough through twice, decrease to next setting and run through twice more. Fold dough in half, place pasta roller back on widest setting and repeat. Fold again and repeat. Continue this process to achieve your desired thickness. Repeat for rest of dough. 7. Lay out pasta sheets. Using a knife or pasta cutter, cut ¼ inch thick for fettuccine or 1 inch thick for pappardelle. 8. To cook, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and generously salt. Add pasta and cook 2 to 3 minutes. 9. Strain pasta, return to pot and toss with pesto to combine. Transfer to a platter and garnish with oil and Parmesan before serving.

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This recipe is a mainstay from the pasta class Iliana Regan teaches at Elizabeth and during Milkweed Inn’s Wildcrafting Workshops. It calls for fresh greens (kale and nettles here), but the formula is flexible depending on what’s in season. Try ramps, beet greens, carrot tops, garlic scapes, herbs or a mixture. MAKE AHEAD The pesto can be made up to three days in advance. Once it’s packed into a container, cover with a thin layer of olive oil to prevent browning.

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each brilliant, sunny day is worth savoring. This Pacific Northwest destination has experienced incredible growth over the past decade thanks to a tech industry boom powered by Amazon — not to mention its proximity to mossy forests and hidden beaches. Sample fresh local produce and seafood at Pike Place Market after kayaking or paddleboarding the Ballard Locks. Snacking on sweet Rainier cherries while gazing out at their namesake peak never gets old. –A M B E R G I B S O N

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This striking new addition to the downtown hotel scene comes from Korea’s largest hospitality group and boasts gracious service and sexy midcentury modern design. All 189 guest rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows showing off the skyline, and all 33 suites feature deep soaking tubs. Adjacent to the modern skyscraper sits the Sanctuary, an event venue housed in the former First United Methodist Church, complete with preserved stained glass and a pipe organ. At the in-house spa, soft white corridors feel like a pathway to heaven. You’ll certainly be on cloud nine after an aromatherapy massage and Biologique Recherche facial. On the 16th floor, Charlotte restaurant and lounge offers panoramic views of the city and Elliott Bay, paired with sustainably sourced seafood and locally foraged ingredients, like the spruce tips flavoring creamy tagliatelle.

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Just a block from Pike Place Market, Aerlume offers the best waterfront dining in town, with sweeping vistas of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Thoughtfully composed plates highlight vibrant Pacific Northwest flavors, like king salmon gravlax with tarragon crème fraîche and wild Alaskan black cod roasted with hen of the woods mushrooms and smoked pepper sauce. Arrive in time for a sunset toast on the covered patio, then watch the chefs in action in the spacious open kitchen to whet your appetite. Chef Maggie Trujillo sources local ingredients whenever possible, including delectable focaccia from Bakery Nouveau. Even the black walnut tables were handcrafted by a woodworker in nearby Olympia. Aerlume has a close partnership with Fall City Farms, and they plan the farm’s seed order and the restaurant’s menu in tandem to showcase rare heirloom produce varietals like black radishes and deep purple Beauregarde snow peas.

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At Cura, there’s a story behind every bangle bracelet and decorative pillow. Founder Kiko Eisner-Waters opened her conscious lifestyle boutique in 2019 in Seattle’s Central District to integrate social justice into the simple act of shopping. Everything here is not only beautiful, but also ethically and sustainably made with a focus on supporting female artists and makers both local and global. There’s upcycled jewelry, zero-waste dresses from Cambodia and hand-embroidered vintage denim crafted in partnership with Refugee Artisan Initiative. Plant-powered skincare and adaptogenic herb blends sit alongside books, home decor and adorable children’s caps made by Andean women in the remote mountains of Peru. All profits from a recent jewelry collaboration with Boma support the Black College Matters campaign. The raised fist talisman is at once elegant and defiant. If we vote with our dollars, then shopping at Cura is a vote for both beauty and kindness.

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woven into the fabric of Louisville’s identity, and this year, you can explore both through different perspectives. A newly expanded exhibit at the Kentucky Derby Museum highlights the Black jockeys who dominated the early days of horseracing. And the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience teleports you back to the final days of Prohibition to meet Tom Bullock, the first Black American to write and publish a cocktail book. Naturally, he’ll offer you a taste. –A . G .

CLAYTON & CRUME

Designed to last a lifetime, the sturdy yet sophisticated leather goods at Clayton & Crume are all handmade right in Louisville using full-grain leather from one of the oldest tanneries in America. Although the company has been making belts, bags and wallets since 2012, it wasn’t until 2019 that it debuted a storefront, set in the antebellum Shelby Street chapel in bustling NuLu. The historic structure had a stint as a boxing gym (where hometown hero Muhammad Ali once trained) before becoming Clayton & Crume’s flagship. Monogrammed leather key fobs, luggage tags, coasters and the like make excellent gifts, and the brand’s timeless totes and bucket bags can be spotted on fashionistas around town. There are dog collars and leashes for pet lovers as well as journals for your pensive friends. Groups can even book private hands-on workshops to craft their own goods.

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The first year-round restaurant at Churchill Downs gazes imperially over the famous racetrack, encouraging the kind of gluttony that seems only fitting for a thrilling sporting day. This modern steakhouse has an extensive and rare bourbon selection (which pairs exceptionally well with country ham) and an equally impressive wine list. Cadillac-esque gueridon carts glide across the dark wood floors, tempting diners with elaborate charcuterie platters, delectable seafood towers and a fanciful array of desserts. And that’s all before you even crack open the thick, leather-bound menu. American wagyu beef comes from nearby Black Hawk Farms and is cooked to perfection. Even vegetarians will be pleasantly stuffed with hearty dishes like crème fraîche whipped potatoes, wild mushroom gratin, and haricots verts sprinkled with garlic chips and caramelized shallots. No matter when you visit, don’t skip the mint julep — it is the signature Kentucky Derby cocktail, after all.

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Guests at Kentucky’s first Autograph Collection hotel can celebrate the repeal of Prohibition every day at 7:33 p.m. with a complimentary whiskey cocktail. It’s just one of the many perks at this industrial chic 205-room boutique hotel dedicated to commemorating Louisville’s bourbon heritage. The building’s original 1860s façade was salvaged from the former barrel house of local bourbon producer J.T.S. Brown & Sons, plus staves, copper fixtures and black metal accents sprinkled throughout the interior pay homage to the distilling process. Book one of the two-room Connoisseur Suites for an in-room bourbon cart and try a flight of old-fashioned cocktails made with Hotel Distil’s private single-barrel picks. Onsite eatery Repeal stokes its fire with reclaimed oak barrel staves, and rooftop bar Bitters End has a retractable glass roof, offering a bird’s-eye view of historic Whiskey Row.

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fastest growing ones, attracting young entrepreneurs with its enjoyable balance of work and play. Bike, amble, canoe or standup paddleboard along the revitalized riverfront parks of the Scioto Mile before throwing back a pint at one of the many craft breweries. Artsy and progressive, Columbus surprises visitors expecting a simple Midwestern college town with its cosmopolitan flair and vibrant neighborhoods. –A . G .

HOTEL LEVEQUE

When the LeVeque Tower was erected in 1927, the 47-story skyscraper was one of the tallest buildings in the world. Today, it’s still an architectural gem and an iconic part of the skyline, overlooking the Scioto River in the heart of downtown. The original marble flourishes, ceiling murals and terra cotta panels were preserved when this luxury boutique hotel debuted in 2017 as part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. Hotel LeVeque’s 150 guest rooms and suites are outfitted with a celestial art deco theme, in soothing shades of gray with glamorous gold accents and plenty of marble and dark woods. There’s an excellent restaurant and cocktail lounge, The Keep, on the mezzanine floor. Executive Chef Courtney Nielsen is as comfortable serving up familiar flavors like steak frites and chicken pot pie as she is spicing up scallops with kimchi butter and crispy puffed rice. Come nightfall, drift to sleep under the twinkling ceiling stars.

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Sarah Lagrotteria and Tricia Wheeler founded Flowers & Bread to share their love of the brand’s namesakes. Their seasonal culinary and floral classes, which highlight Ohio’s many agricultural riches, have been a hit with locals and visitors alike since they opened in Clintonville in 2017. This summer, outdoor workshops will include cooking with greens and herbs from their kitchen garden as well as a field trip to a nearby lavender farm followed by an elegant lavender-themed dinner accompanied by live music. Similarly, a visit to the Columbus Park of Roses might be paired with rose petal iced tea and rose-infused panna cotta. Wheeler is an effortlessly elegant hostess, and she has stayed busy during the pandemic, publishing her first cookbook, Peaceful Dinners, which comes with a custom spice blend. During this time, the duo has also pivoted to host more virtual events and has officially rebranded as the Flowers & Bread Society, with plentiful perks for die-hard fans who sign up for an annual membership.

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Chef/owner Joshua Dalton champions fine dining in Columbus with his intricate tasting menus at Veritas. His culinary passions span the globe, with ever-evolving themes that capture the bounty of the season. A recent French supper club dinner, for instance, featured pan-seared fluke bathed in butter and caviar; short rib with flavors of French onion soup; and brown butter almond Paris-Brest, all exquisitely paired with wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux and Alsace. Peer through the glass into the immaculate kitchen for a glimpse of the talented chefs at work. You’d be remiss to skip a pre-meal drink at the Citizens Trust upstairs. The former 1920s bank has been transformed into the sexiest cocktail lounge in town, with commodious circular booths, vaulted ceilings and impressive bartenders. Wine lovers will find hundreds of unique bottles from small family producers at Veritas’ new wine shop next door.

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TODAY’S HOTTEST DESIGNERS WEIGH IN ON HOW HOMES HAVE CHANGED, WHAT’S IMPORTANT NOW AND WHERE INTERIOR DESIGN IS HEADED. PRODUCED BY JENNIFER BLAISE KRAMER AFTER WE’VE ALL SPENT A YEAR AT HOME, OUR HOUSES HAVE TRANSFORMED JUST AS

much as we have. Interior design went from a luxury to a necessity as we shifted our spaces — reorganizing home offices, carving out workout corners and study areas, setting up socially appropriate outdoor gathering circles — to better suit our constantly changing lifestyles. While households have had to work overtime, so too have interior designers. And as a result, the thriving design industry is moving into a new era, one filled with urgency and excitement to make residences not just beautiful, but grounded, peaceful and personal. We asked five top talents to share their perspective on how things have changed, what clients want and where interior design goes from here.

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NATE One of the most recognizable faces in design, Nate Berkus has spent most of his adult life in the industry. After growing up in Minnesota, he opened his firm at age 24 and quickly became a household name with his 2002 Oprah debut. Now, he’s celebrating 26 years in business, during which he’s starred on even more TV shows (most recently HGTV’s Rock the Block), penned best-selling books, created coveted retail collections and designed countless interiors. With a growing empire, including 20 employees and a million Instagram followers, one thing remains true: his belief that every home should tell a story.

ON GETTING PERSONAL There has been a pivot to authenticity in design unlike any other time frame I’ve ever lived through. My brand has always stood for crafting deeply personal stories and layered interiors, but never before have I witnessed such an extremely emotional connection to home. One of our younger clients started their renovation pre-pandemic, and their influences were all coming from Instagram and Pinterest. After quarantining within their own walls, they shifted away from wanting what other people have done. The conversation went from “Where do I get this?” to “How can I make it my own?” I think this is a time of deep creativity.

ON HANDMADE When my brother and sister went to the University of Michigan, my mother would drag me to the Ann Arbor Art Fair every summer.

It’d be 700 degrees in the shade, with macramé planters, weird fountains, and river rocks with sayings on them. I’d be like, “I’m hot. I hate all these things. There’s literally nothing to buy. When are we having lunch?” Now, auction houses around the country are devoting sales to craft alone. There’s a renewed interest, and I’m seeing a stronger pull from clients for items that are one-of-a-kind and made by hand.

ON ANTIQUES THEN AND NOW We’ve reached a full circle moment where top antiques dealers are competing with eBay, Etsy and Chairish because people are at home and have more time. Clients are more informed and engaged. They’ll find a table at auction in Belgium or Italy and bring it to us. They’re reaching for better pieces and mixing them with things made, printed or woven by hand, like putting hand-blocked fabric on a headboard from Etsy.

ON FAST VINTAGE FINDS All these online marketplaces are getting so consumer-friendly and advanced in their searching and shipping. It used to be like the Wild West; you’d buy a piece of turquoise in Arizona and get it 70 years later when you’re over it. Now, you can give your FedEx number and ask for something to arrive the next morning. Then all of a sudden, boom — you’ve got a wicker 1960 lampshade to put on the marble lamp you found on a different online store. It’s become much easier to start assembling collections of vintage and antique objects. And I don’t believe a room is finished without that.

