For years, the creative couple behind Patrick Mohs Jewelry sold their jewelry at other stores, shows and events. Now they've got a space of their...
Fashion
Married Wayzata Doctors Create ‘the Most Comfortable Heels’
Julie Thompson and her husband, Fernando Pena, launched their company Julieta Shoes in 2016. Wayzata’s Julie Thompson, M.D., is a hepatologist—she’s...
Local Author’s ‘Adorned’ Highlights How We Decorate Ourselves & Spaces
Jen Bouchard's "Adorned" contains finely crafted stories, complemented by sumptuous images, collected during her travels between the Twin Cities and...
Fall Fashion Picks from Excelsior Shop The Golden Rule
Jump into the fall fashion season with inspiration from the style experts at The Golden Rule in Excelsior. Jump into the fall fashion season with...
This Water Street Shop Has Kids’ Clothing You Won’t Find ‘At Any Store in Minnesota’
Pip & Pal hosts a thoughtfully chosen selection of small, handmade brands that are ethically produced. Nestled on Excelsior’s Water Street is an...
Need Fashion Inspiration? Revamp Your Wardrobe with This Local Personal Stylist
Personal stylist Jess Burke helps women feel beautiful in their everyday looks. Shopping can be overwhelming—often, we don’t know where to look,...
Wayzata Designer Finds Her Fashion Niche in Handbags
Wayzata’s Sussan Mahjouri launches a new line of handbags with a very specific marketing plan. When Sussan Navidi Mahjouri was right out of college,...
Prom Season Has Arrived—Here’s Your All-in-One Guide
Prom season’s on the horizon—here’s everything you (and your teen) need to know. While spring ushers in a multitude of festivities and celebrations,...
Shop Chanel, Gucci, Prada and More in Downtown Excelsior
Excelsior fashionista offers high-end styles in very own boutique. Sitting in the heart of downtown Excelsior is boutique Down the Rabbit Hole,...
For this Mother-Daughter Duo, Fashion Runs in the Family
Meet the mother-daughter team finding a perfect fit in the fashion business. Kenna Frees isn’t your average teenager. Though she enjoys typical teen...
Excelsior Shop Owners Join Forces on Kids Line Pip & Pal
The line includes clothes, accessories, shoes, artwork, toys and books. Excelsior’s Chloe and Dee Dee Lappen, co-owners of Gray Home + Lifestyle,...
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...
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...
