Anna Bjorlin
Past editor of Midwest Home, Anna Bjorlin has been writing for premier luxury lifestyle magazines and special custom publications since graduating college. When she's not writing, you can usually find her with her nose stuck in a book.
Sneak Peek: 2020 Luxury Home Tour
Photos by Katelyn BloomquistOur 19th annual Luxury Home Tour kicks off on Friday, July 31, with 15 stunning homes, and our design and editorial...
Modern Mediterranean Style in Medina
Photos by Alyssa LeeWhile the exterior of this sprawling estate nods to traditional Mediterranean architecture with a red terracotta tile roof, white-painted stucco siding,...
La Belle Maison
Photos by Annie SchlechterWhen you first see the chateau, with its rich cream-colored exterior, delicately sloped rooflines, and 10-foot-high doorway framed by a pair...
Global Influences Refine this Elegant Master Suite
Photos by SpacecraftingWhen a retired executive purchased a three-story brownstone in Edina, she knew she wanted her new redesign to incorporate some of the...
A Fresh Start
Photos by SpacecraftingWhen the kids move out, newly empty-nester couples often consider downsizing to a smaller home. For Kristin Hoaglund and her husband, the...
A New Space for a New Family
Photos by Alyssa LeeWith a baby on the way, Francis and Whitney Madden knew the timing was right for a long-awaited renovation of their...
El Rancho Comes to Life
Photos by Steve HenkeIn the center of St. Louis Park sits a log cabin-style house, tucked away on two-thirds of an acre—a rarity for...
Split-Level on Summit
Photos by Karena’s PhotographyAfter moving 15 times over the past 20 years, Peter Bisanz was ready to put down some roots. And where better...
Smart Tech Simplified
LG Styler Steam ClosetBoasting TrueSteam Technology, this clothing care system ($1,199) reduces bacteria, diminishes wrinkles, and refreshes your favorite fabrics—from cashmere to velvet—in 20...
Mercury Mosaics’ Mercedes Austin Talks Tile
Photos by David EllisSporting a cheerful smile, perky pixie cut, and plastic safety glasses, local entrepreneur Mercedes Austin takes us on a tour of...
A Cosmopolitan Gathering Space for Faraway Family
Photos by LandMark Photography, Jim Kruger, and Jon HuelskampHe’s from the Netherlands, and likes classic design and compartmentalized rooms. She’s from Venezuela, and loves rich...
Martha O’Hara’s Main-Level Makeover in Minneapolis
Photos by SpacecraftingAsk anyone who loves to entertain: Working within the cramped confines of a tiny kitchen is far from ideal. Still, Lisa Huey...
25+ Cosmically Fun Finds to Celebrate the Lunar New Year
Photo by Janelle Olson || Styling by Anna LundbergFantasia “Diamond Galaxy” wallpaper, $36/double roll, Ralph Lauren “North Hemisphere” wallpaper, $205/double roll, Essentia “Star Collision”...
RH Minneapolis Offers An Indulgent Design Experience
If you’re considering a home renovation of any size in the near future, design inspiration is sure to be sparked at Restoration Hardware’s newest...
Impress Your Guests With These Five Holiday Dishes
Photos by Terry Brennan || Prop Styling by Tim CreaganFood Styling by Lara Miklasevics || Recipes by Robin Asbell
Creamy Sweet Potato and Orange Soup...
2019 Holiday Gift Guide
Photos by Janelle OlsonStyling by Tim CreaganLittle Luxuries
Shimmer and sparkle aside, these tiny treasures are perfect for those who love the little things in...
Interior Design Studio Prospect Refuge’s New Look
After realizing their growing studio in Northeast Minneapolis needed more space, founder and principal designer Victoria Sass and her team at Prospect Refuge Studio decided a...
Unify Your Home With Upscale Wood-Inspired Décor
Photos by Janelle OlsonStyled by Tim CreaganReclaimed wood, resin, and carbon fiber paddles, from $300, Joseph Fiedler // Live edge walnut and acrylic media...
Island Renewal
Photos by Corey GafferWhen a couple with a shared love of sailing discovered a historic bed-and-breakfast for sale on Madeline Island, they knew they...