Best Twin Cities Shopping Bargains 2015

Looking for a deal? Try checking out these top Twin Cities shopping bargains for designer looks for less.

Lucy Penfield of Lucy Interior Design Delights Her Clients with Vibrant Mood Boards: Now,...

Mood boards provided by Lucy Interior DesignMood boards aren’t new, but the ways in which designers use them continue to evolve. Lucy Penfield, the genius and design principal behind Lucy Interior Design in Minneapolis,...

Larissa Loden Teams with Betsy Vohs for Posh New Storefront in St. Paul

Renderings providedAfter years in the Northrup King Building where she designed, crafted, and sold her contemporary jewelry, Larissa Loden is moving into a new storefront location in St. Paul. The former art teacher turned...

Color to the Max: Life in Color Competition

Photos by Spacecrafting, Alyssa Lee and Andrea Rugg  Earlier this year, I read an article about how Gen Z is determined to bring maximalism back to the forefront of style—from makeup to fashion and...
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Check Out These Industrial-Modern Lamps by New Minneapolis Brand, Populuxe

The industrial-modern trend is still in demand. Those who love the factory-inspired, nostalgia-driven trend should check out new Minneapolis-based brand Populuxe, which manufactures its own line of industrial Edison-inspired lamps with vintage-style bulbs.Founded by...

Day of the Dead Celebrates the Dearly Departed

 As the Mexican celebration of El Dia de Los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) approaches, you’ll see the distinctive skeletons and skulls everywhere. But don’t confuse them with Halloween décor. Day of the...
Jen Biswas of Paisley + Sparrow, with her rescue dog Chloe, sitting pretty on a custom upholstered bench from Anthropologie.

A Fresh Family Home

Jen Biswas of Paisley + Sparrow shows off her bright and cheerful Minneapolis house

Sheet Quality: More Than Thread Count

Most of us assume the highest-thread count sheets are the highest quality. Turns out, we’re wrong.

Decorative Woodwork Boasts an Eternal Appeal

Decorative woodwork, also known as millwork or moldings, “brings the interior structure of a home to life,” says Bruce Kading, principal of Bruce Kading Interior Design in Minneapolis. “It’s like adding just the right...

The Best Home Scents for Summer

 Smell is one of the most powerful senses. They can send us back to a moment in time, remind us of a memory, or evoke powerful emotions. In fact, they can be the key...

Trendspotting: Unpainted Kitchen Cabinets

After decades of enameled kitchens, unpainted wood cabinets are back in a big way. But the new interpretation is more refined, and really, a breath of fresh air.
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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.

Frank Foo’s Feng Shui Practice is a True Balancing Act

Photos by Wing Ho  Nowadays, when discussing a new restaurant, location, or even a new friend, you’ll often hear a certain phrase included if the review is positive: “The vibes were good.” The same can be...

Ollie Design Co.: Onward and Upward

Photos provided  It all started with a need for beautiful home-staging and a passion for design. Ollie Design Co. is a full-service design firm specializing in interior design, remodeling, and e-design. The company started with...

Studio M Interiors Starts a New Chapter

Photos courtesy of Studio M Interiors  After 12 years at its Plymouth design center, Studio M Interiors is making a move. Although the new space is just down the road from the current location,...

Trend-Spotting in 2019: Four Décor Ideas That Take Us Back to the Future

Images courtesy Chirigos DesignsJanuary 1 has come and gone. Are you ready for your décor reboot? Apparently, according to sites like Decoraid and Interiorsonline, rose gold is out (did we know it was in?)...

Go-To Guide: Festive Florals with Laine Moire Floral Design

Photos providedTo Marie Raley, owner and lead designer of Minnetonka-based Laine Moire Floral Design, finding flowers that can handle frosty Minnesota winters is what holiday décor is all about. From outdoor pots to full-blown...

Hunt Slonem’s Bunnies and More Hop into Julia Moss Designs in Wayzata

Photos providedThe Easter Bunny has come and gone, but Mother’s Day is on the way. And the whimsical world of cult-favorite artist and décor designer Hunt Slonem is available at Julia Moss Designs in...

Room & Board B Corp Certification

Photos courtesy of Room & Board  Since its founding in 1980, Minnesota-based Room & Board has consistently prioritized a sustainable approach, emphasizing quality, sourcing, and materials. Recently, this commitment was recognized by B Lab—a nonprofit...

Get the Look: Imagining Italia

Photos by Landmark Photography The arched stone portico that mans the entrance of this Edina abode sets both a solemn scene and intriguing tone of curiosity. Through a dramatic double front door, the foyer offers...

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