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Letter from the Editors Despite the summer having passed by at lightening speed, there is still time to enjoy our beautiful city lakes and destinations beyond. In this issue we explore life on the water, in its many forms, each intriguing in their own right. We continue to meet interesting people of passion in our community; and you will, too.

Susan Lacek has created a stunning gathering place at 46th and Bryant and it could be the location for your next memorable life event. Chateau Madeleine, with it’s beautiful restoration, makes us nostalgic for a simpler way of life. We met the Wulfsbergs who have turned their passion for sailing into a family affair. Our local chef and restaurateur, Kim Bartmann shares our love for our local farmer’s markets. They are bountiful and beautiful during these last months of summer.

The stunning photos of life on a yacht captured our imagination. It gives us pause—maybe a vacation on a floating hotel might not be a bad idea! Our friends Jon and Edje have lived such an interesting life, with a few twists and turns. Their home is an oasis in the midst of a busy urban area. The Fiddlehead ladies shared their inspirations for getting the most out of summer. Color is one of their signatures; and we love it. When we caught up with Maria Kenworthy, we were humbled by her commitment to preserving the integrity and beauty of the historical homes on our beautiful city lakes.

One more historical treasure rescued and each of our lives made better as a result.

Local philanthroper Kim Valentini caught us up on her latest adventures, including a lively cooking class in her home. Her fried zucchini blossoms were absolutely delicious! Jay Nuhring gives us a few insider tips on things that he does daily in his design and staging business; hopefully they will help you when you tackle the update on a room.

No assembly required! The Minneapolis Clay Collective is an inspired group of artists who have banded together to share resources and provide support for their passion—clay!

Laura Potter introduces us to interior designer Jennaea Denhardt, a young professional who has a knack for understanding what people want. Thank you, Laura, for the contribution you have made to our publication. You are filled with fresh ideas and perspective; we hope to welcome you back sometime soon.

So, once again we are in awe of the talents, the ideas, the passions, the commitments, and the skills of the people and the projects that fill these pages.

May this issue give you a reason to take a moment to enjoy, explore and relax!

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every City Lakes house has a story. (and bruce birkeland knows it.)

Over 1,000 homes sold. $1 Billion dollars in sales—including more luxury homes sold in the Minneapolis Lakes area than any other Realtor. For 30 years, Bruce Birkeland has been bringing home sellers and buyers together with endless enthusiasm, absolute integrity, and unmistakable success.

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PUBLISHER KAREN T. STOECKEL

THE CITY OF LAKES LIFESTYLE & DESIGN PUBLICATION

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GRAPHIC DESIGN SHEBA CONCEPT & DESIGN, INC. MANAGING EDITOR ELLEN OLSON CONTRIBUTING WRITERS SARA RYAN DUFFY JANE MAIORANO JAY NUHRING LAURA POTTER MADILYN JUSTINE ROWE

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CONT 13 A LETTER FROM the editors

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Celebrate life’s special moments in this intimate and stylish gathering place at 46th & Bryant.

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A century-old home, that spent many decades as a hotel, has been lovingly restored and returned to a private family home and vacation destination.

30 LIFESTYLE

A love of the water and a passion for sailing is part of what knits the Wulfsbergs together.

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Kim Bartmann takes us on a tour of her favorite farmers markets and shares a garden inspired cocktail recipe.

36 CONCIERGE

Sara Ryan Duffy invites you to consider chartering a yacht the next time you are planning a vacation.

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A peaceful Lowry Hill East backyard oasis combines Dutch and Minnesota heritage.

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46 THE TASTE MAKER DIARIES

Jen and Andréa suggest you enjoy these last days of summer with bright pops of color, pattern & texture.

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Maria Kenworthy works her magic on another stunning restoration and renovation project on Lake Harriet Boulevard.

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Kim Valentini takes sanctuary from her worldly travels in her beautiful Loring Park home.

58 LIFE STYLIST

Jay Nuhring gives us some design tips that he uses every day to create rooms with interest and balance.

60 CULTURE

Minneapolis Clay Collective provides a collaborative environment for ceramic artists to thrive.

62 LOVESICK DESIGN

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HARRIET PLACE Celebrate life’s special moments in this intimate and stylish gathering place. written by ellen olson, photography by lauren engfer

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“I love that people are celebrating life’s special moments here and creating memories that will last a lifetime.”

SUSAN LACEK, FOUNDER AND OWNER, HARRIET PLACE

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project team: concept & design: susan lacek, harriet place architect: jeremy nelson, little box inc. builder: justin harguth, crowe construction interior design: susan lacek, harriet place & margaret busyn, great neighborhood homes landscape design: margi macmurdo, gardening angel design patio design & installation: dream to reality landscape, inc.

