Eden Prairie, MN February 2020

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FEBRUARY 2020

FALL

in Love

WITH ...

The Sign of Success.

Lyndon Moquist Managing Broker

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10659 Sonoma Ridge $1,700,000

16371 Beverly Drive $900,000

Lakeshore. Amazing private setting.

1.3 acres on Hazeltine Lake with in-ground pool & sweeping lake views.

Close to the clubhouse. Grand circle drive all located on a dead-end street.

Rare opportunity to live on a beautiful serene lake.

Spectacular custom estate property built on a 1.2 acre setting with one of a kind views of the Minnesota River Valley.

This one owner custom-built home by Wooddale Builders boasts over 7000 finished sq. ft with architectural detail & high-level finishes. This home is like new and features an outdoor pergola complete with ceiling fan fireplace and heaters all in a setting to watch the wide variety of wildlife.

Former model home with numerous upgrades, architectural detailing, beautiful finishes and very interesting detailing.

Granite, stainless, hardwoods, beautiful master suite, amazing lower level with wine cellar, walk behind bar, 5th bedroom and a huge family room/ entertainment area. Walkout to a fire pit and manicured lawn. Great opportunity at this price in Eden Prairie!

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Enjoy sitting high atop the hill overlooking beautiful Staring Lake in your screen porch or extensive deck.

This Kroiss built model home has everything for the modern family. Hardwood flooring throughout the main and upper levels, a main floor bedroom & adjacent 3/4 bath, 3 large bedrooms upstairs & an office overlooking the lake. The massive walkout basement features a large bedroom, walk-in closet & adjacent 3/4 bath. Enjoy the privacy of a .6 acre lot with walking trails just down the hill.

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14679 Queens Trail $767,000

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Sold before print! Spacious Detached Villa Townhome in demand Settlers Ridge.

One level living with full walkout lower level.

Well maintained, lovely & spacious one-level detached townhome featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Features two fireplaces for cozy winter nights and a shared in-ground pool to cool off on warm summer days!

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Immaculately kept townhome with wide open spaces and walls of windows providing for light filled spaces throughout! Cozy fireplace, extra large dining room, open concept kitchen & large master suite are just a few of the many things this gorgeous home has to offer!

Unfinished lower level with framed in bedroom and roughed in bath!

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18656 Farmstead Circle $495,000

The Barkley’s • 612-991-0977 • JackBarkley@edinarealty.com

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The Barkley’s • 612-991-0977 • JackBarkley@edinarealty.com

15602 Prospect Road $294,900

Cristy Willis • 952-356-7585 • CristyWillis@edinarealty.com

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2 Birdie Lane $815,000

The Barkley’s • 612-991-0977 • JackBarkley@edinarealty.com

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#1 IN MN SALES FOR THE LAST 20 YEARS!

16314 Kruger Lane $825,000

18321 W Sioux Vista Drive $665,000

90 Salem Church Road $1,735,000

Eden Prairie Woods is a recently finished-out subdivision of 52 houses, developed by a nationally acclaimed luxury home builder. The home shares a short cul-de-sac with 4 other homes and is across the street from the association playground and swimming pool. The rooms are extraordinarily spacious with a welcoming grand foyer featuring a turned staircase, a gourmet kitchen with a Palladian window combined with a 2-story Great Room. The backyard is an entertainment oasis.

Heidi & Brian Weissner 952-200-2229 • HeidiandBrianWeissner@edinarealty.com

Outdoor enthusiasts and horse lovers will enjoy this soft contemporary home with an open plan design and vaulted ceilings. Located on a large, private lot with deeded access to 27 miles along the MN Valley State trail system for hiking, biking, horseback riding and snowmobiling.

A unique property you’ll have to see to appreciate.

The pole barn has 4 horse stalls and is a great place to store your outdoor toys.

Your private English-style Estate awaits.

Elegant finishes and sophisticated layout offers ideal spaces for entertaining and everyday family life. Unparalleled main level Owner’s Suite with amazing closet and opulent en Suite. Walkout lower level boasts a sauna, steam shower, three bedroom suites and recreation spaces. New Cedar-shake roof (2017) and new HVAC.

