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edina: First Ride of 2008: Minneapolis Biking with Bob Pacieznik - 04/28/08 04:21 PM
FIRST Bike Ride of 2008 Minneapolis ranks as one of the top biking cities in the US. Come along with Bob Pacieznik on his first ride of 2008. Traveling from his home in Edina, we ride up to the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, then get on the Midtown Greeway which takes us to the Mississippi River. Heading down to the Minnehaha Falls we then follow the Minnehaha Creek back home.
Watch the video and enjoy the ride!
Annie and Bob Pacieznik...your Edina & Minneapolis neighborhood experts.
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edina: Peddlers and Solicitors Prohibited - 04/22/08 05:10 AM
It's spring-time and guess what's taking advantage of the nice weather? 1. the birds 2. the kids 3. us doing yardwork 4. us playing outside 5. PEDDLERS & SOLICITORS!!! How many times have you been home and someone came up to your front door to sell you something? Boy, it's one thing for a telemarketer to call you at home...with caller id and the National Do Not Call list...we can do a pretty good job of avoiding them...but door to door peddling and solicitation. That hits a little too close to home...like right at our front door! Well in Edina we've … (0 comments)
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edina: Edina Energy Fair - 04/22/08 04:12 AM
Looking to reduce your energy costs? Then visit the Edina Energy Fair...May 4th at Centennial Lakes Park. The first 200 visitors get to trade in their old incandesent light bulb for the new twisty CFL's (compact flourescent light bulb) for free!...visit the City of Edina's website for more information.So if you're looking to do more for our environment and save $$$...then come on down to the Edina Energy Fair.Visit Annie and Bob at www.annieandbob.com for more 'Our Home' videos.
Annie and Bob Pacieznik...your Edina neighborhood experts.
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edina: Annie and Bob Pacieznik - 04/04/08 11:04 AM
Annie and Bob Pacieznik: a name in real estate you might not be able to pronounce but can certainly trust.
That's our tag-line. What else are you supposed to do with a name like Pacieznik, you've got to have some fun. And speaking of fun...the activerain video contest 2008 has been a blast. More importantly, it's been the push we needed to get into the real estate video game.
Annie and I are both Realtors who work and live in Edina, MN. We wanted to make an entertaining video that included local residents messing up our last name. What message were we trying to … (32 comments)
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edina: Spring-time snowball fight! - 03/24/08 09:14 AM
First days of spring...what to do? Mow the lawn? Wash the car? Work the garden? How about build a snow fort and have a snowball fight! Wow...we haven't seen this much snow in a long while. Even though we've got a touch of cabin fever like everyone else, we wouldn't pass up enjoying the snow. We made a huge fort using the recycle bin...the snow was light and fluffy, but stuck together to make some great blocks and snow balls.Hope all of you had a great holiday weekend!Annie and Bob Pacieznikbrought to you by Annie and Bob Pacieznik "your Edina real … (1 comments)
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edina: Bridges of Edina - 03/24/08 09:11 AM
Here's another great run that we just discovered...it includes a few bridges that help you get across the freeways and into different Edina neighborhoods... Check out the run on mapmyrun.com by clicking below. If you haven't used mapmyrun before, definitely give it a try. It's a great way to map out any routes that you run.Here are some photos of the bridges that you cross during the run... (above left) This bridge crosses Hwy 62...the north end of the bridge is near the end of Wooddale Ave... (right) and the south end of the bridge takes you to the Lake Cornelia … (1 comments)
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edina: Awesome northeast Edina neighborhood running routes - 03/16/08 08:31 AM
We live in Northeast EdinaWe work in Northeast EdinaWe RUNin Northeast Edina
Northeast Edina is a great neighborhood...one of the reasons that makes it so is the many great running routes that start in the neighborhood. One of our favorite routes is the run up to Lake Harriet. It's only 1.5 miles to the lake from our neighborhood and with a loop around Lake Harriet (2.75 miles) you've got a 5.75 mile round trip run. Living this close to the chain of Minneapolis lakes is another reason why Northeast Edina is such a desirable neighborhood.
The route is scenic and makes for a … (2 comments)
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edina: Go Green - 02/24/08 10:56 AM
Go green. This time of year, when the tired snow,dreary greys and browns out our windows are less than inspiring, anything green sounds fabulously springy. So get some green in your house. Grow green grass indoors. Kids love to plant it and watch it grow. Put a tall green houseplant in the corner of a room for instant refreshing. A small plant on your kitchen table or counter really can uplift. So go green, inhale the oxygen and have hope that spring is coming.
