What's Happening August 2007

Don’t miss Patio Town’s Super Saturday Sale deals

> As summer begins to wane, put the finishing touches on your landscaping projects with natural rock and boulders from Patio Town. Stop by during Patio Town’s Super Saturday Sale on August 4. Visit www.patiotown.com for hours and directions.

Visit Twist Interior Design at Kitchen Spectacular

> Twist Interior Design is celebrating its seventh anniversary by featuring a beautifully designed European-inspired kitchen in the American Society of Interior Designers 2007 Kitchen Spectacular. Sandy LaMendola, ASID, CID, will be showing the project Saturday and Sunday, August 11-12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at 6517 Willow Wood Dr. in Edina. To learn more, call 612-338-1588.

Cyrus Rugs opens largest rug showroom in Midwest

> After 20 years of successful business in the Galleria, Cyrus Rugs and Décor Gallery has announced the opening of a new, expanded location at 5115 American Blvd. W. in Bloomington. This state-of-the-art, 15,000-square-foot showroom includes the region’s largest selection of handmade area rugs from around the world. A grand opening is planned for September. Learn more by calling 952-922-6000.

North Star Kitchens nets national NKBA awards

> North Star Kitchens designers earned several honors in the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s 2007 Design Competition. Among 600 entries in 11 categories, Peter Harms placed first in the “Master Suite/Bath” category, along with co-designer Tom Rauscher of Rauscher & Robichaud. Tricia Hauser Tidemann placed second overall in the “Large Kitchen” category. Harms also received an honorable mention for his kitchen design in the new Roth Concept Center. View North Star’s award-winning designs at www.northstarkitchens.com or call 612-375-9533.

Home Valu Interiors’ earns “Best Kitchen in the Midwest” title

> A Bloomington home’s kitchen, created by Home Valu Interiors designer Tracy Foslein, has been named “Best Kitchen in the Midwest.” The honor was announced earlier this year by Decora’, an Indiana-based cabinet manufacturer that sponsors the contest among more than 1,000 kitchen dealers. Home Valu Interiors enjoyed the honor of also being named runner-up, for a kitchen designed by Nadia Dullin. For more information, visit www.homevalu.com or call 952-888-8876.

NARI Minnesota recognized for COTY program

> The Contractor of the Year Awards have earned an award of their own. The COTYs were honored by the Midwest Society of Association Executives in May with a 2007 Award of Association Excellence, as a model in outstanding achievement and innovation in association work and membership. The COTYs are awarded annually by NARI Minnesota to recognize its members for innovative remodeling projects with superior craftsmanship. See pictures of past COTY-winning projects at www.narimn.org.

NOR-SON honored with sixth STEP Platinum Award

> NOR-SON, Inc. has been recognized for its commitment to employee safety and health by Associated Builders and Contractors. Brainerd-based NOR-SON received its sixth STEP (Safety Training and Evaluation Process) Platinum Award in June. The STEP program publicly recognizes companies for meeting requirements to continuously improve safety and health programs; Platinum is the highest level. NOR-SON has a proven track record for outstanding safety in the workplace and consistently strives to achieve quality in all aspects of its business. See NOR-SON’s work at www.nor-son.com.

Sherman Associates commissions local artist for public artwork at Brownstones of River Run

> Sherman Associates has commissioned local sculptor Zoran Mojsilov for a substantial public art piece at its Brownstones of River Run development in northeast Minneapolis. The sculpture will be between 5 and 16 feet high and 200 feet long. It will be made of Cold Spring granite and steel, using more than 20 large stones to create a gateway to the homes. Learn more about the artist at www.zoranmojsilov.com. For more information on the Brownstones of River Run, visit www.sherman-associates.com.

Mega Homes helps put Dayton on the map

> Ever been to Dayton? The progressive growth of this blossoming northwestern Twin Cities community is being sparked by new neighborhoods such as Nature’s Crossing by Mega Homes, Inc. Nature’s Crossing boasts more than 85 building sites for exquisite custom homes, surrounded by 5,000-acre Elm Creek Park Reserve. Dayton is five minutes from Maple Grove’s shopping district and 20 minutes from downtown Minneapolis. Learn more at www.mega-homes.com or call 763-350-9854.

Correction

> Scherer Brothers Cabinet Division is proud to have provided the Harmony Melamine Creations closet systems in the Luxury Home Tour homes built by American Classic Homes; Charles Cudd Company; Denali Custom Homes; Hanson Builders; JMS Custom Homes; Kinchyle Inc.; LeGran Homes (Lake Elmo); Narr Construction; Parent Custom Homes; Pillar Homes; Steiner & Koppelman, LLC; Stonewood LLC; Swanson Homes; TJB Homes and Wooddale Builders. Scherer Brothers was incorrectly listed in the show program as having provided closet systems in homes built by LeGran Homes (Medina) and McNulty Homes.

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