2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Every Home Style

Photos by Janelle Olson Styling by Jocelyn KrackeHistory Revealed History buffs will sit back and swoon over the moody, masculine aesthetic of these modern-day gifts that turn back time Uffda pencil set, $7, Lotus Lake  •  Large...

Brooke & Lou 2020 Holiday Collection Layers Classics with Texture and Color

Photos courtesy Brooke & Lou“This year, I knew that more than ever, when people’s homes are everything to them, that the right holiday décor would be really important,” says Bria Hammel, founder of Bria Hammel...

Nine56 Studio Expands into Midwest-Sourced Livable Luxury for the Home

Fewer and better, useful and beautiful are the concepts behind the luxury loungewear offered by Nine56 Studio, which owner Meg Floersch founded in 2016. Now, she’s bringing those same ideas into homeware. The line...

Myquillyn Smith’s New Book Offers Simple Designs For All Seasons

Written by Julia Landwehr Author and designer Myquillyn Smith has a signature saying: “It doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful.” And though our annual holiday traditions and get-togethers may look different this...

Gemstones, Jewel Tones, and Objects of Opulence for Your Home

Photo by Janelle Olson || Styled by Jocelyn KrackeJBurgundy and gold fabric, $13/yard, SR Harris Fabric Oriental wool burgundy rug, $155, Wayfair Opalhouse gold leaf tray, $10, Target Green crane embroidery scissors, $4,...

Now Open: Fox Run at the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes

When husband-and-wife Aaron and Tia Scott began the home decor-focused shop Fox Run Goods in 2019, their mobile marketplace—a 240-square-foot ex-military truck—had enough room to display 13 Minnesota makers' works. Now with a brick-and-mortar...
Rope textures, swirling blues, and sea glass are just some of the nautical decor touches you can add to your lake home this year.

Timeless Textures | Nature Meets Nautical

Photo by Janelle Olson & Styled by Lilu InteriorsJute cable tieback, $150, KDR Showroom Brass turtle shell paperweight, $75, Zachary Ltd. Dimensional wave tile, $34.75/square foot, Virginia Tile Iona Crawford Wilderness fabric, $358/yard, Blended...

The Goods: Tapis Decor

Photos courtesy Tapis DecorJacqueline (Jackie) Cox opened her showroom Tapis Decor in International Market Square during the 2008 recession. “The market had just collapsed,” she recalls. “So, you can imagine the stress of starting...
A lifestyle shot with a Lucy sofa, pillows, and ottoman. Photo courtesy Ethan Allen.

New Ethan Allen Collection Goes Mid-Century Modern

While the solid hues of the Lucy collection are nice, add a bold accent piece with one of the its prints

Minnesota Maker | Solid Manufacturing Co.

Portrait by Mariah Brink, product shots provided Dan and Alex Cordell launched Solid Manufacturing in 2012 knowing that quality handmade products could be manufactured in the United States and built to last. The couple makes...

Freeze Design Build Creates Custom Furniture

Photos courtesy Freeze Design BuildWhile recently reorganizing my home office, I ventured online in search of a new desk, which led me to a real beauty. Designed by Kiley Friese and Sam Busko at...

7 Products for Ultimate Poolside Panache

Land & Sea Wall ArtAdd a bit of paradise to your pool house with this framed canvas of the ocean waves lapping up against a golden beach ($230). And don’t worry—its size is measured...

Cyrus Artisan Rugs Offers Luxury Hand-Woven and Hand-Tied Rugs for Comfort Underfoot

Photos courtesy Cyrus Artisan RugsFor five generations, beginning in Iran, Alex Farahan’s family has worked in the luxury hand-woven and hand-tied rug business. His father had showrooms in New York City and London, so...

REI & West Elm’s Camping Collaboration

Photos courtesy West Elm New adventures call for new gear, and the co-curated collection from REI and West Elm has everything you need for your outdoor recreation. West Elm’s chic, modern aesthetic combined with...

Shop Global, Local

Hammock ChairWhile this Bohemian hammock chair ($125) was made by artisans in Nicaragua, you can find it at Ten Thousand Villages, a national fair-trade store with locations in Minnetonka, St. Paul, and more. Ten...
Tea towels and coasters at Fox Run

The Goods: Fox Run

Photos courtesy Heidi DernerThe journey of Fox Run’s new brick-and-mortar flagship store in Arbor Lakes may be somewhat prototypical of a Minnesota maker and ambassador, but it has a few bells and whistles to...
This Post and Paint work of art forever captures the everyday dynamics between two pets.

From Your Camera to the Canvas

Photos courtesy of Post and Paint Whether it’s the perfect vacation view or a selfie of you and your pet, you can turn your memories into works of fine art with Post and Paint. Started...
A picnic blanket spread outdoors

The Art of Picnicking: Tips and Products for Your Next Picnic

 Picnicking is an art. It’s fun, it’s summery, and to be honest, I think you’d be hard pressed to find a more wholesome sunny-day activity. But preparing for and going on a picnic requires...

5 Meditation-Focused Products to Achieve “Om” at Home

Our homes aren’t just for relaxing during nights and weekends anymore. We’re now working at home, maybe teaching online (our children, or perhaps yoga or pilates) at home, working out at home, and struggling...

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