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Taste of Edina 2015 Elegance flows as attendance grows

Taste of Edina, one of the community’s most-anticipated events, has grown exponentially since its inception in 1995. The Edina Chamber of Commerce first chose to highlight its member restaurants and businesses at the Edina Country Club, where 10 vendors drew 80 visitors.

There have been several changes of venue since then, beginning with a move to the Southdale Center in 2001, then later to the Hughes Pavilion at Centennial Lakes Park. Lovely and spacious, the park hosted the event until 2013, when attendance reached 325.

This year’s event was the second to take place at the Westin Edina Galleria Hotel, which has proved to be an excellent location. Its proximity to local businesses and neighborhoods made the soirée easily accessible for more people, and the hotel itself offered more space, as well as protection from the unpredictable elements.

Thanks to the wise decision, this year’s Taste of Edina lineup

boasted 70 vendors (when you include all of the beer, wine, restaurants and sponsors) and more than 500 visitors. The crowds poured into the four-star hotel where, for the price of a ticket, they were given souvenir wine glasses and set free to peruse the lavish layout and sample foods, desserts and libations. The chamber partnered with Edina Liquor to try something new for 2015: a high-end wine table featuring selections from Chateau St. Michelle Wine Estates. In addition to more than 70 different wines, there were craft

beers from several local breweries, including Surly, Summit, Fulton and Indeed.

Another highlight of the event was the second annual Chef ’s Competition, sponsored by Jerry’s Foods, emceed by Jason DeRusha of WCCO-TV and judged by Edina Mayor James Hovland, Sue Zelickson of Minnesota Monthly and Wayne Kostroski of Taste of the NFL and Cuisine Concepts.

Martha Sipma of Edina Grill, Robert Kutscher from Pinstripes and Paul Neu of McCormick & Schmick’s participated in the throw-down. Kale was the secret ingredient in the seared beef spring rolls and ahi tuna nicoise that garnered top honors for Sipma, executive chef at Edina Grill, which also was voted Best Restaurant by event-goers.

The 20th anniversary of Taste of Edina was the theme for the cake decorating display, also in its second year. Extra oohs and ahhs were drawn by Laurie Lin of Cocoa & Fig, who incorporated the event’s logo into her macaroon cake, and Erika Youngdahl of Jerry’s Foods, who topped her cake with a blown-sugar wine bottle.

Proceeds from the 2015 Taste of Edina benefited the Edina Chamber of Commerce. n

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Restaurants and other businesses that were represented at the event are:

Big BowlBlue Cross Blue ShieldBruegger’sBuffalo Wild Wings Cocoa & FigDairy Queen Grill & Chill-EdinaD’Amico & SonsDeli DoubleEden Ave GrillEdina GrillEdina LiquorThe Good Earth-Edina

Groveland ConfectionsIspiri Design BuildMcCormick & Schmick’sMinnesota Bank & TrustMozza MiaNeighborhood Ice Cream ShoppeNothing Bundt CakesPF Chang’s China BistroPhilia FoodsPinstripesPittsburgh BluePSAV

Q. CumbersSabrosos SalsaSalutSavoy Pizza Tavern on FranceThe Waters of EdinaThe Westin Edina GalleriaThink Mutual BankTitle Boxing ClubWaddell & Reed Weir InsuranceWings Financial

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES NEEDED!

by Jason & Katie Stockwell

Homes under $450,000 are in high demand with only 44 homes available without an accepted offer in the entire city of Edina. These homes usually sell quickly, averaging just 37 days on market.

We have a high demand from buyers looking to close quickly and purchase these Single Family homes in as-is condition. Also, many sellers are looking for a quick closing on their homes, selling without the hassles of: spending time sitting on the market, pouring money into costly renovations in order to sell and dealing with open houses and countless showings.

Call 612-636-6350 or go to www.EdinaHomeValue.com today for your no-obligation consultation with our team of experts. n

“I’m Jason Stockwell with RE/MAX Results in Edina and founder of Team Stockwell. Customer Service is at the core of our business. With over 70 years of combined Real Estate experience, we believe we can truly provide the best customer experience to every client we work with. Whether you’re a first time home buyer or multi-unit investor, we have the knowledge and understanding to help guide you through your unique Real Estate experience.”

Each office independently owned and operated. Not intended as a solicitation if you are under contract with another agent.

Information provided by NorthStarMLS (Multiple Listing Service) as of May 18, 2015, and is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

For advertising questions please contact Edina Living at 952-848-2542 or edinaliving@jasonstockwell.com.

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1. Don’t pass up on a property because you couldn’t see yourself living there. Every market has properties that make sense to someone at different prices.

2. Inspections are important for every trans-action. Spending the money up front can save you thousands in repair costs because something went unseen during a walk through.

3. Going overboard on upgrades to make a property more attractive doesn’t always mean a higher return. In general people tend to be harder on property that is not theirs. Don’t do the work for someone else not to appreciate it. Chances are it won’t change the price of rent enough to make sense.

4. Finding a long term tenant makes the most sense – don’t be afraid to offer a lower rent for a longer term lease. Loyal tenants are the most prof-itable tenants.

5. Property management companies (good ones) can add enormous value to your bottom line. Investors don’t like costs, however managers will save money, time and stress in the long run.

For more real estate investment tips and advice, contact VanquishAP. VanquishAP.com

by Katy Reed

A man at a tech conference made an off-color joke to a friend; someone overheard,

took offense and posted his picture online. A woman posed for a photo making a rude gesture at Arlington National Cemetery and, meaning to amuse her friends, uploaded it to Facebook. Another woman sent out a tweet intended as irreverent satire that came off as racism.