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“I’ve been in love with the Harriet Place building for almost 20 years—long before I owned it,” remarked Susan Lacek. “We had a small office for our non-profit, Faith’s Lodge, above the old Java Jack’s coffee shop across the street. I used to gaze out at the building from my desk, thinking how charming it was. The big arched windows and lush landscaping oozed appeal.” Maybe that was where the dream began.

Many locals are familiar with the distinctive building located on the corner of Bryant and 46th. It was home to interior designer Sandra Mangel’s business and home décor shop for over 30 years. In 2017, a mutual friend introduced Susan and Sandra, and discussions regarding the sale of the building began. Sandra was moving her business into her home, but wanted reassurance that the building would go to someone who would “do right” by the neighborhood.

“Although I wasn’t 100% sure of my plans,” said Susan, “I promised to create something that would benefit the community.”

Susan explored a number of ideas, including a co-working space for women in the neighborhood who were freelancing or working from home. She wasn’t quite sure it was big enough. Ultimately she decided on creating a gathering and event space—directed at smaller groups of 10–50 people. She began the renovation of the space in the summer and fall of 2018, and opened for business in early 2019. Susan, who has a background in marketing and design, helped design the non-profit retreat center Faith’s Lodge, as well as recently creating new homes in Minneapolis and Northern Wisconsin, so by the time she started on the project at Harriet Place, she had a lot more experience with construction and design.

She was confident in her vision for the iconic space.

After working with architect Jeremy Nelson at Little Box, Inc. to draw up new plans for the space, Susan hired Crowe Construction to renovate the building, which included opening up several walls, plus adding a galley kitchen, private cell phone room and handicap accessible bathroom.

Susan then partnered with Margaret Busyn of Great Neighborhood Homes to select some of the furniture and finishes, including the fun and quirky wallpapers that have become a guest favorite. When you enter Harriet Place, the rooms feel bright and airy, largely due to the arched floor-to-ceiling windows that allow the sunlight to pour in. Bright over-dyed rugs, playful wallpaper and pops of gold create a modern, colorful vibe. The vibrant colors were consciously selected, as both women knew that the neutral palettes currently favored in most design would just blend in the winter with the snow that would be visible through the big windows. “I wanted to combat that with bright colors and cheerful wallpapers that would bring a vibrant energy to the space,” commented Susan.

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Harriet Place is the perfect solution for anyone that would like access to an intimate, beautifully designed gathering space for his or her events and get-togethers. Businesses have used the space for strategic planning meetings, workshops and fundraisers. It’s a perfect location for hosting birthday, graduation and engagement parties, as well as bridal and baby showers. A weekly wellness and meditation class used the space weekly for a period of time; so there is really no limit to what sort of client or gathering could be hosted in the space. “My husband uses Harriet Place for both his current business, as well as a new startup he is working on. His employees and colleagues love meeting here,” commented Susan. continued on page 45 lake society magazine

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A century-old home, that spent many decades as a hotel, has been lovingly restored and returned to a private family home and vacation destination. written by ellen olson photography by corey gaffer, Š gaffer photography

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“It was an honor to have the opportunity to bring this lovely but well-worn property back to its full potential as a gracious retreat for wonderful clients who delighted in the house— setting course for it’s next 100-year voyage.”

TODD HANSEN, AIA

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On the southeast shore of Madeline Island sits a magnificent 10-acre property, originally the private home of a Minneapolis family and then, for several decades, a bustling hotel and resort, recently transformed back into a single family home. Madeline Island is the largest of the Apostle Islands—a 25-minute ferry ride from Bayfield, WI, and is steeped in a rich history of our country. It was once a Native American trading site, as well as under the rule of France and England at points in its history.

The original property was built in 1913 and consisted of a main house, several cabins and outbuildings. After the original owners sold the house, the property was operated as a resort and hotel for most of its life. In 2013, the 100th year anniversary of the property, the owners approached Albertsson Hansen Architecture to discuss an extensive remodel of the home and the cabins. Their primary goal was to return the hotel to a private family home, which could be used year round. The number of bedrooms was to be reduced and new bathrooms installed. The original structure had a 75’ x 12’ wide lakeside screened porch that the clients wanted restored, as a few portions of it had been enclosed over the years. The entry to the home was shifted to the approach side of the property instead of the lake—a sign of the times.

No longer do guests arrive by boat!

The property was rechristened Chateau Madeleine by the current owners, one of the names of the resort during its history.

The house was put on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005, so the restoration was undertaken with fine attention to details. The screened porch, original dining room (now library), two original fireplaces and stair hall have all retained their original identity and locations. The wood flooring in the majority of the home is Select Yellow Birch; it was chosen to match existing flooring. Nearly half of the home’s original interior fir doors were re-salvaged; the rest were custom made to match. The house had originally been built with all interior walls and ceilings clad in stained bead board.

The remodel required over 10 linear miles of bead board to replace the walls and ceilings of the remodeled home! Only one room is without bead board – a small wallpapered powder room.

