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Tips to Prep for a Wine and Cheese Party
Whether you're a wine and cheese connoisseur or a total newbie, hosting a party for your new neighbors and friends after searching through Saint Cloud homes for sale and Coon Rapids homes for sale is the perfect way to introduce yourself. To help you get started, we'll share some of our favorite wine and cheese party tips.
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Home Search: Should You Buy That Log Cabin?
Log cabins aren't just for summer gatherings and family Christmas. The pandemic has changed the way Americans think about housing, and it's encouraging many prospective buyers to look to the past to find the comfort, warmth, and charm of simpler times. Of course, it isn't a new trend, but it is certainly one that has picked up steam in the past couple of years. Indeed, a quick review of Coon Rapids homes for sale shows that the number of log cabin homes in the area is rising. The only question is whether it's the right move for you and your family.
Advantages of Log Cabin Homes
If energy efficiency is near the top of your list of "wants," then a log cabin home is perfect. The strong and sturdy design keeps cold weather out in the winter and insulates the home in summer. Additionally, because of the thickness of the logs, they are practically soundproof, which means you won't be bothered by outside noise.
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Choosing a Backyard Hammock for Lazy Summer Days
What can be more relaxing than snoozing in your own backyard in a hammock? As you peruse some of the incredible outdoor spaces that complement our Coon Rapid homes for sale and our Detroit Lakes homes for sale, imagine yourself stretched out there in a comfortable new hammock. Or perhaps you enjoy camping and would like to use a hammock instead of a camp chair. With so many options, you're bound to find one that suits you perfectly.
- Rope or fabric?
Generally speaking, hammocks are generally made from loosely woven ropes for hot climates and fabric for cooler locations. But while the Detroit Lakes area is much cooler than most southern climes, summers may still be warm enough for an attractive rope hammock, if you prefer. Just keep in mind that as the weather cools down, you might wake up from your nap a little stiff. A cozy comforter may be necessary to keep you warm enough. Rope choices include cotton and polyester. Cotton is the most comfortable choice since the fibers stretch with your movements. Polyester is more durable, standing up to the tests of heat and moisture. Another modern option in fabric models is quilting. With soft fiber between two layers of fabric, quilted hammocks offer additional warmth, as well as comfort.
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Where to Order Holiday Poinsettias Around the Twin Cities
Poinsettias and other holiday plants make ideal gifts or arrangements to brighten up your own home this season. As you're looking for Minneapolis homes for sale or St. Paul homes for sale, shop any of the following long-standing florists in the area to find beautiful holiday plants and flowers:
- Lake Harriet Florist – 5011 Penn Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55419
You'll find fresh, hardy poinsettias at Lake Harriet Florist, which offers convenient curbside pickup to Minneapolis and throughout the Greater Twin Cities area. Other holiday choices include a Merry Christmas Dish Garden with ivy, painted fern, dracaena, croton, and fittonia plants, a Norfolk Pine decorated with festive balls and ribbons, and a petite pine under glass. The shop's hours are 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. and 9 a.m. - noon on Saturdays. Online ordering is available, as is curbside pickup. The physical store is currently closed to the public due to COVID-19.