ON SOCIALLY DISTANCED GUEST ROOMS The idea of being able to build an office, studio or guesthouse in a separate structure has never held more appeal. I think that’s why the small space we built in Montauk resonated with so many people, because we all wish to say, “Sure; come stay for the week!” and have a space perfectly turned out and set up for all you need, yet you’re not underfoot and I don’t have to worry if you cough.

ON CLEANER LIVING I’ve been a germaphobe since before my bar mitzvah. I’m seeing these sanitation rooms with mechanics to keep your home cleaner and safer — transitional entries that sanitize everything on your body as you pass through with extreme infrared lighting that kills 99% of bacteria.

That appeals to me because I do have a bit of a Howard Hughes gene in there somewhere.

ON SOCIAL MEDIA While there’s a return to authenticity in design, social media is also moving in that direction. I was a late adopter. I had a meeting with Oprah and Ashton Kutcher when Twitter started and said, “This is embarrassing; I’m not going to discuss with strangers what I had for lunch.” I still don’t! But I turned a corner the first time I interviewed someone and looked at their Instagram profile before I read their résumé. I want to know what somebody is seeing, what they’re drawn to. The thing I really like about my Instagram following is that it’s real. It’s people who like me and my family or who actually care about design or about the social issues that matter to me. It feels like a very authentic dialogue.

ON HISTORY LESSONS I’ve always felt as a designer that you’re really only as good as your references, and it’s our responsibility as creatives to expand those references. I’ve been doing this for 26 years. I’m a real designer with a real team of people who have dental insurance and 401(k) plans. I’m not going to compete with the 22-yearold who’s just reposting beautiful imagery. I appreciate and follow that, but I don’t want to be that. I want to share what I’ve learned from all these years in this business: the wins, the challenges, the mistakes. In launching History Lessons on Instagram, I want people to know where things come from, what was happening in the world at that time and why it matters. I started digging into the Vienna Secession, for example, which was largely funded by the Jewish elite, patrons of Klimt and other designers in the movement. Then I dug into who was working in Vienna in 1910 — Josef Hoffmann. Well, I have Hoffmann lights in my kitchen in New York City! It’s one thing to simply be drawn to beautiful things, but I also like knowing the story behind them.

ON MORE IS MORE Right now, we’re in an age of “more is more,” but I don’t necessarily think this equates to more money, more homes, more real estate. Even my wealthiest clients aren’t spending with abandon. The way I define “more is more” is more sentiment, more practicality, more thoughtfulness. It’s about really getting the most out of a space. It’s: I want a chaise near that window for reading. I want a desk that looks beautiful when I’m not on my computer. It’s about: What will fit this new lifestyle? Because I don’t know if I’m ever going back to the office for 40 hours a week or if my children will still be remote learning. The thing is to make my house rise up to greet me — for whatever my needs are right now.

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FEATURE Arguably the industry’s current It Girl, Brigette Romanek is one of today’s most sought-after designers. She launched her eponymous studio in 2018 then quickly hit Architectural Digest’s AD100 — for three years in a row. Today, she rocks a megawatt client list, including Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Demi Moore. Yet however grand things get, the former handbag creator stays grounded by “designing by feel” and focusing on sensory, soulful rooms. Big on plants (a black olive tree grows in her living room), light on trends (even the word makes her cringe) and high on real life, she’s primed for what interiors need right now.

ON LIVING FOR TODAY People are more invested and involved in what their home feels like, what it looks like and how it functions than ever before. Designing has never been more important to put people at ease and make them feel great. I’ve heard so many people say, “When my kids are gone, I’m going to do this.” Now I say, “No! Let’s do it right now. Life is happening right now!” As we’ve clearly seen this past year, you never know what’s going to happen, so let’s enjoy it.

ON DEEPER CONVERSATIONS Whether a client is buying land or a second home, it’s all about discovering what’s most important to them. The conversations have

reached a deep and profound level. It’s not just about the pretty sofa, it’s about: Where am I going to be? What am I feeling? Am I going to be here forever? Am I not? These are conversations everyone is having with themselves as a way of moving forward and feeling secure.

for pieces to be harmonious. If this piece from the early 1900s and that piece from 2021 look beautiful together, I’m in.

ON LIVABLE LUXE

It’s something everybody’s thinking about; you can’t not. Everything from wall paints to flooring finishes, from the chemicals to the longevity to the wear and tear — it’s all taken into account. You can’t not address those things, and it’s a constant learning curve. Clients are more informed and want to know what their options are, especially my clients with kids. Good design helps, because there are pieces you’ll keep forever. Maybe you’ll want to change the fabric, but you don’t need to change the piece itself.

The thing I constantly hear is, “I want something really beautiful, but I want it to function.” I get it. I have two dogs and two kids and I like having people over (when we could and when we can again), so I want all of that brought together. I don’t want to have to say, “Don’t sit there!” I want people to enjoy it all. My mantra — livable luxe — is constantly in my head: Will this beautiful, luxe piece be something we can actually use? Is it something we can actually enjoy? And I always say “we,” because I picture myself living there! When we sit on this furniture and we entertain here, what does that feel like and how does that piece live?

ON EXTRAVAGANCE In thinking about gatherings, we’re in the process of making a 20-foot dining room table for a family of five that’s going to be a real showstopper; it’ll look like a piece of art. We’re also creating a piano room for a client who used to play all the time when family wasn’t around. Now that his family is around, they’re like “Ugh!” The wife felt she and the kids hurt his feelings, so she wanted to do something special and surprise him with a piano room that’s going to be exquisite — we’re wallpapering, bringing in a chandelier, painting the piano celadon.

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I really want to build spaces that are eclectic and cool where you could live forever. I’m not crazy about trends. Yes, it’s part of my job to be aware of what’s new and what’s happening, but if it’s like, “Someone’s doing a circle now so everything needs to be a circle,” I won’t do that. It’s not that I won’t use something I recently discovered; it’s more if I feel it could be there for many years to come. I appreciate good design of all different eras and styles. I think that’s what makes my interiors so eclectic, because all I want is

ON WARM WOOLS AND WHITE WALLS I’m a textural, tactile person. I love wools, mohairs, different dreamy grades of velvet. Right now, I’m loving lavender and putty colors. There’s a real push and pull with different colors I’ll use. Maybe on paper they don’t look like they’ll go well together, but when you get them in a room, they just sing! But there’s just nothing like white. I love white. There are more than 1,000 shades to choose from, and I once used 16 different whites in one house for different effects. White just gives you this canvas, this breath of fresh air.

ON GREENERY My mom has always had plants; she would speak to them! So it’s always resonated with me to have some sort of greenery in the house as it brings such life and energy. I design 100% based on feel. It always surprises people when they enter my living room and realize, “Oh, there’s a black olive tree in here!” It makes them think a little bit differently, which I really appreciate. I try to put plants in any house that will let me. You can get a plant for $6 or $5,000 — all of it will bring some love and light into a room.

ON GOING BOLDER Whether it’s in the forefront of our minds or not, we’re going through a time that has shaken us all up. It’s also a time that’s showing us who we are and what we’re made of in so many ways. It’s allowing some of my clients to say, “Let’s go for it!” Clients are getting bolder and discovering parts of themselves they didn’t know, which is really fun. Design has to be functional, but the idea that you can put all these pieces together to create a space that brings somebody joy and makes them feel comfortable, supported and enhanced as a human being? That’s everything.

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He’s been called gusty and provocative by magazines like Elle Decor, but Cliff Fong, founder of Matt Blacke Inc., is mostly an editor who blends basics with statement pieces. He began his career in fashion with specialty retailers such as Maxfield, Fred Segal and Ron Herman before shifting to interiors. Whether curating a good outfit or a great house, he understands high-profile clients like Ryan Murphy and Ellen DeGeneres, with whom he’s had a 3O-year friendship. And he’s a true master of the art of high/ low, unafraid to mix Prada with Gap or wild art with antiques, often from his own Los Angeles–based Galerie Half.

ON A NEW WAY TO LIVE A lot of clients living in cities have purchased properties almost sight unseen: a condo in Wyoming, a lake home in Maine, a mountain house in North Carolina. They want to go where there’s an interesting experiential environment or back to their roots to smaller towns. Their immediate response to the pandemic was, “Let’s get out of here! Let’s escape what we know that doesn’t seem to be working for us and explore some things we’ve always wanted to do!” It’s really interesting to see how differently clients are using their second or third homes now; they’re creating experiences for their kids and extended families. The amount of goodwill and generosity has really expanded.

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ON THE LUXURY OF NATURE With the way climate change is affecting our environment and the world around us, nature is becoming a more rarified thing for people to access and enjoy. And anything that starts to feel rare becomes a luxury. I’m kind of a nature freak; I see architecture and sculptural qualities in nature and a lot of my inspiration comes from there. In the past, I’d work on exterior furniture but a landscape architect would figure out how the outdoor living areas function. Now, clients are asking me for advice or involvement in giving gardens a little more love and helping define the way they live, because the way they live is not just indoors anymore.

ON ELLEN AND ENJOYING THE PROCESS Most people believe that the two most stressful things in life are moving and divorce. For Ellen, moving is almost like a hobby: finding interesting properties and reimagining them in the same way people might create a beautiful garden or aquarium. She has a great time

because she’s a huge lover of design. When I was working in fashion, I helped her with wardrobe. One day, she asked me to housesit and added, “If you could help me fix the place up, that’d be great!” When I’ve worked with Ellen over the years, I’ve seen amazing things happen. But she never intends to flip a home. I don’t think I’ve ever heard her say, “Let’s do this for investment purposes.” It’s more like, “Let’s see how beautiful we can make this.”

ON FINANCIAL FREEDOM We live in an age where it’s easy to push a couple buttons and a day later your groceries or some pillows arrive at your door. My clients, especially the ones who are conflicted over the financial freedom they have, often say, “I just have so much stuff, and I feel like I don’t own it — it owns me.” When you have that kind of financial freedom and can just push buttons, you never have to ask yourself those questions: Yes, I can afford it, but do I need it? Do I really want it? Is it meaningful to me?

ON A SENSE OF DISCOVERY Flea markets are my absolute favorite and something I have missed during the pandemic. I’m a scavenger at heart. I like finding deals, but it’s really about the sense of discovery. I get to do that a little more with people who are working with a designer for the first time than with people who have multiple homes and for whom design is just another facet of their life — almost like getting dressed then accessorizing.

ON THE ART OF HIGH/LOW Fashion at its highest level is an art and a manner of communication. People who have amazing style tend to know themselves better. When you know yourself well, you know what flatters you and what you want to communicate, downplay or even hide. Some people just dress to impress, and that can fall flat because they don’t have the vocabulary for fashion at a certain level. So sometimes it’s better to just keep it basic. There’s nothing wrong with a T-shirt and jeans or an oxford and chinos, but how you accessorize makes a big difference. It doesn’t take any imagination to just go to Prada and buy everything head-to-toe. It’s much more interesting to mix something high-end with something vintage and something you’ve had for years from the Gap — no one makes better chinos! When you put it all together, you create something fresh. That’s always my objective with my interior design work: to create something that’s unique and personal for each family and to help communicate what it is they really mean to share.

CLIFF ON DRESSING A ROOM If you were to think about dressing a room the way a person gets dressed in the morning, most people put on pants first. Let’s just say it’s a favorite pair of jeans; they could be brand-new or beat-up, tailored or raw indigo. To me, those jeans are like a beautiful rug. You can put anything on top of the rug, and it’ll look good. A tailored sports coat with jeans is like a really refined sofa on the rug. A comfy handknit sweater is like a big overstuffed sofa on the same rug. You can tailor it based on your mood and even change it seasonally by accessorizing with different pillows, throws, lamps and other objects. Getting dressed in the morning is a building process, and I think about rooms the same way. Every day you have a chance to define the way you dress and the way you live.

ON COLLECTING, NOT HOARDING I once heard someone say that the difference between a collector and a hoarder is zeros in a bank account. I have quite a few clients who have served on museum boards and whose art collections rival the value of their real estate. Making that work is something I really enjoy doing, but it’s not always easy. I try to find some commonality between the art and the furniture that allows people to appreciate what it is they’re looking at. There’s a bit of an editing process, but you can arrange all those things you’ve hoarded in a way that makes them look like a collection. I love visual stimulation — I just don’t love too much of it.

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FEATURE Kathryn M. Ireland has been described as having the ability to create something out of nothing. This captures her very essence, from her accidental start in design to her undecorated aesthetic to her collaborative website, The Perfect Room. Raised in London and Scotland, she now divides her time between California and France, where she’s taken a farmhouse from two bedrooms to 12 to accommodate guests from around the world. Both her dinner table and her client roster are filled with A-listers — Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Drew Barrymore, Arianna Huffington, Chiwetel Ejiofor — who are drawn to her joie de vivre.

