Elizabeth Roubik
As Associate Editor of Midwest Design, Elizabeth combines her passion for the home industry with a love of storytelling to craft captivating content for readers across both print and digital platforms.
Trending on Pinterest: The Return of Rustic Farmhouse
Summer is nearly here, and Pinterest users are already curating their seasonal mood boards. This season’s trending searches lean toward a slower, more intentional...
Event Spotlight: Paper Flower Retreat
Photos courtesy of The Makery Let your creativity blossom at The Makery’s Paper Flower Making Retreat, a two-day immersive workshop led by owner Anna...
Sales + Events: June Celebrates Art & Community
Edina Art FairShop works from hundreds of artists at this year’s Edina Art Fair, one of the region’s largest and most acclaimed fine arts...
Adourn To Open Second Location in Red Wing
Photos courtesy of adourn For Melissa Klema, owner of Chatfield-based home goods store adourn, a simple “yes” or “Why not?” has paved the way for...
Spring Into Summer: Trends We’re Loving at the Moment
The transition from spring into summer is always a time of rejuvenation—ushering in the warmth of a new era. It’s a time to refresh...
House Beautiful’s ‘Next Wave’ List Honors Twin Cities Designers
For nearly three decades, House Beautiful’s annual “Next Wave” list has spotlighted emerging talents shaping the future of interior design. Each year, the national...
Spring High Point Market: Trends & Takeaways
Photos courtesy of High Point Market High Point Market, one of the design industry’s largest events, wrapped its spring show in late April. More than...
Preserving the Past, Designing the Present
Today’s homebuyers are increasingly drawn to properties with history—houses that tell stories through their architecture, craftsmanship, and character. But turning these older spaces into...
30 Years, 30 Artists: A Special Art-A-Whirl Celebration
Photos courtesy of Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA) Art lovers in Minneapolis, rejoice!—Art-A-Whirl returns to Northeast Minneapolis May 16-18. Since its founding it 1995, the...
Hardie Designer: Real-Time Exterior Design Solutions
Photos courtesy of James Hardie For Midwest homeowners, spring is a time of renewal—a time to refresh your home’s exterior after a long winter. Thanks...
Mother’s Day Flowers From The Petal
Photos courtesy of The Petal When Mother’s Day rolls around each year, the search for the perfect gift is on—whether it’s a meaningful piece...
Sales + Events: May Presents Mother’s Day Festivities & An Abundance of Art
Art 4 ShelterWith over 2,700 pieces of art donated from artists across the country, this community-oriented art sale and auction benefits Simpson Housing Services,...
Building Hope: Housing First Minnesota Foundation’s Admirable Initiative for Veterans
Photos courtesy of Housing First Minnesota In the quiet, rural town of Winnebago, a remarkable project is taking shape—a first-of-its-kind sober housing complex designed for...
A Comprehensive Guide to the St. Paul Art Crawl
The St. Paul Art Crawl is a beloved biannual tradition that celebrates the city’s rich artistic communities. This spring, it returns with its most...
Docomomo US/MN Celebrates the Legacy of Midcentury Designers
Photos courtesy of Docomomo US/MN This spring, design lovers in the Twin Cities will have the rare opportunity to celebrate two of the most...
Picture-Perfect Porches & Sunrooms
In a state that experiences the extremes of every season, porches and sunrooms have become must-have retreats for Minnesota homeowners. These versatile spaces blur...
Now On View: ‘Capturing Minnesota’ by Tad Anderson
Photos courtesy of Tad Anderson Minnesota’s natural beauty has long inspired Tad Anderson—both in his 40-year landscape architecture career, and now, in his transition to...
Sales + Events: April Celebrates the Arts
2025 Spring Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair
Ring in the new season at this year’s Spring Festival, held at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. With...
Wine Rooms That Wow
The art of entertaining is all about setting the scene, and few spaces capture that quite like an old-world wine room. Whether hosting a...
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