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Photos provide by Tokheim StonewareFrom practical to collectible, Tokheim Stoneware’s Scandinavian folk art pottery has been adding a touch of handmade history to homes since 1973. Husband-and-wife duo Gene and Lucy Tokheim met in...

While the solid hues of the Lucy collection are nice, add a bold accent piece with one of the its prints

Beside bustling Interstate 94, a large, brick building overlooks the Minneapolis skyline. With “IMS” painted in all caps on the exterior, many passersby may not be aware of the magic that lies inside. International...

1. Premium Panel Umbrella Add a touch of 1970s flair to your outdoor setup with this groovy umbrella ($299), flaunting vintage pink, yellow, cream, and green block colors; 6 feet of shade; and adorable natural...

Photos by Judith MarilynHenri Interiors, founded by owner and principal designer Amanda Lorenz in 2019, is a relatively new addition to the Twin Cities interior design community. But since then, the St. Paul-based firm...

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Black Friday? Small Business Saturday? Cyber Monday? Plenty of shopping opportunities coming right up. But keep some gift buying in reserve for Saturday, December 3—when several pop-up shops around the Twin Cities will showcase local artisan wares.

Photos provided  The theme of the 2023 Edina Art Fair, considered one of the top 50 art fairs in the United States, is “Art of Connection.” “We live in a time when so many ...

Photos courtesy of Kelley HermesSince 2008, Minneapolis-based company Wood From the Hood has been creating custom-made furniture and home goods out of urban trees otherwise headed to the waste stream. While its high-quality pieces...

Midwest Home Editor Katelyn Bloomquist recently ordered custom furniture from Interior Define, one of the Galleria’s newest home furnishings destinations. Here’s what she learned along the way:Consider your lifestyle. As clean as a classic,...

“Timing is everything,” says Bria Hammel, founder of Bria Hammel Interiors in Mendota Heights. For several years, she’s been traveling to antique shows and markets around the globe in search of the perfect items...

Photos courtesy of Select Surfaces  1. Is my countertop worth the investment? “Custom countertops are a long-lasting investment that most consumers don’t replace often,” explains Tanya Otten of Select Surfaces. So, when it comes time...

Photos courtesy of Brooke & LouEarlier this year, interior designer, entrepreneur, and tastemaker Bria Hammel introduced her first brick-and-mortar venture: a six-month pop-up shop at the Nolan Mains shopping center at the corner of 50th...

Allison Johanson came to her craft when she needed art most in her life—to fill her home and to be creative. Johanson paints textured, abstract landscapes that add serenity and joy to any space....

The Foundry Home Goods The Foundry Home Goods carries almost everything one could possibly need: vases, bed linens, cleaning brushes, kitchen tools, and beeswax candles. This Minneapolis-based store values its commitment to finding artists and...

Our homes aren’t just for relaxing during nights and weekends anymore. We’re now working at home, maybe teaching online (our children, or perhaps yoga or pilates) at home, working out at home, and struggling...

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 Just Be. PhotographyNatalia James reconnected with her creative side when art and the process of making was exactly what she needed. Motivated by a diagnosis of depression and anxiety, the self-taught artist...

Photos providedKelly Paul didn’t mesh with the art kids, and she didn’t vibe with the corporate world she left behind in 2019 either. This lack of belonging led to the inception of Defiant Ceramics—her...

Photos courtesy of High Point Market AuthorityAn Art Deco-style resurgence in curved profiles and sumptuous textures. Accent tables for cocktails or coffee. Nature-inspired materials and shapes. Bars as furniture for the essential at-home happy...