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What's Happening November 2008

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH LINDER'S GARDEN CENTER

Holiday events return to Linder’s in November, just in time to celebrate the season. Linder’s Annual Lighting Ceremony is Saturday, November 8. Enjoy hayrides, pictures with Santa, live reindeer, Verle’s special recipe booya served at noon, door prizes, and appearances by KARE 11’s Belinda and Bobby Jensen and Cities 97’s Lee Valsvik. Stay for the lighting of 150,000 lights at 6:15 p.m. Don’t forget that Linder’s has an open house Saturday and Sunday, November 22-23, with refreshments, the North Suburban Chorus, and live reindeer. You’ll want to see Linder’s huge selection of fresh-cut and permanent Christmas trees, ornaments, lights, holiday greens, and Linder’s Grown Poinsettias. 651-488-1927 • linders.com
 

PATIO TOWN: READY TO ANSWER YOUR LANDSCAPING QUESTIONS NO MATTER THE SEASON

Landscaping season may be over, but do-it-yourselfers can still drop by Patio Town for free advice on their projects from landscaping experts. Visit Patio Town’s website for ideas and the locations of its three metro-area stores. patiotown.com
 

CREATIVE LIGHTING + HOME ACCENTS ANNOUNCES STOREWIDE NOVEMBER SALE

Brighten up your home just in time for Thanksgiving: Creative Lighting + Home Accents is having a storewide sale November 13-22, with product prices marked down up to 60 percent. Browse thousands of items at Creative Lighting’s St. Paul showroom, located at 1728 Concordia Ave. 651-647-0111 • creative-lighting.com
 

North NORTH OAKS 'HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS' TOUR TO BENEFIT ST. PAUL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

Walk through distinctive homes decorated for the holidays in North Oaks during the “Home for the Holidays” 2008 Home Tour, Boutique, and Bake Sale. The tour features a display of holiday decorating ideas created by the Twin Cities’ finest florists, artists, and interior designers, and a boutique with one-of-a-kind clothing, jewelry, and crafts. Organized by the North Oaks Children’s Hospital Guild I, tour proceeds benefit St. Paul Children’s Hospital. The tour is Friday, November 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and Saturday, November 22, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tickets are $25, available online. 651-481-6729 • northoakschaguild1.org
 

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DESIGNER LISA PECK LAUNCHES LILU INTERIORS

Lisa Peck, a 20-year interior design industry veteran, has launched her own firm: LiLu Interiors. Peck and fellow designers LuAnne Silva and Emily Anderson strive to offer something different to their clients, and are committed to delivering a high-caliber boutique experience. 952-929-4133 • liluinteriors.com
 

NEW DIRECTOR OF INTERIORS JOINS DAVID HEIDE DESIGN STUDIO

Anne Newman has joined David Heide Design Studio as its new director of interiors. Previously the principal of Newman Design Studio, her career spans more than 20 years of interior design industry experience, including senior designer positions at Ellerby Becket in Minneapolis and 3D/International Architects in Houston. David Heide Design Studio is an architecture, interior design, and restoration firm located in Minneapolis. 612-337-5060 • dhdstudio.com
 

WARM UP THIS WINTER WITH A FIREPLACE FROM PETERS BILLIARDS

Safe, convenient, environmentally friendly, and now available at Peters Billiards: Finish your game room, home theater, or hard-to-heat lower level with a beautiful wood-enclosed electronic fireplace. Peters has several models on display and available from world-leader Dimplex Multifire, all with realistic-looking hand-finished logs, flames, and glowing embers. Peters Billiards is at 6150 Lyndale Ave. in Minneapolis.612-866-8433 petersbilliards.com