Cottagewood native talks about her art gallery labor of love, The Atelier Collection. Hayley Stoen has achieved something most people only dream of:...
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Sweet Shady Lane Makes Decorating Easy with Vignette Boxes
Heather Strommen, owner of the historic Excelsior home Mona Bina, which means home for all—and author of its eponymous blog, Sweet Shady Lane—is...
Excelsior Shop’s New Name Reflects Its Mission to Support Survivors
Emma Rose Consignment Boutique is the new moniker of the former Cherie Consignment Boutique. A popular Excelsior boutique—focused not only on...
44 North Boutique Brings Modern Styles to the Shores of Lake Minnetonka
44 North Boutique is among the newest shops that line Wayzata’s East Lake Street, and it certainly makes for a welcome addition. Located in the...
Excelsior Shop Owners Join Forces on Kids Line Pip & Pal
The line includes clothes, accessories, shoes, artwork, toys and books. Excelsior’s Chloe and Dee Dee Lappen, co-owners of Gray Home + Lifestyle,...
Excelsior Candle Co. Thrives on Originality and Renewability
Heidi Mueller always had candles in her life. After a decade of jewelry artistry and sewing, Mueller turned to making gifts for loved ones by...
Photographer Captures Lake Scenes Wrapped in Memories
Fifty years of shooting has given Mike Maki the ability to find interesting scenes anywhere. After professional photographer Mike Maki and his wife,...
Drift Toward a Calm Mind at the Float Spa
Popular therapy comes to Minnetonka. Does the idea of going an hour without your phone fill you with dread or joy? What about an hour without...
New Shop at Ridgedale Offers the Popular K-beauty Trend
This spring, an unconventional beauty store opened at Ridgedale Center. The vibe is decidedly Generation Z—a far cry from the department store...
Lipstick Inspires
Mound business owner introduces a young student to the world of makeup production. As part of a school project, Bloomington fifth-grader Luna Frank...
Minnetonka Creative Makes Lighting Décor More Personal—and Gives Back
While designing her own dream home, Minnetonka’s Jessica Schaack discovered she wanted creative control over every aspect, including the lightbulbs....
A Poppin’ Fourth of July
The Cottagewood Store commemorates our country’s independence. Every year, the Cottagewood Store in Deephaven hosts a popular neighborhood party to...
An Excelsior Family Creates Their Own Clothing Line
Inspired by Minnesota and specifically Lake Minnetonka, Erin Martin, owner of Martin’s Boutique in Excelsior, and her husband Mike founded North...
Wayzata Herbalist Opens a Natural, Plant-based Shop on Lake Street
For Jodi Mckee, a local herbalist and wellness expert, living a more natural life and being a conscious consumer—by using products that are both...
Excelsior Boutique Owner Makes Every Customer Feel Special
Cari Giglio, owner of Cherie Consignment Boutique in Excelsior, has always dreamed about owning her own shop and using it as a platform to empower...
Pontoon Perfection
Boat dealer finds success in a stellar location. If you’re in the boat-selling business, there aren’t many better places to be than Lake Minnetonka....
Local Couple Transforms Their Love of Woodwork into a Business
Excelsior Sawdust Company LLC was born when owners Patti and Steve Benson were searching for a reclaimed, rustic table to complete the dining room...
Wander Through Art in the Lake Area
Local artists open up their workspaces to visitors this month for the annual Lake Minnetonka Studio Tour. A studio art tour combines some of the...
Lilia Flower Boutique Offers Stunning Flowers in Deephaven
Liz Mattingly, the owner and lead designer of Deephaven’s Lilia Flower Boutique, dreamed about finding a way to combine her love for plants with her...
Wayzata Native Andrea Loth Opens Mobile Gift-wrapping Business
When the holidays arrive, Andrea Loth’s friends and family can expect perfectly wrapped gifts—complete with a bow or two. While attending Orono High...
