Apartment Hunting Tips

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Twin Cities Design Scene

We are getting to the time of year where so many of us have to start thinking about our current apartment situation and whether we should stay or whether it is time to see if the grass is greener in the other pasture. With the days of online ads, it is pretty easy to line up showings and get some generic pictures of the exterior or the interior, but what are the more important things that we should be thinking of when choosing a place to live in the metro area?

What places are important to live next to? What are some things to be cautious of when looking at a new place? What are some of your favorite places to live in the Twin Cities? What are some tips that you have for apartment hunters in the cities? Please share them in the comment section below!

#IDzineChat

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Twin Cities Design Scene

Calling all Twitter users! Do you have a burning design question that you have been meaning to ask a group of design professionals? Now is your chance. There is an online community of designers from around the world that come together to answer consumers’ questions through a discussion called #IDzinechat. Think of it as a huge online discussion forum for design lovers to ask anything they want to know about design and get instant answers. The next discussion happens on Twitter on Thursday, June 24th at 8pm. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #IDzinechat in each tweet to track the conversation. A helpful place to follow the conversation is on TweetChat. Please go to IDzineChat’s Blog to learn all the information.

DOCOMOMO at Design Within Reach

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Twin Cities Design Scene

For anyone who is interested in keeping Minnesota’s architectural history alive, check out the MN chapter of DOCOMOMO. It stands for the DOcumentation and COnservation of buildings and sites neighborhoods of the MOdern MOvement. This international organization promotes the study, interpretation and protection of architecture, landscape and urban design of the modern movement.

This Thursday, June 24th, Design Within Reach is hosting a Mod Mixer from 6-8pm. Come out and talk over cocktails about the progress of the organizations and details of upcoming events. Stay for the raffle and membership details!

Design Within Reach is located at:
2939 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55408 (Uptown)

Twin Cities Mid Century Modern (TC MCM)

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Twin Cities Design Scene

Photo credit: Susan Schlenker Ingvaldson

So you’ve watched every episode of Mad Men, drink all your beverages from a martini glass and refresh Craigslist obsessively to see the latest offerings from Mid Century Modern furniture sellers. Believe me, you are not alone. Minnesota’s architecture is chalk full of facades dating back from the 1950′s & 1960′s. There is a good reason why those good ol’ Coen boys came back to their home state to film the 1960′s-set dark comedy “A Serious Man.” For as many buildings that Minnesota has dating back to the mid-century, we have many more Mid-Century Modern enthusiasts who love to share their knowledge and excitement for the era. Jake Rudh, a popular Twin Cities DJ, also loves Mid-Century Modern design. By creating a facebook group called TC MCM (Twin Cities Mid Century Modern), he made a forum for local enthusiasts to share their passion with one another. I sat down with Jake at the cozy Cafe Maude to talk about the evolution of TC MCM.

Read after the jump to learn more about TC MCM

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Midwest Home’s Luxury Home Tour

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Twin Cities Design Scene

Picture from Smuckler Custom Builders Inc

We are going into the 2nd weekend of Midwest Home’s Luxury Home tour. Going on its 10th year, this tour showcases 15 newly built multimillion dollar homes. Special events occur throughout the duration of the month-long tour, including wine & cheese tastings on Fridays, BBQ s on Saturdays, and a Twilight tour on the evening of Saturday the 19th. The remaining weekends on the tour are this June 18-20 and next weekend, June 25-27. You may pick up tickets at your local participating Caribou Coffee. Check out more info at Midwest Home’s website.

Victory’s Pre-Sale on Thursday

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Twin Cities Design Scene

Image from Victory

Victory, the lovely store at 3505 W 44th St in Minneapolis, is hosting a pre-party this Thursday evening to their annual sidewalk sale this weekend. Don your summer dresses and linen slacks and come out to the Isle of Capri-themed party. Limoncello & Pizza Fritta Caprese will be served while listening to the tunes of Bobby Solo. Everything will be on sale!

If you can’t make it to the party, come out for the sidewalk sale this weekend on Friday the 18th & Saturday the 19th from 11-6.

I Like You!

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Twin Cities Design Scene

I like you! These three small words speak volumes. I Like You, a funky shop in Northeast Minneapolis is much like its name. It is a smallish shop with lots vibrant colors, original prints and handcrafted gifts. Why do I like I Like You? For starters, the store’s name is begging to be friends with you! Additionally, by the time you walk out, you probably will have two new friends: awesome store owners Sarah Sweet and Angela Lessman. This fun duo created I Like You in 2007 as a store carrying handmade local crafts. In a time where it is more important than ever to shop local, this charming NE store showcases some of MN’s best print makers, textile designers and jewelry makers. Read on after the jump to learn more about I Like You and see a photo tour of their store.
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Profile: Remnants Upholstery

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Twin Cities Design Scene

As I walk into the Remnants Upholstery studio in the Northrup King Building, I feel like I am stepping back into a chic living room from the 1950′s. Owner David Osterberg invites me to sit down on one of his white Saarinen Tulip Chairs. Located in Northeast Minneapolis, Remnants is an upholstery studio that specializes in mid-century modern furniture and antiques. Read more after the jump to learn about Remnants Upholstery and tour the studio!

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Kare 11 Video of the ASID Showcase Home

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Twin Cities Design Scene

Image from MPLS St. Paul Magazine

There are just a couple more weeks left to purchase tickets and view the ASID duo homes on the home tour! The event ends on June 13th. On Sunday, June 6th, a special tour occurs where the first 100 guests will get a sack lunch from Byerly’s and Lunds from 12-2pm and are invited to have lunch on the lake. Check out more information on the ASID Showcase Home Tour on the MPLS St. Paul Magazine’s website.

Additionally, check out the video of Kare 11′s Pat Evans Lake of the Isles home tour and interview with Holly Bayer of Haut Haus Design on Kare 11′s website.

Blu Dot Warehouse Sale! RUN!!!

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Twin Cities Design Scene

It’s a Blu Dot warehouse sale! Need I say more? Now set your alarm clocks and get there Saturday morning at 9am! Once you get there, play nice kids…

http://www.bludot.com/

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