Chris Lee
Chris Lee, a longtime magazine writer and editor, has been a keen observer of the Twin Cities thriving design scene for more than a decade. As editor of Midwest Home, she combines her passion for all things home with her love of good story telling.
Collected Chic
When a young couple, both doctors, purchased a 1920s Spanish-style house on Lake Minnetonka, they knew this was a special property. Its lovely bone...
Darril Otto: Master in Our Midst
Artist. Master illusionist. Miracle worker. Darril Otto, a decorative painter, plasterer, and founder of Otto Painting Design in Chanhassen, earns these sobriquets and more...
Currently Trending: The Return of Brutalism
Brutalism, a midcentury-style characterized by simple forms and raw concrete construction, is having a moment. Originally applied to the work of modern architect Le Corbusier,...
Pantone’s Pick for 2019 Color of the Year: Living Coral
The annual trend-watching rite known as “Color of the Year” finished up this month with Pantone’s announcement of its 2019 pick, Living Coral. Characterizing...
The Ice Wrangler’s Guide to Making Luminaries
https://vimeo.com/304511496 Call her the ice wrangler, the iceologist, the ice conjurer. All describe Jennifer Shea Hedberg’s art and craft: She creates luminaries, lanterns, flowers, towers,...
Books for Design Lovers
If you’ve got architecture and design lovers on your gift list, think books. Several recent releases celebrating Minnesota’s profusion of talent would be good...
Accidental Advocate
A sit down with Christine Hoffman, founder of Twin Cities Flower Exchange
Holiday Tradition with an Edge
At the O’Hara home, holiday décor is by design, tempered with plenty of nostalgia
Day of the Dead Celebrates the Dearly Departed
As the Mexican celebration of El Dia de Los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) approaches, you’ll see the distinctive skeletons and skulls everywhere....
2018 BLEND Award Winners Celebrated
The jury is in: The 2018 winners of BLEND Awards in Minneapolis and St. Paul have been announced at gatherings in both cities in...
Dog-Friendly Design Trends
Life with dogs is messy. Our four-footed buddies may be part of the family—they're our furry kids—but they can also be wet, muddy, and,...
Lucky Dogs
Even pooches need custom amenities