Editors’ Product Picks: Mantels Made Merry

Gorgeous in GreenDitch the hassle of fresh greenery and bring the beauty of nature indoors (minus the mess!) with a durable faux cypress garland. This timeless holiday accessory offers a soft, natural look that...

Luxe Gifts Local Designers are Loving This Year

Every year, we’re inevitably asked the same question: What’s on your Christmas list? While it was once easy to rattle off childhood favorites like a Barbie Dreamhouse or Razor scooter, it seems a harder...

2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Retro Unwrapped

Photography & creative direction by Janelle Olson at K2 Studios || Styling & creative direction by Paula Bjerketvedt Deck the Shelves Gift the joy of reading with literary escapes for all interestsBerry ottoman, $100, HomeGoods |...

Handmade for the Holidays

AR Workshop In December, AR Workshop’s lively Stillwater studio is a holiday hot spot that overflows with DIY delights—from chunky knit blankets and candle-pouring to twinkling light-up signs, adorable knit gnomes, and handcrafted holiday ornaments....

Sales + Events: December Presents Shopping, Sleigh Bells & Seasonal Surprises

Arboretum AppleHouse Holiday BoutiqueStarting in November, the Arboretum AppleHouse becomes a festive holiday destination, complete with seasonal decor, giftables, and gourmet goodies available to shop. The boutique also offers apples and Arboretum-grown squash—perfect for...

Smith + Trade Mercantile Delivers on DIY Classes

Photos courtesy of Smith + Trade Mercantile   Cookie Decorating ‘The Holiday Forest Collection’ Sunday, Dec. 1, 2-4:30 p.m.During this delectable holiday workshop, learn the basics of cookie decorating, including essential techniques like piping, flooding, and more....

Countertop Chronicles

Photos courtesy of Select Surfaces  1. Is my countertop worth the investment? “Custom countertops are a long-lasting investment that most consumers don’t replace often,” explains Tanya Otten of Select Surfaces. So, when it comes time...

Sales + Events: November Introduces Impeccable Holiday Shopping

ILLUME Warehouse SaleShop candles, reed diffusers, perfumes, body mists, and assorted household cleaners at ILLUME’s Warehouse Sale—featuring products from ILLUME, Good Chemistry, Anthropologie, Madewell, West Elm, and more. With discounts up to 90% off,...

The Legacy Continues: Anne McDonald Design’s Exclusive Showroom on The Expert

Photos by Taylor Hall O’Brien, Styling by Liz Gardner  Since its recognition on The Expert Top 40 list earlier this year, Minneapolis-based Anne McDonald Design has only seemed to grow in popularity. In fact, the...

Sales + Events: October Offers Art, Gardens, and Vintage Treasures

Junk Bonanza Fall 2024 For those who are fans of all things vintage, Junk Bonanza’s fall show is the perfect place to shop one-of-a-kind treasures from over 150 vendors offering home goods, garden accessories, clothing,...

Sales + Events: September Showcases Art Tours, Exclusive Sales, and Fall-Themed Festivities

American Pottery Festival View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Northern Clay Center (@northernclaycenter)Northern Clay Center’s annual fundraiser, the American Pottery Festival, showcases some of the best ceramic artists from across the country. With...

Get the Look: Cross Lake Contemporary

Accent Wall Reclaimed weathered wood, Stikwood, stikwood.comChairs Lira Side & Arm Chairs in Graphite Base/Urbino Smoke Leather, Room & Board, roomandboard.comChandelier Griffin Pendant in Dark Smoke, Hubbardton Forge, hubbardtonforge.comConsole Table Teak root custom table in natural finish, Tapis...

Sales + Events: August Presents Home Tours, Fairs, and Art-Filled Festivities

Luxury Home TourExplore a collection of Pinterest-perfect homes across the Twin Cities metro in this year’s Luxury Home Tour. This three-weekend, self-guided experience showcases multimillion-dollar new builds and remodels from the industry’s best. At...

Editors’ Product Picks: Breakfast is Served

Cooking Made EasyWhether frying French toast or scrambling eggs to an impeccable fluff, this enameled cast iron skillet (available in 26 vibrant, yet classic colors) is easy to clean and specially formulated for higher...

Sales + Events: July Features Tours of Homes, Gardens, and Art

Art at St. Kate’sProduced by Artists’ Circle, this annual one-day art fair celebrates local art and fine craft. The festival, held on the triangle-shaped green space of St. Catherine University in St. Paul, hosts...

Sales + Events: June Features Art Festivals & Celebrations

GrillFestOur sister publication, Minnesota Monthly, is hosting its fan-favorite summer event for the 12th year this June. Complete with food and drink sampling, yard games, and more, this outdoor event is the perfect place...

Last-Chance Garden & Plant Sales This Weekend

If you haven’t yet started your garden, don’t fret—it’s not too late! Whether you simply haven’t gotten to it (hello, life!) or you’re contemplating a new approach or design, taking a fresh look at...

Woman-Owned Wednesday Empowers Female Designers & Boutique Owners in Minneapolis

Minneapolis-based female entrepreneurs, including those in the home decor and design sphere, are shaking up the local business scene with the new Woman-Owned Wednesday initiative. Launching on May 29 and continuing through the summer...

Sales + Events: May Celebrates the Beauty of Spring

South Lake Minnetonka Community-Wide Garage SalesThe third-annual South Lake Minnetonka Community-Wide Garage Sale is happening this month, with participation from Shorewood, Deephaven, Minnetonka, Greenwood, Tonka Bay, and Excelsior. With a wide range of products...

Tempaper & Co. and She She Release Their Latest Collaboration: “La Vie Fleurie”

Photos courtesy of Tempaper & Co.  Inspired by the charm of a Parisian garden, “La Vie Fleurie”—Tempaper & Co.’s latest collaboration with Minneapolis-based print and pattern studio She She—displays a whimsical blend of French-inspired patterns...

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