Welcome to this month’s homes issue. As always, our writers develop articles with you, Readers, top of mind. The goal is to not only highlight local...
April 2025
Inside an Airy Cottage Home by Boyer Building
Presented by: A home with a view of Lake Minnewashta was built for a tight-knit family—now, and for the future. After four years of scanning...
Home Again With Lake Country Builders
Presented by: Lake Country Builders revisits a familiar Lake Minnetonka home, guiding it into its next phase of life. For one Minnetrista homeowner,...
Deephaven Docks
Symmetry equates to beauty in winning image. Christine Neff Kojetin’s photograph Deephaven Docks was taken on an uncharacteristically warm December...
Elevate Easter Brunch With Decadent French Toast
Cardamom brings warm flavors with hints of mint, lemon and subtle notes of pine. A 2017 study in the Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders...
Twin Cities Builder Looks To Turn a Philosophy Into a Reality
Deephaven home leans into Scandinavian architecture and design. If anyone can bring a home’s philosophical design to life, it’s Mark Williams. Full...
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...
Woodcarver Brings Bespoke Details to Homes
Woodcarver’s work embraces a sense of enchanting timelessness. Consider the possibilities when a school fieldtrip ignites and inspires a student’s...
Give the Housewarming Gift of a Hobby
Put a new spin on housewarming gifts for homeowners. Encourage a new hobby or a way to enjoy a bit of outdoor living by gifting a birdhouse, feeder...
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...
Lakeside Home Has a Porch for Every Season
A 1905 Lake Minnetonka home blends the indoors and outdoors on its century-old porches. When you speak with Barbara Burgum about her 1905 Craftsman...
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...
Plan Mother’s Day With Sweet and Savory Brunch Specialties
Restaurants around town are celebrating moms through a variety of brunch options. This has to rank right up there on the special occasion stress...
“The Creative Builder”
For those interested in learning more about the building industry, Mark Williams, owner of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. in Excelsior, shares...
Perfect Picture Books for April
This April brings several holidays, celebrations and observances, including Easter, Passover and Earth Day. Hennepin County Library has many...
