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Elizabeth Roubik is Associate Editor of Midwest Home.

Sales + Events: December Presents Shopping, Sleigh Bells & Seasonal Surprises

Arboretum AppleHouse Holiday BoutiqueStarting in November, the Arboretum AppleHouse becomes a festive holiday destination, complete with seasonal decor, giftables, and gourmet goodies available to...

Minnesota Furniture Retailers Recognized for Sustainability Initiatives

As the furniture industry continues its efforts to embrace sustainability in production, Minnesota-based companies are paving the way for responsible wood sourcing. In fact,...

The Midwest Home 20

Since 1992, Midwest Home has celebrated the art of home design, shining a spotlight on the region’s most inspiring spaces and the visionaries behind...

Smith + Trade Mercantile Delivers on DIY Classes

Photos courtesy of Smith + Trade Mercantile   Cookie Decorating ‘The Holiday Forest Collection’ Sunday, Dec. 1, 2-4:30 p.m.During this delectable holiday workshop, learn the basics of...

Countertop Chronicles

Photos courtesy of Select Surfaces  1. Is my countertop worth the investment? “Custom countertops are a long-lasting investment that most consumers don’t replace often,” explains...

A Rustic, Yet Refined Kitchen by David Heide Design Studio

Photos by Rich Michell  Nestled deep in the woods on a lakeside lot, this classic cabin—with its dated wood finishes, log columns and railings,...

Sales + Events: November Introduces Impeccable Holiday Shopping

ILLUME Warehouse SaleShop candles, reed diffusers, perfumes, body mists, and assorted household cleaners at ILLUME’s Warehouse Sale—featuring products from ILLUME, Good Chemistry, Anthropologie, Madewell,...

Bright Ideas for Managing Light During Daylight Savings

Photo courtesy of Graber  Minnesota winters are notorious for their limited daylight. In fact, according to World Data, the average winter day in the state...

Luxury in Limewash

The world of interior design is seeing a rise in the popularity of brushed wall treatments. From French Wash and limewash to Venetian plaster,...

‘Homes of Quiet Elegance’ Available Now

If you asked Wade Weissmann of Wade Weissmann Architecture how he would describe an “heirloom house,” he would tell you it’s an abode that...

Lake Cottage Retreat by Hartman Homes Inc.

Photos by Spacecrafting  When describing this two-level home on Big Carnelian Lake, one might choose words like clean, organic, or classic. In fact, Julie Speer,...

The Legacy Continues: Anne McDonald Design’s Exclusive Showroom on The Expert

Photos by Taylor Hall O’Brien, Styling by Liz Gardner  Since its recognition on The Expert Top 40 list earlier this year, Minneapolis-based Anne McDonald Design...

Color Your World: Life in Color 2024

There’s a continual push and pull between staying neutral and capitalizing on color, whether it be with fashion, makeup, or, most notably for us,...

Sales + Events: October Offers Art, Gardens, and Vintage Treasures

Junk Bonanza Fall 2024 For those who are fans of all things vintage, Junk Bonanza’s fall show is the perfect place to shop one-of-a-kind treasures...

Streamline Fall Home Maintenance with Yarlow

As the weather gets colder and the leaves start to fall, the task of prepping our homes for the seasonal change becomes a daunting...

Q&A: Grout Couture

Photos by Alyssa Lee  Midwest Home: What are the different visual effects of dark and light grout colors? Wendy Boyer (Brown Cow Design): Grout dynamically changes...

Industry News: Creative Lighting Permanently Closed

A bright chapter in St. Paul’s history has come to a close, because on Monday evening, Creative Lighting announced the closure of its Concordia...

Sales + Events: September Showcases Art Tours, Exclusive Sales, and Fall-Themed Festivities

American Pottery Festival View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Northern Clay Center (@northernclaycenter)Northern Clay Center’s annual fundraiser, the American Pottery Festival, showcases some...

Art Placement 101

Photos courtesy of Art Girls  Place artwork 5-8 inches above furnitureWhen hanging artwork above a sofa, chair, or table, shoot for 5-8 inches higher....

The 2024 ASID National Awards Honors Minnesota Members

Design serves as a beautiful form of expression, but it also has capabilities of impacting individuals and communities on a deeper level. This idea...

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