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Photos by Janelle Olson  Feng shui, translated as “wind and water,” is the Chinese art of arranging spaces in harmony with energy and balance. This centuries-old practice is finding a new audience among today’s design-minded...

The interior design world is abuzz with the announcement of The Expert Top 40 list. For 2026, the list includes two Minnesota-based designers.The Expert is an interior design resource where consumers can shop products,...

Not all curators work for museums. Tricia Heuring, for one, is interested in all the other places that art lives. While she’s known locally as the founder and artistic director of Public Functionary, an...

Photos by Sarah CorderThe North Loop’s beloved French bakery Bellecour recently opened the doors of its latest iteration. The bakery and bistro, once nestled inside the Cooks of Crocus Hill retail space, has set...

Photos by Spacecrafting Photography/Rob Grosse Once upon a time, Stillwater was famous for its lumber industry. Lumberjacks naturally were prevalent in the area, seen working in the surrounding pine forests and amid the rivers that...

Photos by Emma Enebak  Gone are the days of bright red leather booths and cowhide accents—Red Cow’s North Loop restaurant has entered a new era with a Baja California-inspired aesthetic, courtesy of the designers at...

Photos by Lauren CutshallOne way to transform trauma is to recraft its memory into a place of honor and joy. That’s precisely what Yia Vang has done with his new restaurant, Vinai, located in...

“Kitchens of Hope” by University of Minnesota Press brings together recipes and memories from American immigrants who hail from more than 30 countries and come from vastly varied circumstances. From Vietnamese pho to Ukrainian...

Photos by Chelsie Lopez  Every so often, things simply fall into place. That’s how it felt for Jennifer Horstman, founder and principal designer of Lenox House Design, when she came across a Deephaven space that...

Photos courtesy of Galleria EdinaLuxury bedding brand Boll & Branch has officially opened its first Minnesota store at Galleria Edina, offering shoppers the chance to experience its 100% organic cotton bedding in person. Dedicated...

Photos courtesy of Foxwell Studio x Shoppe  Foxwell Shoppe recently celebrated its fifth anniversary—a milestone that recognizes five years of design, community, and curated home goods in the heart of Edina. “It had always been...

Join us Wednesday, July 16, from 4-6 p.m. at All Inc.’s new Plymouth showroom for an engaging happy hour designed exclusively for the design-build trade community. Whether you’re a seasoned architect, an up-and-coming designer,...

Photos courtesy of Prospect Refuge Gallery  Prospect Refuge Gallery, a Minneapolis-based gallery and concept space, opens this weekend with its inaugural exhibit, “Homecoming: Objects of Origin.” Founded by interior designer and founder Victoria Sass of...

In business, growth is often associated with revenue, never-ending client lists, and talent acquisition, but the best investments companies make often surpass immediate returns and focus on long-term vision and values. Two prominent Midwest...

Photos courtesy of adourn  For Melissa Klema, owner of Chatfield-based home goods store adourn, a simple “yes” or “Why not?” has paved the way for her success as a local entrepreneur. After losing her interior...

When shopping for items such as home decor or kitchenware, one category to consider is ceramics—a versatile product made from natural material that can be crafted and styled countless different ways. Whether it’s a...

Photos courtesy of Garvin Homes  A recent statewide poll commissioned by Neighbors for More Neighbors and the Yes to Homes! coalition revealed what many Minnesotans already feel: Housing costs are out of control. 80 percent...

The 2025 Midwest Design Awards is already around the corner, and we’re celebrating in style with an exclusive industry event on Thursday, May 15, at DWELL44 Modern Design Showroom in St. Louis Park. Bringing...

America’s appetite for home remodeling shows no signs of slowing. Last year alone, homeowners spent an estimated $603 billion on remodeling projects. The scale of these projects continues to grow—at least according to the...

Photos courtesy of Housing First Minnesota  In the quiet, rural town of Winnebago, a remarkable project is taking shape—a first-of-its-kind sober housing complex designed for Minnesota veterans battling addiction and PTSD. Known as “Bravo Zulu...