Welcome, Readers, to our 10th anniversary as the St. Croix Valley’s premier community lifestyle magazine. We couldn’t be prouder of our longstanding...
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Yellow House Vineyard Pursues Growth, Innovation and Joy
Cody Kaye takes us on a tour of his Afton vineyard. We’ve all heard that the best things in life take time. From an aged wine to a ripe cheddar...
Angie Hong Sends Us to the River to Experience Its Beauty
Author and environmental educator Angie Hong sends us to the watershed for ephemeral explorations. Angie Hong is an environmental educator who has...
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...
Announcing the Best of St. Croix Valley 2025 Finalists
We invited readers to vote for the best the St. Croix Valley area has to offer throughout January in our annual readers’ poll. The poll is now...
Winterfest Is Bringing February Fun to Stillwater
The annual celebration returns for its ninth year. Grab your parkas and don your mittens, Winterfest is taking Stillwater by (snow) storm....
Welcome to the February/March 2025 Issue
As some of you know, editing this fabulous publication is not my only pursuit—I also spend part of the year photographing weddings. It’s a beautiful...
Two Editors Share Their Wedding Stories
From cityscapes to country roads, here's a look at the details behind two special days. The celebration of love and the start of a new...
Local Makers Share Unique Wedding Dessert Ideas
Cottage bakers and resident makers are charting new territory in the wedding treat realm. The topography of the reception dessert table is evolving....
Tying the Knot at Villa Bellezza Winery
Osceola High School graduates share their bucolic wedding celebration. Jacob and Mariah (née Gaglio) Heyer have shaped their lives around serving...
Welcome to the December 2024/January 2025 Issue
Winter is here again. As this issue goes to press, the snow has not yet fallen—which gives me a romantic take on this season that I’m all too happy...
Ann Bancroft Shares Her Stories of Exploration
Polar explorer and educator Ann Bancroft on discovering your path, spreading hope and embracing the adventure outside your door. There’s a...
Florists Share How They Create Holiday Wreaths
Florists share how they make wreaths that stand out and how you can too. In this festive time of year, what livens up the season more than...
Toast to the Holiday Season With Uplifting Cocktails
There’s so much to love about seasonal cocktails. These winter mixed drinks can stir nostalgia and holiday spirit in just a sip. Made with seasonal...
Welcome to the October/November 2024 Issue
Good things take time. It’s an adage I’m sure we’ve all heard, and (while a bit cheesy), I believe there’s no better way to introduce our food,...
Marma Brings Fresh Flavors to Lake Elmo
Marcus Clark and Max Basaker discuss the making of Marma. Finding your dream career rarely happens as a teenager, but for Stillwater residents and...
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...
Hudson’s Third Street Draws Thousands of Trick-Or-Treaters
When Kate and Nathan Hall’s first Halloween in Hudson, Wisconsin, arrived, they were prepared. The couple had anticipated the arrival of...
