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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...

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...

Photos courtesy of Megan Bell ArtThere is a gentle nostalgia and “quiet chaos in frenzy” to the representative and abstract works of Megan Bell. This mother of two has been at her easel for...

Photos by The Fraiche StudioMinneapolis’ North Loop extends a warm welcome to Vivid Home (formerly Vivid Interiors), one of the newest interior design, home goods, and decor destinations to dot the Twin Cities. Its...

Photos provided  Jeff Sorensen’s glass creations have a certain rebel spirit melded with the finesse of a fine artist. Inspired by a Chihuly exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Art while attending Minneapolis College of...

To plan a memorable Sunday brunch, pool party, or bridal shower with passion and panache, go all out with expertly designed floral arrangements, balloon arches, and table settings—all of which, when executed flawlessly with...

St. Anthony Park Arts FestivalThe St. Anthony Park Arts Festival brings artists, musicians, art lovers, and local communities together for a one-day celebration on the gorgeous grounds of St. Anthony Park Branch Library. This...

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 provided  Now in its 28th year, Art-A-Whirl, the largest open studio tour in the country, takes over Northeast Minneapolis May 19-21. One of spring’s outstanding social and art-shopping events, Art-A-Whirl brings together art enthusiasts...

Photos provided  The spring holidays are upon us, including Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and high school and college graduations—not to mention warm-season birthdays. So where, amid the hubbub, can you find one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gifts that...

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...

Vintage styles are making a comeback. When it comes to interior design, trends come and go, but today’s focus on sustainable living is leading many people to shop furniture and decor secondhand—not to mention...

Photos providedFor six years, Studio Pintura—a gallery and studio co-founded by Lois Rhomberg and Armando Gutiérrez G. in the Northrop King Building—has celebrated spring with a juried exhibition of artwork focused on florals. Until...

Photos provided  When Katie Kurtz purchased the 1900s-era former repair shop on a busy corner of downtown White Bear Lake, she could easily see past the long-vacant structure’s deterioration, garage doors beneath sheetrock, and cars...

Photos provided   Eagan Home ShowOne of many home shows happening this April, the south metro’s No. 1 home show is the perfect place to get a jump on your next home project. See the latest...

Photos provided  Heidi Derner is a multidimensional artist. Her days are split between her “job” as a graphic designer and her love of photography and painting. However, what she is best known for is her...

Photos provided  Horta | a fertile field, a garden where fruit and vegetables are grown for sale Culture | a way of life, intangible elements of our social life, gathering, artful outdoor living, the world as...

Photos provided  Edina-based furniture company Room & Board is continuously expanding its sustainable mission. Since 1980, the company has been dedicated to the development of sustainable furniture products. Its Urban Wood Project, a national initiative...

Photos provided  “Ontology is the study of existence… a little heady, I know,” says Victoria Sass, principal and design director of the Minneapolis interior design studio, Prospect Refuge. Nonetheless, the studio’s first product launch is...

Photos provided   1. Dressed to the Nines Sensational shades of pink, navy, and white comprise this unapologetically bold and daringly dramatic “floral dress” painting by St. Paul visual artist Christina Johnson. Inquire for pricing. christinabjohnson.com2. Visual Warmth Need...