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...
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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...
A Holiday Surprise
General Store of Minnetonka thinks outside the box. This time of year, surprises can come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, including by way of a...
History Meets History
“… indoor nesting and outdoor living is going to continue …” After opening a new retail store in downtown Excelsior’s historic Miller Block Building...
Tidy Tips for the Best Gifts
With Father’s Day around the bend, celebrate the important men in your life by helping them get a bit more organized. Ties and belts: Use in-drawer...
A Tisket, A Tasket
Surprise your friends with a lovely May basket. One of the most charming, if not endearing, childhood traditions has to be the creation and delivery...
That’s a Wrap: Green Wrapping Paper Alternatives
It’s easier than you think to come up with green alternatives to traditional giftwrap and boxes. Keeping a lid on refuse over the holidays takes...
Award-winning Wayzata Jewelers Open First Storefront
For years, the creative couple behind Patrick Mohs Jewelry sold their jewelry at other stores, shows and events. Now they've got a space of their...
