Duluth: A superior destination

Monday, August 30th, 2010

From Bob Dylan to sea-going ships, Duluth offers a ocean of ideas for a Minnesota tour.

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Exhibit explores art in the workplace

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

The second part of a two-part art exhibition focusing on how art is displayed in the business environment opens Thursday at the Art Gallery of Mississauga.

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Anthropologie buyer escapes to Tuscany

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

Keith Johnson has been around for “Man Shops Globe,” so what is his favorite spot? A rented house in Tuscany. Keith Johnson has been around for “Man Shops Globe,” so what is his favorite spot? A rented house in Tuscany.

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Houseworks: I learned decor on television

Friday, July 16th, 2010

In the world of must-see TV, my only must is “CSI.”

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Second City alum pokes fun at the absurdity of catalogs

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Former Second City comedian’s blog catalogs absurdity of material possessions There are some ideas that, once presented publicly, seem so obvious you can’t believe you haven’t already had them yourself.

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Sandwhich’s inspired dinner menu: Morocco meets the South

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

The prosciutto salad at Sandwhich in Chapel Hill: prosciutto, mozzarella cheese, local greens and peaches with a balsamic vinaigrette reduction. Sandwhich 407 W. Franklin St.

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For sale: Historical Elgin mansion

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Stepping through the front door of the Wing mansion is like walking into the 1890s. Every detail re-creates that period, from the original wood floors and stained-glass windows to the furniture and decor. Maureen McWaid has spent more than two decades refurbishing the historical 20-room Queen Anne-style house that once belonged to the Wing family, one of Elgin’s early and most prosperous …

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Two friends, a box and Ty Pennington

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

All bets are off for Samantha Burgoyne and Jamie Blais. The two friends are preparing to go head to head on national television to prove who has the best knack for interior design. The lone deciding vote will be made by a home renovation superstar.

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New wave of Nampa merchants rises

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

NAMPA A crop of fresh-faced merchants looks to bring new life, new customers and a fierce sense of community to Nampas downtown core.

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Open-house event to kick off Dance Center season

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

The Dance Center of Columbia College celebrates 10 years in its digs at 1306 S. Michigan Ave. with a full 2010-11 season and one special day showing off various regional troupes in a free walkabout event at its building.

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