ON STARTING AT THE TOP I fell into decorating purely by mistake. I remember my mother once had a decorator do some curtains and said, “You can’t tell anyone!” Because in England, having a decorator was considered a bit nouveau riche. But here in America, thank God it isn’t — otherwise I wouldn’t be in business! I became a decorator because people liked my look. Steve Martin was getting divorced, came over for dinner, sat in my kitchen and said, “I love your house. Can I move in?” Having Steve Martin as one’s first client is pretty much starting at the top.

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ON CLEVER BUILT-INS There’s nothing nastier than going into a New York City apartment and finding some out-ofdate running machine. Unless they’re using it for an after-dinner activity, it shouldn’t be there. Find somewhere else to put it. I don’t want to live looking at that stuff. You’ve got to have a lot of space to dedicate a whole room to a home gym, so maybe we think about it like

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ON STILLNESS We’ve been in our houses for so long, looking at spaces in a way we haven’t quite had time to before. Quite often, we just dash in and dash out. Now, we’ve had to use our brains, be creative and think like little kids playing makebelieve. While sitting in the guesthouse one night, I started firing off emails to my brother, who’s my project manager, to add another cabinet to a room. My middle son and his girlfriend had been living there, and no wonder there were clothes all over — there was nowhere to put them! I think it’s a really good lesson to sit still in different rooms, really contemplate them and ask, What else could I do?

ON THE PERFECT ROOM I had this idea about five years ago for people to be able to buy rooms by their favorite designers. The whole idea was for designers who work so painstakingly hard to get a royalty off what they inspire. We sold a stunning kitchen by Martyn Lawrence Bullard. Jeffrey Alan Marks has a fabulous look and great products with all his different licensing deals. If there’s not a room you like, upload an image of what you want, and we’ll source it for you. It’s all about collaboration; I’m superwoman in many ways, but I can’t do six people’s jobs.

year — I ask myself what I like doing. I love renovating houses. I love leading retreats. I like writing books. I like being on TV. I like designing textiles. I’m getting rid of the things I don’t like.

ON A LIFE OF EASE People have to ease up, do things more on the fly and forget about that perfect floral arrangement on the table. Real life isn’t the photo shoot. We don’t have to be camera-ready for everything. A lot of people think entertaining needs three days’ prep. As long as I know the number of guests by 5 o’clock, I’m good to go. I’m very spontaneous. We’re not making soufflés; we’re having a big salad and grilled fish. Keep it simple. I always liken decorating to cooking: One too many ingredients, and you’ve thrown the whole taste off.

ON RETREATING AT HOME I’d much rather be cooking in the kitchen with my friends than sitting in a restaurant. My children won’t go out with me because I’m such a complainer; I only go to two restaurants. When I’m traveling, I love to try things out, because you’re on an adventure. But I don’t want to be trying things out in day-to-day life. I think retreating to our homes and sharing our homes is such an insight into who we all are. I’m trying to reduce my carbon footprint, so instead of getting a house in Santa Barbara or Ojai, I realized I could just go to my pool house, open my French doors, and look out at this beautiful swimming pool and the lush tropical foliage. Have your second house in your first house — just make it feel like it’s your getaway.

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ON RETREATING ABROAD In traveling again, people are going to think about where they go and what they do and won’t be so flippant about things. It’s important to have time for yourself, and my time for myself is my retreat business. I’ve taken groups to Marrakesh and the Cotswolds, and next up is the Nile. I have a waiting list for my house in Southern France. People don’t just come to lie by the pool; it’s more about the camaraderie. It’s talking and figuring out life. When I look back — and we’ve all done a lot of reflecting this

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Everyone goes to someone for something. My clients come to me for the undecorated look. It’s all about family, dogs and guests. If someone called me up and mentioned the word “foyer,” I’d cut in immediately and say I’m not the right person. I don’t do foyers. When I worked with Caroline Kennedy many years ago, I think I got the job because of my undecorated approach. When I walked into her Park Avenue apartment for the interview, there were building blocks out in the living room for Jack and the girls. I remember saying, “Oh my God, this is the perfect playroom!” Every other designer had said to get rid of the blocks. We all have a different point of view, and mine is living easily in your surroundings.

an appliance garage for a kitchen. We make an equipment garage, with a cabinet where you can pull out your Peloton. I’m not a big believer in built-ins, but this is a time when we really need some good cabinetry.

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Known for his star power on Bravo’s cult favorite Million Dollar Decorators, Jeffrey Alan Marks embodies California cool. After stints in London, New York City and Los Angeles, he’s settled into the quiet seaside town of Montecito, where he’s redefining the all-American beach vibe with his recently renovated 1920s English-style cottage. He spends his days taking morning walks on the beach, working with clients coast to coast, and designing lines for Kravet, Palecek and WestPoint Home. And he’s convinced this will be the summer to remember.

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ON THE BIGGEST SUMMER YET People are excited for this summer more than any other. I think it’ll be like the Roaring Twenties. People want to party. Entertaining at home stopped the past couple years with the restaurant boom, but now people want to be home, where it feels safe, special and intimate with handpicked friends. Everyone wants outdoor living rooms, bigger barbecue areas and Courteney Cox’s famous indoor/outdoor bar in Malibu. Outdoor furniture is sold out at Restoration Hardware, Palecek, Summit; they can’t make it fast enough. Being at home is bigger than ever — not so much in your living room, but in your outdoor room. After the past year, you realize what’s important to you. For me, I can’t wait to have a party!

ON THE DIGITAL BOOM Online business is bigger than ever. My online sales are triple what they were a year ago. There’s a sweet spot in spending; if you know

the vendor, things are selling sight unseen, just like with real estate. If you know the neighborhood, you might buy a house without even going to look at it. People are redoing their bedrooms without ever leaving the house and spending more than ever on custom bedding. Why wouldn’t you?

ON THE MODERN CLIENT I’m on a lot of Zoom meetings, and everyone is doing their own color boards. They all have these Instagram boards (which I just started using because of Nate Berkus) where, say you like my bedroom and Nate’s bathroom, you can bookmark those images in a file. Now my clients come to me with a very organized idea of what they want, which didn’t happen even two years ago. They’re more hands-on. It doesn’t hurt my ego because I want everyone to be involved in the design process. I have a client who is on her yacht pretty much 10 months out of the year. I work on four houses for her, and she is the most involved person. You’d think she’d be out water skiing behind one of her boats, but this is fun for her. That said, clients are not out grabbing that lamp at Lucca that three other designers want. They don’t have the time, don’t know where to go and aren’t on the ground running. I don’t think that will ever go away.

ON THE RESTORATION HARDWARE FACTOR It’s funny — even when people are building their $20-million dream house, they’re showing me photos of a Restoration Hardware set. I recently met Nancy Meyers and told her, “Nancy, my clients for the past 20 years have asked for that kitchen with Jack Nicholson from Something’s Gotta Give not knowing it’s a set!” And It’s Complicated, with that beautiful garden in Santa Barbara? That was curated for six months to make it perfect. I’m working with a client on their fifth house, and they only want Restoration Hardware. Sometimes I ask, “Why am I even here?!” Because they need someone to guide them through the process, and they will pay my markup on Restoration Hardware. It’s genius marketing.

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ON CONTEMPLATING ART People are spending more time and money on their art. Even with me pushing clients to get an art wall done, they really want to collect it and make it feel special rather than just fill it up. I have three houses that have been fully decorated for a year, and they still haven’t found the right artwork. They want to wait. I don’t see that with any other aspect of the house.

ON THE RETURN OF PREPPINESS Everyone is a little jumpy right now. Even the magazine industry is going for shock value, something more avant-garde. I think the pretty house has been a little left out there. I want to bring the preppy house back.

ON KICKING UP COLOR My house is basically red, white and blue with a bit of green. I have red and white candystriped curtains in my living room. People were like, “Red? You’re so not red!” But there’s a very coastal, preppy, all-American feel to it. A lot of people are afraid of color, don’t want it, don’t think it’s cool. I try to infuse color wherever I can, because it’s so important to the psyche. I want houses that are a little happier and more jovial than Restoration Hardware or Jenni Kayne — although that monochromatic look is still so big. People just die for that. But Jenni Kayne is never going to throw in a beautiful Nantucket red linen pillow — never.

ON SOPHISTICATED BEACH HOUSES I’m never going to do a floppy, shabby beach house. I want a little more tailoring, structure and sophistication. There’s always something in the room that’s nautical and beachy, but I definitely don’t want that blue and white clapboard you’re expecting. Take my beach house — if you didn’t know where it was, you’d think it was in the Cotswolds. My training was in England, and my house is very English with linens, pottery and pieces that look like you found them at the beach. It’s more traditional than contemporary.

ON THE LITTLE THINGS As I say to my team: It’s the little things on the big things. It’s the little things people are going to see. I don’t sweat the big things so much anymore, because people walk into a room and notice the curtains, that 17th century wooden bowl or the potted plant in the corner hovering over the whole space. I always give clients one unexpected surprise in a room that they know has my stamp of approval (#JAMapproved).

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Report Offers Insights on Luxury Market Summer is here, the housing market is booming and we’re finally on the path to returning to some semblance of normalcy. Coldwell Banker Global Luxury® recently released this year’s The Report, which offers insights into the 2021 luxury market from a survey of Coldwell Banker Global Luxury property specialists around the world. While it’s no secret the events of this past year had a big impact on many buyers’ decisions in 2020, The Report found a shift in affluent home-buying trends and lifestyle preferences. Across locations and property types, people were seeking refuge during uncertain times, and that was reflected in their decisions to purchase homes that provided stability and comfort. The Report found that several top trends emerged in 2020, with family, health, space and security becoming the new luxuries. In addition, more than half of surveyed Luxury Property Specialists named “more square footage” as the new #1 amenity. Here are a few other key findings from The Report: • 2020 was the year of the single-family home. • Turnkey homes are king. • Second-home markets soared. • Most buyers wanted outdoor living spaces, pools, home offices and warmer styles, such as traditional over modern. Top preferences expected to have staying power over the next five years include: the home office (27.5%), demand for a second home (22.5%) and the desire for single-family detached homes (22.5%). We hope these insights give you a clearer picture of the luxury market so you are better prepared to make real estate decisions. To view The Report in its entirety, search the title on coldwellbankerluxury.com/blog. Thank you to all of the sellers whose impressive properties are showcased in our Summer Property Gallery. If you’re planning to buy or sell a home, contact a Coldwell Banker Realty agent today or visit ColdwellBankerHomes.com.

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6766 IDLEWOOD WAY | EDEN PRAIRIE 6 BR 5 BA | $899,900

Custom-built home in sought-after Enclave development. Timeless charm and simple elegance. Open floor plan on the main level offers wonderful natural light to fill the spaces. Five bedrooms on same level including gorgeous owner's suite.

Gorgeous custom-built home with unobstructed views of Edenbrook Conservation Area & Purgatory Creek. Open floor plan. Owner's suite, 3 additional bedrooms, a flex room & laundry room on upper level.

12702 HAPPY OAKS COURT | MINNETONKA 4 BR 4 BA | $899,000

300 SYCAMORE LANE N. | PLYMOUTH 5 BR 6 BA | $849,000

Beautiful one-story home with spectacular nature views on nearly an acre. Quiet cul-de-sac in Heritage Oaks II. Soft contemporary design. Spacious home for everyday living & entertaining. Main level owner’s suite. Finished walkout lower level.

Stately all brick home on nearly an acre on Cavanaugh Lake. Private cul-de-sac. The home boasts wonderful spaces throughout. Step out to the back patio & to the pool. Spectacular views overlooking pool and 135 feet of lakeshore.

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RED FOREST HEIGHTS | NORTH OAKS 5 BR 7 BA | PRICE UPON REQUEST Welcome home to main floor living in this rustic lodge walkout property that sits on 2+ acres in the Red Forest area of North Oaks. You’ll fall in love with both the rustic feel of the exterior and the upscale detailed interior that welcomes you into generous sized spaces that are perfect for entertaining both inside and out. New updates throughout this exceptional property. Main floor master suite with private outdoor deck space. Head downstairs to the lower level that includes a family room, additional beds & baths, billiard space, game area, and incredible wet bar. In-ground swimming pool, outdoor sports court, 7 car garage, paver driveway, and more. The perfect place to call home!

23393 NOLAN AVENUE NORTH | SCANDIA 6 BR 5 BA | $3,850,000 A once in a lifetime opportunity to own a private lakeshore estate that includes 115 acres, lake frontage on Sea Lake, custom-built newer home, renovated turn of the century barn, original granary, and an additional rental farm next door for investment income. From the moment you enter the tree-lined drive, you will be taken in by the curvature of the land, the vistas of the lake, the approach of the modern farmhouse, along with the detailed layout of both structures and the landscape. This home features a wraparound porch, quarter-sawn woodwork handcrafted from trees grown by the seller, wood beams, and a porch off the kitchen with a fireplace to enjoy summer days with family & friends.