Word spread, posts and photos shared. Next thing you know, these people were facing vilification via Internet—a torrent of criticism, insults and even death threats from around the world—essentially for making bad jokes.

It’s a modern form of punishment that, Jon Ronson argues in “So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed,” is wildly disproportionate to the “crimes.”

An avid tweeter himself, Ronson admits to having gleefully participated in digital pile-ons against errant institutions. But when he noticed ordinary people being targeted, he wondered how they were affected by these outpourings of outrage.

He tracked down the unfortunate souls above, along with author Jonah Lehrer, a once-successful young journalist who was similarly shamed in 2012 when fabricated Bob Dylan quotes were found in his latest book.

To any individual social media user dashing off a disapproving post, it might seem like no big deal,

quickly forgotten. But “a snowflake never feels responsible for the avalanche,” Ronson writes. Multiply each individual’s anger by even a fraction of Twitter’s 288 million users or Facebook’s 1.35 billion—not to mention assorted blogs and online forums—and the cumulative effect, Ronson discovers, is brutal.

He finds his subjects demoralized, shattered, worried that their careers and maybe even their lives are permanently damaged. They’ve deleted online accounts and holed up in their houses. All lost their jobs when their companies scrambled to distance themselves. When Lehrer tried to apologize in a public speech, he was made to stand in front of a giant-screen Twitter feed that

streamed ridicule as he spoke.Personable and empathetic,

Ronson is an entertaining guide to the odd corners of the shame-o-sphere. He tests theories about what triggers the phenomenon and how a target might cope emotionally. He finds a company that scrubs clients’ Internet identities, normally charging hundreds of thousands of dollars; they agree to work pro bono for one of Ronson’s subjects. The process involves painstakingly seeding the Internet with bland mentions of the person, pushing the negative ones down the list of Google hits.

Ronson visits a judge known for handing out zany sentences, like requiring people to carry signs on the street. Surprisingly, these

criminals seem better recovered from real-life shamings than Ronson’s subjects from their virtual ones.

The judge notes some differences. For one thing, criminals are guaranteed basic constitutional rights. “You don’t have any rights when you’re accused on the Internet,” the judge says. “And the consequences are worse. It’s worldwide forever.”

“We [Twitter users] are more frightening than you,” Ronson says, awed.

“You are much more frightening,” the judge replies. “You are much more frightening.” n

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More of a stroller than a sprinter? You’re still getting a solid workout. Study after study confirms that being active throughout your day is an effective way to stay slim, and realage.com, which offers a test that assesses your “real” age in terms of how your body is aging, claims that taking at least 10,000 steps a day is the equivalent of subtracting 4.6 years from your chronological age for women and 4.1 for men.

What’s more, logging lots of steps may improve your diet choices: A recent German study found that taking a walk can even stop sugar cravings.

But while a regular walking routine is a great way to stay in shape, nearly all fitness experts agree that mixing up your workout is crucial if you want to keep seeing results in the mirror and on the scale. An obvious way to increase your aerobic activity and challenge your body in new ways? Pick up the pace.

Want to take your walking workout to the next level? Follow this advice from celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak, author of “5 Pounds.”

• Brisk walking, meaning a speed of about 4 miles an hour, clearly burns more calories and increases oxygen intake more than a 2-miles-an-hour stroll. Gradually build up your speed by increasing the pace for a minute or two, reverting to your accustomed rate for 5 minutes, and so on. Over time, increase

the length of the faster-walking periods until you’re maintaining that rate overall. Compared with jogging, faster walking is easier on the hips and knees and diminishes the risk of injury.

• Jogging isn’t the best choice for everyone. Unlike brisk walking and running, which are more horizontal in nature and therefore not as likely to jar your torso, jogging involves moving your body up and down, which taxes your joints more. For some people, if done too long or too often, it can lead to injury. On the other hand, if you like to jog, be sure to wear shoes that give you the right support. If you’re a runner, feel free to continue and/or blend it with walking.

• Short bursts of fast running burn the most calories of all these activities. Research shows that a combination of sprinting and walking is even more effective than jogging.

Like walking, sprinting is more likely to encourage good posture than jogging. Sprint interval training is a subcategory of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), which alternates low-intensity (walking or jogging) and high-intensity (sprinting) aerobic activity. As you get stronger and fitter, you can try a single 30-second burst a day, then two bursts a day, and finally three a day. Then you can increase the bursts to 45 seconds and later 60 seconds long. Always warm up before sprinting by taking a short walk or run. Again, listen to your body. n

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EDINA FARMERS MARKET

Thursdays, June 11 - Sept. 24, 3-7 p.m. The Centennial Lakes Farmers Market is entering its sixth year! This unique community event showcases locally-grown or produced products.

The weekly Farmers Market allows consumers to purchase directly from farmers, growers and producers, ensuring a high level of freshness and quality.

Approximately three dozen vendors setup along the walkways outside of Hughes Pavilion. Although products vary weekly, you can expect to find items such as sweet corn, beans, potatoes, melons, strawberries, apples, pears, peppers, fruit, salsas, jams, honey, beef, pork, lamb, poultry, eggs, jerky, cheeses, breads, confections and much more!

The market is conveniently located at Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Avenue in Edina. Plenty of complimentary parking is available in any of the numerous parking lots adjacent to the market.

