Floral designer Ashley Fox and flower farm owner Susan Rockwood are local and organic. The commercial flower business is about art and science. The...
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Transform Your Wardrobe with the Help of Local Personal Stylist Alexandra Eve
St. Croix Valley stylist Alexandra Eve Howe talks business and fashion for the new year. Alexandra Eve Howe dreamed of being a personal stylist...
Decorate Your Holiday Table with These Worldly Items from Small Things Fair Trade
At Woodbury’s Small Things Fair Trade shop, there are plenty of beautiful handmade items to choose from, each with its own baked-in story. When...
Stillwater Resident’s Fair Trade Store Small Things Makes a Big Impact
Stillwater resident runs a fair-trade shop in Woodbury. An estate planning and retirement attorney by trade, Shannon Enright has always loved...
Smith + Trade Supports and Showcases Local Artisans
Smith + Trade Mercantile connects artisans with art lovers. Local interior designer and columnist for St. Croix Valley Magazine Kelli Kaufer...
Afton Candle Company Won’t Burn Out Anytime Soon
The Afton Candle Company has grown from family hobby to thriving business. Todd Nelson was laid up recovering from shoulder surgery when he decided...
Stillwater Native Launches Sustainable Clothing Line Minnesota Made
How one Stillwater native is changing the fashion game. Nearly six years ago, Sarah Schroeder decided to go out of her comfort zone and whip up a...
Check Out These Events at Valley Bookseller (Plus a Bonus Book Pick)
Valley Bookseller's Rachael Johnson recommends a funny summer read, plus a handful of events at the store. I absolutely loved Standard Deviation by...
These Host/Hostess Gifts from the Purple Tree Will Surely Get You Invited Back
No matter what the event or who the host is, these picks from Purple Tree owner Sarah Bruch are sure to please. The Purple Tree was voted this...
How to Choose Glasses That Fit Your Look
Finding the right frame is a mix of art and science. Statement glasses are back in a big way. But when it comes to finding the right frames—to...
Inside Bending Branches, the World’s Largest Manufacturer of Canoe and Kayak Paddles
Osceola company builds an outdoor legacy. If you want to build a better paddle, ask a canoeist or a kayaker. That’s the simple logic that has fueled...
Spruce Up Your Space with Gypsy Mint Stencil Co.
Gypsy Mint helps bring the wow factor into any space. “These aren’t your grandmother’s grapevines. That’s what most people think of when they hear...
Graphic Artist Creates a Western-themed Design Business
Etta Kampfer, the Stillwater artist behind Neon Moon Design Co., channels her creative energy and love of all things Western to create vibrant and...
Local, Organic Foods and CSA Farms in the St. Croix Valley
From CSAs to co-ops, it’s easy to find local, organic foods in the Valley. All-natural. Non-GMO. Fair trade. Free-range. Keeping track of all the...
Local Shops, Studios and Artisans Offer DIY Gift Ideas
Do-it-yourself holiday gift ideas for all ages and abilities. Have you ever reached the point in the flurry of holiday gift shopping where you start...
Stillwater Farm Store Undergoes a Transformation with New Owner Rebecca Kolls
Rebecca Kolls revitalizes the Stillwater Farm Store. No one could possibly accuse Rebecca Kolls of being a slacker. The former WCCO-TV meteorologist...