Lake Minnetonka Magazine December 2023 Issue

Welcome to the December 2023 Issue

I don’t know what it is about this time of year that makes me have all the “crafty feels.” As if the season isn’t full enough of To Do Lists,...
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum outdoor trails.

Fun Winter Activities for the Whole Family

Think out of the (gift) box when planning holiday experiences. When guests come to town over the holidays, hosts can be hard-pressed when it comes...
Fairly Sage Family

Fairly Sage Offers Natural Fun for Kids

One Minnetonka mom offers nontoxic, eco-friendly products for babies and kids in her online shop. Elissa and Michael Lynch both grew up in...
Highcroft Perfumes Colorful Perfume Bottles

Highcroft Has a Nose for Luxury

Wayzata's Highcroft offers high-end signature perfumes for anyone on your gift list. For years, chic Wayzata shoppers have turned to Highcroft—a...
Holiday Macarons from Macarons by Madeline Closeup

Macarons by Madeline Brings Taste of France to Excelsior

A children’s book series provides the idéal recipe for Excelsior baking business. Amanda Pesek can trace her love of Paris all the way back to her...
ClipDifferent Lil Nippers

How ClipDifferent Makes a Difference

Orono-based family business enhances accessibility through the Lil Nipper. ClipDifferent’s story started 40 years ago when founder Tom McMullen had...
Ziggy's Art Bus brings a world of creativity to Felix Brunelle in Minnetonka. With the guidance of Ziggy’s board member and University of Minnesota medical student Kassra Taghizadeh, Felix loved the tactile experience of creating a stuffed dragonfly.

Ziggy’s Art Bus: An Exciting Update

The art studio on wheels expands its home visit program. In December 2022, we highlighted how Ziggy’s Art Bus brings guided art experiences to...

Welcome to the November 2023 Issue

Welcome, readers, to our November issue, featuring themes of food and entertaining. Speaking of which, did your childhood chore list ever include...
Tablescape with Cheese

Tips for the Table From a Lunds & Byerlys Cheesemonger

Cheesemonger offers details for serving an additional dinner course. Must we be intimidated by serving cheese at dinner? Some home cooks might...
Kitchen Designed by The Divine Living Space

The Divine Living Space Shares How To Host

It’s all in the details and preplanning when it comes to the holidays. As much as we might not want to admit it, there’s a fair amount of chaos when...
Kickliy

Painter Finds Inspiration on the Shores of Tonka Bay

Artist Kickliy creates a series of live paintings with Lake Minnetonka as his subject. Hidden in plain sight, on the shore of a small marsh in Tonka...

Brick + Linen Shares Ideas for Stunning Tablescapes

Curate an aesthetic that reads inviting and elevated. There are different schools of thought when it comes to setting a table—be it for formal...
Feathered Acres Learning Farm and Inn

Feathered Acres Learning Farm Brings Home the Bacon

Feathered Acres Learning Farm & Inn offers a chance to experience agricultural life. Many Lake Minnetonka area families with school-age children...
Rustic Apple Galette

At The Beancounter’s Sweets, It’s All in the Details

Kristi Wahlman switches her career, exchanging balance sheets for baking sheets. It’s not unusual, especially these days, to take a left turn when...
Jim and Robin McWethy with their dog Stella.

Sun & Slope Clothing Outfitters Celebrates Over 50 Years

The family-owned shop has spent half a century outfitting locals for adventure. In downtown Wayzata, Sun & Slope has served as an outfitter for...
Lake Minnetonka Magazine December 2023 Issue

Welcome to the December 2023 Issue

I don’t know what it is about this time of year that makes me have all the “crafty feels.” As if the season isn’t full enough of To Do Lists,...
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum outdoor trails.

Fun Winter Activities for the Whole Family

Think out of the (gift) box when planning holiday experiences. When guests come to town over the holidays, hosts can be hard-pressed when it comes...
Fairly Sage Family

Fairly Sage Offers Natural Fun for Kids

One Minnetonka mom offers nontoxic, eco-friendly products for babies and kids in her online shop. Elissa and Michael Lynch both grew up in...
Highcroft Perfumes Colorful Perfume Bottles

Highcroft Has a Nose for Luxury

Wayzata's Highcroft offers high-end signature perfumes for anyone on your gift list. For years, chic Wayzata shoppers have turned to Highcroft—a...
Holiday Macarons from Macarons by Madeline Closeup

Macarons by Madeline Brings Taste of France to Excelsior

A children’s book series provides the idéal recipe for Excelsior baking business. Amanda Pesek can trace her love of Paris all the way back to her...
ClipDifferent Lil Nippers

How ClipDifferent Makes a Difference

Orono-based family business enhances accessibility through the Lil Nipper. ClipDifferent’s story started 40 years ago when founder Tom McMullen had...
Ziggy's Art Bus brings a world of creativity to Felix Brunelle in Minnetonka. With the guidance of Ziggy’s board member and University of Minnesota medical student Kassra Taghizadeh, Felix loved the tactile experience of creating a stuffed dragonfly.

