April 2008 Buyer's Guide

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

 

Inspiration: Potting Paradise

“Literary Lodging” birdhouse by Wild Wings, $145; available at Ataz, 3480 Galleria, Edina, 952-925-4883 • Digging fork, $32.99, cultivator and bulb trowel, $14.99 each, all by Radius Garden, blue coir mat, $19.99, yellow garden gloves by Town & Country, $3.99, “Myrtle” and “Humphey” wooden frog garden ornaments, $23.95, antique hose reel, $59.99, 50-ft. soaker by Gilmour Gardening Innovation, $22.99, and assorted plants, $12.99–$19.99; all available at Bachman’s, 6010 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-861-7705, www.bachmans.com • Italian vase with twisted handles in ivory, $195, Italian pitcher in teal, $140, and Turkish metal traditional bucket, $45.50; all available at Gather, 4999 France Ave. S., Suite 160, Minneapolis, 612-920-1400, www.gatheronfrance.com • “Sprouts” potting bench, $229, “Stafford” pot in ivory, $29, rose pots by G. Wolff & Co., $8 each, small distressed wooden trug, $10, and faux flower stepping stones, $29 each; all available at Smith & Hawken, 3464 Galleria, Edina, 952-285-1110, www.smithandhawken.com

Inspiration: Bird’s Eye View

Weather-worthy A-frame birdhouse with pressed tin roof, $26.99; available at Bachman’s • Mustard and red-cane etched glass birdhouse by Twisp River, Washington artist Jeremy Newman, $800, and wood-fired pottery birdhouse by Wisconsin artist Sarah Dudgeon, $425; both available at The Grand Hand Gallery, 619 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-312-1122, www.thegrandhand.com • Organic stool, $245; available at Zachary, 275 Market St., Suite 461, Minneapolis, 612-305-1201, www.zacharyltd.net

Inspiration: Take Out

Ficus, $79.99, white plant containers with saucers, $6.99–$14.99, ZZ plant, $24.95, wall sconce cylinder vase, $53.99, and “Swan” glass vase in white, $27.95; all available at Bachman’s • “Vortice” domestic print curtains by Clarencehouse, $54 per yard; available at D & D Associates, 275 Market St., Suite 408, 612-339-1747 • “Bottna” throw pillow by Marimekko, $55; available at FinnStyle, 651 Nicollet Mall, Suite 207, Minneapolis, 612-333-2127, www.finnstyle.com • “Lake” oil on canvas by Hung-Shu Hu, $2,500; for similar paintings contact the artist directly at 319-351-2968 • “TaTu” coffee table by Artecnica, $550, “Pleece” pleated throw by Design House Stockholm, $115, and “Costanza,” lamp by Paola Rizzatto for Luceplan, $500; all available at Roam, 813 Glenwood Ave., Minneapolis, 612-377-6465 • “Soleil” lounge chair, $299, and “Montecito” sofa with white cushions, $2,899; both available at Room & Board, 7010 France Ave. S, Minneapolis, 952-927-8835, www.roomandboard.com

InDepth: Jim Hagstrom

Savanna Designs, 3511 Lake Elmo Ave. N., Lake Elmo, 651-770-6910, www.savannadesigns.com

InDepth: Marcia McEachron

Marcia McEachron, 2526 California St. NE, Minneapolis, 612-345-5910

Design Lab

Market of Fleas, Minneapolis, 612-850-8660 • Wallpaper and vintage lamp purchased through Antique Manor, 1250 Wayzata Blvd. E., Wayzata, 952-476-8915 • Antique chairs purchased through The Corner Door, 1250 Wayzata Blvd. E., Wayzata, 952-473-2274, www.cornerdoorofwayzata.com • Ralph Lauren floral fabric on chairs available through D&D Associates • Headboard fastened to the wall by Hang It, 275 Market St., Suite 290, Minneapolis, 612-204-9282, www.hanitinc.com • Villa Nova solid fabric on chairs and Romo fabric on drapery panels both available through KDR Showrooms, 275 Market St., Suite 321, Minneapolis, 612-332-0402, www.kdrshowrooms.com • Bedside table purchased through Tracy Luther Auctions, 2556 Seventh Ave. E., North St. Paul, 651-770-6175, www.lutherauctions.com

Designer’s Eye

Lucy Interior Design, 275 Market St., Suite 569, Minneapolis, 612-339-2225, www.lucyinteriordesign.comBird of paradise, $125; available at Bachman’s • “Fabula” ceramic tile by Refin, $6.85 per square foot; available at Ceramic Tileworks, 11225 86th Ave. N, Maple Grove, 763-493-5238, www.ceramictileworksmn.com • 52-in. 3-blade white ceiling fan, $219.99; available at Fan Man Lighting, 14250 Burnhaven Dr., Burnsville, 952-898-2754, www.fanmanlighting.com • “Conservatory” sofa by Sutherland Teak, $6,575 with cushions; available at Holly Hunt, 275 Market St., Suite 234, Minneapolis, 612-332-1900, www.hollyhunt.com • Designer’s own “5 Senses” limited-edition ceramic art pieces by Karim Rashid; similar pieces available through Karim Rashid Shop, www.karimrashidshop.com • Floor lamp by Nessen, $1,197; available through Lucy Interior Design • Temple jar, $219, 5-by-8-ft. sisal rug, $9.87 per square foot, indoor/outdoor Chinese lantern, $14.99, teal serving plate, $39, and orange necklace, $99; all available at Nola Home, 404 Penn Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-374-4066 • “Navy Blue” silk chiffon scarf by Chanel sewn onto pillows, $285; available at Nordstrom, Mall of America, Bloomington, 952-883-1280, www.shopnordstrom.com • Rattan dining side chair, $545, solid teak bench, $695, and antique Chinese door, $1,330 sold as pair; all available at Zachary.

Fearless gardener

White Flower Farm, Litchfield, CT, 800-503-9624, www.whiteflowerfarm.com

Savvy Host

Bret’s Table—Culinary Classes and Tours, 3617 38th Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-644-4976, www.bretstable.com


If You Build It, They Will Play

Heidi’s Lakeshore Gardens, Corcoran, 612-366-7766, www.BloomOnMn.comThe Lawn Firm, 740 Orchard Park Rd., Long Lake, 952-476-2016 • Signature Patio, 612-242-5039, www.signaturepatio.comSoleil Brule, 726 Lake St. E., Wayzata, 952-476-9600, www.soleilbrule.com

Common Wealth

Lost Eden Ponds and Landscape, Clearwater, 763-878-3200, www.lostedenponds.comYellow Brick Road Pavers and Landscapes, Brooklyn Park, 763-315-9090, www.paverinstaller.com

InRetrospect

“Golden Dew” candlestick set by Igor Muller for Fusion Z, $595 per set of 3; available through Addison Interiors, 3180 W. County Rd. 42, Burnsville, 952-746-9500, www.addisoninteriors.com • JewelStone mosaic glass tile by Hirsch Glass, $28 per square foot; available through Ceramic Tileworks • “Portside Pitcher” by Michael McDougal, $335; available through The Guild, Madison, WI, 877-223-4600, www.guild.comNest pendant by 2 Thousand Degrees, $365; available at Citilights Lighting, 1619 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-333-3168, www.citilights.com • Venetian glass “Daffodil” chandelier by Bella Figura; available at Lee Jofa, 275 Market St., Suite 311, Minneapolis, 612-375-9092.

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