If you have questions regarding the market, contact Park Manager Tom Shirley, 952-833-9582.

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3 Ways to Walk it Off

Walk with the Edina City CouncilGrab your coffee, lace up and join the Edina City Council while you walk and talk in June and July.

Join the walk Saturday, June 20 at Centennial Lakes Park. To participate, meet at 9 am the front of the Hughes Pavilion.

Next month, the walk will be held on Saturday, July 18, walking on France Ave. to hear and see the developments. To join in, meet at Byerlys at the Caribou coffee at 9 am.

by Katie Stockwell

Edina Grill-the recent winner at the Taste of Edina for the cooking competition-is a hot spot known to many locals year round. Whether you’re getting together for breakfast with the girls, a business lunch or indulging in one of their new Minneapolis-brewed Freehouse craft beers after work, this comfortable setting with amazing food is a long loved establishment on 50th and France.

They continue to make a splash with their creativity, including the aforementioned Taste of Edina. Upon their very first year of entering the competition they won first place with their unique twist on kale. For the winning dishes Head Chef, Martha Sipma, and Sous Chef, Thad Anderson, used the kale as a secondary wrap inside their rice paper for their spring roll, with cucumber, daikon, carrot, and seared beef on the inside. The second course was an ahi tuna steak seared and served with a salad of baby kale. The tuna was even garnished with kale oil.

Even the booth Edina Grill had set up at the Taste of Edina had ironically already been

serving up kale- with their new kale and qui-noa salads-before it was even announced as the secret ingredient. In fact, this salad has been such a success it’s currently on their Feature Menu but will be moving to a staple position on their Summer Menu. Apples, grapes, red peppers, sunflower seeds, parmesan cheese and an herb and citrus vinaigrette comprise this delectable summer treat. They continue to set trends by implementing the first craft beer garden featured at the Edina Art Fair.

They have also recently started a partnership with Blackeye Roasting to serve cold press coffee on tap. “We are excited to partner with these guys-a small local company-and we think cold press coffee on tap is so cool” noted Liz Bergquist, General Manager.

As Minnesota residents, we know the impor-tance of getting out and enjoying the sunshine while it lasts which is a perfect excuse to get to the Edina Grill and check out their newly remodeled patio-complete with heaters-and recently installed pergola so you can enjoy the patio at any hour. It’s safe to say no matter what you desire, Edina Grill is sure to deliver this summer. n

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Edina Market UpdateThis is your local Edina Real Estate Market Update

Active Pending Closed 1/1/2015+ 5/1/2015+ New Construction Active

All 399 135 335 96 58

Single Family 311 94 207 65 57

Condo 65 29 96 26 1

Town Home 15 11 23 6 0

Twin Home 8 1 9 0 0

Information provided by NorthStarMLS (Multiple Listing Service) as of June 1, 2015, and is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.If your property is currently listed, this is not meant as a solicitation

House hunting is just like any other shopping expedition. If you identify exactly what you want and do some research, you’ll zoom in on the home you want at the best price. These eight tips will guide you through a smart home-buying process.

1. Know thyself.Understand the type of home that suits

your personality. Do you prefer a new or existing home? A ranch or a multistory home? If you’re leaning toward a fixer-upper, are you truly handy, or will you need to budget for contractors?

2. Research before you look.List the features you most want in a home

and identify which are necessities and which are extras. Identify three to four neighborhoods you’d like to live in based on commute time, schools, recreation, crime and price. Then hop online to get a feel for the homes available in your price range in your favorite neighborhoods.

3. Get your finances in order.Generally, lenders say you can afford a home

priced two to three times your gross income. Create a budget so you know how much you’re comfortable spending each month on housing. Don’t wait until you’ve found a home and made an offer to investigate financing.

Gather your financial records and meet with

a lender to get a prequalification letter spelling out how much you’re eligible to borrow.

4. Set a moving timeline.Do you have blemishes on your

credit that will take time to clear up? If you already own, have you sold your current home? If not, you’ll need to factor in the time needed to sell. If you rent, when is your lease up? All these factors will affect your buying, closing, and moving timelines.

5. Think long term.Your future plans may dictate

the type of home you’ll buy. Are you looking for a starter house with plans to move up in a few years, or do you hope to stay in the home for five to 10 years? With a starter, you may need to adjust your expectations. If you plan to nest, be sure your priority list helps you identify a home you’ll still love years from now.

6. Work with a REALTOR®.Ask people you trust for referrals to a

real estate professional they trust. Interview agents to determine which have expertise in the neighborhoods and type of homes you’re interested in. Because homebuying triggers many emotions, consider whether an agent’s style meshes with your personality.

Also ask if the agent specializes in buyer representation. Unlike listing agents, whose first duty is to the seller, buyers’ reps work only for you even though they’re typically paid by the seller.

7. Be realistic.It’s OK to be picky about the home and

neighborhood you want, but don’t be close-minded, unrealistic, or blinded by minor imperfections. If you insist on living in a cul-de-sac, you may miss out on great homes on streets that are just as quiet and secluded.

On the flip side, don’t be so swayed by a “wow” feature that you forget about other issues—like noise levels—that can have a big impact on your quality of life. Use your priority list to evaluate each property, remembering there’s no such thing as the perfect home.

Visit HouseLogic.com for more articles like this. Reprinted from HouseLogic.com with permission

of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.

