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Photos courtesy of KohlerKohler Co. is celebrating 150 years of innovation with a new collaboration with Shea McGee and her firm, Studio McGee. The results, including fixtures, cabinetry, lighting, bath fillers, and more, will...

Photos courtesy of Mercury MosaicsMercury Mosaics recently released Mid Mod Squares—the Minneapolis-based handmade tile company’s newest (and arguably most nostalgic!) tile pattern to date. Geometric and colorful, unique but refined, and vintage yet fresh,...

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...

Photos courtesy of Kimberly Tschida PettersKimberly Tschida Petters found her signature style with a simple line of paint on a notecard, which soon led to the artist and business owner delighting Vandalia Street Press...

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 Textile CenterDebbie Johnson’s twisting basket of Red Cedar and Alaskan Yellow Cedar bark; Jane Obern’s gourd with beaded, feathered buckskin; Ivonne Yáñez’s wall hanging of silk, wool, and clay; and Wen...

Photos courtesy of que será“While it’s bittersweet to leave Excelsior, it was time to evolve our business,” says Tom Lauer, CFO of Lauer Enterprises Inc. and Happy Family Designs Inc. Mary Lauer, his wife,...

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,...

Photos courtesy of American Craft CouncilA national nonprofit organization, the American Craft Council is dedicated to educating and inspiring crafters, collectors, and artists nationwide about the artistry of craft in its multitude of expressions....

Uptown Art FairCreated in 1964 to enhance the energy of the Uptown community, The Uptown Art Fair is a juried fine arts fair that showcases a variety of quality art from local artisans. Every...

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,...

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...