This month welcomes you to our homes issue. As temps begin their rollercoaster ride downward, September nudges me back into home décor mode. By this...
September 2024
Systems Family Concierge Is Here To Help
Concierge service offers hourly assistance for busy families. Michelle Dawson believes in fate—at least when it comes to how Danielle Jordt came...
“Guten Appetit” to This Oktoberfest Classic
With origins in Austria, wiener schnitzel is a popular European dish typically made from cuts of veal. Popularity soon spread to nearby Germany and...
Two Boats
“I appreciate the contrast between the calm water’s surface and the blend of blues and oranges in this photograph,” Melonie Hedlund says. The...
Fermenting Food Continues To Grow in Popularity
Minnetonka Community Education featured classes on fermented foods led by area chef. When it comes to healthy eating, it can be difficult to...
St. Therese Catholic School Connects Generations
Relationship between seniors and students blossoms with joy. There’s nothing like having visitors, especially when they come bearing gifts of...
Druk Upholstery Commits to “Bringing Beautiful Back”
Since 1945, this local business has it covered. Late last spring, Beth Hagberg looked at her great room in her Annandale lake home and decided her...
Julia Moss Designs Turns Old Silver Into New Treasures
Say goodbye to polish, and embrace a new way to add elegance to serveware. Who wants grandma’s silver? What was once an automatic inheritance plan...
Hendel Homes Guest House Mirrors Its Larger Counterpart
An exquisite Lake Minnetonka guest house mirrors the shape and style of the original home. On the eastern half of the land between Lake Minnetonka’s...
Incredible Festival Marks 45 Years
Community event offers incredibly good time. The Incredible Festival, an event hosted by Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church (OLL) in Mound, first...
Oktoberfest-style Cocktails
If beer isn’t your thing, have no fear. There are plenty of other delicious drinks to choose from when celebrating Oktoberfest. We like to lean into...
Visit the Arboretum Glass Pumpkin Patch
This time of year, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is known for its elaborate displays of pumpkins, squash and gourds. With more than 400...
Take Note
Music is an important aspect to Hispanic culture. I love the idea of Mel Tudisco’s paintbrush dancing across the canvas as it inhabits bold hues and...
“Café Cool” Explores Coffee Shops and Design
Minnetonka author showcases independent, local coffee hubs from around the globe. If you’re an admirer of good coffee and sleek design, clear a spot...
“How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water: A Novel” by Angie Cruz
CIara Romero is a 58-year-old Dominican, struggling to keep her apartment in a gentrifying Washington Heights neighborhood. At the height of the...