The renovation took place over a period of years—from 2013 to 2018. One of the challenges was getting materials to the site. When the water was open, they were transported by ferry. In the winter, getting to the island was a little more difficult, as the ice is often too thick for the ferry. Driving on the ice road or using a wind sled for unstable ice were two other methods of transport that were used in order to keep the project moving during the frigid winter months.

In addition to the main home there are three sleeping cabins, which were updated and renamed. Layouts were modified, new windows installed and all new interior cabinetry designed and built. New kitchens and bathrooms were installed to provide modern comforts.

The interior of the main home was kept clean, simple and functional— perfect for the busy family and their friends enjoying the beautiful lakeside location. Touches of blue and carefully chosen light fixtures give the space a coastal feeling and expansive windows feature nature’s seasonal display of color.

The 100-year old formal gardens on the property are beautifully maintained and are available to host weddings in the summer months and the guest cabins are available for rental. It’s a magical place—one where a person can feel that they have stepped back in time—immersed in the rich history of the region. aharchitecture.com

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FAMILY AFFAIR A love of the water and a passion for sailing is part of what knits the Wulfsbergs together. written by madilyn justine rowe, photography by aj sundby

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“We all need to be stewards of the lakes and take care of them for generations to come.”

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Eric and Heather Wulfsberg each developed a love of the water and a passion for sailing at an early age. For Heather, it was a little bit easier, as she grew up in Milwaukee, WI, just a couple of blocks from Lake Michigan. She discovered the thrill of sailing as a teenager crewing on Ynglings, a 20-foot keelboat. Eric was born in Iowa, but later moved to Madison, WI, where he started sailing an Advanced Flying Junior 13’ boat. Living in Madison provided easy access to the lakes and many windy sailing adventures. As Heather pointed out, “There were a few misadventures as well!”

For Heather and Eric, who met through mutual friends after college, the love of water and sailing quickly became a shared interest. Before they had children, they chartered larger sailboats on Lake Superior.

Now that their children are older, and their son, Nils, shares their love of sailing, they hope to charter a boat and explore the Apostle Islands.

Eric graduated from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, and later received a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado in Boulder. Eric is a Senior Product Manager at DTN, the largest private weather company in the world, overseeing their IoT (Internet of Things) strategy as it relates to transportation, agriculture and the United Nations Climate Smart initiative. He grew up in a musical family and enjoys playing bass and learning guitar at Twin Town Guitars.

Heather is a full-time mom, active in the children’s schools and the vice-chair of the non-profit, SOOVAC, Soo Visual Arts Center, located in Uptown. The organization’s mission is to support newly emerging artists, along with community outreach. “One of my favorite programs at SooVac has been bringing art to seniors in the memory care unit at Walker Methodist in South Minneapolis,” said Heather. “We have artist led activities on site and also bring residents to the gallery for tours. It is very satisfying work.” Both she and Eric love to travel. They delight in showing their children the world and exposing them to other cultures.

Nils (16) has taken sailing lessons through Minneapolis Sailing center since he was 7 years old. Starting with the very steady Optimist single sail bathtub like sailboats, he quickly graduated to 420’s after a few seasons. In 8th grade he joined the Southwest racing team, which have Spring and Fall regattas at area lakes. “It is a fantastic program that has taught him many valuable skills, besides the nuts and bolts of navigating a boat,” said Eric. “During the summer Nils was a junior instructor at the Minneapolis Sailing Center, helping out with classes and racing boats in the afternoon.” Nils will be a sophomore at Southwest High in the fall.

Isabella (12) loves gymnastics, but only as a hobby. She takes guitar lessons at Twin Town and takes tennis in the parks. Walking the family dogs, Sadie and Teddy, and jumping on the trampoline are some of her favorite activities. She is a fantastic photographer and will start 7th grade at Anthony Middle School.

The Wulfsbergs thoroughly enjoy their family membership through the Minneapolis Sailing Center. It allows them access to the lake and to take family and friends sailing. “Minneapolis is lucky to have these lakes and these beautiful green spaces set in the urban area,” said Heather. “We all need to be stewards of the lakes and take care of them for generations to come.” ◊ LATE SUMMER 2019

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CUISINE It seems like there’s a farmers market in every neighborhood these days, and for good reason; we need to celebrate our short growing season! From small neighborhood markets, like Tiny Diner’s Farmers’ Market which happens on Thursday nights, to the large everyday Minneapolis Farmers’ Market, local vendors are making access to fresh fruits and vegetables easier and more affordable than ever before.

A few of my favorite markets in Minneapolis include the Linden Hills market for a visit with Tammy Wong, owner of Rainbow Chinese, and the Kingfield Farmers’ Market for its small but mighty selection and kid-friendly atmosphere. When we’re entertaining guests from out of town, The Mill City Farmers Market is a must!

