by Hanna McDaniels | Apr 1, 2023 | Interior Design, Shops
Local artisans flourish through Smith + Trade Collaborative. Minnesota made. Minnesota loved. Promoting local craftsmanship from Minnesotan artisans and creatives is the value behind Smith + Trade Collaborative. Kelli Kaufer, co-founder of Smith + Trade Collaborative,...
by Hailey Almsted | Apr 1, 2023 | Garden, Shops
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 Hudson, Wisconsin, which was made up of a small vineyard, an oak and birch forest and a prairie, Livingston recalls the...
by Angela Johnson | Oct 1, 2021 | Build, Interior Design
How a photo inspired the design and décor of these nature lovers’ home. When a local couple decided to build a home on scenic lot surrounded by horse pasture, tucked in off a gravel road in Grant Township, they emphasized to their builder Divine Custom Homes in...
by Amy Lefarink | Oct 1, 2021 | Interior Design, Noteworthy
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 notice? Do your eyes land on a pretty focal point? A common mistake in foyers is a lack of artwork or interesting features. It...
by Samantha DeLeon | Aug 1, 2021 | Arts, Interior Design
The creative journey of a local sawmill owner. About four years ago, Matt Ruben and his family decided to pack their bags and move away from city life to Denmark Township, on a five-acre hobby farm. With a desire to start a business, Ruben had a few ideas in mind. He...