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Q. I purchased my home, and when I received the warranty deed I discovered that the wrong deed had been recorded. A new deed was drawn up but the clerk from the title company filed the old deed again. Because of this error, I am only entitled to partial homestead on the home.

The county clerk’s office has not been helpful. In fact, I was given wrong information and had to pay another recording fee. Even this did not change the situation and the assessor’s office will not approve this re-recorded document. The title company is now out of business and the attorney that performed the closing wants nothing to do with this. What should I do?

A: How unfortunate that the fix wasn’t taken care of when you noticed the error. If you have the original corrected deed, you might be able to record that document. However, based on what you have told us, you might need some help.

First of all, you probably closed your deal with a closing attorney or settlement agent. If they made the mistake, they should fix it. While the title company is now out of business, it may be likely that the underwriter title company is still in business. Take out the title insurance policy you received from the closing on your home and see if it tells you the name of the actual company that issued or underwrote the policy.

You might see something along the lines of XYZ Title Company as agent for some larger national title insurance company. That national title insurance company may have an obligation to you under the title insurance policy or by virtue of having one of their agents close the deal for you.

You might have to make a claim under the policy and contact the title insurance company to correct the issue. We hope that you received a title insurance policy when you purchased the home. The policy would be an “owner’s” title insurance policy,” and not a “lender’s.” On the policy, you should see information on who to contact in case you have a claim on the policy. If you are able to get through to them, they may encourage you to not make a claim and put you in touch with someone local that is now working for them to assist you.

We’re hoping the title company will be honorable and fix the mistake. If they don’t, you can talk to a real estate attorney in your area and see if he or she can suggest what process you can take to fix the issue at this point. Usually, if you have the proper documents, you shouldn’t have too much trouble. The key issue is making sure that you have all the other documents that the local recording office might need.

So look for the title insurance company that underwrote your title policy or check with a local real estate attorney for next steps. Good luck. n

© 2015, Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Top 8 Things To Ask Your Lender During The Application ProcessKnowing what questions to ask your lender during or before the

loan application process is essential for making your mortgage approval process as smooth as possible.

Many borrowers fail to ask the right questions during the mortgage pre-qualification process and end up getting frustrated or hurt because their expectations were not met.

Here are the top eight questions and explanations to make sure you are fully prepared when taking your next mortgage loan application:

1. What documents will I need to have on hand in order to receive a full mortgage approval?

An experienced mortgage professional will be able to uncover any potential underwriting challenges up-front by simply asking the right questions during the initial application and interview process.

Residence history, marital status, credit obligations, down payment seasoning, income and employment verifications are a few examples of topics that can lead to stacks of documentation required by an underwriter for a full approval.

There is nothing worse than getting close to funding on a new home just to find out that your lender needs to verify something you weren’t prepared for.

2. How long will the whole process take?Between processing, underwriting, title search, appraisal and other

verification processes, there are obviously many factors to consider in the overall time line, which is why communication is essential.

As long as all of the documents and questions are addressed ahead of time, your loan officer should be able to give you a fair estimate of the

total amount of time it will take to close on your mortgage.The main reason this question is important to ask up-front is

because it will help you determine whether or not the loan officer is more interested in telling you what you want to hear vs setting realistic expectations.

You should also inquire about anything specific that the loan officer thinks may hold up your file from closing on time.

3. Are my taxes and insurance included in the payment?This answer to this question affects how much your total monthly

payment will be and the total amount you’ll have to bring to closing.If you include your taxes and insurance in your payment, you will

have a higher monthly payment to the lender but then you also won’t have to worry about coming up with large sums of cash to pay the taxes when they are due.

4. Will my payment increase at any point after closing?Most borrowers today choose fixed interest rate loans, which

basically means the loan payment will never increase over the life of the loan.

However, if your taxes and insurance are included in your payment, you should anticipate that your total payment will change over time due to changes in your homeowner’s insurance premiums and property taxes.

5. How do I lock in my interest rate?It’s good to know what the terms are and what the process is of

locking in your interest rate.Establishing whether or not you have the final word on locking

in a specific interest rate at any given moment of time will alleviate the chance of someone else making the wrong decision on your behalf.

Most loan officers pay close attention to market conditions for their clients, but this should be clearly understood and agreed upon at the beginning of the relationship, especially since rates tend to move several times a day.

6. How long will my rate be locked?Mortgage rates are typically priced with a 30 day lock, but you

may choose to hold off temporarily if you’re purchasing a foreclosure or short sale.

The way the lock term affects your pricing is as follows: The shorter the lock period, the lower the interest rate, and the longer the lock period the higher the interest rate.

7. How does credit score affect my interest rate?This is an important question to get specific answers on, especially

if there have been any recent changes to your credit scenario.There are a few key factors that can influence a slight fluctuation in

your credit score, so be sure to fill your loan officer in on anything you can think of that may have been tied to your credit.

8. How much will I need for closing?*The 2010 Good Faith Estimate will essentially only reflect what

the maximum fees are, but will not tell you how much you need to bring to closing.

Ask your Loan Officer to estimate how much money you should budget for so that you are prepared at the time of closing.

Your earnest money deposit, appraisal fees and seller contributions

may factor into this final number as well, so it helps to have a clear picture to avoid any last-minute panic attacks.

Now that you have the background to these eight important questions, you should feel more confident about finding a mortgage company that can serve your personal needs and unique scenario.

Remember, the more you understand about the entire loan process, the better your experience will be.

Most frustration that is experienced during the home buying and approval process is largely due to unclear expectations.