John Sligh • 612-327-3123 • JohnSligh@edinarealty.com

Randy Kellogg • 612-240-2924 • RandyKellogg@edinarealty.com

For career opportunities Call Lyndon at 952-944-7107 or www.LyndonMoquist.com

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

FEBRUARY 2020 PUBLISHER

Mike Mohn | mike.mohn@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

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February … It’s All About the Love Story.

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Whitney Lockhart LAYOUT DESIGNER

TELLING THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE HOW YOU FEEL IS A TIME-HONORED TRADITION ON VALENTINE’S DAY. But think bigger this year, make February a month to fall in love with your entire life.

Inside are a few gift ideas, along with ideas for a special date night to “wow” the love of our life. If you don’t have someone special, the next best thing might be falling in love with a puppy. We’ve included a few choices this month in case you are looking.

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Falling in and out of love with your home is part the ownership experience. Try some of our suggested changes - some big, some small - to fall in love with your home all over again.

Finally, they say that Art gives us a glimpse into someone’s heart. When we look or listen, art also takes us to a part of ourselves that we don’t normally show to others.

The deep communication created through art is a treasure all to itself. Read our spotlight on the Eden Prairie Art Center for ideas for finding - or creating - inspirational art in Eden Prairie.

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As you read this issue, we hope that you find something that resonates and inspires you to pursue what you love. Find what makes you feel alive—and don’t forget to

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share it with us.

And . . . please remember that today is always a great day to love yourself.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2020

FEATURES 14 Puppy Love Adopt a Boxer Rescue: Save Two Lives

16 The First Valentine Valentine’s Day Through History

20 The Art of Love Finding Art in Eden Prairie

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24 Fall in Love with Your Home Quick Fixes to Change Your Home’s Look

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Culinary Creations

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Animal Kingdom

24 Trend Setter 28 Renovate & Refine 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

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GOOD TIMES

Eden Prairie Community Leader's Luncheon Flagship Bank and the Eden Prairie Community Foundation held their annual luncheon to honor 75 community leaders who help make Eden Prairie a great place to live and work. Attendees included non-profit organizations, business leaders and political representatives that have have contributed to the betterment of our community.

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Edina Realty "Trees for Toys" Celebration An annual celebration, Edina Realty's "Trees for Toys" was another success. Guests brought toys that were donated to Trinity Mission families in exchange for trees, wreaths, centerpieces or a potted live tree. A photographer captured pictures with Santa, face tattoo's were available and refreshments were plentiful. A fun event that highlights Edina Realty's commitment to the community.

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REAL ID – NEW REQUIREMENTS STARTING OCT 1ST, 2020 You might have heard of the new requirement for boarding domestic flights or visiting Federal buildings called Real ID. Starting October 1st, 2020, a regular driver’s license or ID card will no longer be accepted as identification. You can of course use your passport, but if you are renewing your driver’s

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licenses anyway, consider updating to Real ID. To apply for a Real ID, you will need documents from these categories; Identification, Social Security and Residency. Identification can be a passport, certified copy of your birth certificate or other certified documents showing you identity. Social security can be your social security card, a W2 form, a 1099 or an employment pay stub with the required information. Finally, you need two different documents showing that you are resident of Minnesota.

Document examples are; an unexpired Minnesota drivers licenses, a home utility bill, a bank account or credit card statement. Make sure your name matches on all the documents you provide. A complete list can be found at REALID.dps.mn.gov.

