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Allison Johanson came to her craft when she needed art most in her life—to fill her home and to be creative. Johanson paints textured, abstract landscapes that add serenity and joy to any space....

Photos provided   Teele Schneider, also known as Atypical Teele on her digital blog and popular Instagram account, is a social media creator with a natural knack for design. But when she and her now-husband moved...

Photos ProvidedCrave cozy dishes simmering in heavy pots that make the whole house smell like home during fall? This go-to meatball recipe combines beef, pork, quinoa instead of bread for an option suitable for...

Photos courtesy Kona's Custom LodgingAnthony Siewert knew no regular bed would do for his beloved Weimaraner and company namesake Kona, so he did what any great maker would do: He used his metalwork talents...

Photos by Nate Ryan When the Casket Arts Building in Northeast Minneapolis hosted one of its monthly open-studio events, people visiting Annie Hejny’s studio found themselves in a surreal environment, enveloped by calming hues of...

Photos by Dina KantorKashai Zupancich was destined to be an attorney—or so she thought. Although straight A’s came naturally and pre-law courses were at first a flawless fit, she felt a strong pull to...

Photos by David EllisAt a young age, master woodcarver Erik Wyckoff “fell in love with beautiful, personalized interiors,” he recalls. “Whether it was a restored Victorian full of ornate detailing or a Craftsman bungalow...

Interior designers love to delve into the power of objects; their provenance and materiality, power to transform a space, and ability to invoke memory. In her new exhibition at NewStudio Gallery in St. Paul,...

Photos by David EllisWhat do you get when you combine 100 hours of meticulous work with 45,000 strips of folded paper? The answer is one of Toni Glotter-Dachis’ PaperCuts, works of art constructed from...

Photos by David Ellis  The granddaughter of a Sami reindeer herdsman, rug weaver Wynne Mattila grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan admiring the rag rugs made of old cotton clothing by women of...

Photos courtesy Nguyen ArchitectsAfter George Floyd’s murder on May 25, protestors and rioters took to the streets in an uprising that brought international attention to police brutality and racism across the globe. In the...

Photos by David EllisGrowing up with an arborist grandfather and a mother who lived her life on the lakes, Todd Randall has water—and woodcarving—in his blood. At a family reunion in 2009, Randall’s grandfather...

Photos providedThe long-time, trusted home-improvement brand and media company “This Old House” is currently building its first Idea House in the Midwest. After eight houses elsewhere in the country, “This Old House” has teamed...

Photos by David EllisJoanna Craw grew up fascinated with art but had no idea where it could take her. Now, looking at the detailed etchings and thoughtful coloration on the ceramic works she creates...

Photos by Rachel Leigh Photo Cait is driven by the integration of art and life. After a decade in the luxury fashion industry, she returned to drawing and painting to create her first line of...

Photos provided  When I was growing up in Apple Valley, my dad was the pastor of a Lutheran church. That meant Christmas Eve was a late night of church services. I remember watching the line...

Photos by Wing TaThe moment Singapore-native, vintage dealer, and social media maven Gladys Tay picks up her camera, her “little monsters”—three miniature schnauzers and one Pekingese—know it’s time to strike a pose. When scrolling...

Photos provided  Summer isn’t complete without some perfect potato salad alongside something off the grill. When I was growing up, my mother made a similar potato salad, and she always made two bowls—one with onions...

Photos courtesy of GiftywrapFor Mahogany Ellis-Crutchfield, gifting is the most joyful part of the holiday season. Founder of Minnesota-based Giftywrap, she brings inclusivity and Midwest flair to holiday wrapping paper. “I had difficulty finding...

Photos by Dina Kantor  When you ask Tim Alt, “style” simply means “lifestyle.” It’s not a look, a design theme, or an artistic expression. A home’s style, Alt says, is more about its connection to...