You can never ask too many questions… n

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Roseville Garden Station featuring 18 units; pricing from $350’s

• A new construction development in Roseville located on Dale Street, just north of

Highway 36, offers 18 single-level and environmentally sustainable homes on the site. • These 18 townhomes are designed for the ease and convenience of one level living or

for those with limited mobility.• Each home will have a two-car attached garage and a finished area in the basement. • All would range in size from 3,000 to 3,300 square feet • A master association will handle all maintenance, snow removal and lawn care.• We anticipate breaking ground in September 2015 and will be taking reservations

around July 2015. Move in dates will start in early 2016 and full completion will be within 24 months.

Richfield Sheridan Villas featuring 5 units; pricing from $250’s

• A new construction development in Richfield located on Sheridan Ave, south of 76th

Street• These 5 townhomes are designed for the ease and convenience of one level living or for

those with limited mobility.• Each home will have a two-car attached garage and the option to finish the basement. • All would range in size from 1,565 to 3,054 square feet• A master association will handle all maintenance, snow removal and lawn care.• We anticipate breaking ground in September 2015 and will be taking reservations

around July 2015. Move in dates will start in early 2016 and full completion will be within 12 months.

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It’s all the rage: minimizing to maximize. We can even see this in housing as one level living makes a big comeback. As Houselogic.com simply puts it: “The single-level house is resurging in popularity from its heyday as post-war, low-income housing (and the design darling of California’s iconic 1950s architects). The reason is simple: Single-level homes are easy to care for...”

Here are some of the main reasons this is style has stood the test of time and is gaining in popularity once again:

1. Convenience, Convenience, Convenience. Having most everything located on one level

certainly minimizes hiking up and down multiple levels for everyday task like doing laundry, cleaning and even entertaining.

2. Monthly Energy Savings. Temperatures in these types of homes are much easier to regulate. This reduces the stress load on your HVAC-and your pocketbook- because you don’t have different levels of your home to heat or cool. This also ensures temperature comfort in any room that you are in.

3. Environmentally Friendly. Because heat is not rising to the upper level you not only save in energy bills it also makes the home more environmentally friendly. Also, these homes

can usually be more compact and will include efficient heating and plumbing systems.

4. Easier to Maintain Exterior. No more hauling out the ladder to reach the second story-everything is easily within reach for repairs, painting and cleaning

5. A Home for Many Individuals: These homes are designed for those who enjoy the ease and convenience of one level living. This could include young professionals, families with small children who do not want the burden of multiple flights of stairs and also those with limited mobility. n

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• House swap/Trade: For both of these projects the developers are open to the possibility of house trades. This allows for moving with ease and certainty. One of the biggest questions when moving into a development is the timing of selling your home.

Call 612-636-6350 for more information on these developments. Find other one level living options at OneLevelLivingMinneapolis.com.

by Kathryn Weber

Designers and decorators will tell you that color is the fastest, easiest way to make a change in a room. But they usually mean

any color but white. White is the fail-safe, the fall-back non-color for the decoratively timid. Or is it? White exudes energy, it’s clean and bright, and nothing brings light to a room or creates an empty canvas for decorating like white.

FRESH APPEALIf you’ve been trying to find a way to brighten

up a dark room or lighten a heavy wood feel, a coat of white paint is all you need to do the job. Dark stained woodwork instantly becomes bright and light and opens up the room when it’s painted with a coat of semi-gloss white paint.

White paint can go on walls, woodwork and even furniture. So don’t be afraid to give your old cabinets, bookshelves, or side tables a coat of white.

Feeling extra adventurous? Try painting a piece of furniture or your doors and woodwork with a high gloss white. It’s formal, uptown and oh so fresh and trendy.

UP TO HUEContrary to what you might

think, white often isn’t just, well, white. All paints have some amount of coloring that will create a white

room that will lean more yellow, beige or ivory. Other whites might have a tinge of gray or blue in them. Some may have a hint of rose or peach. It’s important to understand what these shades will look like before giving everything in the room a coat of it.

One important consideration for your shade of white you choose will be your natural lighting. The amount of light you have will affect the way the color reads, and a warm white could look yellow in low light and then bright and clean in morning light.

That’s why you should consider how you want the white to look in the room. Do you want it perfectly white or to have a tinge of color? If you prefer a warm feel chose a white shade that leans more toward ivory such as Dover White by Sherwin Williams. If you want a cool white feeling in the room, select a white paint that looks like it came out of a Swedish design magazine. This shade will have a touch of blue or palest green, like Benjamin Moore’s Frostine. For something in the middle, look for a shade that balances the color undertones and reads clear, like Decorator White or Simply White by Benjamin Moore.

Another consideration is where you’re going to use that white paint. If you’re painting your walls, you might want to have undertones to your shade of white. But if it’s your kitchen or bathroom cabinets you want to paint, you might be better off choosing a white that’s balanced, versus one that’s too bright, too cool or too warm. Your local paint store can help you select the paint color and the sheen that will work best for your application. n

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Summer entertaining has never been cooler. Inspired by a vintage cocktail shaker, this party-sized glass urn can be filled with sangria, punch or the iced thirst-quencher of your choice. A handy metal spigot lets guests serve themselves. $59 – $79 at potterbarn.com; stands sold separately.

by Kathryn Weber

I f it’s not at the top of the list, it’s in the top five of Americans’ all-time favorite foods. It’s pizza, and we can’t get enough of it. Loved by

adults and kids alike, pizza is the ultimate comfort food. It’s quick, portable and has tomato sauce and stringy, melted cheese. What’s not to love about pizza? If you’re tired of ordering out and waiting for the delivery driver to drop off your pie, think about adding a pizza oven to your patio.

