If a penny saved is a penny earned, then there are plenty of pennies to go around by shopping at PennyWise Thrift Store. Treasures abound at the...
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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...
Creative Memories
Artist Rich Sladek is set to feature his work November 29 to December 7 at the 31st annual holiday boutique at the Gillespie Center, 2590 Commerce...
Fox & Willow Shares Tabletop Trends
From holiday celebrations to weekday dining, tableware brings timeless elegance. Preparing a dining table or buffet for life’s special occasions,...
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...
Bespoke, Luxury Sleepwear at Wayzata’s Highcroft
Highcroft and Wendy Carr match up to craft elegant and custom pajama sets. Sleepwear has been having a moment, which doesn’t seem to be...
Big Wood Collective Solves the What-To-Wear Dilemma
Excelsior shop showcases versatile menswear. Even for the most style-savvy among us, it can be difficult to know how to dress in a post-pandemic...
15.20 Apparel Specializes in Fashionable Fan Apparel
As Ally Kubalak’s school-aged sons started playing sports, the Minnetonka resident found herself on the sidelines, cheering them on while...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
