As Ally Kubalak’s school-aged sons started playing sports, the Minnetonka resident found herself on the sidelines, cheering them on while...
Shopping
Find Waldo at Small Businesses Around Wayzata
Shop owner organizes annual scavenger hunt to promote local businesses. If you like scouring colorful book pages for that bespectacled character...
Rummage With Purpose at Wayzata Community Church
For more than 100 years, Wayzata church hosts annual rummage sale. You know a rummage sale is a big deal when it has a director. And you also know...
Art Girls Starts New Chapter in Deephaven
Hollie Blanchard helps clients visually express their décor and personal narratives. Attributing a positive outcome to being in the right place at...
Celebrate 20 Years With Elegant Emeralds
With a celebratory nod to Lake Minnetonka Magazine’s 20th anniversary, stylist Jessica Hilde leans into the traditional gemstone that marks 20...
Timber & Tulip Shares Ideas for Creating the Perfect Sanctuary
A Wayzata furniture designer explores bedroom designs that promote rest and wellness. When embarking on a home design (or redesign) project, it’s...
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...
Book Sale Gives Printed Materials Another Life
For readers—voracious or otherwise—the biannual book sale hosted by Wayzata Friends of the Library is an ideal event. And for those who embrace...
All Seasons Wild Bird Store Brings Birding to the Backyard
Birds are welcome additions to any outdoor landscape. As we take an extra look at homes in this issue, why not educate ourselves about housing...
A Style Guide for Wedding Guests
Many of my clients have received wedding invitations from across the country and globe. Finding the right look can daunting. Here are my best tips...
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...
Holly Connaker Is a Champion at the Bit
Holly Connaker finds “pure joy” in and out of the arena. Whether showing houses or showing horses, Holly Connaker knows how to showcase her...
Stylist Jessica Hilde Curates Custom Wardrobes
Wayzata’s Jessica Hilde helps clients curate wardrobes and discover their best styled selves. “My job is really transforming someone’s life,”...
Jewelry by Love Kelly Harrington Tells a Story
Kelly Harrington offers ways to illustrate one’s fashion narrative. “It’s a treasure hunt,” Kelly Harrington says. “My mom [Judy Wright] and I are...
V&Co. Is Rooted in Family
Tom and Mike Redmond share stories of success and why founding a hair care company together made sense. Tom and Mike Redmond have a typical...
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...
Visit the Arboretum Glass Pumpkin Patch
This time of year, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is known for its elaborate displays of pumpkins, squash and gourds. With more than 400...
You’re Invited to Our Exclusive Wedding Event
Calling all brides, grooms, wedding photographers and vendors—submit your photo galleries for consideration. We are featuring expertly curated local...
Fido’s Pantry Explores Healthier Pet Food Options
Healthier pet food options require some considerations. There was a time when the pinnacle of dog food featured a mini horse-drawn chuck wagon...
The General Store of Minnetonka Is 40 and Fabulous
Celebrate the General Store of Minnetonka—a beloved shopping and dining destination for three generations of customers. Amid the office buildings...
