While hosting friends and family for holiday dinners, home cooks often need a go-to nibble to keep hungry guests at bay until the meal is ready for...
Christmas
Santa Claus Lane Hosts Festive Holiday Brunches
Santa Claus Lane is bustling with festive activities. Visit Santa Claus Lane, and enjoy a variety of festive activities, including a Santa Claus...
Santa and Mrs. Claus Are Holiday Ready
This jolly couple (LynDelle and Brett Vasey) find joy in sharing the holidays with the community. In case you weren’t aware, logic comes into play...
Celebrate Christmas, Highcroft Style
From 1895 to 1953, in Wayzata’s Ferndale neighborhood, stood a magnificent, red brick mansion—Highcroft—on a 110-acre estate. Built by the Frank H....
RoundWreath Creates Wreaths for More Than Just the Holidays
A Mound resident circles back to a new career. Little did Laura Lecy know that a COVID-19-induced craft exercise would result in a burgeoning...
Expert Wine Recommendations
Wine can play different roles, especially during the holidays. The team members at Glen Lake Wine and Spirits suggest these wines as ones they...
Santa Claus Lane Brings Holiday Magic to Excelsior
The event’s creator hopes to provide accessible Christmas activities for families to enjoy. A new holiday experience designed for children and...
Local Ballerina Dances With Minnesota Dance Theatre
Madison Skapyak takes part in this year’s Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker Fantasy. Minneapolis’ State Theatre transforms into a dazzling holiday...
Fun Winter Activities for the Whole Family
Think out of the (gift) box when planning holiday experiences. When guests come to town over the holidays, hosts can be hard-pressed when it comes...
The Sleigh Rye’d
This seasonal sip is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. The Sleigh Rye’d 2 parts Dampfwerk The Rabbit in the Rye (German-style herbal...
Laura Bray Shares a Fun DIY Holiday Craft
Take a turn at creating some vintage-inspired holiday décor. ’Tis the season to create memories and some unique holiday décor for the keeping. While...
Getting to the Root of Poinsettias
In December, it seems everywhere you turn, you’ll find poinsettias. The plant has become a staple of the holiday season. Originating from the...
Highcroft Has a Nose for Luxury
Wayzata's Highcroft offers high-end signature perfumes for anyone on your gift list. For years, chic Wayzata shoppers have turned to Highcroft—a...
Culinary and Crafty Finds at the Arb
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Gift and Garden Store is known for being a destination for gift givers on the hunt for something special,...
Crostini: Three Ways
Could little toasts with terrific toppings be a more perfect holiday appetizer? Crostini are easy to make, easy to customize and oh-so easy to love....
The Landing Shop Offers Creative Outlet
Local artists and crafters offer cornucopia of goods for sale. Are you looking for quality, locally handmade items for your home or as a gift? The...
Elevate Your Event With Unparalleled Parking
Valet company offers trusted addition to holiday parties and special events. During this time of year, there are plenty of reasons to invite guests...
The Divine Living Space Shares How To Host
It’s all in the details and preplanning when it comes to the holidays. As much as we might not want to admit it, there’s a fair amount of chaos when...
Brick + Linen Shares Ideas for Stunning Tablescapes
Curate an aesthetic that reads inviting and elevated. There are different schools of thought when it comes to setting a table—be it for formal...
Excelsior’s Christkindlsmarkt Celebrates 20 Years
This holiday season marks the 20th anniversary of the Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt, which is set for 10 a.m.–7 p.m. November 24, 25 and 10 a.m.–5...
