For homeowners looking to begin a basement remodel, Lidia Valdivia, founder of Moonstone Design & Build, says her first piece of advice is to...
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Cimarron Community Farm Cultivates Community
A Lake Elmo farm offers a free market, garden plots and educational opportunities. Just south of Lake Elmo’s quaint downtown, Cimarron Community...
Ty’s Timberworks Creates Enduring Works of Art
Tyrel Bleifus shares his distinctive approach to furniture making. Afton furniture maker Tyrel Bleifus understands how to strike a balance between...
Moonstone Design & Build Infuses a Basement With Charm
A basement remodel by Moonstone Design & Build brings effortless elegance and functionality. With a showstopping Lake Elmo lower-level remodel,...
Finding Balance on the Bluffs
Architect Greg Elsner and his family tune into nature at their distinctive home in Taylors Falls. Greg Elsner brings a uniquely Minnesotan...
Interior Impressions Opens the Door to the North Shore
At a Valley family’s second home in Finland, Minnesota, modern design meets rustic charm. Baytown Township residents Dave and Heidi Hove weren’t in...
The Growing Kindness Project Is Blooming
Stillwater resident Amy Sonnek was feeling disconnected from her community during COVID-19 when she found an opportunity to bloom. “I was searching...
ToxyFree Shares Simple Ways to Prioritize Natural Living
Spring into sustainability at home with some easy solutions. There’s something so satisfying about a clean home—the citrus scent of a scrubbed...
Luxury Home Captures the Beauty of the St. Croix River
Nestled on the banks of the St. Croix River near Hudson, Wisconsin, a new home by David Charlez Designs, Leona Rose Interiors and Nor-Son Custom...
Artist Debra Korluka Is Rooted in Family
A Stillwater artist and her family design a grand experiment in multigenerational living. Debra Korluka is an expert at weaving together...
Master Gardeners Grow Community Across the St. Croix Valley
Local master gardeners dig in and give back. The St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners Association equips gardeners in Wisconsin’s Pierce and St. Croix...
A Joyful Guide to Cleaning Your Home
Let’s talk about House Love: A Joyful Guide to Cleaning, Organizing, and Loving the Home You’re In, a recent release by Twin Cities author Patric...
A Sign of Spring
If you are anything like me, you’re probably itching to breathe some fresh air and get your hands dirty this spring. Studies have shown that being...
How Emily Pueringer Design Studio Enhances Homes
Kitchen remodel reflects the beauty of the North Shore. On the day Emily Pueringer was born, her mother spent the morning in a construction zone...
How To Prepare Your Home To Host
Prepare your house for the hosting season with some simple improvements. Many of us know the feeling of unease that can come over us when we’re away...
Draper House Design Co. Designs a River Retreat
Lakeland home receives a modern refresh. From scope and design to install and pillow fluffing, remodeling part or all of a home can be made easier...
Set the Table With Brick + Linen
Curate an aesthetic that reads inviting and elevated. There are different schools of thought when it comes to setting a table—be it for formal...
Recipe for the Perfect Fall Planter
Autumn is a beautiful time of year, with the leaves changing colors and the crisp air providing a refreshing change. It is also the perfect time of...
Learn Some Secrets of the Flower
Summer conjures images of bold and bright flowers reaching out to the sun. The best part of summer, of course, is the flowers, but did you know that...
Creative Spaces by Minnesotans
Local artisans flourish through Smith + Trade Collaborative. Minnesota made. Minnesota loved. Promoting local craftsmanship from Minnesotan artisans...
