Lake Minnetonka Magazine November 2024

Welcome to the November 2024 Issue

Oh, hi, November. You snuck up on me this year. I guess I was too busy last month transforming my backyard playhouse turned “she shed” turned...
The Apiary Living Room

Behind the Buzz of Excelsior’s Airbnb The Apiary

Home away from home offers holiday visitors a room (and more) of their own. Here come the holidays, and with that—here come family and other...
The Gartners’ home was originally designed in 1892 by Harry Wild Jones for William Peet who chose not to build the cottage. Shortly after, fellow Minnetonka Yacht Club member William Rolph of Minneapolis had it built. According to a 1949 Minneapolis Tribune article (written about the family when it lived in the cottage), Rolph’s sons, “… docked their scows across the bay at the cupola-peaked yacht club, which was also designed by Jones.” Notably, the home was close to the Hotel St. Louis, which was dismantled in 1907, according to Elizabeth Vandam, author of a Jones biography.

Deephaven Abode Offers Unique Spaces With a Historical Twist

When an address includes Walden, the home practically has a responsibility to embrace the property’s natural surroundings, providing owners a place...
Spiced Apple Cider With Irish Whiskey. Mug: Ceramika Artystyczna Polish Pottery Bubble Mug, handmade in Poland; The Abundant Kitchen, Excelsior. Photo: Chris Emeott

Cozy up to Some Warm Wintertime Drinks

Heat up this frosty season with toasty beverages. There’s nothing quite like a warm cuppa. Engaging its chameleon-like properties, it’s the beverage...
Grilled Shawarma Spiced Chicken

Eloise Looks To Offer an Intimate Dining Experience

Wayzata restaurant is designed to be a community hub. Does the menu for your dining plans include an intimate dinner with wonderful food, innovative...
Multi-Ethnic family shops at Shopping Mall during Christmas Time with Santa Claus. Santa Claus is asking the children what they want for Christmas. Brother and sister happy to see Santa Claus. They are hugging. Santa has arms around children. Boy has gift in his hands. Photo was taken in Quebec Canada.

Santa Claus Lane Brings Holiday Magic to Excelsior

The event’s creator hopes to provide accessible Christmas activities for families to enjoy.  A new holiday experience designed for children and...

Maha Abouelenein’s Seven Rules of Self-Reliance

Wayzata entrepreneur shares her expertise in new book. Maha Abouelenein has been busy since we last spoke with her for our March 2022 issue. The...
Lake Minnetonka Magazine October 2024

Welcome to the October 2024 Issue

“Ah, lovely October, as you usher in the season that awakens my soul, your awesome beauty compels my spirit to soar like a leaf caught in an autumn...
Holly Connaker with her Horse

Holly Connaker Is a Champion at the Bit

Holly Connaker finds “pure joy” in and out of the arena. Whether showing houses or showing horses, Holly Connaker knows how to showcase her...
Stylist Jessica Hilde articulates the principles of expertly culled wardrobes.

Stylist Jessica Hilde Curates Custom Wardrobes

Wayzata’s Jessica Hilde helps clients curate wardrobes and discover their best styled selves. “My job is really transforming someone’s life,”...

Jewelry by Love Kelly Harrington Tells a Story

Kelly Harrington offers ways to illustrate one’s fashion narrative. “It’s a treasure hunt,” Kelly Harrington says. “My mom [Judy Wright] and I are...
3 Cheese Italian: Prosciutto, melted Swiss and fontina cheeses with roasted garlic-onion jam, topped with dressed arugula on jalapeño-cheddar toast.

Toastique Brings Gourmet Flair to Breakfast Staples

Who is ready for a newcomer to Wayzata’s restaurant lineup? Well, well, look who made it from the breakfast table to the restaurant table....
Lake Minnetonka Magazine September 2024 Issue

Welcome to the September 2024 Issue

This month welcomes you to our homes issue. As temps begin their rollercoaster ride downward, September nudges me back into home décor mode. By this...
Druk Upholstery

Druk Upholstery Commits to “Bringing Beautiful Back”

Since 1945, this local business has it covered. Late last spring, Beth Hagberg looked at her great room in her Annandale lake home and decided her...
What a difference a coat of color makes, especially for this coffee and sugar set. Could the other duo be next in line for an elevated look of their own?

Julia Moss Designs Turns Old Silver Into New Treasures

Say goodbye to polish, and embrace a new way to add elegance to serveware. Who wants grandma’s silver? What was once an automatic inheritance plan...
Lake Minnetonka Magazine November 2024

Welcome to the November 2024 Issue

Oh, hi, November. You snuck up on me this year. I guess I was too busy last month transforming my backyard playhouse turned “she shed” turned...
The Apiary Living Room

Behind the Buzz of Excelsior’s Airbnb The Apiary

Home away from home offers holiday visitors a room (and more) of their own. Here come the holidays, and with that—here come family and other...
The Gartners’ home was originally designed in 1892 by Harry Wild Jones for William Peet who chose not to build the cottage. Shortly after, fellow Minnetonka Yacht Club member William Rolph of Minneapolis had it built. According to a 1949 Minneapolis Tribune article (written about the family when it lived in the cottage), Rolph’s sons, “… docked their scows across the bay at the cupola-peaked yacht club, which was also designed by Jones.” Notably, the home was close to the Hotel St. Louis, which was dismantled in 1907, according to Elizabeth Vandam, author of a Jones biography.

