The negroni is a classic cocktail that is easy to prepare, with relatively few ingredients. It’s a classic apéritif! Negroni 1 oz. gin 1 oz....
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In Memoriam: Prince’s Music Lives On
“I said now, overcast days never turned me on, But something about the clouds and her mixed.” –Prince, poet, musical genius and lover of Minneapolis...
Before You Play Go Fetch, Tidy Up
Pets bring endless joy, comfort and love. I have two rescued greyhounds that are 11 years old and retired from racing. Taking my furry friends on...
Historic Home Made a Worthy Move
The past few years has seen an outcry from people wanting to preserve the historic nature of Excelsior’s built environment. The pique of property...
Pack Up the Entire Family For Your Next Trip
Pet-friendly travel is on the rise, and, thankfully, it’s becoming easier and easier. While we have not flown with our dog, we did bring her on a...
Don’t Settle When it Comes to Your Vacation
It’s only fitting in this month’s home issue to chat a bit about vacationing in a rental home, such as VRBO or Airbnb. While hotel amenities are...
For Your Collection
“Green is the color of renewal and growth …” Hollie Blanchard, co-founder of Art Girls Mpls. says, “Why does this immediately transport me to Palm...
This Home is a Lucky Place to Be
March often finds Minnesotans fleeing their homes to somewhere warmer. But this is precisely the time when many non-human Minnesotans are making the...
Excelsior Building has a Dynamite History
For over 50 years, a gas station has occupied the corner of Water and Third streets in Excelsior. In another lifetime, a noble two-story brick...
Gift Yourself with an Adventure
Have you ever gifted yourself with a retreat or group travel experience? I have had the privilege of curating and guiding retreats (specifically for...
Think Outside the (Plastic) Box
Organizing is so much more than filling up well-labeled plastic bins. It can be both decorative and thematic. Use items you already have, and...
Enjoy a Sleek and Medium Bodied Wine
If you’ve not enjoyed wines from Ridge Estate, I highly recommend picking up this one. Ridge Estate is very high quality with deep roots in Sonoma,...
Artist Offers “What the World Needs Now”
“Stephanie Dillion’s signature heart paintings are like pieces of the past, hardships that one never thought they were capable of getting through,...
Micro Travel Shines as a Sign of the Times
This has been a year of cancelled, postponed and uncertain travel plans, and if you can’t escape to somewhere warm and sunny, don’t waste time...
Author Provides an Enjoyable Take on Modern Romance
This month’s recommendation is for the romantics! Jasmine Guillory has become the queen of contemporary romance, and her novels are delightful. Her...
Club’s focus moves from suffrage to citizenship
After women won the right to vote in 1920, the Woman’s Club of Lake Minnetonka (WCLM) made sure its members and other women in the community were...
Bundle Up and Lace Up
Glide into January with outdoor fun. Whether you can perform a toe loop, Lutz or Salchow or gingerly edge your way along the boards, outdoor ice...
For Your Collection
“The Boxer by artist Richard Merchán is a beautiful representation of his loose impressionistic approach fueled by strategic hints of color...
Get This ‘Truly Unique’ Bourbon at Wayzata Wine and Spirits
This bourbon from Old Forester comes in at 90 proof with rich notes of caramel, vanilla and baking spices. Let’s take a look at a wonderful whiskey,...
What to Read: ‘Winter Street’ is a Heartwarming, Festive Read
Elin Hilderbrand’s entire Winter Street series, beginning with 2014’s "Winter Street", is a sure bet to be a holiday crowd-pleaser. With December’s...
