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...
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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...
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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...
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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,”...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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In a pleasing echo of the main house, the guest house boasts a lower level that walks out to a wide patio, offering views of Lake Minnetonka and a shady, secluded spot for drinks or solo pursuits, reading, daydreaming or come what may. “The furnishings we used on the patio were selected based on linear silhouettes and the clean geometry of midcentury modernism,” Aniuska Payares says. “We selected neutral colors and materials, with wood tones and the use of stone for the coffee table, side table and fireplaces, adding different textures to the whole composition.” An upper-level deck has plenty of seating, too, and a clever awning that shades the space from the sometimes-harsh summer sun.

Hendel Homes Guest House Mirrors Its Larger Counterpart

An exquisite Lake Minnetonka guest house mirrors the shape and style of the original home. On the eastern half of the land between Lake Minnetonka’s...
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Delight in the Grilled Cheese with Lobster Bisque from Gold Nugget Tavern & Grille.

Fresh Takes on the Classic Grilled Cheese Around Town

Discover tips to create (or order!) a beloved grilled cheese sandwich. It started with a slice of bread topped with grated cheese that was served to...
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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,”...
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....

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...
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...
In a pleasing echo of the main house, the guest house boasts a lower level that walks out to a wide patio, offering views of Lake Minnetonka and a shady, secluded spot for drinks or solo pursuits, reading, daydreaming or come what may. “The furnishings we used on the patio were selected based on linear silhouettes and the clean geometry of midcentury modernism,” Aniuska Payares says. “We selected neutral colors and materials, with wood tones and the use of stone for the coffee table, side table and fireplaces, adding different textures to the whole composition.” An upper-level deck has plenty of seating, too, and a clever awning that shades the space from the sometimes-harsh summer sun.

Hendel Homes Guest House Mirrors Its Larger Counterpart

An exquisite Lake Minnetonka guest house mirrors the shape and style of the original home. On the eastern half of the land between Lake Minnetonka’s...
Delight in the Grilled Cheese with Lobster Bisque from Gold Nugget Tavern & Grille.

Fresh Takes on the Classic Grilled Cheese Around Town

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Maha Abouelenein’s Seven Rules of Self-Reliance

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Welcome to the October 2024 Issue

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