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edina: Mix it up - 02/24/08 10:12 AM
One of my biggest pet peeves in home finishing is the over the top matching that goes on...too much exact matching is boring and can feel suffocating...let me out!! So here is my solution. Think complement instead of match. Often times contrast goes together better than same. Mix up your styles, eras, textures, and hues to create an over all feeling of harmony. I've said it before, and I'll say it again, vary one style element and hold others constant. For example, I could vary textures in a room of nearly monochromatic, same-style furniture. In this case, the texture differences will … (1 comments)
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edina: Odor vs. Aroma - 02/24/08 10:11 AM
The roast from last night, the cat box, that "basement smell," overpowering deodorizers and air fresheners, vinegar, pine cleaner, ammonia, sweaty sports gear...all of these temporary odors really do distract potential buyers from seeing your home as theirs. Their sense of smell is something to consider when staging your home. As with decor and personal affects, neutral and clean aromas are better than super-strong anything. (I personally love patouli...however, it might be a bit too strong a scent for many.) Please do not use sprays to cover stink. We can smell both the fish dinner and the air freshener. Clean and … (9 comments)
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edina: Put your money where your... - 02/24/08 10:08 AM
With all of the television design shows that redecorate on a budget, the question comes up, where should you really spend and where can you scrimp when it comes to furnishing and designing a home. In my opinion, it makes sense to splurge on the big pieces (couch, bed, dining table). Typically you are going to have these for the greatest number of years, so pick the highest quality that you can afford. Be careful to choose something more timeless than trendy. Think comfort, durability, functionality and versatility...So put your money where you put your body and scrimp when it comes to accents … (1 comments)
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edina: Rules are meant to be broken - 02/24/08 10:02 AM
My husband and I often discuss the arrangement of things. Yes, we have better things to talk about, but since I am constantly moving and changing things around, tweaking this and incorporating that, he has some very definite ideas about certain things. For instance, last night we were discussing a tall, stand-up shadow box that in his mind was at such a precarious angle it offended his sensibilities...it "hurt" him. When re-arranging the three (3) frames to fix the problem, he did a front-middle-back placement that he had "learned." He said "you've got to..." and I said "unless it looks bad." … (1 comments)
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edina: Moody Room - 02/24/08 10:00 AM
When staging a room or a house its important to think about the mood or desired effect of the room on ones mood. (What feeling does this room evoke?) Mood can be affected by so many things. Questions to ask yourself or your stager...what mood is my kitchen (or living room, or bedroom) in? How do the colors, natural and artificial light and arrangement of things create a mood of ease, coziness, cleanliness, hospitality, abundance? What can I change to help potential buyers see how easy and comfortable my home is to live in? This is yet another way for you to … (0 comments)
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edina: In the toilet - 02/24/08 09:54 AM
After I had spent years cleaning, bleaching, lime-away-rust-be-gone-ing, scouring, and soaking my yucky old toilet seat, my dear sister suggested that I splurge. "Go ahead and spend $10.00 on a brand spanking new toilet seat." What a revelation! The limitless choices in the Home Depot potty aisle were so inspiring (and so clean). My then young son really wanted a plastic cushy one, which I do not recommend under any circumstances, but WOW...wooden, plastic, porcelain, stainless. Who knew such a toilet seat treasure box existed. Please, replace your toilet seats when they are old and stained. Treat yourself!
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edina: Color me Neutral - 02/24/08 09:53 AM
One of the first steps in readying a home for show and sale is fresh paint...usually the suggestion is to use neutral tones. I agree with sticking with colors that are more of a backdrop than a statement, however, I am not a fan of white or pale off-whites. These very light colors can seem cold and institutional, leaving no room for inspiration. I prefer to use slightly darker shades of taupe, tan, brown, and green with trim colors in the light-to-white range. This creates contrast which appears fresh and clean. The darker colors give depth to a room and often … (4 comments)
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edina: Window Treatment - 02/24/08 09:52 AM
I love the word "treatment" for window coverings...like they are a prescription to make the window healthier, a cure, a fix. Window shades, blinds, curtains and draperies can indeed save a room from a less than ideal view, and they can mask the dirty window problem. My issue, however, with window treatments is that they block light and can be fussy. I am a big fan of simple, simple and more simple. I would love all of my windows to sparkle with the sun shining through, completely naked of treatment. Unfortunately that is not always practical from a privacy point of … (3 comments)
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edina: Trendy, Modern and You? - 02/01/08 09:17 PM
The trouble with looking at beautiful, glossy, design magazines is that it makes a person want new, updated, trendy everything. Isn't that the problem with shopping in general? It's not until you get out there in the stores, surrounded by all that product and marketing, that you realize you need new everything. The same goes for home decor. Its not until you see that model kitchen, with bamboo floors and stainless appliances, that you realize harvest gold and avocado green are yesterday. The problem is that none of us can afford to replace and update our homes with every trend. The … (2 comments)
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edina: window treatment - 02/01/08 09:16 PM
I love the word "treatment" for window coverings...like they are a prescription to make the window healthier, a cure, a fix. Window shades, blinds, curtains and draperies can indeed save a room from a less than ideal view, and they can mask the dirty window problem. My issue, however, with window treatments is that they block light and can be fussy. I am a big fan of simple, simple and more simple. I would love all of my windows to sparkle with the sun shining through, completely naked of treatment. Unfortunately that is not always practical from a privacy point of … (0 comments)
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edina: The longest month - 01/29/08 07:18 AM
Is it just me, or has this January been extremely long? Each year, my patience for super cold and dark and gloomy diminishes. Every day in January counts as at least two in real time, bringing me to my point. The holiday lights and tree topped pots, wreaths and bows look a little tired about now. Despite the fact that just one month ago New Years Eve still loomed ahead, it is time to tweak those formerly festive decorations. If the greenery is now brownery---get rid if it. If your greens are still green, consider yourself lucky. Remove anything too sparkly … (8 comments)
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edina: Baby it's cold out there - 01/28/08 08:43 PM
When its cold its sunny...let it shine in and keep the icy-frost at bay. This past weekend, despite the frigid temperatures, I truly enjoyed seeing the sun and blue sky. I opened blinds and sheers to bring as much of that brightness into my home as possible. In addition to lifting my spirits, this allows air circulation which is good for keeping ice and moisture from building up on the inside of windows and sashes, which can eventually cause damage. So, enjoy that January sunshine when you can get it!
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