Take basketball watch parties from a toss-up to a slam dunk. Interest in basketball, specifically women’s collegiate match ups, has ramped up over...
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Raise a Glass To March Madness
To add a citrus punch to the party, Katie Tomsche, the content manager Lunds & Byerlys, has a couple of tart and bright ideas for a March...
Your Grad Party Punch List
All that pomp and circumstance doesn’t happen by itself. Let’s be honest. Graduation parties have—evolved. For the most part, the celebrations have...
You’re Invited to Our Exclusive Wedding Event
Calling all brides, grooms, wedding photographers and vendors—submit your photo galleries for consideration. We are featuring expertly curated local...
Tips for the Table From a Lunds & Byerlys Cheesemonger
Cheesemonger offers details for serving an additional dinner course. Must we be intimidated by serving cheese at dinner? Some home cooks might...
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...
Tiffany’s Picnics and Parties Creates Sweet Events
Sisters launch startup that offers luxury parties and experiences. When it comes to putting together a soirée guaranteed to trigger “ooohs and...
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...
Pitch Perfect
The ideal “campground” might be in your backyard or home. Backyard camping is a timeless outdoor experience, but it can come at a cost—time, spent...
On a Roll
The Fab Tap serves up bubbly, flowers and fun. Do what you love. This expression has been key to many people’s success, and Lindsey Pattee took it...
Graze Local Provides Customizable Charcuterie Boards and Boxes
“The presentation is just lovely.” As a customizable charcuterie business, Excelsior’s Graze Local makes made-to-order graze boxes and boards that...
How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Home
Celebrate, and make New Year’s memories from home. Let’s face it, 2021 might be one of the most anticipated years in recent memory, and there’s no...
5 Tips for Being a Great Dinner Guest
Impress your hosts by following these five easy guidelines. Over the years, I’ve shared strategies for hosting holiday parties, but the hardest part...
Your Guide to Planning a Lake Minnetonka Bachelorette Party
Melissa Johnson of MLJ Vacay shares tips for a perfect pre-wedding party on Lake Minnetonka. Planning a vacation can be daunting, especially when...
How to Host a Modern Thanksgiving
Tips from local vendors to help refresh your table and hack the holidays. Plaid potholders, canned cranberries and mom in the kitchen all morning...
Hosting a Dinner Party? Use These Tips from MasterChef Junior Ariana Feygin
Tips from Masterchef Junior Ariana Feygin. Prep, prep, prep. When I host my private dining experiences, one of the most important parts of making...
Take to the Skies at Minnesota’s First Indoor Skydiving Facility
iFly Indoor Skydiving opened in Minnetonka in December. Need a way to shake off those early-spring blahs? Minnesota’s first indoor skydiving...
Party Hearty
Gretchen Fleener’s love of face painting started early. When she was 15, the Mound resident began face painting at Valleyfair during her summer...
Laid-back and Lovely
Excelsior’s Water Street shop owners share tips and tricks they’ve learned from throwing laid-back (yet beautiful) community dinners. Shop owners...