Its mix of artisan-made goods, craft food-stuffs, and locally grown produce are always impressive; especially this time of year, when vendors stalls are bursting with fresh produce that’s just begging to become something special in your kitchen. While you’re cooking up a storm this season, you’ll be deserving a great beverage, so I’ve asked my friends at Henri & Son to create a cocktail that’s inspired by the produce found in markets across the city. We’re lucky to live in this city so rich with growers and makers!

The Market Cocktail by Henry & Son

A “shrub,” also known as a drinking vinegar, is a concentrated infusion that’s made using fruit, vinegar, and cane sugar. These three simple ingredients, given enough time to get acquainted, transform into something fruity, tart yet sweet, and delicious. Shrub cocktails are the perfect antidote to the syrupy sweet drinks of summer—they’re just as refreshing but without the toothache. We’ve used ingredients that can be found at some of our local farmer’s markets to create this Market Cocktail recipe. It’s a recipe that’s easy to make and even easier to sip on in the middle of a muggy late-summer afternoon.

Making the Rhubarb-Ginger Shrub

To make the rhubarb-ginger shrub combine in a pan 2 lbs. rhubarb (chopped 1/4 inch thick), 3 Tbsp. grated ginger, 1 cup white wine vinegar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup honey, cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes until rhubarb is soft and pulpy. Strain through cheesecloth or a fine-mesh sieve and chill.

Making the Market Cocktail

To make each cocktail combine 2 oz. gin (we like Dampfwerk Gin), 1/2 oz. lemon or lime juice, and 1 1/2 ounces ginger-rhubarb shrub in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice and shake for 30 seconds.

Strain into an ice-filled Collins glass. Top off with club soda or sparkling wine—for cocktails, we like Mas Fi Cava, Alloy Wine Works Methode Aluminum Sparkling Chardonnay, or even a white Lambrusco like Via Emilia. Make this drink a mocktail by omitting the booze and topping with club soda. Sit back, sip, and take in the wonder of summer in Minneapolis—Voila!

Kim Bartmann, a professional instigator, spends her days & nights feeding people good food and drink at any one of her nine Twin Cities restaurants.

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Floating Hotel Sara Ryan Duffy invites you to consider chartering a yacht when you are planning your next vacation.

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Yachting has long been a pastime for the rich and famous. In 1908, Charles Henry Fletcher launched Jemima F. III. It was the largest private yacht at a length of 111 feet. The scale of the private yachts steadily increased in size as the years passed. In 1954, shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis purchased a Canadian antisubmarine River-class frigate called HMCS Stormont and renamed her Christina O after his daughter Christina. Christina O is an incredible 325’ long and is still available to charter. The latest terminology in yachting is the “superyacht.” Superyachts are mostly privately owned and can exceed 500 feet. They are so massive they can often be mistaken for a cruise ship.

One of my favorite quotes about yachting comes from singer David Lee Roth. “Money can’t buy you happiness, but it can buy you a yacht big enough to pull up right alongside it.” If buying a yacht is not in your future, chartering one could be. Even wealthy celebrities charter yachts versus owning them. The costs involved in ownership make chartering a more palatable option.

The beauty of a yacht charter holiday is the flexibility and privacy. Unlike sailing on cruise ships, you have the ability to call the shots. You are not tied to a rigid schedule. If you are enjoying yourself, you can stay as long as you choose. The agility of a private yacht often allows access to locations the large cruise ships cannot navigate. Chartering yachts is the pinnacle of privacy.

You have only the ones you choose with you versus hundreds (or thousands) of people you do not know.

The range of yachts available to charter is broad and so are the budgets. Chartering is not limited to only the mega rich. Catamaran’s can be an affordable holiday.

They are extremely stable sailing yachts and more comfortable than a monohulled sailboat. A motor yacht will provide larger cabins and watersports. Some of the larger motor yachts can be equipped with full-service spas, movie theatres and pools. Either type of yacht will provide trained crew to attend to your every need.

Yachts for charter can be found around the world. In winter you will find them in the azure blue Caribbean or the Maldives. The Mediterranean is the playground for summertime yachting. Greece, Turkey, the Cote d’Azur and the Amalfi Coast are just a few of the brilliant options.

Next time you are planning a vacation, consider one on a floating hotel.

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“Our backyard is a private oasis where we love hosting friends and family for food and drinks.”

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On the corner of West 24th Street and Colfax Avenue South sits a beautiful c.1913 Craftsman-style, all brick house, complete with Prairie style influences. Jon Scharmer and Edje (Edward) Weinberg bought their home in 2016 and thoroughly enjoy their stately house and lovely yard. “One of the main reasons we purchased this house is the backyard. Even though our house is surrounded by apartment buildings and is on a busy street, our backyard is a private oasis where we love hosting friends and family for food and drinks,” explains Edje. Jon chimes in, “My passion is being in the yard with my hands in the soil. It is very calming for me to spend hours weeding the garden. Our mixed-breed, rescue Terrier, Mayday, joins us as we relax and entertain.”

