Understandably, we tend to find ourselves buttoned up come wintertime—ensconced in our homes, snuggled up near a fire, cozied up in a favorite chair...
December 2021
First Stop for the Holidays
Christkindlsmarkt arrives in the Excelsior Commons for two weekends. This year’s 16th annual Christkindlsmarkt is moving into the Excelsior Commons...
Peace of Mind
Local business keeps tabs on your home while you’re away. ‘Tis the season for Snow Birds and winter travelers to chart their courses due south for...
A Holiday Surprise
General Store of Minnetonka thinks outside the box. This time of year, surprises can come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, including by way of a...
Discover Warmth within Original Art
“I love the sunrises that occur in the winter months of our state,” says Hollie Blanchard of The Art Girls. “There is nothing more energizing to the...
Birch Bluff Beauty
“It is so beautiful and so delicate and so ephemeral.” —Judy Voigt Englund Frosty Morning, which placed third in the Wildlife and Nature category of...
Renovation Recipe
Kitchen’s remodeling project has the right ingredients. As the heart of the home, kitchens often take on an even more important role as the lifeline...
Baking a Difference
Local nonprofit spreads love, joy and frosting. Can a cake make a difference? Can a concoction of batter meets frosting cure what ails? At times,...
Wine: It’s What’s for Dessert
Vann in Spring Park offers a variety of dessert wines. When it comes to dining, oftentimes so much emphasis is placed on the main course that one of...
Take Stock and Punch Up the Protein in your Favorite Recipes
The old adage and once popular book title Chicken Soup for the Soul is no joke. Turns out chicken broth truly is a restorative food. Dieticians...
Teed Up
Kids’ clothing line creates connections and conversations. “Ambitious Kids tees tend to be conversation starters,” says Kyle Hale, founder Ambitious...
Destination Dream
Luxury travel expert helps people envision what’s possible. Sara Duffy is a travel enthusiast and owner of SRD International, a luxury travel...
Consider Sparkling Wine Alternatives
Bubbles are a must for the holidays, and there are so many great variations out there that I’d like to highlight an entire category, not just one...