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13001 TWILIGHT ROAD | ONAMIA 4 BR 3 BA | $1,295,000

225 QUAIL STREET | MAHTOMEDI 3 BR 3 BA | $825,000

Enjoy Historic Perfection on Lake Mille Lacs. Just an hour and a half from the Twin Cities. This historic home sits on 1.76 acres on Twilight Road. Original stone exterior, fireplaces, flooring, and beams. Property includes lake side patios, separate guest house, and more. Enjoy approximately 400’ of landscaped lake-shore frontage.

A unique opportunity in the heart of Mahtomedi. The award-winning Hagstrom Builder is offering custom built villas, each secluded on nearly half an acre with private views and architectural details throughout. Experience main floor living at its best with the option of having two bedrooms on the main floor. Taking lot reservations now!

HILL FARM CONDOMINIUMS | NORTH OAKS 3 BR 2 BA | PRICE UPON REQUEST

4619 MOORLAND AVENUE | EDINA 6 BR 7 BA | $3,495,000

North Oaks will soon have the one and only condominium building in the community, welcoming new residents over the next few years. This three-story condo building will be surrounded by privacy and nature. This unique setting within the area provides exceptional maintenance-free living in a convenient location. Taking reservations NOW!

Newer custom-built home with one of the largest lots in Country Club of Edina! The perfect blend of old-world craftsmanship with today’s modern amenities and design with generous spaces throughout all 3 floors. Home features high ceilings, a gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors, two main floor offices, elevator, and indoor sport court.

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2305 S. PENN AVENUE | MINNEAPOLIS 4 BR 5 BA | $2,750,000

1240 SOUTH 2ND STREET 1704 | MINNEAPOLIS 2+ BR 2 BA | $1,295,000

Picturesque move-in-ready storybook classic! This Kenwood home updated to perfection has it all. Overlooking Lake of the Isles, interiors are open, light and bright. Multiple outdoor living spaces are equally impressive. A true City Lakes gem!

Situated on the 17th floor at The Legacy with great westerly views to the Mississippi River and Stone Arch Bridge, this open 2,042-square foot home affords outstanding cityscapes from its penthouse perspective.

5905 LEE VALLEY ROAD | EDINA 5 BR 6 BA | $2,395,000

8983 AVILA COVE | EDEN PRAIRIE 5 BR 4 BA | $1,995,000

Set on a gorgeous, level 1.83 acre site in west Edina, this Denali-built home features high ceilinged spacious rooms, bonus room, state of the art media room, and heated driveway. Large rear yard could easily accommodate pool or tennis court.

Accented by stone, walls of glass and high ceilings, this architect designed contemporary takes advantage of its picturesque Bearpath site. Kitchen/family room opens to a cantilevered porch and deck. Walkout level sport court and 4-car garage.

5192 SAINT ALBANS BAY ROAD | GREENWOOD 4 BR 4 BA | $1,149,000

600 S. 2ND STREET 303 | MINNEAPOLIS 2 BR 2 BA | $1,975,000

The best of one-level living with views of Lake Minnetonka in this charming cottage style rambler with center island kitchen and vaulted great room with fireplace. Upper level study, screened porch, finished walkout level with 3 bedrooms & family room.

River views from this wonderful, light filled Stone Arch Lofts home in prime Mill District location. Expansive great room, 2nd bedroom with Murphy bed, study with extensive built-ins. Walk to the Farmers Market, savor St. Anthony Falls.

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301 KENWOOD PARKWAY 302 | MINNEAPOLIS 2 BR 3 BA | $2,495,000

1930 KNOX AVENUE S. | MINNEAPOLIS 4 BR 6 BA | $1,795,000

Outstanding Sculpture Garden and skyline views and expansive terrace. Fully renovated with center island kitchen open to great room, walls of glass, den/study, private elevator entry to unit. Much coveted building and location.

Prime location on one of Kenwood’s favorite blocks features family room open to kitchen, master suite with study, generous room sizes, finished lower level, attached garage, steps to Lake of the Isles.

2727 DEAN PARKWAY | MINNEAPOLIS 4 BR 6 BA | $1,895,000

2833 OVERLOOK CIRCLE | BLOOMINGTON 4 BR 5 BA | $1,475,000

Kenilworth Channel views and easy lake access. Fully renovated Mediterranean offers family room, bar, home office, center island kitchen and sunroom. Master with fireplace and dual baths. 2nd family room and wine cellar. Attached 3-car garage.

Hidden from view, this bluff side architect designed home is spectacularly private. Bird’s-eye perspective is enjoyed throughout, including the vaulted gazebo and second level balcony. Sub-garage bonus space, new windows, decking, mechanicals.

2950 DEAN PARKWAY 2504 | MINNEAPOLIS 1 BR 3 BA | $875,000

1500 W. 22ND STREET | MINNEAPOLIS 5 BR 4 BA | $1,149,000

Custom, open floor plan penthouse condo at Lake Point is at the very heart of the Chain of City Lakes. Nearly 360-degree views of Bde Maka Ska, Cedar Lake, Lake of the Isles, and Minneapolis skyline on the horizon.

Delightful living spaces in this south facing Lowry Hill home just two short blocks to Lake of the Isles. Center island kitchen opens to sun room overlooking private yard. Four bedrooms on second plus charming 3rd floor getaway.

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BRUCE BIRKELAND

612.414.3957 BBirkeland@cbburnet.com BruceBirkelandGroup.com

4850 W. LAKE HARRIET PARKWAY | MINNEAPOLIS 4 BR 6 BA | $3,250,000

57 GROVELAND TERRACE | MINNEAPOLIS 4 BR 5 BA | $2,150,000

Exceptional Lake Harriet Tudor Revival residence w/unparalleled architectural details & modern amenities expected in a true luxury home. Understated elegance flows from formal interior settings to lush outdoor gardens for entertaining.

Refined Lowry Hill residence with jaw dropping Minneapolis skyline vistas and thoughtful renovation. Hand selected marbles and stones, custom crafted carpentry, and luxurious finishes throughout.

2719 DEAN PARKWAY | MINNEAPOLIS 5 BR 4 BA | $1,895,000

1901 KNOX AVENUE S. | MINNEAPOLIS 6 BR 5 BA | $1,795,000

Overlooking Kenilworth Channel, this home offers high-level design and luxurious materials paired with an unrivaled Mpls Lakes location, living room w/wall of glass opening to water facing porch & new kitchen w/oversized gathering island.

Located on one of the most prized Minneapolis streets, this exemplary Prairie influenced brick-wrapped residence graciously sits on a picturesque corner lot and provides a timeless renovation and in-ground pool.

66 GROVELAND TERRACE | MINNEAPOLIS 4 BR 6 BA | $1,795,000

915 KENWOOD PARKWAY | MINNEAPOLIS 4 BR 5 BA | $1,349,000

A classic, brick-wrapped Georgian Colonial architecture with an all-encompassing remodel. This exemplary property blends finely restored and new architectural details, irreplaceable character and thoughtfully integrated modern-day luxuries.

Creative contemporary residence with dynamic Minneapolis skyline backdrop and one-of-a-kind cascading garden wall courtyard, creating a heightened sense of intimacy and serenity.

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612.817.5555 edehaven@cbburnet.com www.EllenDeHaven.com

STUNNING, RARE FIND IN COTTAGEWOOD USA 20735 LINWOOD RD | DEEPHAVEN | $2,295,000 Stunning, light filled, Cottage-style home in high demand Cottagewood area. Complete with sport court plus 6 bedrooms, including main floor master, two other bedrooms on the main level, and an additional suite on second floor. Peek-a-boo lake views from this lovely, elevated site, Association beach and tennis courts, and within walking distance to the famous Cottagewood store. This beautifully detailed home includes gorgeous wide plank fir floors, new gourmet kitchen, and multiple study and work areas for today’s needs. A rare find. Compelling for everyone looking for Minnetonka schools, and an easy to live in home with every amenity and amazing neighborhood!

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DREW HUELER

612.701.3124 drew.hueler@cbrealty.com www.drewhueler.com

128 BROADWAY AVENUE N. | WAYZATA 4 BR 4 BA | $1,295,000

151 BELL STREET | EXCELSIOR 3 BR 3 BA | $1,249,000

Just three blocks to downtown Wayzata, this new construction home combines quality and sophistication with an amazing location. Enjoy all that Lake Street has to offer with shopping, dining and Lake Minnetonka a short walk away. Open concept main level. Gorgeously appointed throughout. Wayzata schools.

Build your dream home in charming Excelsior. Existing plan is able to be modified to suit your needs. Blocks away from Lake Minnetonka, downtown shopping and top-rated restaurants. Mark D. Williams Custom Homes design and build.

4337 WOODDALE AVENUE | ST. LOUIS PARK 4 BR 4 BA | $849,900

5020 WENTWORTH AVENUE | MINNEAPOLIS 5 BR 3 BA | $799,900

Impeccably remodeled home in highly desired neighborhood. Every surface has been touched - new flooring, paint, fixtures, hardware, appliances and more. Open concept main level includes kitchen with center island, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances.

Stunning Tangletown home has been gorgeously remodeled while maintaining the original charm. Living room with gas fireplace walks into formal dining room. Professionally designed, gourmet kitchen. Incredible neighborhood minutes to popular shopping, dining and Minnehaha Parkway.

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952.250.1267 jmstickney@cbburnet.com

4715 AUGUSTA STREET | ORONO 5 BR 5 BA | $1,395,000

1800 SHORELINE DRIVE | ORONO LOT/LAND | $1,495,000

To-be-built two story home by Norton Homes on 2 acres in the Lakeview of Orono neighborhood. Located near Lake Minnetonka and just minutes from the city, Lakeview provides small-town living with big-city convenience and accessibility. Neighborhood amenities include a 4.5-acre park and walking trails.

Spectacular estate building site on 3 private acres with sweeping south-facing views of Lake Minnetonka. Ideal close-in location. Open to all builders. Dock included.

2791 COPELAND ROAD | INDEPENDENCE 3 BR 3 BA | $1,249,000

12601 SURREY STREET | EDEN PRAIRIE 3 BR 3 BA | $775,000+

Enjoy close-in country living at its finest! Set upon a picturesque 52-acre panorama this charming, completely remodeled farmhouse is the perfect equestrian or hobby farm retreat. The property includes: 100'x52' indoor arena, 80'x40' barn with 14 stalls, wash station, tack room, lean-to and new fencing. Potential for lot split.

Welcome to Prairie Heights, a new luxury villa home neighborhood showcasing 23 beautiful lots and architecturally designed plans providing convenience and simplicity of one-level, maintenance-free living. Exceptional details and amenities are afforded with Norton Homes’ high level of standard features and ability to customize selections.

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Tranquility Space The peacefulness of even the smallest of ponds is the perfect addition to a backyard oasis. There are a number of terrific features to choose from, including waterfalls and fountains that produce the pleasant sound of trickling water, fish for even more visual appeal and the addition of certain plants and flowers to attract wildlife. Don’t be intimidated by the process – the project can be as simple or as complex as you choose to make it. What’s important to remember when selecting the location is to take into consideration its accessibility and viewability factors. Lay out the desired size and shape of the pond with a garden hose, rope or even a trail of sand so you can step back and assess what you are envisioning before you get to digging. Major Components Needed: Stone, sand, gravel or crushed stone, rock sealant, submersible pump and rubber liner (a pond kit will include several of these items, as well as instructions) Gaming Arena When friends and family are gathered for some quality time together, a little lively competition goes a long way. A classic game like horseshoes can be enjoyed in the convenience of your own backyard and with some panache when you apply some imagination, know-how and a touch of elbow grease. In order to do it up right, consider incorporating special features like backstops to make the arena more “official,” retaining walls that separate the area as a designated gaming spot and bordering landscaping that will dress it up. Of course, with horseshoes, you’re setting up two mirror-image pits, so you’ll need to keep that in mind when planning both your location and your expenses.