Whether it’s bought, assembled or made from scratch, pizza ovens are becoming more popular as Mediterranean-style living continues to take hold. A pizza oven is a natural extension of the outdoor kitchen, especially if your family loves a slice of authentic-tasting pie. There’s something about a pizza that’s baked in a wood-burning or gas-fired oven versus a standard indoor oven. With a small spot on the patio, you can transform your outdoor area into your own private pizzeria.

Today, many outdoor kitchens are now

incorporating a pizza oven as part of a fireplace. These ovens, which can be custom-made, sit atop a standard outdoor fireplace. A pizza oven can also be constructed as a free-standing oven by building a masonry bottom to hold the domed pizza oven. They come in kits to create the domes and can range from $400 to $4,000, depending on your DIY skills, time and ambition. If you have a base, a pre-made pizza oven like the Chicago Brick Oven 500 can top your platform and be ready to cook pizza that night ($2,400, www.woodlanddirect.com).

Less expensive models can be made from either brick or cement overlaid on a foam form, such as the Mattone Barille model ($169, www.brickwoodovens.com). These models are more time-consuming, but you can select brick to match your home. They’re also quite less expensive compared to the pre-cast models. For something more middle-of-the-road, a terracotta oven, assembled in pieces and includes a stand, offers another good option that’s fast and not too

expensive ($1,600, www.roundboyovens.com).Maybe you don’t have space for a large wood

burning pizza oven, but you still want that wood grilled taste and experience. Pizza can be cooked outdoors on a grill, and it’s made even easier to create with Kettle Pizza’s kettle-style grill adapter made just for grilling pizza on your kettle grill ($149, www.kettlepizza.com). If you have a propane or natural gas hookup nearby, a freestanding pizza oven can be as fast as putting on a coupler to connect the line. These ovens can be placed on top of your outdoor kitchen counter or other heat-proof surface. The Pacific Living model works for countertop setup ($699), or if counter space is a concern, there is a model that comes with its own base and can be rolled away for winter ($799). Both come in models for use with either propane or natural gas (www.bbqguys.com). n

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by Kathryn Weber

Just because your patio is in the backyard doesn’t mean everything out there has to be green, beige or rust-colored. We often

fall back on these old standbys. But summer is all about color, so liven up your patio space with some bold hues. Experiment with these options:

1. Color that plastic. With today’s new spray paints meant for plastics, you don’t have to settle for bland forest green or beige plastic lawn chairs. Use a template and create polka dots in hot pink on a beige chair or turn that forest green to bright lime.

2. Old school with attitude. Try an

Adirondack chair in robin’s egg blue like the Generations upright Adirondack or the Wildon Home rich red Adirondack chair to give your seating a jolt of personality (Wayfair.com).

3. Play up white. Nothing looks better on white outdoor furniture that a bright splash of color. Toss out those blah blue cushions and add a bold new set in aqua or purple.

4. Bold pattern. Ditch those tired leaves-and-flowers prints and solid color outdoor cushions for a bold, dynamic pattern, like the New Geo pattern in orange at Overstock.com. It will catch your eye—and the neighbors’ too.

5. Dining decor. Take an alfresco

approach to your outdoor dining and mix and match bright colors and patterns with abandon. Try mixing melamine dishes to create your unique look (Pierone.com).

6. Pot it pretty. Don’t be afraid to mix bold plant colors together. A pot of lime green coleus next to some bright red flowers will make a statement in the garden. Contrasting colors look terrific together. Mix blues with yellow and lime green, or pair orange flowers with a deep purple potato vine.

7 Pattern underfoot. Who says cool rugs are only for indoors? The Animal Outdoor Rub’s cowhide shape and green zebra stripe will add panache to your porch ($299, Grandinroad.com). A bright striped serape-

look outdoor rug will instantly brighten up the rest of the patio.

8. Bright ideas. See your patio in a new light with inexpensive Chinese paper lanterns in vivid colors and patterns. Hang a variety of sizes, colors and shapes to add an extra dimension ($2.50, Justartifacts.net).

9. Picnic power. Who says a picnic table has to have a plain wood finish? Repaint yours in a bold shade of aqua, magenta, chartreuse, or even red. Set with patterned dishes and contrasting napkins for a riot of color. As an alternative, set the table in white. n

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old-fashioned chocolate pudding

Use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips for

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SMOOTH, OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE PUDDINGDIRECTIONS Serves 6-8

Pour the milk into a heavy metal saucepan. Stir in half of the sugar using a wire whisk. Put the pan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Remove the pan from the heat.

Put the remaining sugar, cocoa powder and cornstarch into a medium-sized bowl. Use a clean, dry whisk to stir them together until thoroughly combined. While whisking the hot milk mixture continuously, gradually pour in the sugar-cocoa-cornstarch mixture in a slow, steady stream.

Return the saucepan to medium heat and clip a thermometer to the side of the pan, with its tip immersed in the mixture. Continue cooking, stirring continuously with the whisk and taking care to scrape the bottom and sides of the pan until the mixture has thickened to a consistency resembling molten jelly and reached a temperature of about 200 F. (93 C), about 4 minutes.

Remove the pan from the heat. Immediately whisk in the chocolate chips, butter, vanilla and salt, until the chocolate and butter have completely melted and are fully incorporated.

