by Laurie Junker | Apr 3, 2026 | Interior Design, Renovate
Boyer Building Corporation updates a dated 1980s home for a busy family of five. Caitlin and Jack Hillen already knew their Shady Oak Lake neighborhood was great before they moved in, because Jack grew up just down the street. “We loved the lake and the walking path,...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Apr 1, 2026 | Featured
Welcome to our latest issue, which focuses on homes. I hope you’ll enjoy our articles about beautiful, locally created art; an intentionally (and joyfully!) curated home renovation; personalized interior design and even the creation of a reading home for children. As...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Apr 1, 2026 | Entertain, Featured, Ingredients, Recipes
Foodie Michele Phillips offers a fresh look at classic egg dishes. With Easter arriving on April 5, the month brings a bit more attention to eggs. After all, there are hunts to be organized and brunches to prepare! But there can be more to eggs than hard boiling,...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Apr 1, 2026 | Featured, Interior Design
If there is a word that describes the aesthetic and spirit of Andrea Soule and Chase Hull’s Deephaven home, it must be community. Admittedly, it’s not a word that’s typically used to articulate a home’s visual or historical narrative, but this abode is special,...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Apr 1, 2026 | Book Club
April 22’s Earth Day, marked since 1970, is meant to raise awareness about the environment. While there may be local and state-wide events planned, don’t forget to visit the Hennepin County Library System for Earth Day-related books for all ages. For the younger set,...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Apr 1, 2026 | Featured, Interior Design
An interior designer is leaving her creative imprint on places near and far. When the back of a business card reads: Minneapolis-St. Paul, Santa Barbara, New Orleans, Martha’s Vineyard, New York, Houston, Palm Springs and Naples, you know something exciting is in the...
by Emily Carriveau | Apr 1, 2026 | Interior Design, Noteworthy
Starting over in my 40s came with one clear intention: create a home that fits the life I’m building with my boys. For my youngest son, that vision centered around one long-held dream: a Lego room, a space to proudly display his creations and a place that felt more...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Apr 1, 2026 | Book Club
When Excelsior author Mara Ryan watched her then-second grader struggle to find a book that felt like it truly belonged to her, something shifted. The moment was small—just an after-school conversation—but it would eventually spark Mara’s debut children’s book, Lucky...
by Andrew Akhaphong | Apr 1, 2026 | Ingredients, Noteworthy, Recipes, Wellness
Carrots are often associated with spring, renewal and growth—fitting themes for the Easter season. Rainbow carrots, ranging from deep purples and sunny yellows to vibrant reds and soft whites, offer a wide spectrum of nutrients. Purple carrots are rich in...
by Alexandra Tostrud | Apr 1, 2026 | Arts, Education
Excelsior painter Missy Monson has done what some hobbyists can only dream of: turn a relaxing pastime into a business. Monson took her first step into the professional world in 2014 with a solo exhibit at a friend’s shop, which would become Excelsior’s Golden Rule...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Apr 1, 2026 | Entertain, Featured, Interior Design, Renovate
Come inside a 1920s remodel with Excelsior designer and general contractor Kate Kadlec. For Excelsior-based designer and general contractor Kate Kadlec, the heart of her business is rooted in home—creating it, recreating it and helping others feel deeply connected to...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Apr 1, 2026 | Travel
Bloggers share insider tips for traveling with kids. Zweber family road trips look a bit different than most. When Ben and Katie Zweber reach their destination for the day, daughters Juniper, 4, and Senya, 1, trade their car seats for a fold-out toddler bed and a...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Apr 1, 2026 | Photo Contest
“After the Rain is a great example of macro photography, which I love,” says Mary McGovern, noting that water is a major element in the photograph’s composition. A post-rain exploration can often reveal a fresh look at nature’s stylings. “I often go out after a rain...
by Diane Meyer | Apr 1, 2026 | Home, Noteworthy
Brian Thoelen launched Blue Line Home Watch after retiring from the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department in 2025. “I saw areas where people could improve the safety of their home,” he says. With Blue Line, Thoelen provides preventative steps that many homeowners...
by Mary Cornelius | Apr 1, 2026 | Book Club, Education, Noteworthy
Podcast Ahoy, Minnetonka! features conversations with the people who make Minnetonka Public Schools a cornerstone of the community. Episodes include voices from across the district, including administrators, alumni, board members, parents, staff, students, teachers...
