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Gift Guides
A Cozy Hot Cocoa Recipe
Make this easy-to-assemble powdered hot chocolate mix to have on hand for a quick warm treat. This recipe is rich and creamy with a kick of spice...
Open up a World of Experiential Gifting
Make gift giving easier this season by leaning into a specialty theme or carefully curated focus. With experiential gifting maintaining its holiday...
Donamae’s Sweet Studio Pulls Double Duty
Let holiday desserts serve up sweet flavors and stunning table décor. Does anyone else fall victim to SHDF—seasonal holiday decision fatigue? The...
What to Expect at Christmas in Excelsior
Water Street will be aglow with lights and holiday cheer. On November 28 and 29, downtown Excelsior will transform into a festive winter wonderland...
Get Personal With Gifting
Sometimes, what’s old is … never really gone. From 2000–2011, Excelsior business owner Kelly Harrington ran Edina’s Serifina, which featured upscale...
Give the Housewarming Gift of a Hobby
Put a new spin on housewarming gifts for homeowners. Encourage a new hobby or a way to enjoy a bit of outdoor living by gifting a birdhouse, feeder...
Enjoy the Little Things Through Journaling
While seasonal merriment and joy abound, there’s little doubt that the holidays can be stressful. However, Emily Brisse of Deephaven, an English...
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...
LAGO Creates Coasters Perfect for Boating
Who knew that a sunset boat ride around Lake Minnetonka, complete with Aperol Spritzes, would lead to a product launch—meet LAGO. During a cruise on...
Get Bouquets on the Go with GoGo Flower
Valentine’s Day is a rainmaker for the floral industry with $2.3 billion spent in the United States (2022) on flowers, according to statista.com....
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 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...
Culinary and Crafty Finds at the Arb
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Gift and Garden Store is known for being a destination for gift givers on the hunt for something special,...
The Landing Shop Offers Creative Outlet
Local artists and crafters offer cornucopia of goods for sale. Are you looking for quality, locally handmade items for your home or as a gift? The...
Sending Smiles Through the Mail
Elevated Boxes brings together local makers for perfectly-culled gift sets. Remember when you were young and looked forward to getting a package in...
Love at First Bite
Chocolate shop heads to downtown Excelsior. In a building that looks plucked straight out of the pages of Hansel and Gretel, Truffle Hill Chocolates...
The Best Books to Bring Holiday Cheer to Your Shelves
Gift yourself and those on your list with seasonal reads. Whether you need new recipes to liven up your holiday table, a heartwarming story to help...
Make it Personal with Custom Minnesota Gifts
Intentional gift-giving makes a special mark this holiday season. Since time immemorial, monogramming has been a beloved tradition to add...
Treat Students to a Slice of Home This October
Give college-age students a boost with healthy(ish) snacks from local bakers and makers. College students are gearing up for autumn around...
