Homegirls blog; speed decorating
It's the little things that make a house a home. And that's what the Star Tribune's Homegirls are blogging about.
January 15, 2011 at 8:18PM
It's the little things that make a house a home. And that's what the Star Tribune's Homegirls are blogging about. The teardown next door. Leaving the Christmas tree up until MLK Day. Why the hot new color of the year -- Honeysuckle -- won't be seen in a man cave near you.
With fresh posts daily, our Homegirls blog offers a break from the big news and a chance to focus on those little things that matter most to us -- our families, our homes, our everyday lives. Join the conversation at www.startribune.com/homegirls.
CONNIE NELSON
10-MINUTE INTERIORS
You've heard of speed dating. Now there's speed designing. At 1 p.m. Feb. 26, interior designers from Gabberts will evaluate photos and floor plans of your rooms and give you one-on-one restyling advice in 10-minute consultations. When the bell rings, you move on to the next consultation. Seating is limited for the free Speed Design event and reservations are required. Call 952-928-3123 or go to www.gabberts.com. Gabberts is in the Galleria, 70th St. and France Av. S., Edina.
LYNN UNDERWOOD
HGTV SERIES SEEKS HOMEOWNERS
Want a free room makeover? Magnetic Productions, the Minneapolis-based TV production company that produces "Sweat Equity" and "Rehab Addict," is looking for homeowners willing to appear on a new design makeover series for HGTV. The series, which will be shot in the Twin Cities and Los Angeles, will feature budget-minded makeovers. Shooting is scheduled to begin in February. If you're interested in applying, visit www.magneticproductions.com/HGTV-home owner-casting.
Must-make projects
Feeling crafty? ReadyMade magazine recently rang in the new year with its list of the Top 20 DIY projects from 2010. The "must make" project list ranges from turning a burned-out lightbulb into a vase, above, to crafting kitchen cabinets out of old wine crates. Some projects appear fairly simple, others more ambitious. But all offer ways to recycle unwanted junk into creative home decor masterpieces. For photos and detailed instructions, visit www.readymade.com/magazine/slideshow/top_20_projects_of_2010.
KIM PALMER
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