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COYOTE SIGHTINGS – HOW TO KEEP YOUR PETS SAFE You might have read or heard about increased coyote sightings in the past few months. Coyotes typically are about 30 lbs but look bigger due to their fur. They usually feed on mice and rabbits and

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help keep the rodent population in check. However, they are opportunistic and will feed on deer, birds, carrion and other food sources. According to the DNR, current coyote populations are established in the Twin Cities and are increasing. Wild Coyotes

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are shy but can become accustomed to humans if they are around them enough or they are being fed. To keep coyotes away from your yard, consider

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the following; secure garbage, wildlife feeders and other food sources. Never leave small dogs or cats outside unsupervised and vaccinate your pets per your vet’s recommendation. Also, consider installing coyote proof fencing. If you come upon a coyote and it doesn’t immediately run away, chase, spray water and shout at it until it leaves. The City of Eden Prairie encourages everyone to report any sightings at EP SEE CLICK FIX on their website.

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BONUS DAY - FEBRUARY 29TH, 2020 This year we will have 366 days with the bonus

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day tacked on to the end of February. This means that 2020 will not end on the same weekday it began. Now, why do we need an extra day every four years? It is to keep our calendar aligned with the astronomical seasons. One orbit of the earth around the sun takes 365.25 days. To keep us on track, we add it up and add an extra day every four years. If we didn't, the calendar would be off by 25 days after 100 years. February and March would feel more like spring in Minnesota. This extra day was initially introduced by Julius Caesar. A fun fact about February 29th is that, in the olden days, women could initiate dances or propose to men and not just the other way around. If a man turned down the proposal, he was expected to give the woman 12 pairs of gloves so she could cover up her ring-less hand for the following twelve months.

Whatever you end up doing on February 29th, enjoy the bonus day!

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CULINARY CREATIONS

A P E R F E CT PA I R I N G

PUT A “WOW” ON DINNER

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THE PERFECT ENDING TO A ROMANTIC DINNER ALWAYS INVOLVES CHOCOLATE. Some of the most delicious, decadent chocolate cake around – complete with cocoa frosting - can be found at Tavern 4&5. A side of homemade kahlua chocolate sauce made with callebeaut bittersweet chocolate comes with the dish to pour over the vanilla ice cream that is included. Meant to share - if you want to.

Earn extra points and add a pomegranate martini that looks as good as it tastes.

This modern, classic cocktail pairs well with chocolate cake and sets the tone for the rest of the evening.

pomegranate martini I n g r e d i e n ts + 2oz Smirnoff Pomegranate + 1.5oz Pom Juice + .5oz Lime Juice + Fresh Lime Wedge Garnish

Method 01 Pour the Smirnoff, Pom juice, and lime juice into a mixing glass 02 Add ice cubes 03 Shake Well 04 Strain into a classic martini cocktail glass 05 Add fresh lime wedge garnish

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ANIMAL KINGDOM

PUPPY ARTICLE ANNAMARIE CAPISI

ADOPT A BOXER RESCUE: SAVE TWO LIVES

LOVE

AFTER A LONG DAY AT WORK YOU WALK INTO THE HOUSE AND AN ENTHUSIASTIC, ENERGETIC BOXER RUNS UP TO YOU WITH A SMILE AND SHOWERS YOU WITH KISSES TO WELCOME YOU HOME. Minnesota Boxer Rescue and Rejection Collection Boxer Rescue share their insights into Boxer dogs and why adopting this breed is so rewarding.

MINNESOTA BOXER RESCUE Minnesota Boxer Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)(3), foster-based dog rescue organization primarily serving Minnesota and surrounding areas.

MNBR was started in June of 2006 and is operated by volunteers. “Rescue workers see the awful things, but we also get to see a dog flourish and thrive through the in-home foster and adoption process,” says Volunteer President, Janice Anderson.

In addition to dedicated volunteers, Doctor Jim Nelson from Prairie Village Pet Hospital, provides a helping hand with medical procedures. “We remove lumps, repair knees, extract teeth...whatever it takes to get them healthy and find them a new home,” says Dr. Nelson.

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Dr. Nelson doesn’t just provide medical services, he also adopted a Boxer rescue. “She greets me enthusiastically, sneezing and wiggling her rear end every day. It makes my heart soar to see her dancing around my kitchen floor. I can’t believe I’m her sixth owner, but I do know I’m going to be her last,” says Dr. Nelson.

