April 2023 Archives - Lake Minnetonka Magazine

EcoElsa Blog Inspires Natural Connections

Elsa Litecky inspires the next generation of naturalists. Elsa Litecky has enjoyed the beauty of the natural world since she could start climbing...

Welcome to the April 2023 Issue

Uncategorized

Welcome in—to our spring homes issue, where we explore ideas to make your indoor and outdoor living visually pleasing, comfortable and inspired....

Ideas for Natural Easter Egg Dye

Noteworthy, Recipes

Contributor Kate Doubler shares her process for dying eggs with onion skins, a project she did with her family. “So much fun, and honestly, some of...

Discover the History Behind Your Home

History, Home, Noteworthy

Homes hold stories of the past and progress. For older homes, those stories can be mysterious. If you own a story-filled house in the Lake...

Invite a Shelter Pet into Your Family

Noteworthy, Pets

What makes a house a home? In recent years, more pets have shared our homes and our lives. We love our pets. Can they love us? I believe so. Our...

Happy Landing

Arts, Noteworthy

April is here, and it is time to feather our nests—storing away winter blankets, letting fresh air fill our homes and welcoming spring days ahead....

A Recipe For Creating Your Own Gourmet Club

Drinks, Entertain, People, Recipes

Foodies celebrate the power of food through their gourmet club. What comes to mind when you hear the term “gourmet club?” Perhaps, you think of an...

Zinnias with a View

Photo Contest

A showstopping view highlights summer’s natural beauty. “I snapped this photo behind the Wayzata Library, and whoever planted these zinnias— they...

April Boasts Both Earth Day and Arbor Day

Landscape, Noteworthy, Outdoors

Remember: Not all trees are created equal. Some native species (keystone plants) out preform the rest in benefiting the environment. Native insects...

Arborist Gets to the Root of Wayzata

Landscape, Outdoors, People

Trees are some of Wayzata’s most important residents. Consider the facts: It’s estimated that more than 40 million American elm trees, which once...

Finding Heirloom Furniture That’s Built To Last

Interior Design, Shops

Retailer offers the finer points of furniture shopping. The process of shopping for new home furniture is no longer as straightforward as stepping...

Bring The Romance Of Paris Under Your Roof

Interior Design, Shops

Chazin Interiors elevates homes from ordinaire to magnifique. When developing a home’s décor sensibilities, one often searches for that bit of je ne...