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Kicking off our Twin Cities neighborhood series, we're starting with one of our all time favorite spots in Saint Paul - Cathedral Hill, where Summit Avenue and Selby Avenue meet. And though we may be biased (since our office is located in the heart of Cathedral Hill), we never cease to appreciate all that this area has to offer - from the historical background, charming local businesses, and our friendly neighbors. Said by Visit Saint Paul "As if the Cathedral of Saint Paul was not regal enough, the ivy-covered facades and fine dining establishments on Cathedral Hill embellish one of the city's most charming areas." We couldn't agree more. Click here to check out listings in Cathedral Hill.

 

Photo Courtesy of @CathedralHill

 

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Adding Personality While Playing It Safe

There's no trend like an interior trend, and while it always seems like the right choice to stick to the straight and narrow when it comes to design, we've dubbed this year as the year for bold interiors (but done only with sophistication.) We're all about adding personality to a space (wallpapers, prints, and rich accents), and playing it safe with some of the more permanent design elements (cabinetry, backsplashes, counter tops.) Here's a few ways to support that approach:

Calla Lily available in both hand-painted and printed wallpaper designed bysheshe for Wit & Delight using Sherwin Williams. Photo sourced from byesheshe.

Wallpaper - Most might see bold wallpaper as a risky interior move, but if…

Everyone knows timing is everything. Increasingly, fall is emerging as the best time to buy a house. There have been more than 32 million home sales since 2000 and it’s been found that buyers get the very best price in October. Rule of thumb that everyone seems to be familiar with though, is that Spring is typically the notorious time to buy a home. And while history has always seemed to favor that scenario, it seems that autumn has undeniable factors that just may contribute to the timing of your big purchase. The best time to buy a home is when market conditions are preferable, competition is low, and interest rates are on the decline. Here are a few expert insights as to why you should consider possibly investing in real estate this time of year.

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Most of us have long been anticipating the opening of the new Restoration Hardware Flagship store at Edina’s Southdale Center after their delay earlier this year. 58,000 square feet on 2 acres of land gives us a space that is sure to stun. RH, the upscale American home furnishing store has been known for their gallery concept and high-end classical show rooms that have fed us inspiration and left us swooning over the years. Tufted sofas, brass fixtures, and everything that shines. This place is truly the epitome of exquisite design. 


The third floor is home to a full-service dramatic roof-top restaurant managed by Laurel Elm, formerly of both Saint Dinette and La Belle Vie. With towering lush trees, natural light…