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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...