Ziggy’s Art Bus: An Exciting Update

The art studio on wheels expands its home visit program. In December 2022, we highlighted how Ziggy’s Art Bus brings guided art experiences to...

Welcome to the November 2023 Issue

Welcome, readers, to our November issue, featuring themes of food and entertaining. Speaking of which, did your childhood chore list ever include...
Tablescape with Cheese

Tips for the Table From a Lunds & Byerlys Cheesemonger

Cheesemonger offers details for serving an additional dinner course. Must we be intimidated by serving cheese at dinner? Some home cooks might...
Kitchen Designed by The Divine Living Space

The Divine Living Space Shares How To Host

It’s all in the details and preplanning when it comes to the holidays. As much as we might not want to admit it, there’s a fair amount of chaos when...
Kickliy

Painter Finds Inspiration on the Shores of Tonka Bay

Artist Kickliy creates a series of live paintings with Lake Minnetonka as his subject. Hidden in plain sight, on the shore of a small marsh in Tonka...

Brick + Linen Shares Ideas for Stunning Tablescapes

Curate an aesthetic that reads inviting and elevated. There are different schools of thought when it comes to setting a table—be it for formal...
Feathered Acres Learning Farm and Inn

Feathered Acres Learning Farm Brings Home the Bacon

Feathered Acres Learning Farm & Inn offers a chance to experience agricultural life. Many Lake Minnetonka area families with school-age children...
Rustic Apple Galette

At The Beancounter’s Sweets, It’s All in the Details

Kristi Wahlman switches her career, exchanging balance sheets for baking sheets. It’s not unusual, especially these days, to take a left turn when...
Jim and Robin McWethy with their dog Stella.

Sun & Slope Clothing Outfitters Celebrates Over 50 Years

The family-owned shop has spent half a century outfitting locals for adventure. In downtown Wayzata, Sun & Slope has served as an outfitter for...
Strike a Pose

Strike a Pose

Agreeable labradoodle strikes a winning pose. This photo of Yeti, an Australian labradoodle, took first place in our photo contest’s Pets category....

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Dr. Sharon Golden is pleased to announce the opening of Golden Veterinary Care, in the heart of downtown Wayzata. Stop by to learn about our wholistic, caring approach that puts pets and their parents at ease. Golden Veterinary Care 952.767.0746 Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Facebook: Golden Veterinary Care Instagram:...

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Excelsior Family Feud

Join us for an evening of friendly competition at our Family Feud Event. Gather your colleagues for an exhilarating game of Family Feud, where...

Black Gown Gala

Get ready to be captivated by an evening of elegance and local community spirit at the Black Gown Gala. With local celebrities showcasing unique...

In This Issue

Welcome to the December 2023 Issue

Welcome to the December 2023 Issue

I don’t know what it is about this time of year that makes me have all the “crafty feels.” As if the season isn’t full enough of To Do Lists, parties to host and attend and all the rest of the...

Fun Winter Activities for the Whole Family

Fun Winter Activities for the Whole Family

Think out of the (gift) box when planning holiday experiences. When guests come to town over the holidays, hosts can be hard-pressed when it comes to planning “things to do.” And a similar situation...

The Sleigh Rye’d

The Sleigh Rye’d

This seasonal sip is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. The Sleigh Rye’d 2 parts Dampfwerk The Rabbit in the Rye (German-style herbal liqueur) 1 part amaretto splash of cherry juice cherry,...

Laura Bray Shares a Fun DIY Holiday Craft

Laura Bray Shares a Fun DIY Holiday Craft

Take a turn at creating some vintage-inspired holiday décor. ’Tis the season to create memories and some unique holiday décor for the keeping. While browsing around social media, I noticed local...

The Minnetonka Record: Then and Now

The Minnetonka Record: Then and Now

One might think the holidays were celebrated very differently 100 years ago, but a look through the Lake Minnetonka Historical Society’s archives found fewer differences than expected. Lake...

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