Local Business Profiles Minnesota Youth Symphonies, meet the Conductors Claudette and Manny Laureano Summary Manny and Claudette just LOVE what they do. Conducting a top notch youth orchestra is their side job. Manny is a member of the Minnesota Orchestra and Claudette is a music teacher at Breck School. Describe your business. The MN youth symphonies has been around since 1972. With the idea of giving students a […]
Local Business Profiles Kura Home Maintenance in Plymouth, meet the Owner Daniel Felt “Supporting your friends and neighbors is what you are supposed to do.” Daniel Describe your business. Preventative home maintenance company. We come in once a month or once a quarter and do everything you are supposed to do as a homeowner but realistically no one does. That includes everything from delivering water softener salt, cleaning […]
Local Business Profiles Fresh Thyme Farmer’s Market in Plymouth, meet the Store Owner Robin Gault Summary Robin was incredibly gracious and met with me a day before the store’s grand opening and less than an hour before a media preview and ribbon cutting. The mayor of Plymouth shared some words and several other city officials were present. During our interview, the store was buzzing with excited employees getting ready to […]
Local Business Profiles Birch’s on the Lake in Long Lake, meet the Brewmaster/Owner Brennan Greene Summary “I just like making beer, talking about beer, trying out different styles. That is all I ever want to do.” I sat down with Brennan to chat about his business, and his passion for beer couldn’t be more obvious! Birch’s is full of thoughtful interior designs and one of the best lake views in […]
Local Business Profiles Modern Acupuncture in Minnetonka Modern Acupuncture in Minnetonka is owned by Dick and Sandra Brown, and is an oasis of relaxation. While acupuncture can be used for pain, allergies, cosmetics, and more, I had never tried it before and was curious. It was an extremely relaxing experience that calmed any stress I had that day and uplifted my entire […]
Home Maintenance and Remodeling Surviving a kitchen remodel Living in your home while renovating your kitchen comes with a certain level of chaos, but a little forethought can help you make it through. Plan for simple meals and lots of takeout. Think sandwiches, soups and anything that can be grilled. If you’ll have access to a fridge, consider making and freezing meals that can […]
Design Trends 5 Ways to use Pantone’s Color of the Year For the past 20 years, Pantone’s Color of the Year has influenced interior design, fashion and other creative industries. This year’s color is called Living Coral, an orange-pink hue that symbolizes optimism and lightheartedness.  Try one of these ideas for using Living Coral in your home:  Paint your front door. Experts say a colorful door boosts […]
Design Trends 5 Tidying tips from Marie Kondo Petite, positive and obsessed with mess, Marie Kondo rose to organizing fame with her 2014 book and has inspired a wave of tidying with her Netflix series this year. She teaches her “KonMari Method,” which encourages people to only own items that “spark joy” in their lives.  Here are a few of Kondo’s tips to […]
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Design Trends Give your mudroom a makeover Does your mudroom tend to get cluttered with shoes, jackets and backpacks? An organized mudroom can be the key to keeping the rest of your living space tidy, so here are a few ways to give the area a functional makeover. Install easy-to-clean flooring. Make the space fit the style of your home by using […]
Home Maintenance and Remodeling Getting your home ready for summer The sun is out and the days are longer. Spend a couple of hours planning your summer projects and preparing your household for all the activities of the season.  Schedule outdoor projects.Call a contractor to schedule any exterior projects you hope to accomplish this year such as replacing windows, repairing a deck or painting your […]
Buying and Selling Tips Sell your home faster with these small updates You may not be able to make every update your home needs before putting it on the market, but even a few simple projects can help close the deal. By making your property look its best, you’ll be on your way to a quick, profitable sale.  Boost curb appeal. The outside of your home is your […]
Adventures in Real Estate Meet Your Real Estate Advisor, Mike Fuchs My ultimate goal in real estate is to provide the absolute finest quality service to every buyer, seller, and home I represent.  “Luxury is an experience, not a price point,” is perfectly aligned with my ideals. We want to personally re-create the perceptions of the industry by exceeding your expectations and being a resource for […]
Local Business Profiles Unmapped Brewing Co. in Minnetonka, meet the Founder JD Park Unmapped Brewing Co. was founded by the husband and wife team JD and Megan Park. Read all the way to the end for exciting news on upcoming barrel aged beers! With a welcoming, open tap room, Unmapped is the perfect place to enjoy a beer and socialize with family and friends. It is dog friendly […]
Local Business Profiles Mindfully Minimized, meet the Founder Leah Morris We are all in this thing called life together; we all get one chance – lift each other up, let your light shine & love hard. Describe your business Mindfully Minimized is a lifestyle service committed to helping people clear the clutter in their lives so they can focus on what they love. Transforming their […]
Local Business Profiles Wuollet Bakery, meet the Director of Sales and Marketing Laura Fickes Family owned and operated for almost 75 years, Wuollet is a well known name in the community, serving high quality baked goods! Talking with Laura, it was obvious what a strong culture they have created. Describe your business We are a family owned business that has been in business since 1944. We pride ourselves in […]
Local Business Profiles PAINT Nail Bar in Wayzata, meet the Owners Angela & Dan Murphy Opening early in 2019, Angela and Dan are proud to share more details about their new Wayzata business! Learn more about PAINT Nail Bar, a luxury manicure and pedicure experience without the luxury prices. What made you decide to open this business? We had been searching for a franchise opportunity and Angela wanted to get […]
Local Business Profiles Stonewood, LLC in Wayzata, meet the President/CEO Sven Gustafson Describe your business We’re a boutique homebuilder and remodeler serving the West metro, but primarily the Lake Minnetonka area, building 10 or so high end custom homes per year. Family owned, 4th generation led. What was it like when you first started? I joined the business 20 years ago, though I grew up building homes […]
Local Business Profiles Nothing Bundt Cakes in Minnetonka, meet the Owner Kim Cassens I am a franchise owner of Nothing Bundt Cakes. I have a brick & mortar store centered within my territory in Minnetonka on Ridgedale Drive. We offer 4 different sizes and 10 different flavors of Bundt Cakes as well as a boutique shop with many gifts and party items. We love to celebrate life’s occasions […]
Local Business Profiles Nautical Bowls in Minnetonka, meet the Founder Rachel Amundson What made you decide to open this business? Bryant and I wanted to start a business, we were playing around with a bunch of different ideas. We are both very entrepreneurial. I went to school in Southern California where acai bowl stores like this are all over, and there are none in MN. Ok, competitive advantage, […]
Adventures in Real Estate The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea I recently stumbled upon the book, The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea, written by Bob Burg and David Mann.  Short and easy to read, the contents of this book are as powerful as they are simple.  It resonated with me as a new father, but also as I develop business goals for 2019. […]