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3350 FOX STREET | ORONO 5 BR 8 BA | $9,499,000 A world-class combination of timeless architectural design and craftsmanship, this private sanctuary offers old-world elegance, modern conveniences, breathtaking gardens and extraordinary water views. A tranquil 7-acre setting with 700+ feet of south-facing shoreline on Lake Minnetonka and an elaborate resort-style pool setting. George W. Stickney 952.476.3694 Cindy Redmond 612.850.7015

2XXX WILLOW DRIVE | MEDINA $1,495,000 This meticulously remodeled and updated mid-century California ranch-style home sits on 10+ park-like acres of woods and open fields in prime, close-in, Medina. The tranquil, secluded hilltop setting on Medina's highest point is reached by a winding tree-lined private driveway opening gracefully to a Chicago brick-faced house. George W. Stickney 952.476.3694 David Stickney 952.250.0122

1805 W. LAKE STREET UNIT 403 | MINNEAPOLIS 3 BR 3 BA | $2,750,000 Stunning Streeter & Associates masterpiece located in the iconic Edgewater complex has the timeless feel of an elegant New York apartment with spectacular views of Lake Bde Maka Ska. Featuring floor to ceiling window walls, chef's kitchen, butler's pantry with back entrance, soundproof music room and luxurious owner's suite. Ruth Whitney Bowe 612.805.7412 RWBowe@cbburnet.com

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18845 12TH AVENUE N. | PLYMOUTH 3 BR 5 BA | $2,395,000 An inspired re-invention of a floating roof, mid-century modern. Featuring a one of a kind concert space built for epic entertainment, yet intimate enough for casual life. Pro-level audio, an incredible bar, lighting and more. Walls of windows highlight the immaculate landscapes vistas over Hadley Lake, just north of Wayzata. Gary Petersen 952.451.0284 Diann Kestner 952.215.8332

2530 FOX STREET | ORONO 4 BR 5 BA | $1,750,000 A Must See Experience. The striking culmination of architect, builder and designer masterfully blurring the lines between classic and current architecture. Refined and detailed yet, bright and spacious - hand made mosaics, columns and millwork. Picturesque 4 acre setting, perfect for pool. Close-in Orono. 5 minutes to Wayzata. Gary Petersen 952.451.0284 Ian Petersen 612.910.6005

1640 BOHNS POINT ROAD | ORONO 5 BR 6 BA | $5,595,000 Sophisticated but yet understated elegance defines this beautiful Lake Minnetonka home with panoramic views and over 200 ft of level sandy lakeshore on Crystal Bay. Ellen Phelps 612.750.7555 ephelps@cbburnet.com

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20765 LINWOOD ROAD | DEEPHAVEN 4 BR 5 BA | $2,195,000 Stunning remodel. 1+ acre of privacy in Cottagewood. Huge windows, soaring ceilings, gorgeous finishes. 6,600 feet. WOW! Erik Myhran 612.810.3745 emyhran@cbburnet.com

N6376 1302ND STREET | CLIFTON TOWNSHIP 5 BR 5 BA | $738,795 Enjoy the St Croix River Lifestyle in an exquisitely updated home with abundant light, an open floorplan and comfortable luxe spaces. Abundant outdoor opportunities in the 3-acre yard or at the beach of the community deeded river access. Each day is a getaway yet only 30 minutes to MSP. Lana Cook 612.747.2300 Lmcook@cbrealty.com

4856 1169TH STREET | OAK GROVE TOWNSHIP 2 BR 2 BA | $649,753 Welcome to your Barn home! Restoration of a Sears Roebuck Catalog Barn from the 1910 edition. Douglas Fir wood through the home simply unbelievable with all the detail that is truly refreshing and nothing was overlooked. A secluded wooded lot with 3+ acres with views and outdoor space to enjoy each season. Simply enjoy this one of a kind home! Lana Cook 612.747.2300 Lmcook@cbrealty.com

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1805 W. LAKE STREET UNIT 304 | MINNEAPOLIS 2 BR 3 BA | $1,695,000 Stunning Edgewater corner unit with expansive views of Lake Bde Maka Ska. Built by Streeter & Associates, this former ASID Showcase property blends modern and classic design, with exceptional finishes. Features include lovely master suite, gourmet kitchen, family room/office and private balcony. This is your city lakes home. Sharon McWhite 612.805.8616 smcwhite@cbburnet.com

6124 WESTRIDGE BOULEVARD | EDINA 5 BR 5 BA | $1,495,000 This stunning Craftsman home is unsurpassable in style and location! Owner's suite plus 4 bedrooms. Warm and Inviting. Welcome home. Judy Shields 952.221.1723 jshields@cbburnet.com

1280 BRACKETTS POINT ROAD | WAYZATA $6,250,000

1070 OLD LONG LAKE ROAD | LONG LAKE 5 BR 5 BA | $1,349,000

Exceptional modern prairie style on Lake Minnetonka’s finest location with 310’ level lakeshore, pool and pool house.

The Landings At Long Lake, a gated community of 4 beautiful custom-built homes. 2 sites remaining. Price 1.35M - 1.8M.

Brian Benson 612.227.8629 bkbenson@cbburnet.com

Lisa Piazza 612.751.0976 Lisa.Piazza@CBBurnet.com

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625 LOCUST HILLS DRIVE | WAYZATA 3 BR 4 BA | $2,999,000

28120 BOULDER BRIDGE DRIVE | SHOREWOOD 6 BR 8 BA | $3,495,000

Enjoy private views of nature throughout this home offering south-facing views of Lake Minnetonka and deeded boat slip.

Privacy abounds on this 2.6 acre setting with incredible entertaining spaces, west-facing lake views and deeded boat slip.

John F Adams 612.720.4827 jadams@cbburnet.com

141 W. LAKE STREET | EXCELSIOR 4 BR 4 BA | $2,195,000

12755 COUNTY ROAD 43 | CHASKA 4 BR 4 BA | PRICE UPON REQUEST

A perfect blend of contemporary freshness with cottage style warmth and character makes this new home have vintage charm.

Gorgeous 60-acre country estate offering a spacious walkout rambler, 50'x80' pole barn and trails galore to enjoy nature.

John F Adams 612.720.4827 jadams@cbburnet.com

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2800 PARKVIEW DRIVE | MEDINA $1,450,000

Beautifully remodeled home down-to-the-studs and located on a half-acre south-facing private lot in Parkwood Knolls.

One of the most beautiful building sites in all of Medina surrounded by mature woods, natural ponds and wildlife galore.

John F Adams 612.720.4827 John C Adams 612.269.9438

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18315 8TH AVENUE N. | PLYMOUTH 4 BR 4 BA | $1,295,000

1057 LOMBARD AVENUE | ST. PAUL 5 BR 5 BA | $1,295,000

Authentic storybook log home, just north of Wayzata on Hadley Lake. Enameled mill-work, 9 ft ceilings, gracious rooms.

Rare opportunity. New construction with timeless appeal in historic Summit Hill. Currently under construction.

Gary Petersen 952.451.0284 Ian Petersen 612.910.6005

Philip Wahlberg 651.336.2410 Michaela Toohey 651.253.6830

5047 ABBOTT AVENUE S. | MINNEAPOLIS 4 BR 4 BA | $1,200,000

4041 OSGOOD COURT N. | STILLWATER 4 BR 3 BA | $1,199,000

High quality new construction in South Minneapolis, highly sought after location near Lake Harriet and 50th and France.

Sweeping views of the St. Croix River Valley tie the pristine outdoor views with the exceptional indoor craftsmanship.

Steve Schmitz 952.484.6045 SMSchmitz@cbburnet.com

Sara Letourneau 651.964.8274 Sara.Letourneau@cbrealty.com

6350 RANIER LANE N. | MAPLE GROVE 4 BR 4 BA | $1,100,000

435 WILLOUGHBY WAY E. | MINNETONKA 3 BR 4 BA | $849,000

Gorgeous new walk-out rambler, lovely site. 4,000 feet, casual elegance, light/bright spaces. Additional lots available.

Terrific executive town-home offers the ease of main floor living & spectacular views. 9 minutes to Downtown Minneapolis, 5 to Wayzata!

Lisa Piazza 612.751.0976 Erik Myhran 612.810.3745

Carolyn Olson 952.270.5784 cholson@cbburnet.com

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IN MINNESOTA, THERE’S NO COMPETING WITH THE LAKE. WE PLAN OUR LIVES AROUND THE WATER — we even plan our homes around it. Expanses of glass blur the line between indoors and out, creating rooms that live big while letting nature take center stage. “Windows fulfill the promise of modern design,” muses Gabriel Keller, cofounder and principal of PKA Architecture. The firm’s recent Isles Modern project, in collaboration with Streeter Custom Builder and Pella Windows, is an exercise in sophisticated simplicity. The clients were eager to balance time between their farm in southern Minnesota and a right-sized city home that lets them lead an active Minneapolis lifestyle. “They wanted a house that lived like a loft: a lowmaintenance, open space that their grown family could enjoy in the city,” shares architect Tammy Angaran. The house sits on a uniquely narrow lot along iconic Lake of the Isles Parkway and seamlessly ushers in some modern excitement amidst the neighborhood’s traditionally classic architecture. “We were respectful of the scale and character of the homes on either side,” notes Angaran, who matched the abode’s scale to its neighbors and opted for a neutral cream stucco exterior to create a coordinated look from the parkway. She worked in tandem with the Streeter team to add relief to the house’s rectangular form, playing with cantilevers and subtle shifts in material planes to create depth. A touch of cedar siding adds warmth and texture to the front façade and entry. Windows were a key design element. “Since the lot is extremely narrow, we were mindful of window placement,” Angaran says. “We wanted the clients to be able to enjoy the lake views yet still have plenty of privacy.” To complement the home’s modern architecture and its efficiency factor, the owners selected Pella Architect Series – Contemporary windows. “The expansive windows work hard to make the space feel open and non-constraining,” notes Streeter Senior Project Manager Jessica Bjorum. The three-story structure’s floor-toceiling glass evokes an almost modern treehouse effect, aided by sliding glass doors that allow natural light to pour in. “In Minnesota, looking through our windows creates a sense of art that changes with all four seasons,” adds Pella Architectural Consultant Emily Neubarth, who worked on the project. “Pella’s industry-leading contemporary design, with its minimalist hardware and modern finishes, complements the modern aesthetic of the home.” The loft-like solution perfectly suits the steep site and the clients’ desire for a clean, continuous layout where each room opens to the next. The integrated kitchen is in the center of the action, flanked by the dining area and living room — not to mention surrounded by panoramic vistas. Thanks to sliding glass doors, an outdoor patio feels like an extension of the open floor plan. Upstairs, the owners’ bedroom suite boasts a balcony perfect for taking in the lake views, while two guest bedrooms with a shared bath provide comfortable accommodations for visitors. Since moving in last fall, the clients can attest that every inch of the 4,000-square-foot residence is properly utilized thanks to the team’s purposeful design. The owners selected modern, minimalist furnishings from Roam Furniture & Lighting to enhance the home’s uncluttered calm. To ground and unify the openness, the team chose a pared-down palette of materials, including wood, concrete and blackened steel. The neutral interiors highlight architectural elements and act as a blank slate for displaying the owners’ extensive art collection. “The cabinetry, fireplace and staircase pick up that loft character, while also informing edges and boundaries,” Angaran explains. The dramatic staircase, in particular, doubles as a work of art and elevates the clients’ daily life. “Both the interior and exterior staircases look so simple, but they required a lot of planning,” shares Streeter Director of Field Operations David Bohnsack, noting that the concrete steps in front were laid before any other structures were framed. “It speaks to the skillful collaboration of the entire team.” “Streeter is a true collaborative partner,” Angaran remarks. “We’re always willing to listen and learn from each other, which enables us to find the best solutions for our clients.” You can see the collaborative efforts for yourself this fall, when this modern marvel will be showcased on the AIA Minnesota Homes by Architects Tour.

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kitchen design. The team believes a house is not an artifact, but a work in progress. This was the guiding principle on a porch renovation for a St. Paul Victorian. Offset by dramatic gardens framing the front of the abode, the original porch needed to reflect that same spirit. So new columns and arches were added based on details found on an existing porch upstairs. And a bold exterior color scheme was incorporated to echo the vibrancy of the surrounding flora. For a 1928 Mediterranean-style villa in Minneapolis, it was the small details that stood out. Much of the home had been destroyed in an extensive fire, so the task was bringing the structure back to its original form while weaving in thoughtful upgrades. “The owner had an amazing spirit and channeled all the difficulties of the fire into building something new,” Heide says. That spirit is alive and well in the kitchen, which architect Mark Nelson and interior design team Michael Crull and Elizabeth Mueller made larger and more family-friendly. The celery-hued cabinetry imbues a clean, modern feel, and a mahogany center worktable echoes the same rich wood found in the living room. Black iron hardware, meanwhile, reflects the ornamental ironwork found throughout the house. Even the custom drawer pulls were fashioned out of black iron, with the ends shaped into little flames — a discrete design nod to the fire that once ravaged the space. It’s this level of detail — along with dozens of carefully considered design decisions — that distinguishes the firm’s work. Be it a historic renovation, a new build or a thoughtful addition, the philosophy remains to honor the soul of the home while ushering it into the modern day. “When we work on a historic house, we strive to speak the language of the building,” Heide sums up. “The goal is to leave our work sitting comfortably in its context.”

