Interiors

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...

Do it big with a do-it-yourself wall treatment—an upgrade on which homeowners can cash in for a quick, easy enhancement that elevates interiors with a touch of traditional flair. Although there are countless how-to...

The mid-century and Danish modern furniture restorer pops up at the Excelsior boutique for the month of July

Photos courtesy of Mercury MosaicsMercury Mosaics recently released Mid Mod Squares—the Minneapolis-based handmade tile company’s newest (and arguably most nostalgic!) tile pattern to date. Geometric and colorful, unique but refined, and vintage yet fresh,...

Gather Table Co. founder Guytano Magno knows that some of the best memories happen around a table

The results are in, and blue appears to be Minnesota’s most popular color. This year, Pixlr—a web-based photo editor—conducted a study to determine the most popular color in every state. To do this, the...

For thousands of gift givers across our snowy state, a trip to a local holiday market or boutique is a given. Expect to find the perfect gift for the pickiest of people at these...

Photos by David EllisAfter a sold-out exhibition at Gamut Gallery in 2018, collage portraitist Kristi Abbott opened her own highly successful studio and gallery in downtown Minneapolis. But the COVID-19 pandemic and riots following...

The Twin Cities home decor scene is booming. Here are a few of our favorites.

Slab It On Although tile backsplashes are still uber in, large slabs of paneled marble and quartz are having the moment they deserve. Instead of a classic subway tile behind your range, consider coordinating with...

Photos by DM Creative + DesignIt may be history. It might even be apocryphal. But as the story goes, this cheery red barn in Rochester’s southwest “Pill Hill” neighborhood once housed William Mayo’s horses....

Stay cozy all season long

Photos courtesy Fotolia/Photographee.euOver the past couple of years, gallery walls have gained heavy traction in the rising category of DIY. They're a fabulous, foolproof way to add visual interest, vibrant contrast, and vivacious personality...

In an era dominated by neutral tones, people are often hesitant to incorporate color into their interior spaces. However, bolder colorways in interior design have been gaining traction among current trends, including accent walls,...

Jeff Bengtson’s mid-century home celebrates a lifelong appreciation of the natural world

Augmented reality to the rescue. Art.com’s new app, ArtView allows you to see artwork on your walls before you even buy it.

The traditional Persian quilt design is having a style moment.

Cabins can be located anywhere—on a peaceful lake, off a dirt road in the woods, or hidden in the middle of nowhere. Regardless, the typical purpose of a cabin is to escape daily routine...

The past year was a great one for Midwest Home. Still emerging from the residual effects of a very unusual era, 2022 was a year of resilience: We continued our traditional Luxury Home Tour,...

Photos courtesy Shayla Owodunni When Lakeville native Shayla Owodunni was younger, she wasn’t known as a plant person—but her parents were. “Their Birds of Paradise were their pride and joy,” she laughs. “We had a...