Julie Thompson and her husband, Fernando Pena, launched their company Julieta Shoes in 2016. Wayzata’s Julie Thompson, M.D., is a hepatologist—she’s...
Style
Local Author’s ‘Adorned’ Highlights How We Decorate Ourselves & Spaces
Jen Bouchard's "Adorned" contains finely crafted stories, complemented by sumptuous images, collected during her travels between the Twin Cities and...
New Wayzata Salon’s Owner Has ‘a Dream of Helping Women Find Their Best Look’
Tiny salon Sil'Vie helps Wayzata clients learn to love their hair. Readers, let’s be really honest: I’m no hair model. For most of my life, I was...
Fall Fashion Picks from Excelsior Shop The Golden Rule
Jump into the fall fashion season with inspiration from the style experts at The Golden Rule in Excelsior. Jump into the fall fashion season with...
Eye-opening: Eyebobs Comes to Ridgedale Mall
Twin Cities eyewear shop expands to Ridgedale with customized specs. I’ll admit, when it comes to eyeglasses, I’m a skeptic. I’ve never found them...
Local Women Find Success with Natural Jewelry Businesss Farahbean
Unusual combinations of beautiful natural materials are the hallmark of local jewelry biz farahbean. Think freshwater pearls strung together with...
Root Salon in Wayzata Helps You Find Your Authentic Self
New Wayzata salon focuses on honesty to guide clients to what they’re really looking for. Jim Koktavy of Root Salon had his eye on Wayzata for...
Enjoy Vacation More by Being Smart About Your Beauty Routine
You don’t have to give up your beauty routine while you’re on the road. We don’t know about you, but we love a good vacay for many reasons. One...
This Water Street Shop Has Kids’ Clothing You Won’t Find ‘At Any Store in Minnesota’
Pip & Pal hosts a thoughtfully chosen selection of small, handmade brands that are ethically produced. Nestled on Excelsior’s Water Street is an...
Excelsior Native Makes a Good Hat That Gives Back
Local biz makes stylish outdoor apparel and gives back. Excelsior native Tony Filippi founded Summit Creek Hat Co. last summer, inspired to create a...
Need Fashion Inspiration? Revamp Your Wardrobe with This Local Personal Stylist
Personal stylist Jess Burke helps women feel beautiful in their everyday looks. Shopping can be overwhelming—often, we don’t know where to look,...
Wayzata Designer Finds Her Fashion Niche in Handbags
Wayzata’s Sussan Mahjouri launches a new line of handbags with a very specific marketing plan. When Sussan Navidi Mahjouri was right out of college,...
Excelsior Tanning Salon’s Bracelet Reminds You When You Need to Apply Sunscreen
Excelsior’s The Glow Lounge offers UV-sensitive beads to educate clients about the risks of sun damage. May is Melanoma Awareness Month, and...
Prom Season Has Arrived—Here’s Your All-in-One Guide
Prom season’s on the horizon—here’s everything you (and your teen) need to know. While spring ushers in a multitude of festivities and celebrations,...
Shop Chanel, Gucci, Prada and More in Downtown Excelsior
Excelsior fashionista offers high-end styles in very own boutique. Sitting in the heart of downtown Excelsior is boutique Down the Rabbit Hole,...
For this Mother-Daughter Duo, Fashion Runs in the Family
Meet the mother-daughter team finding a perfect fit in the fashion business. Kenna Frees isn’t your average teenager. Though she enjoys typical teen...
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,...
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,...
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...