Boxer dogs are smart, animated, playful, goofy dogs that love to jump and “box” with their paws. Their energetic personalities make them dedicated and loyal companions, explains Anderson.

MNBR currently has nineteen boxers looking for their forever homes and approximately nineteen-hundred boxer dogs have been adopted since 2006. “I wanted a boxer because they have the biggest heart. I wanted a rescue because as much a s I could save her, she saved me,” comments adopter, Mary Murphy.

If you, as Janice Anderson says, “Have a little wiggle room, adopt a Boxer Today!” Visit mnboxerrescue.rescuegroups.org or call 763-647-3037.

REJECTION COLLECTION BOXER RESCUE Rejection Collection Boxer Rescue opened their doors in 2019. The rescue was founded by a group of Boxer lovers who saw a need for senior and special needs Boxer dogs. “We believe all dogs deserve loving, responsible and committed homes. These homes may be adoptive homes, foster homes, comfort care or hospice homes depending on the needs of the dog,” says President, Stacy Burton.

Senior dogs are often the last to be looked at due to their shorter life span or costs involved in making sure they live out their best lives explains Burton.

RCBR succeeds through volunteers and donations. While they don’t have a physical building, they do provide foster homes across the country for their rescue dogs. “We will educate the families about the responsibilities and costs of bringing a rescued dog into their home and lives,” explains Burton.

Also, RCBR works with area shelters and organizations to develop a network of supporters and volunteers to create a better world for homeless pets. “By adopting a rescue dog, you might not be changing the world, but to that one dog, you are saving its life, actually you are saving two dogs by adopting...the dog you are bringing into your family and the space in the foster home to bring in another dog, says Burton.

Currently RCBR has twenty dogs available for adoption and have successfully found forever homes for four boxers. “Rescues seem to know they were ‘saved’ and give love back ten-fold, says adopter Duraye Marshelle.

To learn more about RCBR and their adoptive dogs visit rejectioncollectionboxerrescue.rescuegroups.org Looking for a lifelong buddy that will bring joy and unconditional love into your life? A Boxer rescue dog is waiting for you.

By adopting a rescue dog, you might not be changing the world, but to that one dog, you are saving its life, actually you are saving two dogs by adopting...the dog you are bringing into your family and the space in the foster home to bring in another dog.

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THE FIRST VALENTINE

VALENTINE’S DAY THROUGH HISTORY

WHETHER CELEBRATING LOVE OR FRIENDSHIP, EVERY FEBRUARY 14 BRINGS AN OUTPOURING OF EMOTION AS LOVED ONES AND FRIENDS CARRY OUT THE TIME-HONORED TRADITIONS OF VALENTINE’S DAY. Cards and gifts, typically flowers and candy, are exchanged and sweet promises and expressions of affection are made. Best of all, getting a Valentine isn’t dependent upon whether you have been naughty or nice. We know that much about Valentine’s Day, but there there’s quite a bit that we don’t know.

We don’t know for sure how Valentine’s Day began. While the Day is celebrated in many other countries around the world as a celebration of love and friendship, it wasn’t always so.

The oldest known written Valentine dates back to England, in 1415.

However, there are other, older writings, that reference the custom.

Stories about the origin of Valentines are plentiful. One version is that the holiday came from the annual Roman festival of Luperci, which culminated in single women putting their name in an urn, and single bachelors choosing a name and becoming paired for the year with a chosen woman. These matches often ARTICLE MIKE MOHN

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ended in marriage.