Deephaven Abode Offers Unique Spaces With a Historical Twist

When an address includes Walden, the home practically has a responsibility to embrace the property’s natural surroundings, providing owners a place...
Spiced Apple Cider With Irish Whiskey. Mug: Ceramika Artystyczna Polish Pottery Bubble Mug, handmade in Poland; The Abundant Kitchen, Excelsior. Photo: Chris Emeott

Cozy up to Some Warm Wintertime Drinks

Heat up this frosty season with toasty beverages. There’s nothing quite like a warm cuppa. Engaging its chameleon-like properties, it’s the beverage...
Grilled Shawarma Spiced Chicken

Eloise Looks To Offer an Intimate Dining Experience

Wayzata restaurant is designed to be a community hub. Does the menu for your dining plans include an intimate dinner with wonderful food, innovative...
Multi-Ethnic family shops at Shopping Mall during Christmas Time with Santa Claus. Santa Claus is asking the children what they want for Christmas. Brother and sister happy to see Santa Claus. They are hugging. Santa has arms around children. Boy has gift in his hands. Photo was taken in Quebec Canada.

Santa Claus Lane Brings Holiday Magic to Excelsior

The event’s creator hopes to provide accessible Christmas activities for families to enjoy.  A new holiday experience designed for children and...

Maha Abouelenein’s Seven Rules of Self-Reliance

Wayzata entrepreneur shares her expertise in new book. Maha Abouelenein has been busy since we last spoke with her for our March 2022 issue. The...
Lake Minnetonka Magazine October 2024

Welcome to the October 2024 Issue

“Ah, lovely October, as you usher in the season that awakens my soul, your awesome beauty compels my spirit to soar like a leaf caught in an autumn...
Holly Connaker with her Horse

Holly Connaker Is a Champion at the Bit

Holly Connaker finds “pure joy” in and out of the arena. Whether showing houses or showing horses, Holly Connaker knows how to showcase her...
Stylist Jessica Hilde articulates the principles of expertly culled wardrobes.

Stylist Jessica Hilde Curates Custom Wardrobes

Wayzata’s Jessica Hilde helps clients curate wardrobes and discover their best styled selves. “My job is really transforming someone’s life,”...

Jewelry by Love Kelly Harrington Tells a Story

Kelly Harrington offers ways to illustrate one’s fashion narrative. “It’s a treasure hunt,” Kelly Harrington says. “My mom [Judy Wright] and I are...
3 Cheese Italian: Prosciutto, melted Swiss and fontina cheeses with roasted garlic-onion jam, topped with dressed arugula on jalapeño-cheddar toast.

Toastique Brings Gourmet Flair to Breakfast Staples

Who is ready for a newcomer to Wayzata’s restaurant lineup? Well, well, look who made it from the breakfast table to the restaurant table....
Lake Minnetonka Magazine September 2024 Issue

Welcome to the September 2024 Issue

This month welcomes you to our homes issue. As temps begin their rollercoaster ride downward, September nudges me back into home décor mode. By this...
Druk Upholstery

Druk Upholstery Commits to “Bringing Beautiful Back”

Since 1945, this local business has it covered. Late last spring, Beth Hagberg looked at her great room in her Annandale lake home and decided her...
What a difference a coat of color makes, especially for this coffee and sugar set. Could the other duo be next in line for an elevated look of their own?

Julia Moss Designs Turns Old Silver Into New Treasures

Say goodbye to polish, and embrace a new way to add elegance to serveware. Who wants grandma’s silver? What was once an automatic inheritance plan...
Snow Cone

Snow Cone

If you can’t beat it, dive into it. Sarah Happe found a willing subject in the depth of winter. “She was diving into the snow, smelling little...

Shop Local

Excelsior Paint & Design Carpet One

   Our 5,400 square foot showroom features hardwood, carpet, luxury vinyl and laminate flooring; HunterDouglas blinds; Benjamin Moore and Fine Paints of Europe paints and stains; Cambria, Dekton, Silestone, and MSI Quartz countertops; wallpaper by York, Schumacher, Thibaut and more. Whether you’re building a brand-new home, looking to redecorate a room or refreshing a color palette, our designers are here to help you from inspiration to installation in making your house your home. Hard to find but worth the trip, you’ll find our two-story building with ample parking next to Youngsteds Car...

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Welcome to the November 2024 Issue

Welcome to the November 2024 Issue

Oh, hi, November. You snuck up on me this year. I guess I was too busy last month transforming my backyard playhouse turned “she shed” turned satellite work office into holiday pop-up bar and...

Project Got Your Back Serves Those Who Served

Project Got Your Back Serves Those Who Served

Nonprofit helps veterans connect to programs. “I think it’s the perfect name, and I wished I would have thought of it,” says Paul Davis, executive director of Project Got Your Back. “It’s...

Crown Warehouse & Delivery Services Delivers Big

Crown Warehouse & Delivery Services Delivers Big

The high point of many HGTV home shows is the grand reveal. The mess and stress of remodeling are resolved, the music swells and homeowners are welcomed back to a new, well-appointed space, bringing...

Behind the Buzz of Excelsior’s Airbnb The Apiary

Behind the Buzz of Excelsior’s Airbnb The Apiary

Home away from home offers holiday visitors a room (and more) of their own. Here come the holidays, and with that—here come family and other out-of-towners. Not every home (or host) has the space or...

Gathering Beauty

Gathering Beauty

Martha Rehkamp loves to gather floral and fauna from her garden to showcase in her work. As you gather with friends and family, take in the beauty they offer and give thanks for the wisdom in our...

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