Sense of Place

St. Anthony Village… one of the best school districts in the metro

When I first discovered St. Anthony Village decades ago before I was a Realtor, we were exploring Northeast Minneapolis, driving along St. Anthony Parkway. As we headed east we found...
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Loring Park Festival… precursor to the Uptown Art Fair and Powderhorn Art Fair

Well, as always the Loring Park Arts Festival didn’t disappoint. There was lots of great art, as usual. Even the temperature and humidity were perfect. But the people, wow. Here’s...
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Keg and Case Market in St Paul… go for the food, go for the shopping, go for the fun!

Sharlene and I got to visit the Keg and Case in St Paul at West 7th Market 928 West Seventh Street, Saint Paul a couple weeks ago. It was named...
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One of the reasons for the inventory shortage

Housing inventory has been low for so long it’s hard to pin exactly why that is because it is a combination of so many reasons… but people I meet continue...
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Entry! Come On In – Entry Doors

Choosing an entrance to your home makes a statement about who you are. Your doors can be bold, inviting, hidden, it’s up to you. It can make a statement for...
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Lake Harriet Kite Festival… just one example of how Minnesotans embrace winter

Minnesotans don’t stay inside just because it is cold and snowy outside. In fact, that is one of the reasons relocation clients told me they were excited to move to...
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“Cwtch”… how to get some of this hot new design trend in your life

“Cwtch” (rhymes with hutch), a hot new design trend, got its inspiration in Wales, where it means a “hug” or “cuddle”…. and also a cubbyhole or hiding place. Like its...
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Kindee Thai Restaurant – in the Middle of the Theater & Museum District

A few weeks ago we met some friends at the Kindee Thai Restaurant to grab a bite before a showing of Frankenstein: Playing with Fire at the Guthrie Theater ....
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