Pour the hot mixture into individual serving glasses or bowls. Cover each with a piece of plastic wrap, gently pressing the plastic directly onto the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming as it cools. Refrigerate until well-chilled, at least two hours. Serve within three days, removing the plastic wrap and topping each serving with whipped cream and cherries. n

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INGREDIENTS• 3 cups (750 mL) milk

• 1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar

• 3 tablespoons unsweetened

cocoa powder

• 4 tablespoons cornstarch

• 6 ounces (185 g) bittersweet

chocolate chips

• 1 ounce (30 g) unsalted butter

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

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Most hydrangeas thrive in rich, porous, somewhat moist soils. Add compost to enrich poor soil.

They prefer full sun in the morning, with some afternoon shade; however, many will grow and bloom in partial shade. This is especially true for the big leaf hydrangeas.

• Plant in spring or fall.

• Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and 2 to 3 times as wide.

• Set the plant in the hole and fill it half-full with soil. Water. After water is drained, fill the rest of the hole with soil.

• Water thoroughly.

• Space multiple hydrangeas about 3 to 10 feet apart.

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by Brittany Anas

Music is in the air with festival season upon us. Among a sea of floral crowns and crop tops, we’re spotting a trend that is easy to incorporate into

our everyday wardrobes: kimonos. The Japanese-inspired loose top with wide sleeves has some star power behind it, with celebs like Kylie Jenner and Demi Lovato getting, ahem, wrapped up in the trend.

Here are a few kimonos that will lend a carefree vibe to your warm-weather wardrobe.

Kimonos have been trending for a few seasons. New for spring 2015, though, and perfect for daring fashionistas, are long, flowing kimonos with feminine silhouettes. Ruffles on the sleeves and a floral pattern give this kimono a romantic vibe, and a black background in the front and taupe in the back adds even more interest. Pair with an interesting T-shirt (we love geometric cutouts!) and black denim for an easy-to-put-together weekend look. Artee Couture print ruffle kimono, $48, nordstrom.com

Kimonos definitely have a youthful, laid-back vibe. For a more refined, elegant look, though, try layering a tile-printed kimono cardigan over an all-white palette. Coral, blues and black-and-white patterns blend together for a gorgeous yet unexpected color scheme. It’s easy to add in accessories—just borrow from the colors on the kimono or go with organic, earthy jewelry like wood bangles. NY Collection petite tile-print kimono cardigan, $41.99 on sale, macys.com

A kimono-sleeve dress carries a certain ease but still looks totally chic. Pair with stilettos and a clutch for an evening out, or flip-flops and a tote for a casual brunch meeting or shopping date. River Island kimono-sleeve wrap dress, $63, asos.com. n

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Crowd-pleasers: Hydrangeas

It’s a Wrap!

Chevron patterns are all the rage and they are not going

away anytime soon. No, they are not new, but they are

definitely on trend right now. The chevron pattern is strong

and bold and can be used in a number of spaces from living

rooms to bedrooms and even bathrooms. Pair the pattern with

solid colors or even other patterns!

What I adore about chevron is the sense of sophistication it

adds to a space. The use of chevron adds instant interest and

makes a statement. The beauty of chevron is that it can be

used in various rooms and can be incorporated into practically

anything.

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Easy to grow and gorgeous when blooming, hydrangeas are a favorite among many.

Get that music festival look with a trendy kimono wrap.

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Highlands Elementary’s first service fair teaches hands-on lessons

About 500 students and their families turned out for Highlands Elementary’s first Family Service Fair this spring. The event featured community service projects for soldiers, seniors, homeless people, shel-ter animals and even bees. Concord Elementary also holds a service fair, and every school in the district conducts service projects of one type or another during the school year. It is all part of including service-learning as a teaching strategy that engages young people in addressing community issues, problems or needs.

Highlands families contributed materials and time to work together in assembly lines and work stations on projects benefit-ting nine area service programs. In two hours, they accomplished the follow-ing: 195 decorated lunch bags for isolated seniors; 120 care kits for the homeless; 128 seed packets to help protect the planet’s pollinators; 50 letters of peace to children in Iraq; 400 laundry detergent packets for low income families; 50 blankets for orphaned animals; 100 birthday bags for low-income children; 86 survival bracelets and 44 cards for service men and women far from home; and 80 bathroom kits for homeless children moving into housing for the first time.

Students also wrote on 114 flower petals for the banner in the school’s central hallway, reflecting on the power of uniting efforts for the greater good.EHS students earning high honors, recognition

As the school year winds down, the list of hon-ors earned by Edina High School (EHS) students grows weekly. Following are some highlights from this spring.

Senior Ellen Smalley was named a National Merit

Scholarship recipient. She is one of approximately 1.5 million students who entered the scholarship program. Ashley Law, a junior, scored a perfect 36 on her ACT college entrance exam. Senior Jamie Bodeau also scored a 36 in the fall.

Eighteen EHS musicians in band, choir and orchestra have been selected for All-State honors. They will spend a week this summer learning with the state’s top student musicians under leading music educators. Three students were named to the All-State Math Team and competed nationally.

Nine EHS students competed in the final round of the DECA International Career Development Conference, bringing home three national trophies,

including one first place award.Kelly Reger, a senior, is a Distinguished

Finalist in the Prudential Spirit of Community Award, a prestigious national award. Juniors Yochana Kancherla and Pheretha Quevi-Attakpla, and sophomore Jessica

Mixon recieved the Mayor’s Youth Commendation Award for their com-

munity service work. Ninth grader Cole Wiley was named Edina Public Schools Volunteer of the Year for his volunteer work at the Concord Elementary KIDS Club.