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renovations, designer David Heide is a home sleuth. He takes careful note of old nail holes, peeks behind walls and seeks out traces of paint left behind all to uncover the original design — the soul, as he puts it — of the structure. That’s the starting point. “When we take on a renovation project, we do so with a sense of reverence and stewardship,” he says. Stewardship was key when David Heide Design Studio tackled a kitchen renovation in the historic E.L. Powers House in Minneapolis. The residence is a jewel of Prairie School design, first built in 1910 by renowned architectural firm Purcell & Elmslie, who infused the abode with rich woods and art glass windows. But as was customary back then, the kitchen was built with lesser materials — more utilitarian than artful. “We wanted to bring the design of the kitchen in line with the rest of the house,” notes Heide. So under the guidance of Senior Design Associate Brad Belka, they brought in millwork and cabinetry made of red birch with a deep amber shellac. Custom brass, glass and wood lanterns were incorporated as handsome task lighting. And a stunning wood filigree cutout was added beneath the sink, based on motifs found in other Purcell & Elmslie properties. The living room also received some updating, with new custom-made white oak light standards specially designed to harmonize with existing sconces. “We wanted the new to seamlessly blend in with the old,” Heide explains. This deep, thoughtful understanding of historic homes is what sets David Heide Design Studio apart. Since its inception in 1997, the full-service architecture and interior design firm has been recognized for its excellence by the American Institute of Architects and even gained international acclaim for winning the 2015/2016 Sub-Zero and Wolf Kitchen Design Contest — what some consider the Academy Awards of

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wasn’t really an option. They had no interest in abandoning the 1939 Edina Cape Cod he grew up in, which bears sentimental value and is set above a creek (which, pre-renovation, they could barely see). The couple, who are co-owners of Fulton Beer microbrewery, craved a more modern interpretation of the home, one where they could stretch out with their two school-age kids, better entertain friends and even get a glimpse of that creek. The only catch? They didn’t want to add on, just simply reorganize within the existing walls. “What started as a kitchen and den remodel evolved into an amazing whole-house renovation,” Elizabeth explains. “We needed our home to work smarter for our family, but making it bigger wasn’t necessarily the goal. With a few flips of the pencil, we were able to open up the whole house in a really natural way that brings the expanse of the water view inside while maintaining the charm of the original home.”

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The top-notch talent behind this transformation included Vujovich Design Build and Brooke Voss Design, who paid special attention to scale and symmetry while respecting the abode’s original size and details. Together, they worked within the walls — even taking a few down — to spin the house into a more vibrant version of itself. “We flip-flopped some spaces to create better flow and better connection,” notes Vujovich Client Services Director Beth Malmberg, who oversaw the project alongside Sales and Design Director Lori Balestri. To achieve this, the team rearranged much of the main floor, moving the kitchen from the west corner to the east and incorporating a large island to gather around, complete with durable Dekton countertop. Into the former kitchen spot went a more functional family room. This shuffle also allowed for a new mudroom, powder room and pantry. Upstairs, the owners’ suite was properly outfitted with an updated

bathroom, and a bright kids’ bath was incorporated into the attic. It was a puzzle where Malmberg says “aesthetic and function were equally important,” solved by creative thinking inside the box. “Designing big and new spaces is easy — there are fewer parameters and you’re able to color outside the lines,” explains Voss. “In this project, we didn’t add square footage. We used the exact same footprint and reworked it until everything fell into a new perfect position. Proportion was key, and every measurement mattered, down to the inch.” Original detail was enhanced and expanded upon at every turn. Paul Eull of Eull Woodworks wove expert artisan millwork throughout the main level, from the windowsills to the dining room’s quilt-like wall paneling to the kitchen’s cabinetry and sculptural, scalloped backsplash. Matte finishes were applied to several surfaces, including the honed marble countertops and the wood floors. And the abode was outfitted with a soft, warm palette to act as an elegant backdrop

for the homeowners’ heirloom furnishings and china collection, which are accented with modern layers of tile work, wallpaper, lighting and textiles. “When you drill down to the tiniest details, leaving no design stones unturned, you end up with a lovely, effortlessly chic project,” Voss notes. “No fillers, no frills and every little piece considered.” And while flow and livability were at the forefront of the floor plan considerations, so too was the view. To that end, upper cabinets were forgone in the kitchen to maximize a new bank of windows. French doors in the adjacent family room continue this run of glass along the length of the house, transforming a formerly dark corridor and letting natural light and beauty spill in. “It lives so easily, and everyone has their own space while still being able to feel like we’re together,” says Elizabeth of their newly refreshed home. “We use every inch of it and love it all.”

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nature has never been more apparent. To discuss this top trend, we tapped four home industry tastemakers who bring the indoor/outdoor theme to life through their incredible work. Architect Jonathan Feldman creates awardwinning structures in the Bay Area and beyond that embody environmentally and ethically responsible design. Farther down the coastline, interior designer Becki Owens brings beachy cool vibes to each of her spaces. Baltimore-based stylist Hilton Carter is breaking down indoor/outdoor barriers with his junglified plant styling. And Twin Cities builder Bob Appert’s latest project celebrates the beauty of Minnesota all year long. Discover how each of these experts puts their signature style on our connection to the outdoors through thoughtfulness and intentionality.

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In true Palo Alto fashion, Jonathan Feldman’s business started in a basement. The architect has come a long way since then, now with a 28-person team that designs award-winning residential and commercial spaces in his native Bay Area. Highly visual with a knack for spatial relations, he felt the itch to create from a young age. After college, he enrolled in an immersive architectural program and discovered an affinity for the studio process. Then, a surprise detour into filmmaking, where he pitched scripts and worked in the tumultuous world of movie production. “It wasn’t long before I was disillusioned,” he notes. Feldman returned to architecture, eager to revisit the purity of studio work in contrast to the Hollywood grind. “But I learned a lot from filmmaking that I apply to my work today,” he says. “I came to appreciate how movement through space tells a story.” Those stories are shaped by the spaces we inhabit. He explains how simply incorporating more natural light into a structure can make its dweller happier. That cohesion between indoors and out, complemented by a thoughtful floor plan, encourages togetherness. Feldman carves out those storied moments within his own home, too. He often collaborates with his wife, designer Lisa Lougee, enjoys learning challenging songs on acoustic guitar, and frees his mind during Draw with Dad time with his two teen daughters. “We’ll get out our sketchbooks, put objects on the table and draw together,” he shares. (It’s his secret — and now not-so-secret — wish that his girls follow in his footsteps.) He didn’t set out to establish an architectural firm, but business grew naturally. His own fixer-upper served as proof of concept for his talent, while side projects eventually led him to partner with another local architect. Sketch by sketch, Feldman got closer to his dream of designing warm, modern homes in the Bay Area. His first ground-up house was nestled in a San Francisco nature preserve. Building in such a beautiful location, his team was careful about the global footprint. This set the tone for the milestones to come, including a net-zero energy home and the first LEED Platinum custom home on California’s Central Coast, crafted in 2010 and 2011 respectively. Feldman has always been passionate about the environment, and attending graduate school at the University of Oregon gave structure to that passion. “Through the green design program, I received the tools needed to continue the environmentally conscious conversation,” he explains. Designing spaces in the Bay Area’s challenging terrain excites Feldman, who gravitates toward work that demands focus. But a few Los Angeles and Santa Barbara projects have him eager to find solves for new geography. “Good design comes from reading the cues of the client and the site,” he says. “Nothing is preconceived.” The same can be said of his path to renowned success.

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Everyone is familiar with the wide-eyed wonder of a kid in a candy store — but how about a kid in a paint store? Becki Owens discovered an appreciation for design at a young age, thanks to her father’s paint shop. “I loved going to work with him and watching him mix colors,” she shares. Those colorful moments, along with her parents’ penchant for flipping their family homes (five in their Utah neighborhood), instilled in her a can-do attitude and set the stage for an impressive career. Now based in Southern California with her family of six, she runs a thriving design and lifestyle business. On her website, you’ll find coastal cool inspiration for everything from interiors to furnishings to fashion, as well as shoppable products curated and designed by Owens herself. Her success started with small projects within her own network. “I feel like aspiring designers are hesitant to start a project because they don’t have enough experience,” she notes. “But I say work on as many projects for friends and family as you can so you get really comfortable.” Her Instagram profile — where she boasts 1.3 million followers — is filled with light, bright interiors and offers the perfect inspiration for anyone drawn to utterly livable design. “My goal is to create spaces where people want to gather and stay a while,” she explains. She chose her own abode for its proximity to the ocean and its flexibility to grow with her family. “It’s definitely an indoor/outdoor home,” she says. To wit: The oversize yard backs up to a large field, providing extra room for her kids to roam. Inside, she added a touch of the outdoors with light oak flooring that complements the crisp white finishes. Organic details, pops of greenery and a connection to the outdoors are all key, she points out: “They’re so important in making a space feel alive.” Owens gravitates toward natural materials like stone and hardwood that are as suitable for exteriors as they are interiors. These earthy finishes create a common thread from one room to the next, with each area feeling like a natural extension of itself. Family continues to be an influential driver for Owens. Her four children are the biggest motivations — and accomplishments — in her life. “Time with them is a must in keeping me grounded,” she explains. “I love unwinding at the end of the day. All we need is good food and good music.” In fact, many of her projects reflect her family-first approach, including a special 2018 venture in which she teamed up with her brother, Brett Boyce of Split Rock Custom Homes. Together, they crafted a modern Mediterranean-style abode featured in the Utah Valley Parade of Homes. Aptly titled Family Ties, the custom build highlights the fun, livable style of a sibling collaboration, proving that the best laid plans start with family.

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Hilton Carter is chasing the light. “I made the choice to live in happiness — and that’s changed everything for me,” the Baltimore-based creative declares. He first drew attention from plant lovers in 2017, sharing photos of his beautifully curated apartment and its junglified aesthetic on Instagram. A career in filmmaking proved his natural affinity for creating environments. When it came time to style his own home, he brought in each piece and plant with intention, making sure it said something. As it turns out, a fiddle-leaf fig has a lot to say. Carter’s first plant purchase led to 60 more within a year. And now? More than 250 plants thrive in that same apartment, with 480,000 Instagram followers reveling in every monstera and philodendron. Carter’s passion for botanicals began a decade ago, while visiting a small Pennsylvania town. “I found myself in a renovated greenhouse that was part garden center, part boutique, part cafe,” he recalls. “I thought, If this can exist here, it can exist in my own home.” So when he returned to his hometown of Baltimore, he was on a mission to find an apartment with high ceilings and large windows. The lushness quickly grew, inspired by his time living in Los Angeles and New Orleans as well as his travels to tropical destinations. “I wanted to bottle up how I felt in Costa Rica: creative, relaxed, in tune with myself,” he muses. “Those are the benefits plants bring me.” Flora is indeed having its moment in the sun, with an appreciation for #PlantParenthood growing as quickly as the greenery itself. “I think people simply want to feel more connected to nature, especially when you’re living in a city,” Carter says of the trend. “You want to create these natural moments of mindfulness.” Carter and his wife, Fiona Vismans, just purchased their first house — a 1916 fixer-upper — that has all the makings of mindfulness. He gushes over the south-facing windows, the limitless views from the sunroom and an in-floor planter where a Meyer lemon tree will grow directly from the ground into the kitchen. “I just dart from room to room, chasing the sunlight and planning out spots for plants,” he laughs. The renovation has been a huge learning process, but that’s a space where Carter is comfortable. “Every day for me is a moment to learn something,” he notes. His plant expertise comes not from a botanist background, but one of patience and respect. Today, he writes best-selling books and designs propagation vessels. His tomes give a tour of his urban jungle apartment and showcase flora-driven interiors around the world. Wild Creations, which was just released in April, takes it a step further with instructions for DIY projects. Carter says his goal will always be to inspire — not with a number of plants or even a certain look, but in putting your own fingerprint on something and creating lasting light.

