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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.

A Small St. Paul Yard Lives Big

Photos by Round Three Photography  This story begins with a small yard, small budget, and small (yet mighty!) landscape architecture and design firm based in...

Sales + Events: July Boasts Art Fairs, Garden Tours & Summer Celebrations

Art at St. Kate’sHeld annually on the second Saturday in July and produced by Artists’ Circle, Art at St. Kate’s brings more than 100...

Coming Soon to a Coffee Table Near You: Design Books to Preorder Now

There’s something especially satisfying about settling in with a beautiful design book. Whether flipping through for ideas or simply admiring the textures, tones, and...

A Classic-Meets-Modern Transformation of a Bloomington Home

Photos by Alyssa Lee || Styling by Kimberly Swedelius  When interior designer Laura Wiedmann first stepped into this 1990 Bloomington home, she was greeted by...

Planting Trees for Pollinators: An Arborist’s Advice

Photos courtesy of The Davey Tree Expert Co.  Pollinator Week 2025 (June 16-22) is in full swing, and gardeners everywhere are talking about the...

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...

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