Personality Profile: “Artrepreneur” Jendayi Berry

Jendayi Berry has undertaken many careers while “trying to figure out how to find my voice, my purpose,” he says.He’s worked in fashion, designing and producing hand-painted t-shirts and hoodies “with a story to...

Bria Hammel Expands Brooke & Lou Offerings and Will Open a Brick-and-Mortar Pop-Up

As a tastemaker and entrepreneur (not to mention interior designer), Bria Hammel is seemingly unstoppable. In January, Hammel added more than 100 new pieces to her popular Life Friendly home furnishings collection, Brooke &...

Turning Country Roots into Prairie Living

Photos by SpacecraftingBuilt on a sprawling 100-acre plot of land in Medina, this family home’s location is purposeful. In fact, it’s just a stroll away from the wife’s childhood residence—making the home’s connection to...

Natural Meets Northwoods in Mahtomedi

Photos by SpacecraftingAfter moving back to Minnesota from Nashville, the homeowners of this waterfront property wanted an abode with a northern Minnesota “Northwoods cottage” feel. The state might have its fair share of the...

“The Steger Homestead Kitchen” Cookbook Focuses on Simple Abundance

Wild mushrooms, smoked fish, ember-roasted corn, beet butter, wilderness bars: Just fanning through this new cookbook, “The Steger Homestead Kitchen: Simple Recipes for an Abundant Life,” conjures images of foraging and farming among the...

Shop These Five Sustainable Stores in Minneapolis

The Foundry Home Goods The Foundry Home Goods carries almost everything one could possibly need: vases, bed linens, cleaning brushes, kitchen tools, and beeswax candles. This Minneapolis-based store values its commitment to finding artists and...

Rehkamp Larson Architects Transforms Waterfront Home With Eclectic Elegance

Photos by Scott AmundsonWell-traveled with sophisticated taste for European design and elegant vintage and antique furnishings, the empty nesters who bought this 1949 home on Lake Minnetonka always intended to do an extensive refresh....

Nate Berkus & Jeremiah Brent Release New PetSmart Collection

Photos courtesy of PetSmartInterior designers Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent are breaking the mold for pet products. For so long, pet furniture and accessories have been eyesores in peoples’ homes, with pet owners adhering...

Western Minnesota Hunting Lodge is Rustic Like Redlin

Photos by Scott Amundson“Growing up, I was always inspired by the old, rustic hunting cabins in Terry Redlin’s paintings,” says the owner of a discreet, yet classic lodge in western Minnesota. Having worked with...

Get the Look: A Winter Wonderland

Elegant, modern, and chic are just a few words that come to mind when describing this bright and clean Wayzata gem that teems with sophisticated storage solutions and an abundance of functionality that exudes...

The Year of the Dragon: A Ming Dynasty-Inspired Primary Suite

Photos courtesy of James McNeal Architecture & Design  Architect James McNeal of James McNeal Architecture & Design (JMAD) collaborated with local woodcarver Erik Wyckoff, builder Boyer Building Corp., and interior designer Jean Drum to design...

Art Placement 101

Photos courtesy of Art Girls  Place artwork 5-8 inches above furnitureWhen hanging artwork above a sofa, chair, or table, shoot for 5-8 inches higher. “I always like the pieces to form vignettes and be...

3 Local Influencers’ Treasured Holiday Traditions

It’s the morning after Thanksgiving. The air smells crisp, the snow starts falling, and it’s officially time to dig out your oversized bins of holiday decor. Maybe they’re chock-full of hand-me-downs from your grandparents,...

20 Minnesota Photographers to Capture Your Next Design Project

When image is everything, finding a creative partner who can translate your hard work into client-winning visuals is more critical than ever. Whether you’re documenting a high-end remodel, showcasing a new build, or want...

Covet Design Rebrands as Frank Modern Furniture + Art

The south Minneapolis home store is known for its unique collection of affordable, modern furniture
A collection of kitchen items and utensils hanging from a rack.

French Accents

Add continental chic to summertime fêtes
A portrait of Gregory Rich sitting on a blue sofa.

Minnesota’s Emerging Star

Minnesota cultivates the cream of the crop when it comes to famous, A-list celebs known across the world. We can claim the bragging rights for late superstar Prince, there’s-no-place-like-home actress Judy Garland, singer-songwriter and...
Jen Biswas of Paisley + Sparrow, with her rescue dog Chloe, sitting pretty on a custom upholstered bench from Anthropologie.

A Fresh Family Home

Jen Biswas of Paisley + Sparrow shows off her bright and cheerful Minneapolis house

New Service: A One-of-a-Kind Experience

Photos courtesy Sue BradyThis spring, freshen up your home with some custom fragrances from Olfactory Scent Studio, which recently opened in The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove. Owner Sue Brady, who spent...

Winter DIY Project: Indoor Herb Gardens

Tips for planting an indoor herb garden to get fresh, bold flavors year-round.

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