Need to hit the reset button on your sleep habits? The Better Pillow might be able to help. The idea for the specially designed pillow was born when...
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Good Clean Fun with Evangeline Stacy’s New Sustainable Bath and Body Line
Wayzata massage therapist launches a line of clean bath and body products—and is making the world a better place, too. Evangeline Stacy is one of...
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Spring picks from the experts at Epitome Papers. Since its move to Excelsior from Edina in 2016, Epitome Papers has become a local go-to for...
Spring Foodie Picks from the General Store of Minnetonka
When spring has sprung, fresh food does, too. We pack away our frozen vegetables for farmers-market fresh, trade in soups for salads and maybe even...
Ace General Is Practically Perfect
New boutique Ace General Store in Excelsior sells durable, practical gear that guys (and gals, too) can put to use. For Dan and Alex Cordell,...
Birdwatching Tips from Minnetonka’s Carol Chenault
The return of spring also means the return of migrating songbirds. Carol Chenault, a Minnetonka resident and manager at All Seasons Wild Bird...
Entrepreneurs Find Market for Wooden Lake Maps and Other Art
On their website, entrepreneurs Harrison Blankenship and Garrett Faust sum up the origins of their artisan venture, Uptown Woodworks, as “the result...
Westdale Floral Home & Garden Offers Fresh Ideas for Valentine’s Day
February 14 is a day for romance—and a fragrant bouquet of flowers is a time-honored way of saying “I love you.” Red roses are popular, of course,...
Editor’s Pick: Boots Made for Walking
Find this editor’s pick at a local shop. I seem to be perpetually searching for footwear that’s stylish, practical, comfortable and durable—is that...
Local Company RuggedWrist Crafts Stylish Pet Accessories
The creation of RuggedWrist was really a happy accident. Owner Tina Galle noticed her golden retriever, Hudson, had a collar that quickly began to...
Art on the Move
Local artist Matt Swenson curates Minnesota’s first art truck. In our modern world of stuffy galleries, “do not touch” signs and mass-produced...
Shop For a Cause
A socially conscious retailer opens at Ridgedale Center. BoxLunch, a clothing and gift retailer specializing in pop culture-inspired items, opened...
The Glow Lounge and Bella on the Bay Share Tips for Staying Happy and Healthy This Winter
Our local experts recommend their favorite product lines for your winter skin and hair care routine: Gingerly (The Glow Lounge); Éminence Organic...
A new Wayzata Gallery Offers a Place to See, Buy and Sell Art
Lake Street is home to Wayzata’s newest art gallery, Burnet Fine Art & Advisory, which opened in September. This isn’t the first gallery venture...
Turkish Delights: Kisa & Co.
A rework of the Wayzata-based Kisa & Co. brand highlights fashionable towels and one-of-a-kind jewelry. Kisa Boutique owner Emily Johnson Kisa...
Dog Threads Makes Fun Clothing for Your Furry Friends
Gina and Scott Davis launched their family business, Dog Threads, in late 2014, and had their first retailer, Lucy & Co., even before their line...
Pint-sized Gift Guide
A holiday gift guide for our littlest elves. ’Tis the season for bundling up; even the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts that this winter will be colder...
Mother/Daughter Duo Chloe and Dee Dee Lappen Open Gray Home + Lifestyle as Excelsior’s Own “Lifestyle Store”
Former Gray Gardens in Excelsior transforms from landscaping to lifestyle store. If there are two things that embody the essence of Excelsior, it’s...
Excelsior’s Erin Kate Duininck Opens Golden Rule on Water Street
A new Excelsior store invites shoppers to connect with local makers. A stark white building with the single painted phrase “Golden Rule” stands out...
Minnetonka General Store Upgrades Café Offerings
Minnetonka General Store Café and Bistro celebrates family tradition and good food from the harvest. It’s tempting to assume that the Minnetonka...