Exactly why February 14 earned the distinction of being

In the 1840s, Esther Howland began selling the first

Valentine’s Day is unknown. Some believe that Valentine’s

mass-produced valentines in America. Howland, known

Day is celebrated on February 14 to commemorate the

as the “Mother of the Valentine,” made elaborate cre-

anniversary of St. Valentine’s death or burial, which

ations with real lace, ribbons and colorful pictures

occurred around A.D. 270. Others claim the Christian

known as “scrap.”

church designated St. Valentine’s feast day in the middle

By 1900, printed cards began to replace written letters

of February to “Christianize” the pagan celebration of

due to improvements in printing technology. Ready-made

Luperci, which occurred February 15.

cards were an easy way for people to express their emo-

While the reason Valentine’s Day falls on February 14 is

tions in a period when direct expression of one’s feelings

a mystery, the custom of celebrating love on Valentine’s

was discouraged. Over time, cheaper postage rates

Day is widely practiced. In France and England during the

contributed to an increase in the popularity of sending

Middle Ages, February 14 was considered the beginning

Valentine’s Day greetings.

of birds’ annual mating season. The English poet Geoffrey Chaucer wrote a popular poem in 1375 celebrating the bird’s migration, linking the two together, and suggesting that St. Valentine’s Day should be a day of romantic observance.

Valentine’s Day celebrations really took off in the 17th century. By the middle of the 18th century, it was common for friends and lovers of all social classes to exchange small tokens of affection or handwritten notes.

THE OLDEST KNOWN WRITTEN VALENTINE DATES BACK TO ENGLAND, IN 1415.”

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THE FIRST VALENTINE (CONTINUED)

BY THE MIDDLE OF THE 18TH Today, according to the Greeting Card Association,

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Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year, making Valentine’s Day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year (more cards are sent at Christmas). With men having some catching up to do, women purchase approximately 85 percent of all valentines.

The answer to how Valentine’s Day started or exactly why it falls on February is unknown. Having an air of uncertainty over Valentine’s Day seems appropriate somehow as love is, itself, a mystery.

Is there a friend you want to acknowledge? A spouse you want to remind how you feel? Maybe you have a special someone you want to “make yours”? There’s no better time for putting your feelings out into the open.

If you do, you will be carrying on a long tradition, however it started.

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CENTURY, IT WAS COMMON FOR FRIENDS AND LOVERS OF ALL SOCIAL CLASSES TO EXCHANGE SMALL TOKENS OF AFFECTION OR HANDWRITTEN NOTES.”

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FINDING ART IN EDEN PRAIRIE ARTICLE MIKE MOHN

ADMIT IT – YOU’VE CRIED DURING A MOVIE. This experience of feeling what someone else is feeling, even a fictional character, or to let our emotions show is the result of being able to connect with emotion. That’s the purpose of art, to create a form of communication that allows us to experience emotion.

When we think of emotion, love is probably our first thought. Art creates a conduit to how we feel about love, using colors and shapes such as red hearts. Yet love can be shown beyond the traditional forms of expression – you might find that a gesture can inspire love.

In 2008, the family of Roger Sampson donated a building that has become the Eden Prairie Art Center. This donation is the single largest gift ever made to the City of Eden Prairie.

Roger used the building to create art. By donating it to Eden Prairie, his family hoped to create a space that could be used by others to create their own art. The Center offers open studio time where residents can visit the encouraging setting to draw, paint, sculpt – even to fuse glass. People of all ages are welcome and it’s common to see children’s birthday parties or group outings or groups of seniors exercising their creativity at the Center.

PUBLIC ART IN EDEN PRAIRIE In 2019, three public art sculptures were placed in Eden Prairie thanks to a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The sculptures were part of the City’s plan for making public art part of Eden Prairie’s future. Using additional grants from the NEA, the City also transformed eight storage and utility boxes into permanent public art. Each design comes from a Minnesota artist chosen through an application process.

Through the art program, the City can beautify functional items that might be considered an eyesore. Covering the boxes with weather-resistant material that serves as a canvas for artwork extends the life of the equipment and, more importantly, allows for the discovery of art in what many would consider unexpected places.

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Eden Prairie included public art in its planning process because doing so meets several City Council goals, including Sense of Community, Preserved and Beautiful Environment and Innovative and Sustainable Practices, as well as the City’s comprehensive plan, Aspire Eden Prairie 2040. Public art is one of the elements identified in the Aspire plan’s vision for the future of Eden Prairie, with focus groups and workshops identifying desired locations for public art installations throughout the City.

