These Precious Days by Ann Patchett You can never go wrong with beloved and bestselling author Ann Patchett. In this collection of essays, which...
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Five Design Tips to Make Your Entryway More Welcoming
Gear up to host friends and family this fall with expert advice. Walk through your front door and try to visualize it as a guest; what do you...
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Things My Son Needs to Know About the World by Fredrik Backman I’ve fallen in love with Fredrik Backman’s writing the same way he states in this...
The Most Important Oatmeal of the Day
Back to school means back to a good, healthy breakfast. For many of us, some form of cereal is a staple in the morning meal rotation. Boxed cold...
A Fresh Take on Dried Flowers
Get in on this popular design trend. An emerging popular trend is the use of dried flowers to decorate the home, with a plethora of blooming...
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...
A New Way to Paddle
Pickleball is fun for the whole family. There is some controversy over how pickleball got its name, whether the sport reminded founder Joel...
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The Perilous St. Croix River Valley Frontier by Ken Martens This is the first book I recommend when customers ask for a historical account of...
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The Midwest Native Plant Primer: 225 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden by Alan Branhagen This is the perfect book for environmentally conscious...
Garden Goodness
Seeding better nutrition. With a mere 150 square feet, I only grow what I know I’ll eat, and only the easy stuff— tomatoes, peas, zucchini, herbs...
Outdoor Adventure
Winter camping could provide the peaceful paradise you crave. Winter camping may be just the vacation adventure you need to reconnect with nature....
Bees are all the Buzz
Naturally inspired trends from our honeycomb friends. Trends for 2021 will feature naturally inspired products. Part of that means bees will be all...
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Booked: A Traveler’s Guide to Literary Locations Around the World by Richard Kreitner Organized into regions, from the Monroeville, Ala. courthouse...
What to Read: Fredrik Backman’s ‘Anxious People’ is a Sweet, Funny Soliloquy
"Anxious People" overflows with so much love and a deep understanding of the human condition. The bulk of Fredrik Backman’s newest novel, published...
Beginner Birders: Check Out This Hike at Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Take part in a guided bird hike at a Washington Country park! Take part in a guided bird hike at a Washington Country park! Experience the outdoors,...
4 Tips for Decorating Your Home for Fall
Simple tips for incorporating fall décor. When the leaves start turning those beautiful rich golden, amber hues, it’s time to start transitioning...
Outdoor Design Trends and Tips for 2020
Tips for making your outdoor space an oasis. Summer in Minnesota is short-lived in our cool and ever-changing climate. But when it’s nice, we want...
How to Care for Aging Hair
As we age, our hair loses its shine and luster. What can you do? As we age, our hair loses is shine and luster. The texture and density changes. It...
Get Creative at Lift Bridge Co-Work in Downtown Stillwater
A non-traditional co-working space facilitates productivity. The rise of boutique co-working spaces fills the niche between constricting corporate...
Rosé, Gin and Sours: A Local Expert’s Patio Drink Picks
Pro tips for perfect patio sipping. Nothing says, “warmer weather is ahead” more than a fresh batch of rosé wines. In springtime our rosé section...
