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...
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Festive Sips to Get Into the Holiday Spirit
It’s the time of the year to gather with your friends and family and have a nice ale by the fire. Stillwater’s O’Brien’s Wine and Spirits offers an...
Frightfully Good Halloween Cocktails
Get in the Halloween spirit with these Halloween spirits. Halloween isn’t just for the younger set. Prepare some spirited beverages for your over-21...
Snowflake Cocktail
Entertaining this winter but not sure what to serve as a signature cocktail? I’ve whipped up this wintry sip to much acclaim and highly recommend...
Celebrating Success
St. Croix Valley business grows from boutique balloon garlands to custom event décor. An organic idea born in 2020 blossoms into a growing...
The Board Loon: How a Bored Minnesotan Became a Wisconsin Charcuterie Expert
A knack for making charcuterie has birthed a burgeoning business for Hudson's Kelsey Heimerl. Kelsey Heimerl of Hudson, Wis. was once a leasing...
This Personal Chef Helps You Tour the World at Your Dinner Table
Personal chef Orlando Castro brings global flavors to clients’ homes. If you’ve ever thought about hosting a big dinner party with a little extra...
This Wisconsin Cotton Candy Cart Offers Flavors Like Champagne, Pop Rocks and More
Confection Cotton Candy offers original flavors, a cart for events and sealed bags for party favors or gifts. Sarah Kubler is a mom of four with a...
Find the Perfect Wedding Venue in the St. Croix Valley
Memorable experiences are made in the country and city. Searching for the perfect wedding venue has become as important as selecting "the" wedding...
Washington County Fair Has Been a Favorite for Nearly 150 Years
For 147 years, the Washington County Fair has been an important part of the local community—and for good reason. All members of your family will...
Vali-Hi Drive-In Offers Throwback Fun in Lake Elmo
Kids scurry between cars in their socks. Others perch on top of minivans, pillows stacked up around them. In hatchbacks—bungee-corded down slightly...
Sharpen Your Detective Skills in Stillwater’s New Escape Room
Escape rooms are becoming popular as a great way to have fun in groups. These are adventure games where participants solve a series of riddles and...
Take the Family to the Lake Elmo Fourth of July Parade
When there’s ice cream involved, it will never rain on your parade. Or, at least, it won’t be as bad if it does. For a good time, check out the 30th...
Strawberry Festivals Forever
Come hungry for Afton’s annual Strawberry Festival. Strawberry lovers, get set: the annual Afton Strawberry Festival is just around the corner....
Western Wisconsin Charm at Croix-View Farm
Croix-View Farms in Osceola is a picture-perfect wedding venue. Thanks to charming details like vaulted ceilings and natural light, plus their...
Crafty Projects You Can Do at Home for Valentine’s Day
The best valentines are the homemade kind, but that doesn’t mean the art has to suffer. We asked Karron Nottingham at Off the Wall Studio for her...
Carriage Cruising
An interview with one of the people responsible for Stillwater’s carriage rides this month. Meet Mary Block, co-owner of Johmar Farms, which...
The Valley Goes to Camp
Make sure to register for these fun summer camps by February—while there’s still time. While the snow might still be falling and summer is still a...
