Travel is one of the themes for this month’s issue, and I was delighted when Barbara Sykora of the Deephaven Historical Society reached out with...
February 2021
Frozen
Local anglers enjoy their fishing … on ice. Land of 10,000 Lakes—well, we all know just how important those glistening bodies of water are to us in...
Pairs Well With …
Cheers to more ways to enjoy your favorite wines. Sisters Carin Skowronsky and Sarah Bryant combine their passion for wine with their business savvy...
Stay and Play
“This beautiful city is our main amenity.” Charming lakeside town with boutique shopping, eclectic dining and quaint seasonal events seeks guests...
Excelsior Building has a Dynamite History
For over 50 years, a gas station has occupied the corner of Water and Third streets in Excelsior. In another lifetime, a noble two-story brick...
Gift Yourself with an Adventure
Have you ever gifted yourself with a retreat or group travel experience? I have had the privilege of curating and guiding retreats (specifically for...
A Tale of Two Stays
Pack some health safety knowledge for your next overnight travel. Well, my family and I were supposed to travel last March to Washington, D.C., but,...
Think Outside the (Plastic) Box
Organizing is so much more than filling up well-labeled plastic bins. It can be both decorative and thematic. Use items you already have, and...
Enjoy a Sleek and Medium Bodied Wine
If you’ve not enjoyed wines from Ridge Estate, I highly recommend picking up this one. Ridge Estate is very high quality with deep roots in Sonoma,...
Bay View
Student’s photo is a clear winner. Looking to the north on Crystal Bay, Jace Dovolis, 13, captured Foggy Dock, the first-place winner in the...
Bakery Bingo
Get in the sweetest game. Hey, does anyone see January lurking around? Don’t get us wrong, we love new beginnings and well-intentioned resolutions,...
Artist Offers “What the World Needs Now”
“Stephanie Dillion’s signature heart paintings are like pieces of the past, hardships that one never thought they were capable of getting through,...
Micro Travel Shines as a Sign of the Times
This has been a year of cancelled, postponed and uncertain travel plans, and if you can’t escape to somewhere warm and sunny, don’t waste time...
Golden Girl
Blogger shares her love of travel—one word at a time. In 2017, Molly Golden took a step that would quickly change her career. After volunteering for...
Author Provides an Enjoyable Take on Modern Romance
This month’s recommendation is for the romantics! Jasmine Guillory has become the queen of contemporary romance, and her novels are delightful. Her...
Chilly Open
If it’s February in Wayzata, it’s time for golf. A little snow and ice won’t stop Minnesotans from getting together, but, it goes without saying,...
