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This Old Home Article by Jen Fortner I watched a lot of Bob Vila when I was a kid. My dad liked Bob’s show, This Old House . Bob seemed to know everything about everything. And we enjoyed Norm, his insanely knowledgeable carpenter sidekick. I had never heard an accent quite like Norm’s and it was fun to decipher what he was saying in a manner so exotic to my Midwestern ears. I had no idea what Bob and Norm were talking about when they went on poetic speeches about lumber grades or 60-tooth...
February 2024
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Distinctive Designs
Discover the elegantly crafted and unmatched furniture designs at Timber & Tulip Article by Hannah Harms | Photography by Maria Claire Photography Timber & Tulip – the combination of natural, organic wood materials with a softer side. That was owner Brianne Rasmussen’s vision when she created her custom-designed furniture brand back in 2016. Now, after a few years of selling her products online, Brianne opened her first brick-and-mortar location in downtown Wayzata this past November. With...
February 2024
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Kitchen Confidential
Sawhill Kitchens’ timeless approach to design and excellence Article by Graham Johnson Sawhill Kitchens has a long history of custom projects. They started in 1971 as a custom furniture company focusing on tables, chairs and unique cabinets and “quickly evolved into a kitchen company,” says Matt Cook, the president of Sawhill Kitchens. From those roots, Sawhill grew to the full-service design-build firm that it is today. Sawhill Kitchens has been working in the Twin Cities for more than...
February 2024
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Spotlight: Destiny Homes
How the team at Destiny Homes goes above and beyond for every customer Article by Lauren Beaubaire | Photography by Maria Claire Photography “If you’re going to go through the process of remodeling your kitchen or primary bathroom, or build from the ground up, it better be the kitchen, the bathroom, or the home of your dreams!” says Richard Harsdorf, owner of Destiny Homes. And crafting custom and beautiful destinations you call home is exactly what Destiny Homes has been doing for decades. ...
February 2024
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