When I think about my favorite items in my wardrobe, it’s not the latest fashion trends or that perfect pair of jeans—it’s heirlooms and gifted...
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Meet the Makers Behind All Things Sheared
A Valley farmer brings a love for animals and sustainability to her Stillwater shop. Kerri Harting’s journey to creating All Things Sheared, a...
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...
Recipes for Sustainability
This lemon cleaner recipe is courtesy of Laura Paulisich and Behzad Afshar-Naseri at ToxyFree in Stillwater. “We’ve made our own lemon cleaner for...
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....
Say Yes to the Guest Dress
When picking a dress for a wedding, it’s important to consider the venue and event formality. Different settings call for different styles, so...
Cristina Ziemer Beauty Offers Styling Tips for Brides
A Stillwater stylist offers tips for wedding-day makeup and hair looks. As wedding photos have become increasingly high-res and high-end over the...
Dayton’s Santa Bear Is Back at Shop in the City
Shop in the City brings back a beloved piece of Dayton’s history for a new generation of holiday shoppers. At Shop in the City, on Main Street in...
Creative Gift Wrap Ideas
Make your Christmas presents stand out this year with these creative and unique wrapping ideas. Pick a theme: Choose a cohesive theme, like rustic,...
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...
Back to School Shopping
As summer fades and the new school year approaches, it’s time to start thinking about back-to-school clothes shopping. With a few tips and tricks,...
You’re Invited to Our Exclusive Wedding Event
Calling all brides, grooms, wedding photographers and vendors—submit your photo galleries for consideration. We are featuring expertly curated local...
Create Your Own Luxury Picnic Experience
Elevate your beach and boating excursions with a sustainable picnic spread. This issue is devoted to highlighting the best of the best in the St....
Celebrating a New Era in Downtown Stillwater
Dine Here Dance Here event commemorates the opening of Chestnut Street Plaza. Back in 1901 at the Stillwater Street Fair, a photo was taken of Main...
Meet the Entrepreneurs Revitalizing Downtown Lake Elmo
A new generation of women is revitalizing downtown. Something magical is happening in Lake Elmo. The East Metro city, defined by rolling farmland...
Uptown Curl Supports People Experiencing Hair Loss
Stillwater salon owner supports people experiencing hair loss. Hudson resident Kristy Wilson spent years learning to love her hair. She studied how...
Flowers for Valentine’s Day
The season of love is here again. As Valentine’s Day approaches, let’s lean into the heart behind this romantic holiday. As the legend goes, St....
Workplace Dress Code Changes
The pandemic transformed virtually every aspect of our lives, including the way we dress for work. As time passes, we are seeing more companies...
Mainstream Boutique Shares Shots From the Runway
Mainstream Boutique Stillwater held its annual fashion show, featuring on-trend and classic styles for women of all ages, at The Royal Club golf...
The Lost Library
In this new release by bestselling authors Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass, the main character, Evan, knows that two things are a big deal: books and...
