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...

Biophilic Cabins: How to Create Your Own Nature-Infused Getaway

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...

Shop Local Artisans at St. Louis Park Art Fair

Photos provided  The time is nearly here for this year’s St. Louis Park Art Fair. Since 1995, the St. Louis Park Art Fair program has supported and promoted local artists in effort to enhance the...

2023 Trend Predictions With Interior Impressions

Interior design is ever-evolving, changing from day to day and year to year. The past few years have kept us home and impacted how we view our spaces, leading to shifts in design style...

‘Eastcliff: History of a Home’ Available Now

On the banks of the Mississippi River, one St. Paul home holds a historic legacy of architecture, academics, and politics: Eastcliff. From its multiple bedrooms to the library, the carriage house to the catering...

Evergreen Elegance: A Go-to Guide for Christmas Tree Care

We have finally reached that magical time of year when the crisp Minnesota air seems to be filled with the nostalgic scent of pine. For many families, picking out a real Christmas tree is...

Home Offices & Studies Embrace ‘Closed-Concept’ Living

As homeowners are increasingly craving privacy and solace within their homes, trends are shifting away from expansive, open-concept layouts and toward more separate, intentional spaces. With this shift comes a renewed appreciation for the...

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...
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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.
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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....

How to Have a Hygge Home

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 &...
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A Fresh Family Home

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

Last-Minute Holiday Shopping: Dec. 18–24

The best makers markets and holiday shopping events before Christmas.
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Editor’s Product Pick: Kibak Tiles

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...

A Pinterest-Inspired Kitchen Makeover in St. Anthony

Photos by Alyssa LeeStay-at-home-mom Jen van Buren’s problem was twofold when it came to her 191-square-foot kitchen in the city of St. Anthony near Northeast Minneapolis. Practical? Not for this active family of six....

A Light, Bright, and Durable Home for an Active Family

Photos courtesy Interior Impressions“Oftentimes, there will be nerf footballs flying through the room,” mused Amy Leferink’s client, who has three boys and a dog. “Nothing can be super expensive, because I don’t want to...

Interiors by J. Curry Restores Historic Barn in Rochester

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....

Fresh Start, Old Soul: A Mill District Penthouse Receives New Life

Photos by SpacecraftingThe stately St. Paul home Tom and Kathy Awe had lived in for 20 years took a while to sell, which didn’t end up being a bad thing. “We raised our four...

Rosenthal Contemporary Interiors Opens Minnetonka Showroom

Photos courtesy of Rosenthal Contemporary InteriorsRosenthal Contemporary Interiors, located in downtown Minneapolis, weathered the COVID-19 pandemic just fine, says Daniel Ledo, vice president of operations. Perhaps this success was thanks in part to company...

Stenciling a Powder Bath: Paisley & Sparrow’s Jen Biswas Shares Her Story

Photos by Paisley & SparrowMinneapolis lifestyle blogger Jen Biswas is just as lively and creative as she appears in her Paisley & Sparrow blogs. Her “biggest joy is helping others find joy in their...

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