A blue and white entryway in a newly renovated kitchen by LiLu Interiors.

LiLu Interiors Reimagines a St. Paul Kitchen

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...
Meagan and Tanner Murchison of 360 Five Designs.

Minnesota Makers: 360 Five Designs

360 Five Designs is the perfect blend of modern design, industrial engineering, and eco-conscious materials. Founders Meagan and Tanner Murchison create pieces that truly “elevate your environment” and bring sophistication to any outdoor space....
A portrait of Heather Strommen in her home.

Inside Heather Strommen’s Home

Heather Strommen started a blog four years ago to document the restoration of her 1937 Colonial home on Lake Minnetonka for friends and family. That project morphed into the Instagram account @sweetshadylane, where she posts...
Heather and Brad Fox of Fox Homes sitting on a kitchen counter.

Heather and Brad Fox of Fox Homes Pilot Stay or Sell

Minneapolis real estate and renovation team Heather and Brad Fox are hoping to be the next big stars on HGTV. The pilot of their new reality home show Stay or Sell aired July 9...
A collection of wool blankets from Faribault Woolen Mill Co.

MN Makers’ New Blankets

Whether you’re in the market for a durable and lightweight blanket for outdoor endeavors or searching for a handspun, chic throw to dress up a loveseat, these Minnesota-made blankets have you covered—literally. Faribault’s Wool...
A new showroom for Clio Surfaces displaying a table and chairs and marbler countertop.

Clio Surfaces’ New Edina Showroom

Add another showroom to the burgeoning design district on France Avenue in Edina. Clio Surfaces, part of Georgia- and Michigan-based Clio Holdings, opened a luxury showroom featuring its quartz, granite, and engineered marble surfaces....
Lin Nelson-Mayson of the Goldstein Museum of Design.

The Goldstein Museum of Design: Small, But Mighty

When sisters Harriet and Vetta Goldstein arrived at the University of Minnesota in 1912 and 1914, respectively, they brought with them a new educational approach to design developed by their mentor Frank Parsons at...
A drip tray above a sink is a clever way to store dishes while also drying them.

In-cupboard Drip Tray

This upper cabinet in this sleek kitchen, courtesy of Puustelli, the Finnish maker, conceals a secret: a built-in slotted dish rack with a removable drip tray beneath. It’s nothing new in Finland, says Anna...

Chirigos Designs’ Grand Opening Showcases Artwork from Kolman & Pryor Gallery

 Three years ago, after Bridget Chirigos moved with her husband from Houston to the Twin Cities, she opened Chirigos Designs to indulge her two passions. One is “to bring design to more people at...

Relamp Sparks Creative Bulbs

Jess Schaack and her husband have lots of Edison bulbs in their home. “We love exposed lighting,” she says, “but after a while, I wanted more.” Meaning, she wanted more color, something brighter, a...
cloud baby mobile with stars and moon

Local Designer Creates a Lasting Spark in a Celebrity Nursery

Minnesota designer Laura Wiedmann design of the nursery for Jordin Sparks and Dana Isaiah's new arrival is featured by People magazine.

Sylvie & Mira Releases New Fabrics Inspired by Family

New patterns from Sylvie & Mira, by Minneapolis designer Lisa Peck of LiLu Interiors.
Utensil holder with spoons. Geometric, lots of lines

Functional Ceramic Art for Every Room

A collection of handmade ceramic pieces (that function as well as they look) for each room of your home.
Red background with pom pom border

A New Place for Pom Poms

It's not your imagination: Suddenly, pom poms are everywhere. These fuzzy orbs can be big or small in any color, and can be used in countless ways.
3 iPhones face up

Five Design Apps To Make Your Plans Reality

Using augmented reality (AR) technology, anyone with a smartphone can "see" the design, landscape, and furnishings of their indoor and outdoor spaces with a quick tap of their touch-screen.
two violets in a field

Powered by Flowers

Include these edible flowers in your meals for new summer flavors.

Martha O’Hara Interiors’ Flash Sale Continues

Designer's Flash Sale for June only includes furniture and accessories at 60 percent off.

Minnesota’s First Fine Art Auction House Finds an Eager Market

Revere Auctions, a new fine art auction house, opens in Minneapolis.
Father's day concept - present, tie on rustic wood background

Father’s Day Gifts for Minnesota Dads

A true Minnesotan father will be proud of his heritage with these local displays of affection.
Glass pendants by Hennepin Made hanging from the ceiling.

Hennepin Made Expands to North Loop

Minneapolis' North Loop is about to shine a little brighter

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