Outdoor Living

Brainerd Retreat – Albertsson Hansen ArchitectureCompleted in 2020, this vacation home was constructed to replace an original two-story walkout cabin from the 1940s, while also retaining its essence and elevating amenities. Practicality meets luxury...

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

Your patio space will see drastic improvement with just a few simple additions

Photos provided by RHCreative partnerships, including with Ann Marie Vering and Mario Ruiz, have driven a new, highly curated collection of outdoor furnishings offered by RH (formerly Restoration Hardware). Notable this season is a...

Photos by Troy ThiesWhile Anna Achtenberg was growing up in western Wisconsin, she couldn’t wait to escape small-town life. Now, every weekend, she can’t wait to go back. After living in the Twin Cities...

Tour Minneapolis City Hall's green roof to learn about a cool and sustainable technique.

Photos by Drew GrayBret and Jen Riemenschneider have lived in their Orono home on Lake Minnetonka since 2001, but it wasn’t until this year that they got outdoors and embraced true lakeside living. Temperatures...

The DIY approach to re-envisioning your interior décor, a room or home remodel, or landscape design has never been more at your fingertips than now. Home and landscape design apps are proliferating, providing homeowners...

Photo by Spacecrafting Stephanie Goldfarb, founder of The Divine Living Space, says her clients often desire the aesthetic and beauty of a real wood garage door, but seek options that conserve energy and are...

Several Minnesota architecture firms won recognition for their design work at the Association of Licensed Architects ALA 2017 Design Awards.Peterssen/Keller Architecture won a Gold Award for the design of Minneapolis residence Calhoun Pavilions (Elevation Homes, contractor). A silver...

https://vimeo.com/304511496Call her the ice wrangler, the iceologist, the ice conjurer. All describe Jennifer Shea Hedberg’s art and craft: She creates luminaries, lanterns, flowers, towers, and sculptures of all kinds from that most basic of...

By Liv MartinGardening has never been more Minnesota-friendly with The Midwest Native Plant Primer, the newest book from Midwestern horticulture expert Alan Branhagen. Set for a release on July 21 by Timber Press, it...

Spring is in bloom, so it’s an ideal time to enjoy the outdoors—not only because we've been holed up inside for the past several winter months, but also because the beauty of the Midwestern...

Photos courtesy of Loll Designs  The long-loved Platform One collection at Duluth-based Loll Designs has expanded with new products including a chaise lounge, daybed, and swivel table. Initially launched in spring 2020, “the collection was...

Photos by Kait EckerWith flowers bursting out of farmers market stalls, it’s hard to not go home with a bunch of blooms. Tiffany Hammond, a certified floral designer, accredited member of the American Institute...

Every planting season, it’s easy to return to our favorites for new annuals and hanging baskets, another round of perennials, and seedlings for the vegetable garden. Whether you shop at your local co-op, neighborhood...

Photos providedLoll Designs is a Duluth-based company that specializes in the design and production of all-weather outdoor furniture and accessories. One of its core values is sustainability, recycling over 88% of its manufacturing waste...

Classes, mini-workshops, and demonstrations to take your garden and landscape to the next level

Photos by Corey GafferSteffanie and Matt Musich had a wish list their city property wasn’t giving them, like solitude from bustling city life, and, well, a functioning garage to park their cars. Before they...

Photos by Andrea RuggEnter Ayla’s backyard through the orange-framed door set into a white breeze-block wall, and your first question will surely be, “Where am I?” Among circular concrete pavers, sparsely planted yucca, prickly...