Interiors

An heirloom is commonly thought of as an item of jewelry, tchotchke, or home accessory (lamp, rug, chair, or artwork) passed down within a family over generations. But what if you want to start...

Alert visitors on Lake Street in downtown Wayzata kept watch on a prominent corner this summer. At one time it was a beloved bookshop and then, briefly, a jewelry store. Now it was being...

Stacy Upton, the owner of Raw 2 Rustic in Isanti, opened up shop in 2016 to offer instructor-led, wooden sign home decor classes. Whether it's a corporate event or private party, she has all...

Sawdust Savvy, located in Stillwater, is one of the most promising DIY studios in the metro. To prove it, they offer a number of workshops where participants can complete 22 different projects—including wood signs,...

Carousel + Folk, a vintage goods store in South Minneapolis, opened its doors June 1. Locals who love its earthy, boho aesthetic have been avid followers of @carouselandfolk ever since—and stopping to shop in...

Projects in Person, more commonly known as PIP, is making a splash in the Twin Cities scene we couldn't ignore. The DIY studio offers wood-based, home decor workshops that range from beanbag boards to...

Bring home some hygge with the just released Hygge & West Home: Design for a Cozy Life (Chronicle Books) by Christiana Coop and Aimee Lagos. The new book by the cofounders of Hygge &...

Catch the 5 W's of the Navab Brothers' new line of small town-inspired Prairie Land Rugs. Who? Dynamic duo Far and Sam Navab, the owners (and brothers) of their namesake Navab Brothers Oriental Rug Co., joined creative forces with...

We’re not talking about Pier 1 Imports, HomeGoods, HOM, or any other department stores—this is about real deal, local, small businesses that make the world of a difference in our Minnesota design community. Securing...

Sometimes it’s easier to stay in, dress down, and spend up from the comfort of your home and ease of your laptop. Snag unique wall art, search for a new bedside table, or splurge...

Local interior designer Bria Hammel, known for her bright, classic, effortless aesthetic—and considerable social media following—launched her own line this summer. Brooke & Lou, named for her two children, features products that are “Life...

Minnesota cultivates the cream of the crop when it comes to famous, A-list celebs known across the world. We can claim the bragging rights for late superstar Prince, there’s-no-place-like-home actress Judy Garland, singer-songwriter and...

Because of Starbucks' pledge to go (single-use) strawless by 2020, and Seattle's ban on straws shortly preceding it, the issue of plastic straws has been in the news lately. Many of the campaigns ask...

Amy Rice, one of Minnesota’s most beloved artists and artisans, has long delighted her fans with wistful, nostalgia-infused and richly imagined imagery. She uses cut stencils, antique papers (from love letters to maps) and...

Water Street, a popular shopping district in the small city of Excelsior, boasts and booms sophisticated and eclectic shops every interior home designer (professional or not) will love. Really—you don’t have to look (or...

If you’ve ever paged through The New York Times Magazine on Sundays, you’ve probably seen the advertisements for Gudrun Sjödén’s women’s clothing. The Swedish designer, who started her company 40 years ago, creates colorful layering...

Habitation Furnishing + Design's third anniversary brings new products, an updated showroom, added customer amenities, and more changes on the horizon.

Studying abroad in the historic city center of Siena, Italy has allowed me to observe countless examples of historic European architecture and interior design through the ages, with many old buildings still fully utilized...

Have you ever spent the day outside on the lake doing absolutely nothing but basking in good company and even better weather, and then when you get home, you feel absolutely wiped out and...

Interest in wabi-sabi, a Japanese aesthetic that embraces impermanence and imperfection, is growing as homeowners strive to create more authentic spaces.