Camille LeFevre
Camille LeFevre has been writing about architecture and design for local and national publications throughout her career as an arts journalist. Her love of home as a place of sanctuary, inspiration, and community is profound, whether she’s teaching Pilates out of her home studio in Saint Paul or welcoming guests to her family house in Sedona.
Ruth Johnson Interiors: A Flair for the Sophisticated Dramatic
Even the briefest look at the work of Ruth Johnson signals an aesthetic of uncompromising excellence. Dramatic in the jaw-dropping sense, and underscored by...
Legacy on the Lake
Photos by Corey GafferWell over a century ago, Leigh Olson’s grandfather purchased 160 acres of wooded land on Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula...
The Goods: Tapis Decor
Photos courtesy Tapis DecorJacqueline (Jackie) Cox opened her showroom Tapis Decor in International Market Square during the 2008 recession. “The market had just collapsed,”...
5 Ways to Maximize Small Spaces
Photos by Kory Kevin ReckingerAre you living, working, playing, and relaxing in small home, condo, or apartment? And wondering how to fit it all...
A Light, Bright, and Durable Home for an Active Family
Photos courtesy Interior Impressions“Oftentimes, there will be nerf footballs flying through the room,” mused Amy Leferink’s client, who has three boys and a dog....
Chisel Architecture Trademarks its Pattern of Life® Approach to Design
Photos by Alyssa Lee. Project done by Marcy Townsend as architect while at Charlie & Co. Design.Nearly every residential architecture firm purports to design...
Freeze Design Build Creates Custom Furniture
Photos courtesy Freeze Design BuildWhile recently reorganizing my home office, I ventured online in search of a new desk, which led me to a...
Home Style of the Month: Contemporary Rustic
Photos by Scott AmundsonIn today’s style parlance, the descriptor “rustic” often gets applied to residences ranging from tiny log cabins to sprawling mountain retreats,...
The District Edina Plans to Begin Construction in Fall 2020
Photos courtesy The District EdinaJust steps from beautiful Nine-Mile Creek, on a wooded three-acre lot, is a white three-level building long used as office...
A Saltwater Oasis
Photos courtesy Mom's Design BuildMaximizing Minnesota’s short summer months is challenging when a third of the home property is a wetland that can’t be...
Cyrus Artisan Rugs Offers Luxury Hand-Woven and Hand-Tied Rugs for Comfort Underfoot
Photos courtesy Cyrus Artisan RugsFor five generations, beginning in Iran, Alex Farahan’s family has worked in the luxury hand-woven and hand-tied rug business. His...
Tips for Upping Your Outdoor Living Spaces this Summer
Photos courtesy Southview DesignThe scene is set for summer in the cities: Play it safe and avoid exposing yourself and your family members to...