Archive for April, 2011
You’re All Invited!
Posted by: | CommentsIt’s a Grand-Opening Celebration!
Yes… in only 2 weeks… we will be celebrating our new studio space! Please join me at the opening of our new Studio Space that I’ll be sharing with Alicia Danzig of Lulu Painting.
Yes, it is the final rush of completing our colorful little studio and filling it with lovely things in time for a party to take place! There is still so much to be done. In amongst painting, designing and taking care of our clients, we are also planning the final details for the delightful evening we have in store for you!
The event will be held from 7-9 pm with optional preview shopping from 6-7pm. Enjoy a tour of the Semple Mansion and it’s other wonderful businesses, music, happy drinks, special desserts, toasts and giveaways! (We’re giving away lots of lovely things… services, self-care, jewelry, special treats.)
There is free parking located across the street from the Semple in the Park Nicollet parking lot. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at; erica@yourstyleredesigned.com or call me at: 763-441-6950.
So, please come, bring a friend, tour, mingle, shop, eat and celebrate with us in our Opening Gala!
Need an Easy Dinner Idea?
Posted by: | CommentsLooking for a dinner idea that is quick and easy and reminds you of summer? Try these Ground Turkey Burgers- simple to make and even easier to eat! I did them in a grill pan, as the weather wasn’t quite dry enough for grilling, but they would turn out fantastic on the outdoor grill as well.
Ground Turkey Burgers:
1 lb ground lean turkey
1 egg
1 Tbsp dried chives
2 Tbsp minced fresh basil
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp chipotle pepper
1/3 cup diced green pepper
1/4 tsp dried California-style garlic
Beat egg in medium bowl, adding in seasonings. Add ground beef and green pepper and mix very well. (Use hands if needed) Shape into 4 large or 6 medium burgers. Spray grill pan with a bit of olive oil and pre-heat. Cook in grill pan over med-high heat for about 8-10 min per side for medium-size burgers and 10-12 minutes per side for larger-size.
Serve on whole wheat buns (toasted lightly is best) with a dollop of mayo, fresh sliced tomato, romaine leaf lettuce and roasted red pepper slices. A yummy side-dish could be a crisp oriental salad or crusty onion rings. (or both!)
Enjoy and let me know what you think!
More Photos of the Studio…
Posted by: | CommentsToday’s post will feature just a few more photos of our studio space in progress…
This photo isn’t too inspiring, but it does show progress… the walls have been coated in a first layer of paint, the storage items have been removed and have been replaced with construction supplies and a few design elements.
Those nasty old pipes are slowly being hidden in a wall that will support a storage closet and a sink area.
This photo shows a peek at one of the crowning elements of our space… a curved banquette!
We can NOT wait for this piece to be finished. The fabrics we chose to upholster it with became the inspiration for the entire studio…
This view shows you a bit about our color direction! Yes, we used House Beautiful‘s color issue to assist us with our color choices. (At least for now… our studio colors and decor will transform on a routine basis) We custom matched our pink wall to a pink chair we found on the front of the Color Issue. We will also add a few other surprising pink elements to the space as well!
Well, that’s it for today’s update. I won’t have another progress update for a bit- we’re doing some more painting tomorrow! Wait until you see Alicia’s (Lulu Painting) fantastic work on the floor! However, the next post will let you in on our Opening Gala plans! We can’t wait to invite you down to share in our Grand Opening, so get ready to mark your calendars and join us in celebration! More on that next time…
