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.
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...
Huntington Manor: Orono’s Famous Modern-Day Castle
Photos by SpacecraftingA winding cobblestone driveway leads guests up to Huntington Manor, the majestic 7,774-square-foot fortress known as the modern-day castle in Orono. Designed...
2019 Luxury Home Tour
Photos by SpacecraftingThis year marked an exciting development in Midwest Home’s Luxury Home Tour. For the first time, we combined our home tour—which celebrated...
Life in Color 2019
2019 JuryJeff Bengtson, owner, Isles Studio
Bria Hammel, principal, Bria Hammel Interiors
Bethany Wrede Peterson, principal, Atelier Wrede
Anna Bjorlin, senior editor, Midwest Home
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Sea-Inspired Home Decor Finds
Photos by Janelle Olson
Styling by Tim CreaganTeal scalloped headboard, $362, Skyline Furniture, Target // Velvet shell pillows, $80-130, Tamar Mogendorff // White scalloped comforter...
Lakeside Legends
Photos by David BaderFor a couple who met on the Olympic rowing team (and who have children following in their wake with rowing scholarships...
Hygge & West’s Latest Collection of Whimsical Designs
When it comes to playful patterns, there’s no better season than summer to incorporate them into your home, and Hygge & West’s latest collection...
Seven Striking New Homes to Scout
Stop 1: James McNeal Architecture & Luke Busker MasonryFor fantasy fans: Known by locals as “the castle in Orono,” the stately Huntington Manor is...
