November 2015

Ok, Thanksgiving is over. It’s time to lug out the boxes of holiday decorations and do an inventory of what’s needed this year. You may also want to change things up a bit – you know, incorporate some of the latest trends.

Holiday Blues – While Christmas colors are undoubtedly red and green, blue has traditionally been associated with Hanukkah. But, it’s been seeping into the Christmas decorating oeuvre over the past few years. It’s gorgeous when paired with white or silver but you’ll also see it mixed with gold, champagne and even mixed shades of blue with striking results.

Or Whites – Don’t be afraid to combine the traditional with the trendy. This year’s trendy when it comes to the tree is a monogram tree topper combined with traditional

Nothing much has changed in the St. Louis Park real estate market since last month’s update except that the inventory of available homes has shrunk even more. New listings that come on the market are selling quickly and it appears that we’re still in a seller’s market.

New Listings of Houses for Sale in St. Louis Park

The number of new listings to hit the St. Louis Park real estate market decreased again this month, nearly 22 percent. Last month’s drop brought our inventory of available homes to a 2.4 month supply. This month’s sits at 2.2 months, which is a decrease of 43.6 percent over this time last year.

As of today, there are 213 homes for sale in St. Louis Park, ranging in price from $134,900 to $599,000.

Median Sales Price

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Here comes the weekend and if you haven’t made any plans yet, have no fear. Read on for some ideas about where to go and what to do this weekend in and around St. Louis Park.

Tonight

A Christmas Carol

For the 41st year, the Guthrie Theater is continuing a Twin Cities holiday tradition with its production of “A Christmas Carol.” Who better to get you into the holiday spirit than old Scrooge himself? Tonight’s performance is at 7:30 p.m. If you can’t make it to tonight’s show, there are additional performances tomorrow and Sunday at Guthrie Theater. For ticket information, visit guthrietheater.org.

Saturday, November 14

Free Movies!

Bring the kids and enjoy free movies at the Theaters at the Mall of America every Saturday in November.

The holidays are coming up - FAST - and if you or your kids are in need of a holiday gift for someone special, have you considered something truly personal? Something handmade? If so, you're in luck because St. Louis Park is home to Brush Studio, where you can create a fabulous piece of art.

Classes

You'll be walked, step-by-step, by an artist, through the creation of your first work of art. No experience is necessary and you'll be amazed what you can do, even if you consider yourself lacking in artistic ability.

Take a class with a friend or even with your kids. Ages 16 and up are welcome at all classes, those between 12 and 15 are welcome at all classes with the exception of Fridays and Saturdays and the little one, between the ages of 8