The Collective: Tin Cup Design Co.

Portrait by Along an Inland Sea || Products by Poly MendesJordan Sundberg of Tin Cup Design Co. is more than just an illustrator—she’s also a storyteller and archivist of the seasons. Crafting her works from...

Get Ready for Holiday Hosting With Room & Board Upgrades

Photos provided  Travelers are eager to hit the road this holiday season—and that includes family and friends. Travel is at a pre-pandemic high after two challenging years of pandemic travel bans, restrictions, and lockdown. According...

2023 Ideas to Steal: Flooring and Surfaces

CheckmateWhat’s black, white, and checkerboard all over? Floors—especially in spaces like mudrooms, laundry rooms, and foyers. Traditional, yet wildly on trend, the mudroom in this remodeled 1929 Minneapolis Tudor by Welch Forsman Associates and...

Introducing Idea House 3: Walker Art Center’s Latest Retail Concept

Walker Art Center is launching its newest retail platform—a 1,500-square-foot collectible design store that features the work of local, national, and international designers. With a rich design legacy, the Walker wanted to create a...

The Minneapolis Home + Remodeling Show Presents the Latest in Home Improvement

Photos courtesy of the Minneapolis Home + Remodeling Show  Minneapolis is gearing up to welcome 25,000 attendees and 350 exhibitors for the Minneapolis Home + Remodeling Show, an interactive marketplace featuring home-related products and...

Your Guide to Black Friday, Plaid Friday, and Small Business Saturday—plus the Alternatives

By Erik TormoenIf you plan to do Black Friday like a marathon runner, you probably already know the big-box bargains—at JC Penney (coupons for folks waiting in line before 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day),...

Subscription Boxes: The Perfect Gift for the Décor Enthusiast (and You!)

With another long winter on the horizon and a growing need for indoor comforts to keep us cozy after our outdoor pursuits—or as replenishment after a long day working or learning at home—subscription boxes...

Handcrafted Wood Art and LGBTQ+ Community Activism Make Hagen and Oats One to Watch

Whether you need a wall-mounted bottle opener, a “stainbow” Minnesota sign, or a wooden portrait of a furry friend, Hagen and Oats has you covered when it comes to wood-based crafts.Nikki Hollerich and Anna...

Red Wing Arts Announces Expansion With New Clay Arts & Creativity Center

Red Wing, Minnesota, a quaint river town situated an hour southeast of the Twin Cities, is known for its boots, the Sheldon Theatre, Barn Bluff, and historic downtown, but it’s also recognized for its...

Winter Staycation Cheer at The Westin Edina Galleria

Photos courtesy of The Westin Edina GalleriaNeed a place to chill out? With a cup of hot chocolate? Surrounded by balsam and other seasonal decor? While listening to music? Then put your phone on...

Get the Look: Tropical Treehouse

Born from a shed-like garage, tucked beneath a tree canopy, and inspired by the clients’ love of plants and passion for gardening, this light-filled accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in South Minneapolis is a tropical,...

Tempaper & Co. and She She Release Their Latest Collaboration: “La Vie Fleurie”

Photos courtesy of Tempaper & Co.  Inspired by the charm of a Parisian garden, “La Vie Fleurie”—Tempaper & Co.’s latest collaboration with Minneapolis-based print and pattern studio She She—displays a whimsical blend of French-inspired patterns...

Shop Global, Local

Hammock ChairWhile this Bohemian hammock chair ($125) was made by artisans in Nicaragua, you can find it at Ten Thousand Villages, a national fair-trade store with locations in Minnetonka, St. Paul, and more. Ten...

Get the Look: Valentine’s Day

Photo by Janelle Olson || Styling by Jocelyn KrackeRound faux fur pillow, $30, pink and gold knob, $28/pair, glass knob, $20/pair, Anthropologie Heart stone dish, $23, Bachman’s Astor Velvet fabric in “Pink Grapefruit,”...

Cambria and Room & Board Join Forces to Release New Home Goods Collection

Photos providedFollowing the massive success of their Pren collection, Minnesota-based brands Room & Board and Cambria are launching an exclusive home goods collection for the holiday season. Food-safe, maintenance-free, and perfect for entertaining or...

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...

The Collective: Defiant Ceramics

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...

New Heat & Glo Fireplace Redefines Realism

Photos courtesy of Hearth & Home TechnologiesWith the onset of autumn weather, who doesn’t dream of a crackling fireplace? However, wood burning has become increasingly problematic, in part due to the particulates and smoke...

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