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,...
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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...
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 Designer and Jewelry Maker Nancy Golden
Interior designer Nancy Golden lends her aesthetic charm to a wearable medium. Nancy Golden has always had an eye for design and discriminating...
