Outdoor Living

All photos provided by myBackyardStudioThe pandemic certainly accelerated the need for private and quiet space in which to work, study, practice yoga, or simply get away and relax—without leaving home. myBackyardStudio, the sister company...

Lisa Elias of Elias Metal Studio uses steel rods and torches to create modern and elegant works of art for private homes and public spaces.

Great shops for Mother's Day gifts.

Kerry Brooks of Dock 6 Pottery creates decorative and functional pottery making sure each piece evokes a sensation of nature.

1. Melamine organic stone tray, $14, West Elm; serving bowl, $5.99, Target; citronella candles, $9.99/set of 4, and plastic mod goblet, $9.99/set of 4, HomeGoods  2. Fishnet woven runner, $23, melamine organic stone plates, $20/set of 4,...

Photos by Andrea RuggMaybe in the winter, sure, but in the spring, summer, and fall, Mary Shannon has no need for a house number. She could just tell new visitors, “Look for the garden...

There is certain nostalgia that accompanies raising a family on the water, and the empty nesters who built this northern Minnesota lakeside escape aimed to re-create those summertime memories for their four grown children...

Photos courtesy of Loll DesignsAlthough our decks and patios are still blanketed under thick coats of snow, they certainly won’t be for long. At last, spring is coming, which means right now is the...

This century-old residence welcomes holiday visitors with festive decor outside and in

Located in Somerset, Wisconsin, St. Croix Valley Trees is the perfect place to find the Christmas tree to make your home merry and bright.

The longtime Macy's Flower Show designer, Bachman's florals, has teamed up with Galleria on a new flower show.

Photos by Andrea Rugg“For me, it’s not about keeping things alive—it’s about keeping them beautiful,” says Myra Peterson, discussing the elaborate flower garden that surrounds her Cottage Grove home. She was also, I’m sure,...

Part of the appeal of living on Lake Minnetonka, of course, is the opportunity to enjoy the water, the summer breezes, and the natural surroundings.

Lake, sun, cold drinks, chic accessories... perfection! Black-and-white umbrella, $48.99, black tilting frame and pole, $37.79, World Market  //  Black-and-white outdoor ottoman, $40.62, wood planter, $24.37, outdoor blanket, $19.44, outdoor pillow, $15.71, and Fever...

Yardbird's high-quality, low-cost outdoor furniture showroom opens in Hopkins.

Like any responsible homeowner, you've taken all the precautions you can to get your home in top-notch, winter-proof shape. You re-caulked your windows and doors, replaced your furnace filter, covered your windows in plastic,...

 Picnicking is an art. It’s fun, it’s summery, and to be honest, I think you’d be hard pressed to find a more wholesome sunny-day activity. But preparing for and going on a picnic requires...

A Minneapolis family's vacation home on Lake Superior gives new life to old barns.

Photos courtesy Mom's Design BuildMaximizing Minnesota’s short summer months is challenging when a third of the home property is a wetland that can’t be built on, when the backyard is hilly and wooded, and...

Grow your bug spray, and eat it, too