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.
How to Have a Hygge Home
Bring home some hygge with the just released Hygge & West Home: Design for a Cozy Life (Chronicle Books) by Christiana Coop and Aimee...
Bria Hammel Interiors Launches Brooke & Lou
Local interior designer Bria Hammel, known for her bright, classic, effortless aesthetic—and considerable social media following—launched her own line this summer. Brooke & Lou,...
LiLu Interiors Reimagines a St. Paul Kitchen
When Heidi and Michael were in search of a rightsized home, they found a 1938 bungalow in St. Paul that was the perfect fit....
Clio Surfaces’ New Edina Showroom
Add another showroom to the burgeoning design district on France Avenue in Edina. Clio Surfaces, part of Georgia- and Michigan-based Clio Holdings, opened a...
In-cupboard Drip Tray
This upper cabinet in this sleek kitchen, courtesy of Puustelli, the Finnish maker, conceals a secret: a built-in slotted dish rack with a removable...
Minnesota Pottery Festival Features Potters, Demonstrations, and More
So many festivals and art fairs! So little time to enjoy them all during our short summer! If you’re a pottery lover, here’s one...
Warners’ Stellian Expands to Northeast Minneapolis
Warners’ Stellian, the family-owned appliance specialist, adds a new location at 2605 Broadway St. in Northeast Minneapolis for easy access for city dwellers.
Martha O’Hara Interiors’ Flash Sale Continues
Designer's Flash Sale for June only includes furniture and accessories at 60 percent off.
TEA2 Wins Marvin’s Architects Challenge
Marvin’s annual Architects Challenge is a competition designed to recognize architects who have used the company’s windows and doors in innovative ways in exceptional...
Lake Minnetonka Getaway Made for Entertaining
No cabin commute for this busy family. Their lake place is 30 minutes from home
DIY Vintage Wall Courtesy Chalkboard Paint
Conjunction Junction, adding a classroom vibe to a home office is this wall's function
Tour Minneapolis City Hall’s Green Roof
Tour Minneapolis City Hall's green roof to learn about a cool and sustainable technique.
Gardening Books for Minnesotans
Let's turn that thumb green
For interior décor, the color sage is all the rage
The most popular color of the year is sage, a soft and silvery neutral.
Tips for Foiling Garden Grazers
Tips for preventing rabbits and deer from eating your plants.
See, shop, and talk pottery at St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour
The 26th Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour is a self-guided, three-day tour, May 11-13, that draws potters and pottery aficionados from across the country to Chisago County to see, shop, and talk pottery.
Six Picks for Mother’s Day Gift Shopping
Great shops for Mother's Day gifts.
Minneapolis & Saint Paul Home Tour Features Homes and Neighborhood Pride
This tour offers a chance to visit a broad range of dwellings and neighborhoods in the cities.
Marvin Displays Its Minnesota Heritage
Marvin WIndows and Doors Eagan office captures a distinctively Minnesota Nordic woods design.
Ready to Renovate?
Before the walls come down, do your research
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