Carmen Peota
Carmen Peota is a Minneapolis freelance writer who, with her husband, has renovated three old houses and is contemplating the redo of their 75-year-old cabin. She writes about health and public policy as well as architecture and design. She recently lived and taught in Colombia, South America.
An Elevated Modern Farmhouse Turns Heads in Edina
Photos by Spacecrafting The challenge for Eric Zehnder, president of Zehnder Homes, was to ensure this new build would fit in with its Edina neighborhood...
A Modern Lake Elmo Rambler Maximizes One-Level Living
Photos by Spacecrafting When navigating the long list of decisions that come with building a custom home, the key is to start with the exterior...
Creative Neighboring Leads to a Public Piazza
Photos by Tracy Walsh The pig is the first thing people notice when they walk by Vince and Kathy DiGiorno’s yard in St. Paul’s St....
A Massive Makeover for a Minnetonka Mansion
Photos by Spacecrafting No question, the house was already fabulous. With its stone exterior, ornate balustrades and balconies, two staircases, pillars, and arches, the 9,000-square-foot two-story...
Timeless Designs
This stately new build takes traditional design cues from its historic neighbors while offering all the luxuries of modern living
Golf Lovers’ Retreat
Inspired by expansive mountain lodges, this modern-yet-rustic rambler’s open design is meant for a recreational lifestyle
Mountain Modern
This sleek new model mingles contemporary lines with warm rustic accents for a perfect balance of natural style.
A Fresh Take on a Lake Minnetonka Home
When the Regan family of Regan Brothers Bakery fame (a one-time Minneapolis institution) built their summer getaway on Lake Minnetonka’s Crystal Bay in 1905,...
Lake Pepin Farmhouse Made for A Crowd
This Lake Pepin farmhouse is made for a crowd
Play House
Interior designer Andrew Flesher helps a family with three young boys give their home a playful update, making it all their own.
Edina Home Transformed for a New Era
SALA Architects, Erotas Building Corp., Talla Skogmo and Keenan & Sveiven Landscape give an Edina home a modern update while still retaining its charm.
A Luxury Lodge in West Lakeland by Divine Custom Homes
Surrounded by red pine, this Lodge style home built by Divine Custom Homes could be an up-north escape, but it’s close by.