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At Midwest Home, staying up-to-date on industry happenings is what we do best—especially when it comes to trends. And even though they’re constantly evolving, our team has tacked down five design elements we expect...

As we transition into a new decade, we don’t see the popularity of do-it-yourself classes dying down anytime soon. Whether paint pouring or calligraphy is more up your alley, there’s truly something for everyone...

If you’re considering a home renovation of any size in the near future, design inspiration is sure to be sparked at Restoration Hardware’s newest gallery in Edina. The upscale home furnishings company recently unveiled...

Photos courtesy Boyer Building CorporationJust prior to getting married, Mari Becker fell in love: This time, with a rescue dog. Not just any dog—but a Chinese crested powderpuff. Although all rescues are special, these...

By Erik TormoenIf you plan to do Black Friday like a marathon runner, you probably already know the big-box bargains—at JC Penney (coupons for folks waiting in line before 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day),...

Photos by Tracy WalshWhen Lynn Dobson and Tony Thoe bought their mid-century modern home in St. Paul in 2011, they became the third owners of the unique property, which was featured in Better Homes...

Photos by Terry Brennan || Prop Styling by Tim CreaganFood Styling by Lara Miklasevics || Recipes by Robin Asbell Creamy Sweet Potato and Orange Soup with Pistachio Garnish Makes 6 Servings Sweet potatoes make a gorgeous, harvest-orange...

After realizing their growing studio in Northeast Minneapolis needed more space, founder and principal designer Victoria Sass and her team at Prospect Refuge Studio decided a relocation was in order. When the boutique design firm moved...

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Photos by SpacecraftingSee for yourself: The master bedroom in this chic Lake Elmo home is a stunner. Tiered ceilings and floating dark wood beams will catch your eye and hold your gaze, while a...

 Every summer, dozens of long-established art fairs pop up and pull visitors from near and far. We all know the Edina Art Fair, which recently celebrated its 53rd year; the Uptown Art Fair, annually...

As children growing up in the botanical bounty of the Midwest, many of us can remember playing with flowers, herbs, and lots of weeds for our make-believe games. In her new book, Botanical Baking,...

When I asked Kathryn Sterner-Sieve of Winsome Goods what possessed her to create Winsome Zero, a product line to eliminate all of her studio's fashion leftovers, she didn’t tell me the statistics, like how...

Whether it’s in the bathroom, the kitchen, or the basement, a tile design can make or break a room, and we’re confident Kibak Tile’s hand-painted, patterned tiles will achieve the former result.With more than...

Edina's 50th Street & France Avenue may be well known for its many lifestyle and luxury boutiques, but once per year, it transforms into a different kind of shopping destination: the Edina Art Fair.There's...

Wonders of Wallpaper Amy Rice is one of the most beloved artists and artisans in Minnesota. Her new, art-inspired, signature wallpaper line is self-adhesive, water-based, and non-toxic with a matte finish and texture. Read more. Master...

When Heidi and Michael were in search of a rightsized home, they found a 1938 bungalow in St. Paul that was the perfect fit. They fell in love with its walkable Highland neighborhood, its...

New patterns from Sylvie & Mira, by Minneapolis designer Lisa Peck of LiLu Interiors.

Conjunction Junction, adding a classroom vibe to a home office is this wall's function

An architect answers the siren song of a midcentury boathouse