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Bob Appert is in the business of meaningful connection. The cofounder of Redstone Architectural Homes grew up in a Twin Cities suburb in a “Brady Bunch–style” family with 11 siblings. “So much of my life revolves around them,” he shares, recalling trips to their fifth generation family cabin in central Wisconsin. That time together gave him an appreciation for special places connecting family and nature. Appert settled his own brood of five near the St. Croix River Valley in Stillwater, where dozens of independent restaurants, boutiques and art galleries dot the edge of the water. “I’m always telling people they should move east,” he notes. “It’s half the price — and half the pace.” So when an iconic farmstead went on the market just four miles north, he immediately knew he wanted to create something special. Rather than work within the confines of a market-rate development, he and cofounder David Washburn had bigger dreams for the land. “Other professionals in the industry thought we were crazy,” Appert says of the project’s beginnings. But they had a long-term vision: an architecturally driven community offering a stunning backdrop for living in harmony with nature and spending time with family. That vision became a reality with the 2018 debut of White Oaks Savanna, a 320-acre luxury development nestled within a lush prairie landscape. The site’s location, met with Appert’s hard-earned industry knowledge in land acquisition, entitlement and development, made this passion project an attainable one. Appert’s success as a homebuilder started from the ground up. He spent college summers working construction, literally laying the foundation for his life’s work. His creative brain found homebuilding rewarding, and he felt an immense satisfaction seeing projects through from start to finish. He didn’t mind the tan either, he laughs. His methodical approach is one to marvel. “Nothing goes unconsidered,” he says, explaining that the siting for each home is what makes White Oaks Savanna so unique. Everything is digitally modeled to show how a structure communicates with and preserves outdoor space. And each of the 30 lots is an organic prairie parcel, tucked off the road in restored native grasses and landforms. The effect both in and outside the abode is an infinite scene of what makes the North beautiful all year round. Expansive windows and doors are the primary communication tools to the outside. “If it’s -40 degrees, you still want to enjoy the view, but as soon as it hits 50 degrees, you know those windows are flying open,” he notes. “I believe people live in Minnesota because we fundamentally appreciate the seasons and what the outdoors have to offer.” As for Appert, he enjoys boating in the summer as much as kids’ snow fort building in the winter. It all comes back to the influence of family and nature — and that special place connecting the two.

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bucket list destinations combining nature and history. We are blessed that our forefathers had the foresight to protect these natural treasures. Woodrow Wilson created the National Park Service with the Organic Act of 1916. Theodore Roosevelt, often considered the “conservation president,” had a huge impact well past his presidency, doubling the number of national parks. Today, the National Park System encompasses 423 unique sites set across more than 85 million acres in every state. As you can imagine, hundreds of millions of people venture out each year to take in all that natural beauty. Even in 2020, the year of COVID and temporary closures, 237 million people sought refuge in a national park. With so many choices, it can be tough to pick a park to visit. Many of us are familiar with the most popular ones: Yellowstone, Yosemite, Zion, Redwood, Joshua Tree and Great Smoky Mountains, to name a few. You really can’t go wrong, but if you’d prefer to avoid a crowd, here are some lesser known places that offer equally incredible experiences. A road trip to a national park is an easy, adventurous and educational vacation all wrapped into one. While we’re visiting, camping or passing through, let’s think of those before us who made conservation a priority and ensure we do our part to preserve these amazing natural wonders for the future.

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VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK Minnesota

One park worth visiting that doesn’t require many road miles is situated near International Falls. Established in 1975, Voyageurs is perfect for water aficionados as 40% of the park is water, making it great for fishing, canoeing and kayaking. The name pays homage to the French-Canadian fur traders who were the first European settlers to frequent the area. It’s also a wonderful winter destination to experience on snowmobile or cross-country skis.

MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK Colorado

Located in Southwest Colorado, Mesa Verde (“green table”) is named for the many juniper trees and other abundant foliage in the area. It’s home to numerous ruins of villages and dwellings built by the ancient Pueblo peoples from 600 to 1300 AD. In fact, there are 4,000+ archaeological sites and 600+ cliff dwellings. Theodore Roosevelt deemed this area a national park in 1906 to preserve these important historic landmarks.

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NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK Washington

Just a two-hour drive from Seattle sits North Cascades. With no shortage of beautiful land and wildlife to discover, it’s ideal for hiking or camping with the whole family. Washington has some of the most beautiful hiking I’ve ever encountered, with trails everywhere. The vistas of evergreen forests, majestic mountains and pristine glacial lakes are unbelievable. The park is also home to 260 prehistoric archeological sites, with some dating back more than 8,500 years.

MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK Kentucky

For those looking for a dark adventure, Mammoth Cave boasts the world’s longest known cave system. It currently consists of a previously explored 400-mile limestone maze, and experts estimate there’s potentially another 600 miles yet to be discovered. A cave this size has thousands of years of human history as well as plant and animal life. Tours are offered, so you can rest assured you’ll resurface from underground.

KATMAI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE Alaska

Established in 1980, Katmai is one of the least visited national parks, namely because it’s accessible only by boat or plane. It’s perfect if you’d like to really explore the deep wilderness. Katmai is home to more than 2,000 brown bears and hosts an annual Fat Bear Week tournament to honor the impressive animals as they head into hibernation. The most awe-inspiring way to see the park is via a flightseeing tour with a local operator; it’s also your best bet for a safe yet bragworthy bear encounter. Laura Schara is a lifelong outdoor enthusiast and cohost of the television series Minnesota Bound. Learn more at wildlyliving.com.

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THE COVID PANDEMIC WILL UNDOUBTEDLY GO DOWN AS chairs clad in Italian leather with heating, cooling and massage one of the most unprecedented events in modern history, with settings. The leather-wrapped dash boasts three large screens, each fully customizable to meet the driver’s needs. Navigation, a retail, entertainment and hospitality industries all forced to rethink 360-degree exterior camera view and many other features can all be how to do business. In response, many globetrotters canceled trips controlled here. to far-flung destinations and instead took to the road en masse. Cue the return of the great American road trip and a related spike in RV The living room offers large theater seats for viewing the 55-inch flat-screen Samsung television, one of three onboard. A dinette rentals over the past year. sitting area, meanwhile, makes for an enjoyable gathering space. Chances are we all have stories of road trips from our childhood, The galley resembles a chef’s kitchen, with quartz countertops, solid many of them imbued with memories of cramped spaces and hardwood cabinetry and high-end appliances. uninspiring accommodations. But the 2021 Newmar King Aire isn’t the RV of yesteryear. This The Viking refrigerator and induction microwave, 2021 Newmar King Aire Wolf induction cooktop, and Fisher & Paykel state-of-the-art luxury coach boasts a bedroom dishwasher let home cooks prepare inspired suite, a kitchen galley with premium appliances, • Starting at $1,321,680 meals on the go. And two large windows provide and high-end finishes and furnishings throughout • 3 floor plan options — comparable to a five-star hotel on wheels. an uninterrupted view of the scenery along • bedroom suite with king-size bed Available in three floor plans, the King Aire is the way. • 2 bathrooms A half bath is available in the common area, built off a 45-foot Spartan K3 605 chassis equipped • high-end kitchen appliances while a full bath can be found at the rear in the with a 605-horsepower Cummins diesel engine • full-size washer and dryer owner’s suite. This spacious yet private room with 1,950 pound-feet of torque. It offers a smooth • 3 Samsung televisions yet powerful driving experience, making it less boasts a king-size bed as well as a full-size washer • Bose sound system and dryer. The Newmar King Aire makes hitting intimidating for RV novices. And with its plethora • 45-foot Spartan K3 605 chassis the road so much more enjoyable, letting you take of advanced safety features, such as adaptive • 605-horsepower Cummins engine the comforts of home with you wherever you go. cruise control, collision mitigation, lane departure warning and electronic stability control, you can • 1,950 pound-feet of torque travel in confidence. For more information on the Newmar King Aire, • state-of-the-art safety features Inside, the cockpit offers two large captain visit newmarcorp.com.

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unfolds outside, in backyards and national parks, on lakes and hiking trails. The first challenge is deciding where to go. The second challenge is staying stylish in a world full of tech fabrics. Between you and me, most modern outdoor clothing is over-designed, too brightly colored and not very handsome. There are so many zippers and toggles that you start to look like an expedition backpack. But wait, you say — this is an issue of function over form! Well, our job is to come up with elegant solutions that do their duty tastefully. After all, we don’t want you looking as if you belong on a lunar module. Now, I look forward to fly-fishing, from Montana to Maine. It’s good to be discreet while paying homage to the storied history of the sport, which was popularized by Englishmen donning tweed and tattersall. As an angler, I’ve given a lot of thought (no doubt too much!) to outdoor clothes that maintain their dignity. Trout are very judgmental, after all. This leads me to eBay in search of an ancient Orvis field coat or an old pair of Simms wading boots. So how do we master the art of outdoor dressing? Let’s count the ways. Naturally, we’ll need a good coat. The English have stylishly dealt with the elements for a very long time. They invented the Barbour, the universally excellent solution against anything that falls, flurries or blows. The Beaufort model is popular; I also like the Border, which is slightly longer. If it gets scratched, stained or patched, that’s even better. Dressing for the outdoors leads me to wear colors that appear outdoors: greens, browns, neutrals. All of which are perfect for a country sports coat. This doesn’t need to be tailored or overly formal; it can be cotton or even canvas. If it’s linen, it doesn’t matter if it gets good and wrinkled. Wear it well, and you’ll be rewarded. If rain is coming down all day, then you do need to cross over to a more modern fabric, like Patagonia’s simple and effective Torrentshell jacket. It has kept me dry on the water from Canada to the Bahamas to Patagonia itself. It’s incredibly lightweight and packs down to fit in your bag. Dark blue should get the job done. A gingham shirt with a nice check pattern is perfect for the country — say dark green. I personally prefer smaller checks; if they’re too large, you look a little bit like a tablecloth. Sid Mashburn makes some good options. You probably also want a chambray shirt that will only look better with every wash. Layering is part of the outdoor equation, so what about a chore jacket from Vetra? The French company has been making them for almost a century. A vivid blue will look great if you’re going to be by the water. Wear it over a sweater, and you’re in enlightened and tasteful shape. Polo Ralph Lauren makes a nice cable-knit cashmere sweater season after season, in familiar hues (sage or hunter green) or slightly more daring pastels (Easter egg green or pale yellow). Now, the challenge with all these clothes is that you can’t be afraid of a little precipitation. If you’re outside, you have to embrace uncertainty and even rain. So your beloved suede loafers stay in the closet. Out come the Blundstones, the Australian pull-on boot (a wider version of the Chelsea) that’s happy to take on whatever comes at it. This shows you’re a man who adapts to the conditions — a good quality to have. If you want something lighter, try a pair of boat shoes from Sperry’s Cloud collection. Or you can opt for L.L.Bean boots; these classics are still made in Maine and can handle water if you’re getting into puddles and the like. The camp moc, meanwhile, is a low-cut slip-on that’s just rugged enough. Now this leaves us with a hat. People often ask me about hats: where to get them, how to wear them, whether they can get away with them. This is an important sartorial issue; we’re talking about your head here. You don’t want your hat to look too new. I used to put a straw hat under water for a while, which gave it a more lived-in look. Or don it in a rainstorm. Don’t be shy! For a hat to work, you have to commit to it. Once you start wearing it, keep wearing it and make it yours. If there’s an old cotton bucket hat with a striped band at the cabin that your grandfather wore, that’s a great place to start. This summer will be even more welcome than most. When we head back out into the natural world, let’s show our enthusiasm in style. A Minnesotan turned New Yorker, David Coggins writes a style column for Artful Living. His latest book, The Optimist: A Case for the Fly Fishing Life, is out now.

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LAKESIDE LUXE A CEDAR LAKE STUNNER BY CHARLES STINSON GETS A NEW OWNER.

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Andrew Zimmern’s home is centered around food: cooking it, eating it, sharing it with others, reading about it, thinking about it. Just like the celebuchef’s life, his recently renovated Twin Cities residence both figuratively and literally revolves around food. To wit: Right when you walk through the front door, there is Zimmern’s stage — a 15-foot shou sugi ban red oak island crafted to his exact specifications that lets guests enjoy the show and him in turn enjoy the company. What’s pleasantly surprising is just how right-sized the 3,600-square-foot abode is, especially at a time when many Americans are clamoring for more space (see: COVID pandemic). Set on 2+ acres amongst towering pines, a stream and a pond, the clean, modern home is imbued with a subtle Japanese Scandinavian aesthetic. It has everything Zimmern, his partner, Lisa Visser, and their teenage boys need — and nothing that they don’t. Zimmern’s life philosophy acted as a blueprint of sorts for the renovation, which was masterfully executed by Streeter Custom Builder. Sure, the kitchen is equipped with the kind of state-of-the-art appliances, custom finishes and special touches you’d expect with a professional chef. But just like the house itself, everything is perfectly proportioned. Take the Gaggenau refrigerator and freezer, for instance. “People often ask me how we can combat food waste in America,” he explains. “The first thing we’ve got to do is shrink the size of our refrigerators. The second is shop more. As I’ve traveled around the world, I’ve realized how much smaller refrigerators are in other countries, like Vietnam, where there’s a premium placed on freshness and a corner market in every neighborhood.” “If I could wave a magic wand and correct our food system in America, one change I’d make would be smaller refrigerators,” he continues. “Consumer culture has caused them to grow in size every decade, and when you have all this space, you fill it. But then your dinner plans inevitably change, and you wind up with all this food that has to be thrown out at the end of the week. For us, it was very intentional to get a small refrigerator; we specifically chose Gaggenau for its size. Now I’ve taken my own advice and opted for a small refrigerator — so am I cool with going to the supermarket two or three times a week? The answer is a resounding yes.” These kind of long-held beliefs underscored the remodel of the eighties-era Keith Waters structure, which bears his trademark architectural flair like curved walls, soaring ceilings and plentiful windows. But for all the unique qualities that drew the couple to the property — “It was love at first sight,” Zimmern gushes — the home had its shortcomings: a cramped kitchen, a clunky floor plan and narrow spaces throughout. So they collaborated closely with Streeter COO and Architect Bill Costello to create a modern, comfortable, clean abode with incredible indoor/outdoor flow.

