Check out the photos from our latest housewarming party! Last week we co-hosted a client appreciation event with Martha O’Hara Interiors for one of our amazing families who recently moved into their dream home, in the heart of the historic Country Club neighborhood in Edina. Guests of the event included friends, family, neighbors, clients and business partners of ours, Martha O’Hara Interiors, Southview Design, and JJ Vanderson. It turned out to be a great event! 150 guests enjoyed hor d'oeuvres and beverages while admiring and touring the family’s beautiful new home. And to top it off, the homeowners had the perfect opportunity to meet their new neighbors and help make their home truly feel like home.We look forward to hosting more parties this fall and winter as more of our client’s homes are completed. Stay tuned for more photos from this event and future events!
Edina To Become One of Minnesota’s First Healthy ‘do.towns’
The City of Edina joins forces with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota to create one of Minnesota’s first healthy ‘do.towns’You can likely recall Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota’s (Blue Cross) popular “Groove your body everyday” campaign in which they encourage Minnesotans to make choices towards a healthier life. Yes, these commercials are often funny with awkward dancing, but the message is a serious one that has begun to resonate with people across the state. In an effort to expand on that project, the City of Edina has decided to partner with two other local cities, as well as Blue Cross, to launch an 18-month project geared toward improving the health of their communities. The program will encourage lifestyle changes that support healthy eating and active living.Edina will become one of Minnesota’s first healthy ‘do.towns’. This initiative focuses on preventing illness caused by lack of physical activity and unhealthy eating habits, which combined are the second leading cause of death and disease in Minnesota.“We believe healthy communities are strong communities, but barriers to healthy living are everywhere,” said Edina Mayor James B. Hovland. “To help our residents succeed in being active and eating well, we needed a partner with proven expertise in helping people by making their surroundings — where they live, work and play — healthier. We’re fortunate Blue Cross is willing to join us in this exciting pilot project.”At Refined we are excited the City of Edina has chosen to participate in this new initiative, as we have always found one of the most unique things about many of our home sites is their close proximity to retail and dining locations - hopefully encouraging walking and supporting an active lifestyle.For more information on the new ‘do.town’ initiative and to find out how you can get involved, visit www.do-town.org to sign up and receive updates.
Photos of Recently Completed East Edina Home
Below are a few photos of a new home we just completed on Sunnyside Road in Edina!
Organized Chaos: Home Storage Ideas for Custom Homes
You know your home needs more organization, but you have no idea where to start! Well, the first thing we suggest you do is create a list of all the areas of your home that you wish were more organized or had more storage space. The next step is to either find a company to help you design your space, such as California Closets, or do it yourself. To get some ideas and inspiration visit the California Closets Inspiration Galleries. Here you will find some great ideas based on the space you want to organize and the area you have to work with.