Clients love the intimate, homey feel of Harriet Place. It’s a wonderful alternative to a hotel or banquet space, or the back room of the restaurant. It’s like hosting an event in your own home, without all the prep, cleanup and stress that at-home hosting inflicts! Unlike a typical event or restaurant space, there is no required catering or food and beverage minimum that must be met. Clients have the option of using one of Harriet Place’s preferred caterers, their own caterer or they can bring in their own food and beverage. Susan and her team can work with a myriad of budget options—everything from a high-end catered affair to a more cost-effective “do-it-yourself ” approach.

For those who would like assistance with their event planning, Harriet Place has partnered with Kastina & Co., a professional event planning company. They can handle everything from food and beverage to floral, linens and party decorations.

Jon continues, “I work at Wells Fargo within the Retirement Services division and I’m responsible for educating corporate clients on the resources we provide. My role requires that I travel often which is the reason I love our backyard as an escape from the hectic life of traveling. However, I also like the vibrancy of the neighborhood. I work from home and love how connected I feel with the neighborhood (even while inside) because it is so busy outside our house with walkers, skateboarders, electric scooters and bicyclists.”

Jon grew up in Winona, Minnesota and serendipitously met Edje in 2005 while vacationing in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, where Edje was born and raised. Edje reminisces, “I was at a bar in Amsterdam having a drink with my cousin, who persuaded me to go up to Jon and strike a conversation, which is something I would otherwise never have done! It was love at first sight and we were inseparable during the rest of Jon’s vacation.”

Jon and Edje spent the next decade living in locales including Minneapolis, Dublin, and Beijing, eventually settling in Minneapolis together in 2015. They started their lives together living in Beijing in early 2006 and moved to Minneapolis the last week of 2007.

They married in Amsterdam in 2008 but Edje was unable to remain in the United States after 2010 when his work visa expired.

Edje explains, “After that, I lived in Dublin from 2011-2015, while Jon continued to live in Minneapolis. In 2013, the US Supreme Court struck down DOMA (The Defense of Marriage Act) which resulted in our marriage being recognized in the United States and allowed Jon to apply for my green card, which enabled me to return to Minneapolis in 2015. I have been in Minneapolis ever since and even became a US Citizen earlier this year!”

Edje is a Senior Consultant in Strategic Asset Planning for Xcel Energy and co-chairs their LGBTQ+ Business Resource group, SAGE. To round out his work-week, he spends his Saturdays interning at JB Hudson jewelers in downtown Minneapolis to cultivate his passion for gemstones. Edje also enjoys cooking, adding, “Having a Chinese mother, a Jewish father, and having grown up in The Netherlands, introduced me to a lot of different cuisines and I love combining those different influences in my cooking.”

This handsome duo has both international and local flair and Minneapolis is a much happier place with them as residents, as is their fabulous and diverse Historic Lowry Hill East neighborhood! ◊

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Many of Susan’s first clients were neighborhood residents who watched the building being renovated and were eager to take advantage of the new space for their hosting needs. Several of her preferred caterers—like Patisserie 46, Café Ena and Broders —are located just a few blocks away which gives clients a variety of food options and exceptional service. “As a small business, it was important to us to support other local businesses nearby, and there is no shortage of great food service talent in the community,” said Susan.

A few additional things set Harriet Place apart from your typical event space. For starters, when you rent the space, you get the entire property to yourself. This includes two private parking lots and a beautiful patio space, which was just added. Interior amenities include a beautifully designed social lounge with floor-to-ceiling arched windows, a custom wood bar and large buffet area; and a galley kitchen with private entry for caterers.

There is a multiple purpose room that can be set up classroom, dining or cocktail style, as well as a full conference room with AV set-up and wet bar; and a private cell phone room. High speed Wi-Fi and a Sonos music system (controlled via clients’ phones) are featured throughout the space. Clients are also offered free use of the high-top cocktail tables and linens, work/ dining tables and chairs, and entertaining items such as serving platters and beverage tubs. “Our goal is to provide our clients with almost everything they need to host and entertain their staff, clients or guests,” remarked Susan. Her pricing model is very straightforward: the space is available for an hourly rate, with a three-hour minimum.

Reviews of the space have been very enthusiastic. One client commented, “Thanks again for your creativity, forward thinking and ability to create such a unique, beautiful space to share.”

Susan has filled an important niche in the community—and when asked about what she loves the most about the business she replied, “I’ve always loved creating inviting spaces for people to gather, whether it’s been our Minneapolis home, or lake home or Faith’s Lodge, which has become such an important place for people. Creating Harriet Place has just become an extension of that for me. I love that people are celebrating life’s special moments here and creating memories that will last a lifetime.

