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As temperatures start to drop again, we bring our attention back to the places indoors where we gather for quiet moments with our family and friends. This remodeling project in a private neighborhood on Lake Minnetonka reflects the thoughtful planning and masterful execution that only seasoned craftspeople can deliver. Many thanks go out to our team members on this project who were Scott Goodwin Construction, Laura Paulson Designer, and Brad Norris of ENVR stone fabrication.  Photography provided by Jordan Powers.

The Phoenix Grill

We learned a lot from a year like 2020.  Home became a place for work and relaxation.  We created new spaces to help separate times of work and play. Time in nature helped us to turn off the noise of work and settle into the calm of our surroundings.  Danish designer Bent Falk designed this piece to be enjoyed as a fire pit, barbeque grill, or outdoor sculpture.

How many chimney fires are there in a year?

According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America, there are approximately 25,000 chimney fires a year in the United States. The CSIA claims that these fires result in 125 million dollars in damage.

Just over a year ago real estate professionals, designers and advertisers in Artful Living magazine met at Martin Patrick 3 to tour the sales office and get a preview of the Eleven on the River condominium development by the Ryan Companies, Robert A. M. Stern Architects, and Luigi Bernardi.