If the purpose of art is communicate emotion, then Eden Prairie is alive and well. By providing opportunities to view art, the City is creating opportunities to have a community that is more than just a place to sleep, work and shop. City leaders are planning on a future that has love, inspiration, and beauty as part of our everyday life.

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If you want to make your own art, to communicate the emotion that you feel in the hope of connecting with others, Eden Prairie has an Art Center right down the street. If you are more passive, sit back and enjoy the public art the City provides. Either way, it’s a beautiful world.

The Eden Prairie Art Center is located at 7650 Equitable Drive, Eden Prairie. Please call for hours and information about available services.

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TREND SETTER

QUICK FIXES TO CHANGE YOUR HOME’S LOOK

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choosing a dark flooring, you can make a large room look cozier and inviting. Lighter flooring will make the room look bigger and is great to make small rooms larger. Fortunately, when it comes to flooring, you have many choices. Choose anything from a hardwood to a fabricated floor, then use a rug to pull the room together.

A great way to show your personality is by using furniture such as couches, love seats and comfy chairs.

Today, and at showrooms such as Yetzers, you can customize a couch down to the nails! You are free to choose any type of fabric, configuration and style of FEBRUARY IS A COLD MONTH IN MINNESOTA,

feet. A couch is a major focal point in the room, and it

BUT ALSO THE MONTH WE CELEBRATE LOVE.

is important to make the best use of the space. Yetzer’s

How about giving your home some love with a few

urges their customers to bring in pictures of every part

updates that will make you fall in love with your home

of the room, including corners, ceiling and walls as well

all over again! For tips on how to best do this, we turned

as the measurements of the room. “Dimensions are

to Tom Wiest from Yetzer’s in Waconia.

important. If there is not enough furniture, it will look

“A quick and inexpensive way to make changes to

empty and guest will not feel comfortable sitting down.

your living room is with color, be it pillows, art, home

If there is too much furniture, it will look cluttered. There

décor or throws.” says Tom. “Most homes have a neu-

is a fine line”, advises Tom. By customizing fabrics,

tral colored couch and by changing the pillows with a

wood and configuration, you can get a seating arrange-

new color, you get an instant change.”

ment that is both comfortable and inviting.

Another suggestion is to buy a new piece of wall art

Lighting is another important design decision. There

or move your art to a different wall. Art tends to draw

are almost limitless options on the market, but what

the eye and creates a new experience in the room.

you should first consider is what you want the light to

Home décor such as vase or sculptures added to a side

do. Are you adding illumination to a painting or piece

table, will create a new focal point in the room. “The

or art? Do you need the light for reading and if so,

days of “matchy – matchy” is over” says Tom. “Bring in

should it illuminate one seat or more? Is it to brighten

accessories that do not compete with what you already

up the room or just for ambient light? Do you want the

have but instead complement what you have.”

fixture to be a focal point in room? Once you decide

If you are looking to make more of an impact, you

the purpose, there are choices in almost every material

can completely change the look of a room by buying

and size, for all types of uses. Knowing why you want

new furniture or changing up the flooring. Yetzers

the fixture in the first place will help you decide what to

has some great advice when it comes to flooring. By

choose for your lighting.

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We also asked Tom about window covering and if drapes or blinds are the way to go. The answer is the inevitable, “It depends”. “Think of why you want to cover the window in the first place” says Tom, “Is it to prevent light, to reduce heat loss, for privacy or just to frame the window?” These questions all go into the decision. Generally, blinds are great for privacy, to keep light out and are more versatile. When it comes to blinds there are endless options to include opaque, black out, wood and plastic. There are even blinds that works off an app on your phone so you can shut your blinds from anywhere in the world.

Curtains are a good choice as well. Similar to blinds, curtains some in many different styles, materials and sizes. If you need privacy, the thickness of your curtains is an important consideration. Thickness adds weight, which must be considered when choosing a curtain rod or treatment. In today’s market, a curtain rod or treatment can be as important as the curtain – make sure you talk to a professional for advice on what’s best for you.

Tom offered some thoughts about trends for 2020.