The world can be a hard place, so if I can provide a venue that brings people happiness, that is rewarding work to me.” harrietplacempls.com • faithslodge.org LATE SUMMER 2019

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Interior designers Jen Ziemer and Andrea Dixon of Fiddlehead Design Group have a signature play of pattern, color, and texture that stands out in the local design circuit. These Twin Cities tastemakers share what’s inspiring them as they enjoy what’s left of summer in MN!

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Fiddlehead favorite, Schumacher, has launched their collaboration with Williams Sonoma and we can’t get there fast enough to set our summer tables. You won’t go wrong with any of the pieces in the collection so pile on the personality and don’t be afraid to mix it up.

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It’s time for back to school and shopping for new gear! Moms don’t have to feel left out of the fun.

This trendy MZ Wallace backpack is the perfect carryall for the gym and beyond. lake society magazine

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TRENDY TEXTURES KDR showroom at IMS is filling us with all kinds of happy with new collections from some of our favorite lines. Pattern and texture and pom poms, oh my!! We can’t wait to incorporate them into our next project!

NO COLD SHOULDERS Late summer brings cooler temps to MN especially in the evenings. Time to add some sleeves and warm up the palette. This flowly number from Warm will take you right into Fall fashion. The woven mini bag is still trending so why not try an unusual shape? Guaranteed to turn heads.

Cheers!

Enjoy this recipe from our friends at Norseman Distillery Late Summer Cocktail: Premier 60ml Pineapple Chipotle Gin 30ml Fresh Lemon Juice 15ml Grenadine Shake ingredients and strain over ice cubes in a glass.

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HOUSE RESCUER Maria Kenworthy works her magic on another stunning restoration and renovation project on Lake Harriet Boulevard. written by kt stoeckel, photography by landmark photography

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When you meet Maria Kenworthy her passion for the preservation of historical homes is evident. It’s what she does. It’s who she is. Maria was born and raised in Germany and came to the US when she was 21. She worked three different jobs to make ends meet. Her first home was in Minnetonka, which was a bit “out in the country” — with no sidewalks and, at the time, a lot of open spaces. She and her husband had friends who lived at Lake Harriet. After three years, she pronounced, “We have to buy a home near the lakes!” So, in1975 she and her husband purchased their Fremont Avenue home, a stunning Italianate style, which needed a complete restoration. That was 47 years ago!

Although her job, at the time, was as a translator at Cargill, she soon was asked by friends and neighbors to help them make design decisions—and suggestions as to what they should do with various projects. Her interior design business took shape and grew to be quite successful. Ultimately it evolved into a professional restoration and renovation company.

Her first client was the CFO of Norwest Bank who asked her to handle the renovation of a home at Lake Harriet. Since then she has renovated 42 historical homes. Eighteen of them were long-term projects. She developed a passion for the restoration and preservation of historical homes. Her friends tell her, “Maria, you rescued another house!” For Maria it’s a serious matter. “The older homes in the city lakes area had 35% lot coverage; new homes are at 65% coverage,” she mused. “It’s changing the landscape of our neighborhoods quite dramatically.”

Her most recent project was an English-inspired Tudor on Lake Harriet Boulevard. Her business colleague and friend, Bruce Birkeland, helped her locate the property, which was in significant disrepair. Some might have scrapped it; but this home was in the sweet spot of what she does. She gutted the interior of the home down to the studs, and where possible maintained historical elements.

She redid all the mechanicals, all new electrical, plumbing, heating and air-conditioning. She added a screened in porch, copper gutters, extended the slate roof and installed a landscape paver driveway. She added a family room and a two-car garage to meet the needs of a modern family.

The interior finishes are exquisite—she spared no expense. She favors Calacatta marble in all of her renovation projects. She loves the beautiful patina that it develops over time; and most importantly, keeps the kitchens and bathrooms timeless and current forever. The kitchen and whole home feature custom cabinetry and millwork with high-end appliances. She installed all new windows in the home (Pella Architecture Series) and reinsulated the entire home. In-floor heating was installed on the main floor and all of the bathrooms.

A restoration project of this magnitude is not for the faint of heart—it took two years. It’s very labor intensive and very time consuming. Every detail matters—the final result is nothing short of breathtaking. The home reads as elegant, luxurious, and from the outside, like it has been in the neighborhood for a long, long time.

“Every home I restore is saving the legacy of the original architecture of our city lakes community,” commented Maria. “Anyone can build a big house, but to restore a home to its original glory and beauty?

That is my passion and my heart.” brucebirkeland.com

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ON A MISSION Kim Valentini takes sanctuary from her worldly travels in her beautiful Loring Park home. written by madilyn justine rowe photography by aj sundby

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“I created adventure travel experiences which marry people’s passion for travel and doing good in pockets of the world where there is need.”