7th Annual Community Carnival and VEAP Food Drive July 1

Summer fun and service-learning go hand-in-hand at the Community Carnival, July 1 at Kuhlman Field from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Kids participate in games and collect non-perishable food for the VEAP food shelf, which last year totaled more than 2,800 pounds of food. Students in the Edina Community Education services out-of-school programs help organize and run the event. Go to edinaschools.org for more information. n

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New Construction Homeowners

Insurance—The most bang for your buck!

Most people think that insuring their new construction home is going to be much more expensive than their old home because a lot of times they are building a bigger and better home that they were living in before. The truth is, it is actually cheaper for you to insure a new home compared to your older home. You may actually spend less money for more coverage by having a new construction home. You are probably asking yourself, “Why would the insurance cost less for more coverage?”. There are many factors that go into it, but the single biggest factor is the fact your home is brand new. Everything in your house is expected to work perfectly. With new construction materials today, we are able to keep the cost of insurance down on new construction homes because we understand that the materials are

going to be much more sturdy and less of a risk to the insurance company.

Not only are new construction homes priced very well, we also provide discounts for homes with new roofs. In Minnesota the roof is where the bulk of the premium you pay on your homeowners insurance comes from. The newer the roof, the lower the premium on your homeowners insurance will be. The new architectural shingles are almost weather-proof with all of the technology and updated materials that go into them that we are able to lower your insurance premiums drastically just for having a new

roof on your home.Call Ben Nelson at 651-280-4195 to get a free

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The truth is, it is actually cheaper for you to insure a new home compared to your older home.

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by Katie Stockwell

W hat is the big deal with all the bee talk? As we all know from our days in elementary school, bees (and

other insects) are pollinators and are vital to our food supply and healthy ecosystem. Recently the Pesticide Action North America (PANNA) put out this statement “…2014-2015 was the second-worst year on record for honey bees, with total losses spiking to 42.1%. Summer losses in 2014 were especially high at 27.4%, a marked increase from 2013 summer losses of 19.8%”

So what does that have to do with Edina residents? Well, some may argue: a lot. Several cities in MN are now becoming “Bee Safe” or “Pollinator Safe” including Shorewood (they were the first in MN), Andover, Stillwater and now our neighbors to the north, St. Louis Park. Here is what St. Louis Park had to say on their website about their recent decision to help protect the bees: “The St. Louis Park City Council recently passed a resolution declaring St. Louis Park a “Bee Friendly” City. This resolution defines 8 parks where no pesticides will be sprayed and dandelions and white clover will be promoted. Along with the designated bee friendly parks, the City will increase education about bees and bee friendly landscaping, as well as promote the creation of bee habitats throughout the city, on public and private property” (www.stlouispark.org).

So what can Edina residents do if they want to help protect the bee population?

1) Stop using systemic pesticides, which include neonicotinoids (similar to nicotine). “We at Humming for Bees do know that systemic pesticides are NOT the whole problem facing bees, but are definitely a key contributor to their demise at these unprecedented rates”, Patricia Hauser.

2) Buy only “systemic-pesticide free” or organic plants. Many young plants and soils are treated with this toxic-to-bees chemical so it is important to ask the question: “Have

these plants ever been treated with systemic pesticides?”

3) Plant a bee-friendly garden. Eliminating toxins is one thing, if Edina residents really want to help the bees they need to think of bee-friendly foods. This means keeping those darn dandelions-in moderation of course. Patricia recommends cutting or pulling dandelions after they bloom. But it’s not just dandelions that bees enjoy, they also like clover, sunflowers, marigolds, oregano, zinnias, and wild geranium, just to name a few. There are even trees that the bees prefer such as maples. Also, make sure to incorporate plants that bloom in all of the 3 seasons: early spring, summer and early fall. Just as you wouldn’t skip

feeding your children for a meal, you shouldn’t skip a season in feeding the bees. Try to include plants native to Minnesota to help feed the wild bee population.

4) Take the Bee Safe Yard Pledge at hummingforbees.org and wear your colors proudly. The organization said this one was of the keys to their success in Minnesota cities passing local legislation to protect pollinators.

For more information on what you can do to protect the bees in Edina and specific information on where to get plants and what to plant for multiple seasons, check out the following resource online: http://www.hummingforbees.org. n

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Welcome to the Yoga Corner. My name is Torrey and I have been practicing yoga for ten years and love to talk about it with anyone that is interested! Yoga has transformed the way I live my life and I look forward to the continued practice as I grow older. The benefits of yoga- from internal soul calming, to the physical- are too many to mention.

Each month I will introduce a basic and simple yoga posture that anyone can practice. I will offer suggestions based on my own experience and give further insights to the practice as a whole. I will also

offer small ideas of nutritional health to compliment your practice. My hope is you will start to see that anyone can practice yoga and feel better because of it!

This month we’ll start with Child’s Pose. This pose will help you to relax quickly and breathe into your back. Start by sitting on your heels, roll your torso forward and place your forehead on the ground. Extend your arms out straight in front of you and take 6 long inhales, and 6 long exhales. As you slowly breathe in think of the word “Let”, and as you slowly breathe out think of the word “Go”. You’ll feel instantly refreshed in both mind and body! – Namaste

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