A One of a Kind Boutique

Posted on September 22nd, 2010 in Beverages by NewsCrawler

Max’s Minneapolis Boutique is a one of a kind boutique who’s owner has spent decades traveling in search of unique, not massive produce art, jewelry and even chocolates to entice the most discerning tastes.  While art is a very personal thing, she has the ability to understand form and function to appeal to many taste and personality types.  Her glass and wooden selections are stunning along with

unique hand made jewelry.  Unfortunately she doesn’t sell online but if you are ever in Minneapolis you’ll have to stop by. 

Minneapolis has many things to offer to many people, the shopping is wonderful, culture events, plays, dance theater and even skiing.  When I was in high school my dad took me to Minneapolis on a business trip with him.  He was a pilot, in those days working for Western Airlines, after a day of shopping the next day was my first-ever ski trip, right in Minneapolis.  I don’t remember the name of the resort but it seemed like it was close to down town.  I wonder if it is still there?  I haven’t been to Minneapolis in the winter for 30  years but the summers are great with much to see and do. Whatever else you do don’t forget to check out Max’s Minneapolis Boutique, they are located at The Shops at Excelsior and Grand I St. Louis Park, which is a fun place to visit.

 

When the owner of Max’s was asked why she doesn’t sell online, she said she wanted to be able to keep a good selection of one-of-a-kind items and that makes mass selling difficult. Something personal that just you own or give as a gift is a special gift, hand made by artist who are passionate about what they make and do and it shows in the art they create.

Practicing Proper Tree Pruning

Posted on September 20th, 2010 in Uncategorized by NewsCrawler

Recently I visited my parent’s house to celebrate my mother’s birthday.  I was greeted by an empty house, but I was undeterred because I had a pretty good idea where to look.  My mom is a gardener.  She can make just about anything grow and flourish in her lush, beautiful backyard.  I stepped outside, and sure enough, she was down on her knees digging at a flowerbed, pulling up weeds that were in the middle of a hostile takeover of the tulips.  Realizing that this was probably the best way to spend time with my mom on her birthday, I decided to trim the bush next to the flowerbed she was working on.  She was delighted.  It was a project she had wanted completed for a while.  I went to the gardening shed, picked out a pair of trimmers, and set to work hacking at the bush.  Hours later I was covered in branches and needles with very little to show for it.  Although the bush was slightly improved, some things are best left to the professionals.

Trimming and pruning trees and bushes is difficult work.  Many trees require a very particular pruning method in order to survive or to bear fruit during the next season.  If you are a resident of Canada looking for experts on tree pruning in Calgary, contact the Calgary Tree Experts.  The professionals at Calgary Tree Experts are certified arborists that understand the importance of proper tree pruning and trimming.  They offer free estimates for residential, commercial, and municipal tree care services.