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Laundry Room Essentials
A great, long-lasting wardrobe requires care and thought when it comes to laundry. While I typically advise clients to invest in quality pieces,...
New Greenhouse Takes Root in Afton
An Afton family renovates and reopens Squire House Gardens as Horta Culture. Jill Livingston has always had a green thumb. Growing up on 65 acres in...
Beauty Blooms with Wearable Flowers
Personal flowers, also known as “flowers to wear,” have had importance and place throughout history. Early in history, personal flowers served a...
Beloved Makers and Company Curates Connections in Hudson
Two friends team up in boutique that supports handmade makers. Many women dream of opening their own business. Few imagine it and open a...
Meet the Female Founders of Downtown Stillwater
Stillwater’s Main Street is home to a community of woman-driven businesses. In the hustle and bustle of downtown Stillwater, visitors can get a cup...
Hostess Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season
With the season of parties and hosting coming up, I wanted to share a few of my favorite hostess gift ideas with you to bring along. The Valley has...
Fall Family Photoshoot Styling Tips
Quick and easy guide to family photoshoots this autumn. Fall is right around the corner, meaning it’s time for those soft knits, cozy layers, moody...
The Best of Style: The Denim Jacket
My go-to, favorite layering piece is a denim jacket. A denim jacket is a classic piece that fits all styles, budgets and seasons. This versatile...
Spring Closet Refresh
Spring is here and with it comes spring cleaning and reorganizing of our homes, but how often are we going through our closets and giving them a...
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Celebrate the seasonal change with a friendly floral arrangement. For Hudson resident Shelli Erck, May Day is a longtime tradition. “When I think of...
Stillwater’s ToxyFree Provides a Variety of Clean Household Products
Toxin free living and lifestyle brand provides clean alternatives to day-to-day living. Offering a variety of all-natural household products,...
Ancient Methods in a Modern World
Stillwater shop Medicinal Blends Modern Apothecary goes back to ancient methods in a modern world. Although the world is full of modern...
Double Shifts
Local shares his passion at St. Croix Sports in Hudson, Wis. Most people think working 40 hours a week is more than enough to stay busy. For Sean...
A Cut Above
Stillwater barber supports a larger mission. Chris Pomeleo created something truly special with Prohibition Barbers in Stillwater, Minn. where he is...
The Fashion of Sustainability
Consider a more eco-friendly closet. “Most people in the United States only wear about 20 percent of their wardrobes. That means that 80 percent of...
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...
How to Hygge
This Danish lifestyle concept is perfect for Midwest winters. Evening settles over the tundra early in January when Upper Midwesterners experience...
What’s Under Your Hat?
Relocated salon can help your winter hat hair. After 16 years of doing business in downtown Stillwater, Monde Salon has moved to a new location in...
That’s a Wrap: Green Wrapping Paper Alternatives
It’s easier than you think to come up with green alternatives to traditional giftwrap and boxes. Keeping a lid on refuse over the holidays takes...