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Kim Valentini has been instrumental in changing the face of philanthropy. In 2003 she founded the non-profit Smile Network, International, which has completed over 4000 surgeries on children and adults, 94 surgical missions and has a presence in 11 countries on 5 continents. “At the time the organization was founded, I was in search of deeper meaning in my life,” said Kim, “and I wanted to do something to help others.” She also found that people wanted to do more than write a check for some important cause. “They want a hands on tangible experience,” she commented. “So I created adventure travel experiences which marry people’s passion for travel and doing good in pockets of the world where there is need.”

She has led groups on the Inca Trail in Peru, horseback riding in the Andes Mountains in Ecuador, climbs on Mount Kilamanjaro, and treks on the Camino. “I just returned from the Inca Trail and in three weeks I will walk 200 miles over 12 days on the famed Camino from Portugal to Spain,” she explained. “Participants return to a surgical site following their adventure experience and meet the children who will benefit from their fundraising efforts.”

Kim also created the Inspire Boutique, located in Loring Park, which offers global gifts for urban adventurers. Kim and her team source goods from around the world and they specifically purchase from economically impoverished women who are making high quality and unique items. They are purchased at fair trade prices and 100 percent of the sale goes back to funding surgeries for Smile Network. “When people purchase from the Inspire Boutique, they get a great gift item, they empower a woman financially, and they contribute to changing a life by funding a surgery,” said Kim. For most of us, that would be enough—not for Kim Valentini.

“I believe we all get to the point in life where we want the sum total to add up to more than the parts,” mused Kim. “I have been extremely blessed to raise two amazing children, to be surrounded by a loving family and friends, and to have a great run in the corporate and non-profit worlds. But, as my children prepared to leave for college, I became restless again.”

After going through significant life changes over the course of the last decade, she began to explore methods of healing from loss. She spent weeks in the Amazon Jungle Basin working with shamans and a medical doctor on approaches to healing that integrate Western medicine and ancient traditional healing practices. “I was witness to profound physical, emotional and spiritual healing, and I am writing a book on those experiences,” said Kim. When not exploring some far reaches of the world, Kim finds solace in creating a personal space that is peaceful, loving and inviting. “My home is my sanctuary,” she states, “but I love to entertain.” She loves the parks and lakes that are within walking distance of her home.

Kim’s life is full of blessings but she is always willing to share with others. At the most recent Smile Network gala, she offered to host a cooking class, which teaches people how to prepare fried zucchini flowers, one of her guilty pleasures from summers in Italy with her children. The cooking class sold 14 times! “The zucchini flower season is short,” she exclaimed. “I have big plans for the next four weeks—cooking zucchini flowers!” smilenetwork.org

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Design Tips I Use Every Day “There is something about a cocktail table that begs to have art, books and flowers displayed on it.”

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One design technique that tends to be overused, and not always well executed is symmetry. Many people think if everything is perfectly symmetrical then it must be okay. Not so. The key is to know when to use symmetry and when not. Symmetry works best with classical architecture (think Architecture History)—a room with symmetrical windows and columns for example will support a symmetrical furniture arrangement.

And the converse is often true—symmetry in an asymmetrical space usually doesn’t work.

An easy way to use symmetry is in a bedroom on a large wall without any interruptions of windows or doors. One bed, two nightstands, two table lamps, two accent pillows, and two pieces of artwork. Really simple, really eye-catching, and very classic.

Styling Coffee Tables

People who know me know I love to accessorize cocktail tables. There is something about a cocktail table that begs to have art, books and flowers displayed on it—a fancy crystal bowl and a vase of fresh flowers—it’s the perfect way to create a focal point and an opportunity to showcase things you love.

I always start with a stack of books, in a pyramid, from largest to smallest.

If the table is large enough, I will use more than one stack. Then I add a tall vase. I like to include other bowls or dishes that have some interesting shape or sculpture for visual interest. The result is classic, sophisticated, and beautiful. It’s about finding that right combination of items that look good together. Of course, how much you decide to put on a table is entirely up to you. Some people prefer a minimal, clean look. Others prefer a collection. Either works. The key is to stay true to you.

Arranging Furniture

There are so many things I could write about arranging furniture but the one thing I think is most important to consider is the idea of conversation—imagining people in the space—will they be able to have an intimate conversation and will the arrangement also support a large gathering of people.

I always start by placing the largest piece of furniture in the room— usually the sofa. That’s the one piece that will typically only go in a couple different places—think of it in a hierarchical way—the sofa will always win that battle, so it makes sense to start with that.

Once the sofa is placed, I imagine the other furniture as friends or subordinates of the sofa—their role is to support, not dominate. There’s usually a chair, that’s the college roommate, more masculine, that wants to be near the sofa, but needs a little more room to flex his muscles. This chair is typically the next largest piece in the room. The role of this piece is to anchor and give the sofa something to lean into if necessary.

Then any other smaller accent chairs slip into the conversation to round out the arrangement and give a balanced, finished look. The key is to have enough seating for a few people and a larger crowd at a moment’s notice.