He said that there is no standout design style, but the popular colors for this year are combinations of blue/ green and green/blues. Mainstays are darker brown and dark blue herringbone, but nothing too bold. Make a statement with color, but don’t scream it.

“Remember that the furniture should last for 20 – 30 years, so it should be comfortable”, offers Tom. “Most important of all, you should love your look! If you don’t, make some easy changes that will make you fall in love again”.

Yetzer’s has been a mainstay in Waconia for 78 years. They offer design services, furniture and home decor and focus on quality, not price. “Everything in our showroom is customized. Custom does not mean expensive. If you can dream it, we can do it!” says Tom. “We are here to build relationships and help expose the customer to what they really want. There are so many styles on the market and we are here to educate the customer on what is available, so they have all the options they need to make a good decision”.

Yetzer’s is located at 33 W 1st Street in Waconia, MN 55387 and can be reached at phone (952) 232- 0976.

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C O N V E R S AT I O N S TA R T E R S Home dĂŠcor that doubles as conversation starters are always great. These adorable bulldogs not only hold books in place, they add a sense of whimsy to your room. Pick pieces that make you smile when you see them and that add enjoyment every day.

FOCAL POINTS Large geometrical pieces draw the eye and creates a focal point in any room. These pieces can be placed on the coffee table, side table or in a bookshelf. Allow room around the pieces so they can stand out. One or two are enough for most rooms to avoid a cluttered look.

P O P O F C O LO R Consider adding a blanket in a new color to your couch or chair. It will add a pop of color and also be there when you need to warm up. Choose from red, green, grey and blue as these are great colors that typically work with most homes. Blankets and throws are relatively inexpensive and can be changed frequently.

LIGHT FIXTURES Fixtures is a great way to showcase your personality.

Keep in mind that fixtures will add to the overall feel of the room, so think about what the light should do. Is it to add ambiance, to highlight or to illuminate? Once you have decided the purpose, you can choose a fixture that fits your design style.

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RENOVATE & REFINE

OUT WITH THE

NEW IN WITH THE

old WE’RE SHARING TIPS, TRICKS + UNIQUE WAYS TO INCORPORATE YOUR ANTIQUE ITEMS INTO YOUR HOME

ANTIQUES ARE MAKING A COMEBACK. Whether you’re an antique aficionada, a thrifty thrifter or new to the whole concept of vintage revival; whether it’s a hand-me-down, a thrift-store-find or just something cool you stumbled upon at an estate sale; endless opportunities exist to effortlessly incorporate retro, vintage, antique or whatever-you-want-to-call-them items into different parts of your modern home.

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WHAT IT IS Antique Chest STYLE IT Coffee Table PRO TIP Revive solid-wood pieces with little actual value by refinishing the wood to your liking.

Don’t be afraid to do something different, and don’t take things too seriously. If the piece you’re working with doesn’t have any real value, you have so many options to liven it up, including paint, finish and hardware.

Make your piece multi-purpose by turning the lid into a game table or by storing your cocktail accessories inside for an easy-access mini bar!

Spread the vintage love. Use antiques strategically and as accent pieces to keep your overall aesthetic from coming off as too dated.

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Repurpose old tins, mugs, teacups or storage containers into succulent gardens. Because succulents have shallow root systems, they can survive (and thrive!) in smaller spaces.

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WHAT IT IS

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Antique Bicycle

Incorporate multiple

STYLE IT

plants through the use

Plant Stand

of various baskets.

WHAT IT IS Vintage books + tchotchkes

Bookends + Paperweights PRO TIP Display vintage books (or vintage-looking books!) as a visual focal point on nightstands, shelves + coffee tables.

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STYLE IT

tips Create the most impact by displaying (not hiding!) items that carry the best stories or sentimental value. We love the use of incorporating these smaller figurines as bookends and paperweights.

Make it art. Don’t be afraid to display unique pieces as wall art. Consider creating a gallery wall that mixes vintage photographs, prints, mirrors and china.

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FEBRUARY

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