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But back to that kitchen. It wasn’t always the first impression upon walking in — that required some strategic floor plan reconfiguration. Now, it’s front and center, doubled in size, and open to the adjacent living area. For Zimmern, a consummate entertainer, it was a no-brainer. “Anyone who has guests over for dinner knows what I’m talking about: You’re busy working in the kitchen when the doorbell rings,” he says. “This way, I can just wave people right in. Plus everyone tends to congregate in the kitchen, so we opened it up to the living room to create one big, lofty space.” He turned to Gaggenau for the rest of his appliances, including four ovens (a standard combiconvection, a combi-steam, an extra wide and a microwave) and his customized cooking suite: four standard burners, a wok burner, and a large plancha with three controlled zones, all set beneath a powerful Gaggenau hood. For cabinetry, he opted for sleek Scandinavian brand Puustelli for its sustainability and customization, which was key since storage became scarce as kitchen walls came down. “We’re really thrilled with the Puustelli organization system,” he raves. “It’s amazing how it fits all of our stuff.” As for other special requests in a chef’s dream kitchen? “I’ve kept a running list over the course of my life of what I’d like in my own kitchen if I were to ever build or remodel,” Zimmern explains. For example, that showstopping island by Root River Hardwoods with shou sugi ban detailing by Darril Otto has a custom cutout where his favorite cutting boards slide in seamlessly. It also offers discreet, direct access from the work surface to the garbage for easy, efficient cleanup. And there’s a dedicated drawer for his knife collection, complete with right-sized slots and felt inserts. The striking 20-foot-tall shou sugi ban fireplace in the living room, for all its beauty, is also a culinary workhorse. The Streeter team outfitted it with a low grate for building a coal bed, a removable grill, and a series

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level, meanwhile, is primed for family recreation, with Zimmern’s guitar room (he collects the musical instruments but declares himself “the worst guitar player of all time”), a wet bar, a Ping-Pong table, and a media area complete with video game setup. And massive Marvin windows throughout the residence virtually eliminate the boundaries between indoors and out, just like they craved. For bringing their vision to life, Zimmern tips his hat to the partners on the project. “We chose Streeter because they’re the preeminent builder in town, and we wanted their design expertise,” he says. “Bill Costello is supremely talented and also an amazingly good human being, which is important to us. Streeter’s ideas were really inspiring, and everything they came up with created an embarrassment of good choices for us. It’s been a really beautiful experience.” Costello reciprocates that love. “Andrew and Lisa are both creative forces, and it was a lot of fun to play with them and collaborate with them,” he notes. “There was a lot of exchanging of ideas — wild and crazy, comfortable and safe, and everything in between. It was incredible working with them on their home.” And while the updated abode is certainly inspiring, so too is the guiding principle behind it: Zimmern’s life philosophy. He is determined to live by his values and recognizes how the choices we make, both inside our homes and out, impact the world around us. For Zimmern, a lifetime of hard-earned lessons has resulted in a right-sized residence that’s everything he’s always wanted — and nothing more.

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of hidden hooks so Zimmern can slow roast meats and vegetables on a string. He also uses this true working hearth to heat the home in winter, thereby reducing energy use. “It really marries up with my whole-animal philosophy when it comes to cooking — using every part of the animal,” he notes. “If I’m choosing to burn wood, I want to use it for every bit of energy it can put out. Cooking in that fireplace means I’m using that energy to warm the home and feed the home. I know that seems like a little thing, but it means I don’t have to turn on my stove. I can make dinner for 10 people in my fireplace. That’s a massive feel-good for me.” Zimmern and Visser credit Costello and the Streeter team with pushing them toward creative solutions, like removing a custom hutch that hugged one of the dining room’s curved walls and housed dishes, cutlery and other tableware. Although they initially mourned the loss of such a handy built-in, they’re ultimately thrilled with the result. “We would much rather have extra seats at our table than a hutch in the dining room,” Zimmern explains, pointing to the 10-foot shou sugi ban table that expands to 14 feet. “My friend José Andrés taught me that the world needs fewer walls and bigger tables. So when it came to remodeling our house, we knocked out walls and built a bigger table. Just like with the kitchen, the dining room reflects my life philosophy.” Other spaces are designed for easy living, like the screen porch that allows for some forest bathing amongst the towering pines just outside. The lower

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social media feeds, absorbing news and images of protests, rioting, and destruction that devastated neighborhoods and businesses throughout the Twin Cities. What millions also saw in the aftermath were people helping board up shops and storefronts. From the rubble came poignant commentary in spray paint, reflecting the bitter pain of injustice, a call for unity and the promise of revolutionary change. This protest art became a source of collective pride — and politics: Does it belong to the public? How can it be preserved? Should museums acquire it? Should it have a space of its own? Why has street art become part of the public art conversation again? Free speech and civil rights are undeniable forces behind the growing interest. Global movements surrounding social justice, climate change and the pandemic have made millions keenly aware of what’s happening in the world around them and the historic value of the artwork being produced in response. In most cases, the message is immediately accessible to its audience — the public — without the use of traditional channels like media or museums.

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and led an insurgent movement into the commercial art world, juxtaposing music, fashion, video and other visual elements. “Hip-hop was huge for me in setting a DIY mindset,” says Minneapolis-based muralist Wes Winship. Along with his skateboard crew, he blended rhymes and beats, loud guitars, graffiti, and outrageous clippings into a popular underground magazine that eventually evolved into Burlesque of North America, a design collective that cranks out print projects for museums and companies like Nike and 3M. Although Winship acknowledges that street art has grown up and become more mainstream, that doesn’t mean everyone will get rich — or even wants to. “Graffiti is a culture,” he notes. “It’s inherently human, like speech. The whole idea behind street art is that an artist will do it because they want to, for free or for a price. They’re not all trying to be the next Blek le Rat.” The rise in street art is signaling a change in the art world, with the move outside traditional institutions as important as the artwork itself. Although works by street art idols of recent decades — Keith Haring, KAWS, Futura — are now the hot commodities of auction houses and posh galleries, art is busting out of museums and showing up in public spaces. “It’s created a very different system,” explains Artnet Auctions Senior Specialist Jason Rulnick. “There’s democracy in the art movement. It allows people to subvert the gallery system; either you work in it or you make your own opportunities. There’s more than one way to do things in the art world.” Street art has become more than simply a genre. It’s the embodiment of a fundamental principle of design. It’s art created by people sharing experiences with others, with art and life at equal states. As a result, collectors are willing to pay up for art that reflect a time, message or emotion that excites and connects us — culturally, socially, politically. Banksy, the elusive provocateur whose creations range from a dystopian amusement park to a boutique hotel set up in a conflict zone, is considered one of the street art world’s best. His works have commanded up to $23.1 million at top auction houses. Graffitist Shepard Fairey, who started as a sticker artist stamping images of wrestler André the Giant on street corners, rocketed from the underground to the bright lights when he created the iconic “Hope” poster for Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign. A limited edition of the artwork set an auction record for Fairey last fall, bringing in $600,800. Yet despite the commercial appeal, street artists say their work can never be truly mainstream. “Parts of street art and graffiti will always be outlaw,” notes Winship. “Look at Peyton Scott Russell. He does real stuff — for the love of it, risking civil liberty.” “I think there’s a shakeup in the art world,” concludes Russell, who believes 21st century graffiti will keep pushing the boundaries of what’s considered contemporary fine art. “Street art is an extreme, creative action that has no limits, doesn’t seek permission, is unsanctioned, and releases raw, creative expression that uses the public infrastructure to articulate a voice. Its source is human interaction with space and surface to gain attention and acceptance, to fulfill the need to participate, and to leave evidence of being present and contributing to humanity. I believe street art is a benefit to society.”

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“I believe it was a combination of COVID shutdowns and restrictions, the murder of George Floyd, and the resulting protests, riots and curfews,” says Peyton Scott Russell, muralist, Bush Fellow and founder of the educational program Sprayfinger. His haunting blackand-white mural of Floyd and his “Rise Up” painting depicting a young Black girl with a power fist in the air gained national attention last year. “Graffiti got a huge upswing as people needed an outlet. There was a time when policing was lax about most everything except the protests and riots, so artists had a great opportunity to paint without a heavy threat of being stopped or arrested.” “As the boards went up to protect businesses, owners wanted something more than the apocalyptic plywood look,” he continues. “So artists were commissioned or given permission to paint in areas that previously were not offered as a canvas. The public got to see the power of street art being created in real time. I believe an understanding was shared that this art is practiced by many and speaks to everyone.” Hundreds of those boards were collected by grassroots arts and activist groups, like Memorialize the Movement and University Rebuild, in hopes of preserving them for proposed memorial displays and community centers. Street art is stealing the spotlight in other American cities, too. Los Angeles transit riders who take the Metro Crenshaw/LAX Line later this year can behold dozens of new commissioned pieces by renowned artists like Kenturah Davis, Rebeca Méndez and Mickalene Thomas meant to capture the spirit of the surrounding neighborhoods. And in Philadelphia, where street art has long shared space with the city’s public art collection, acclaimed painter Amy Sherald’s six-story mural of a young Black woman holds court over Center City, home to historic sites like the Liberty Bell. Best known for her portrait of Michelle Obama, Sherald challenges ideas about public gaze and asks, Who is allowed to be comfortable in public spaces? Who is represented in art? How can one woman’s portrait begin to shift that experience for others? Street art has always been about power. Graffiti sprung from 20th century subculture, with Prohibition-era gangs tagging New York City buildings and boxcars to assert their strength and standing. It evolved from turf marking to creative expression in the sixties, when the godfather of graffiti, Darryl “Cornbread” McCray, started tagging Philadelphia walls with designs. This built a reputation for him and ushered in a new means of freedom of expression. Illegal and subversive, the concept spread like wildfire across the country, with teens adopting it at once and bringing it to the attention of community artists. It became a full-blown movement in the summer of 1967, when a group of Chicago artists painted a mural honoring famous Black Americans on the side of a crumbling South Side tavern. Created in response to the Detroit uprising of the same year, “The Wall of Respect” was considered a revolutionary form of communal political expression. It gave birth to the Black Arts Movement and supported the rise of a national Black consciousness. By the eighties, hip-hop and punk totally upended contemporary American art. Instead of being told what art is and who can create it, a generation of street artists gave traditional institutions the finger

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TO BE FRANK THIS TIME IS DIFFERENT IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE THAT OUR COMMUNITY IS THE

epicenter of a movement that has ignited a red-hot wave of global protest, casting light on racism, injustice and white privilege. In looking back, George Floyd’s death is a moment of truth that forces us to see ourselves through the unforgiving lens of hindsight. What happened is more significant than racism — it is about humanity. There is a surge of anger among people who feel they have no voice, no political influence and little economic power over their future. This animosity is feeding social division and intolerance, and causing an eruption in violence. What is happening in our backyard goes deeper than flaws in law enforcement practices, politics and policy. Some of our neighbors choose to ignore the adversity and suffering of those who don’t look like them. Even the locally invented “All Are Welcome Here” signs do not change the fact that marginalized groups are invisibly residing in places where most never venture. There is now a sense that this time is different. A prevalent realization that old oppressions and long-standing inequities must be addressed. The question is, How far will this energy be translated into concrete action and change? We need to have honest, uncomfortable conversations to expose the contradiction between American ideals and the realities of oppression. The outcomes of these dialogues can help us challenge our beliefs, form new opinions and understand others with different points of view. Our region’s reputation and custom of being “nice” needs to be more than superficial and must be tested for inclusivity. Now is our opportunity to do something. Making change can range from donating our time to using our affluence to direct money toward initiatives to end racism. However brashly ambitious or seemingly inconsequential, our efforts can’t be performative. May we all move beyond our own self-interest to help create communities of kindness. It’s time that our society works equally for everyone.

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