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Laurie Junker

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Laurie Junker writes about home design, real estate, and trends and has been contributing to Midwest Home since 2015. She lives in Minneapolis where she's still trying to figure out how to style her bookshelves.

Marimo Moss Balls

These charming aquatic balls are alive, fuzzy and popular as decorative elements and "pets."
New boho: clean and bright, with distinctive Moroccan tile on display in a kitchen.

Bohemian Home Style Gaining Traction

Kristin Rackner of Studio Vice dishes on why she embraces bohemian home style, and how the aesthetic is gaining traction.
plastic alternatives

Paring Down Plastic

More people are trying to cut back on plastics in their homes. Here are a few local businesses offering alternatives that go beyond reusable shopping bags.

Measuring Up: TV’s

Size and scale matter when it comes to choosing a TV and figuring out where to put it.
Home gym with sport equipment

A Home Gym Win

Inspiration and advice on creating a workout space at home.
picking the right light bulb

Pick the Right Bulb

Lost in the light bulb aisle? Here's a field guide.
A great room with geometric-patterned windows, fireplace, large red sofa and spiral staircase.

Luxury Super Bowl Rentals

Listed for up to $8,000 a night are a variety of Twin Cities homes from an 8,000 square foot geodesic dome home to a condo within shouting distance of the stadium.

Measuring Up: Dining Rooms

Dining room spacing basics to maximize comfort, function and aesthetics.
Poinsettia plant from the top.

Poinsettias

A little history and a few ideas on how to style this ubiquitous holiday plant (spoiler alert: it involves removing the shiny foil wrapper).
Creative Holiday Garland

Ten Great Garlands

Fun and creative garland ideas that look fresh for the winter holidays.
Minnesota cocktail glasses

Stock The Bar, Local Style

The local craft spirits market is flourishing and a bottle of their best makes a fun gift, especially when paired with MN themed glassware.
houzz 2018 trends vintage lighting

Houzz 2018 Home Design Predictions

This online design and remodeling community is predicting a shift from white kitchens, subway tile and stainless steel towards more color and pattern.

St. Louis Park—Energized And Affordable

How St. Louis Park is staying relevant, healthy and attractive to current and new residents.
Fruit and Vegetable Centerpieces

Fruit And Vegetable Holiday Centerpieces

Gild your table in farm-to-table style that only requires a trip to the grocery store.
stylish trivets

Trivet Pursuit

A sampling of stylish trivets to dress up and protect your holiday table.
vintage portraits

Trendspotting: Flea Market Portraits

Vintage portraits can add gravitas, history, mood and a little something unexpected to spaces.
Magnolia at Target

Magnolia Launches at Target

Popular designers Chip and Joanna Gaines have created a home accessories line exclusively for Target.
upcycled design

Upcycling

Upcycling is going beyond simple reuse into the realm of beautiful design.
Macalester-Groveland neighborhood

Macalester-Groveland, A College Town In The City

The Macalester-Groveland neighborhood in St. Paul is unhurried, unpretentious and full of charm.
A person holding a newly framed picture from Framebridge.

Custom Frames by Framebridge

Category disrupter Framebridge is out to change they way we custom frame.

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