Aesop is said to have stated, “Good things come in small packages.” As for great things—I think they sometimes arrive in bespoke miniature...
October 2021
Nature Provides Its Own Storyline
This mixed media painting had me thinking back to family excursions to the North Shore, where endless hours were spent searching for coveted agates...
Flip Your Script
How one woman’s drive for change inspires others to do the same. Life’s turning points are rarely planned nor expected. Almost over the night, the...
Magnum Opus
Miniaturist creates the homes of her imaginative dreams. At first blush, one would think their story began with a chance meeting in Oakland, Calif....
The Rose Code
Follow the work and love lives of three British women. Fans of WWII historical fiction, take note—The Rose Code by Kate Quinn is set on the British...
Family Business Keeps Rolling
Youngstedts celebrates 50 years of automotive service. “Wouldn’t trust my family’s vehicles to anyone else,” says a customer of 27 years with...
Uncover, Discover and Explore
Minnesota travel writer shares autumn day trip ideas. Fall creates a perfect chance to hit the road to enjoy stunning seasonal changes. Kristen...
Things, People and Places
YouTube channel focuses on the Lake Minnetonka community. Mike Polis considers himself to be a serial entrepreneur. From owning a marketing business...
Tackle the Top Three “Problem” Areas to Organize
I am often contacted for help with three “problem” areas that are easily filled due to over-owning, forgetfulness or procrastination. Let’s get...
Shake or Stir Your Way to a Great Cocktail
It’s time to prep for Halloween and Day of the Dead. This hearty cocktail pairs with colder weather, and it’s also great for entertaining. Shaken...
Day’s End
Sunset puts on a spectacular light show. Excelsior’s Judy Voigt Englund often walks down to Crescent Beach on Lake Minnetonka in the summertime to...
Taste and Tango
Argentinian restaurant expands to provide cultural experiences. Keeping a business open under the best of circumstances is challenging. Add in a...
Arboretum Hosts World of Pumpkins
A pumpkin is a pumpkin is a pumpkin—well, not really. Discover why during the month of October as the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum presents the...
A Goulish Good Time
We dissect a brain full of party planning ideas sure to make your monster mash a smashing success. Concept 1: The Alchemist/Mad Scientist. Go with...
Don’t skip a good, healthy breakfast.
For many of us, some form of cereal is a staple in the morning meal rotation. Boxed cold cereals and precooked grains are convenient and can be...
