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...
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Tackling Aging-In-Place With New Spaces
More homeowners are planning for aging-in-place options. Amy Haugen sits at the work desk in her newly remodeled kitchen, gazing outside at the...
Minnetonka’s Birdwing House Carries on a Famous Legacy
Twelve acres of rolling hills and forest along Oakland Avenue in Minnetonka became the site of the Birdwing house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Jr....
Chasing Boathouse Dreams on Lake Minnetonka
Casco Point home is reimagined with Lake Minnetonka serving as its focal point. A few years ago, Atrion and Lisa Faiola decided to take the plunge...
Minnetonka Man Has a Hefty Goal
Chasing 1,000 pounds. The Minnesota State Fair offers up plenty of challenges—food sampling, game playing, ride taking, but Nick Decker of...
Plant a Memory
Walking along Third Street in Excelsior, I saw a box of free items. Among the discarded treasures was an old, beat up boat propeller. I thought it...
Cooks Bay Home Revels in Lakeside View
Mound’s Alexis Walsko followed her dreams—right to Lake Minnetonka. They say timing is everything. Is a home sitting on the market for more than 200...
Modern Movement
Wayzata and the 55391 zip code have been regarded as a hotbed for modern design, beginning in 1892 when Frank B. Long constructed Squirrel’s Nest on...
HouseNovel Delves Into Local Homes’ History
Minnetonka couple develops a home history website, which aims to tell the story of every house in America. Biltmore, Fallingwater, Graceland and...
Returning Home at Oak Ridge Assisted Living
English Rose CEO Joshua Wert turns his childhood house into Oak Ridge assisted living facility. When a Minneapolis man moved his 96-year-old mother...
An Annual Reminder About Annual Plants
I’ve noticed that some people confuse the terms perennial and annual. As we kick off a new growing season, let’s refresh our memory. Perennials are...
The Arb Shares Plant Picks To Add Visual Interest Year Round
Spring plantings can have a lot to offer in summer, fall and winter. We get it. Winter’s color palette can be a bit monochromatic. While we...
Welcome to the Floor Show
Retailer offers insight into finding the perfect vintage rug. Impactful design comes with an anchor—an element upon which the entire space is...
Discover the History Behind Your Home
Homes hold stories of the past and progress. For older homes, those stories can be mysterious. If you own a story-filled house in the Lake...
April Boasts Both Earth Day and Arbor Day
Remember: Not all trees are created equal. Some native species (keystone plants) out preform the rest in benefiting the environment. Native insects...
Arborist Gets to the Root of Wayzata
Trees are some of Wayzata’s most important residents. Consider the facts: It’s estimated that more than 40 million American elm trees, which once...
Finding Heirloom Furniture That’s Built To Last
Retailer offers the finer points of furniture shopping. The process of shopping for new home furniture is no longer as straightforward as stepping...
Bring The Romance Of Paris Under Your Roof
Chazin Interiors elevates homes from ordinaire to magnifique. When developing a home’s décor sensibilities, one often searches for that bit of je ne...
A Fresh Take On Valentine’s Day Gifts
Flower farm offers a new twist on the tried-and-true V-Day bouquet. Coming up with fresh ideas for Valentine’s Day gifts can become, dare we say,...
Greenwood Homeowners Add a Personal Touch to Their Kitchen
Mosaic artist recreates St. Albans Bay. Who knew that restrooms at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) could inspire a stunning kitchen...