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CLAY ARTS Minneapolis Clay Collective provides a collaborative environment for ceramic artists to thrive. written by madilyn justine rowe, photography by aj sundby

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Working in community is at the heart of the Minneapolis Clay Collective. It’s inspiring and practical. Questions have answers, and problems find solutions. The innovative clay studio has been through a couple of iterations, but the commitment to creating a space for people to work with clay in a setting that is geared toward people who enjoy making and selling ceramic work, but are not full-time ceramic artists, has always been its mission. “We have worked hard to make the space affordable to everyone so that artists can rent space and make art without it feeling like a big financial burden,” said Melissa, one of the studio’s managers.

The Minneapolis Clay Collective, formerly known as Uptown Clay, which evolved from Fire on the Greenway, moved to the Q.arma building in the Northeast Arts District in January of 2018. The space in Uptown was being converted into storage units; and ultimately the artists were looking for a space where they could have an electric kiln, with the possibility of a gas kiln sometime in the future. The Q.arma building is space dedicated to artists, so there are a lot of other creatives working in various mediums in the same location. The collective is also able to easily be a part of NEMAA events like Art-A-Whirl, which gives the artists great exposure for their work.

At this time, the collective consists of eight renters; four of them manage the studio and make important decisions about how they want the space and their organization to evolve. They are dedicated to having a studio space that is clean, organized and inclusive; and they plan to host more gallery shows in the future. Four of the LLC members, Melissa Favero, Brynne Macosko Paguyo, Danielle Fernandez and Kori Parish have been sharing studio space for over 10 years. They have been together through weddings, babies and grandbabies being born.

“We have been fortunate enough to form lifelong friendships in addition to finding inspiration in each other’s creative process,” remarked Brynne. “We find answers to questions and solutions so much more easily by working with one another.” The four women share the responsibilities and work of running the studio. Each of them has strengths and experiences that they bring to the table. Everyone benefits.

The space is organized into individual studio spaces that allow artists to design a space to fit their own needs. All of the artists are clay artists and most make functional pieces. A community area includes a wedging table, slab roller, some storage space, a sink and work tables. All of the artists use the electric kiln.

The front part of the studio is reserved as gallery space; more of the studio is open when the collective hosts shows. Although the studio is not regularly open for sales, they welcome and accept calls and/or emails from interested customers to set appointments to meet in the studio. The gallery is open by appointment. At the writing of this article, the group was making preparations for the Powderhorn Art Fair, which is one of the collective’s biggest shows.

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LIGHT HEARTED written by laura potter, photography by aj sundby

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“Finding the right designer is sort of like dating.�

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The notable artist and writer Mary Anne Radmacher once said “As we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way.” Self-taught interior designer Jennaea Denhardt creates light in her clients’ lives, not by making their homes look a certain way, but by creating atmospheres that feel like the warm glow of a thousand white candles on the eve of the winter solstice.

When I arrived at Jennaea’s home, I took the elevator from the dingy parking garage up to her apartment and it was as if I was transported to some celestial cloud that overlooks the little piece of heaven that is the Walker Art Center. Her dwelling is drenched all in white, both in ambiance and hue.

Jennaea herself, is dressed in a comfortable but stylish white silk romper. She belongs in her own space.

But don’t let Jennaea’s soft angelic appearance and design aesthetic fool you into thinking she’s not grounded in her opinion about how her relationship with her clients should flow. Finding the right designer is sort of like dating. For example, if she couldn’t invite you over for a glass of wine in her own home, the working relationship is probably not a good fit.

And if she’s not into a project on a visceral level, she is going to “suck at it.” In other words, no second date. Swipe right.

But this candor isn’t devilish behavior. She just wants to create spaces that vibe with the clients’ feelings, and who they are intimately, in real life. Not just how the clients think their spaces should look. She needs to see her clients honestly and how they live. No filtered selfies allowed. And like with any worthy relationship, trust is essential, too. One must trust her to do her “thing,” or the design won’t feel right. Sort of like trust-falling on a blind date.

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One of her methods to accomplish this is to ask her clients very important questions like, “Have you ever been in a place you didn’t want to leave?” and “Where do you like to travel and what hotels do you love?” By asking these pointed questions, she taps into her clients’ feelings of when they are happiest, and tries to create that feeling at home. Whether one loves to spend their holiday lounging on the beach or sky-diving, Jennaea is up for both adventures. And if you really trust her, she might even push you out of the plane if you hesitate.

When I go on vacation, I usually bring back some artifact, a piece of art, driftwood, etc. to remind me of my travels. I have a great collection and it looks awesome in my home. But, what if I managed to create the feeling I had while I was carefree and life stood still for a minute? Moreover, have I been doing my own clients a disservice by not asking these same questions?

Well, not anymore. At the end of a long day, who wouldn’t want to feel like they were on vacation in their own home?

Jennaea’s gift is in bringing light to her clients. She has the distinct ability to both uncover what makes them happy, and then create a space that makes them feel the exact same way.

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