Kim Palmer
Reporter | Home+Garden
Phone: 612-673-4784
E-mail: kpalmer@startribune.com
Kim Palmer covers home design, home-based lifestyle trends, gardening and collecting for the Home & Garden section.
Recent content from Kim Palmer
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Her garden became his inspiration
Jennifer Baldwin Peden was the star in the garden. Her husband, Tom, was waiting in the wings -- until a touring show took her away and inspired him to pick up where she left off.
Feb 9, 2010 -
Glass gardens back in style
Terrariums had their heyday during the Age of Aquarius, then all but disappeared for a few decades. Now they're being rediscovered by a new eco-minded generation as a way to connect with nature.
Jan 26, 2010 -
A place for EVERYTHING
Conquering clutter is always a challenge. But this year, the urge to purge may be tempered by unease about the economy.
Jan 19, 2010 -
He's got game
Gophers announcer Dick Jonckowski walks the talk at home. His entire lower level is a sports museum, filled with memorabilia collected during his long and varied career at the microphone.
Dec 30, 2009 -
Rooms to rent
In tough economic times, more homeowners are looking to roommates to help make ends meet. Some find surprising benefits, others new headaches.
Dec 28, 2009 -
Holiday heirlooms
Whether you trim a tree, light a menorah or kinara, or hang red paper lanterns, nearly everyone celebrates the season with a decorating ritual. Readers share their favorites.
Dec 22, 2009 -
Decoration delegation
A busy suburban mother turns to a design pro to help trim the tree and create tablescapes so she can focus on a few of her favorite things.
Dec 15, 2009 -
Black is back
Ebony-hued decor is hot again, but this isn't your mother's glitzy '80s style statement.
Nov 24, 2009 -
Grape expectations
A winemaker in a stately old neighborhood in Wayzata transformed his suburban yard into a miniature Napa of the North.
Nov 18, 2009 -
The final season
A garden's beauty is always ephemeral. But as Jim Smith's flowers and foliage fade for the winter this year, it's especially poignant because Smith knows it's for the last time.
Nov 10, 2009
