December 2007

Features

Extreme Heart

Extreme Heart

A huge cast of local contractors gives this Minnetonka family a new home for the holidays

By Suzy Feine

Make it Sparkle: 25 Great Gifts

Make it Sparkle: 25 Great Gifts

From exotic truffles to a chess set made of screws and spark plugs, we’ve got the perfect picks for everyone on your list.

Produced by Alyssa Ford and holly saari

Christmas on Crocus Hill

Christmas on Crocus Hill

European inspiration comes home for the holidays

By Suzy Feine

Tidings of Joy

Tidings of Joy

This Edina home lights up the holidays with warm memories and riotous color

By Andrea Grazzini Walstrom

Columns

Fearless Gardener: Cultivating Inspiration

Books can give a little magic to the literary gardeners in your life

By Bonnie Blodgett

Editors Note: One from the Heart

By Chris Lee

Departments

Designer's Eye: Mod Mode

Interior design trends once trailed the fashion industry by a season or longer—but no more.

By Ann Kohler

Design Lab: Transparently Modern

Almost 10 years ago, Ben and Rachel Awes were at that sweet point in their young married life when they dreamed of a modest little home in the city.

By Alecia Stevens

InRetrospect: Sun King Style

Fresh takes on a timeless design

By Alyssa Ford

InStore: Giving Back

A look at Benevolent Acorn

By Colby Johnson

InHabit: InTime

Events around town

Savvy Host: December 2007 Savvy Host Recipes

Savvy Host: Sweet Tradition

Holiday candy making teaches the joys of giving

By Suzy Frisch

InSpiration: Black Tie Suggested

Indulge in extravagance this season with crisp black and white

Produced by Ann Kohler

InSpiration: Holiday Glitterati

Metallic accents add sophistication to any table

Produced by Alyssa Ford and Ann Kohler

InDepth: Paint by Stitches

Audree Sells, a champion quilter, draws inspiration from many sources

By Maggie Koerth-Baker

InDepth: The Art of Flowers

Like an artist, Russell Toscano designs with size, shape, color, and angles in mind

By Meleah Maynard

Buyers Guide: December 2007 Buyer's Guide

Contact information for people, places, and things mentioned in this issue

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