by Renée Stewart-Hester | Apr 1, 2021 | Recipes
Sweet and savory recipes take on new shape. Pie–she’s often the underappreciated sister in the dessert family. Cake gets all the glory—candlelit entrances at birthdays and tiered seating at weddings, and all eyes are on her first slice at a host of gender reveal...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Apr 1, 2021 | Arts, Shops
“Pottery is definitely a lifelong challenge.” Shawn Kelly signs off from emails with, “Spark smiles and connect.” Why? “Smiles and connection are the icing on the cake, the cherry on top,” says the owner of Lime Knot Pottery. “I get to make pots—something...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Apr 1, 2021 | Shops, Style
The Foursome expands its closet. The Foursome Fine Apparel and Shoes is well known as a local go-to spot for fine menswear, the store hasn’t always focused exclusively on men’s clothing. “We actually used to carry women’s clothing,” says Nicole Chose, an owner and...
by Kira Vanderlan | Apr 1, 2021 | Home, Noteworthy, Pets
While many of us have experienced the upshots of home organization, it can be similarly good for pets, too. Pets bring endless joy, comfort and love. I have two rescued greyhounds that are 11 years old and retired from racing. Taking my furry friends on daily walks...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Apr 1, 2021 | Arts, Shops
Snowflakes create a flurry of love and business. The recent pandemic has seeped, invaded, wormed—or use whatever egregious verb you choose—into so many facets of our lives—physical wellbeing, mental health, relationships and businesses. How it has impacted each person...
by Hailey Almsted | Apr 1, 2021 | Drinks, Interior Design
Bar carts give a nod to Old Hollywood glamour. Who else is eager to host the first garden party or backyard barbecue of the year? April might still be hosting a snow pile or two, but, May should give the green light. Roll out a bar cart to add a little old school...
by Rebekah Coffman | Apr 1, 2021 | Education, History, Noteworthy
School building has graduated into several incarnations. Situated along busy Highway 55, just south of the Luce Line Trail, sits one of the city’s first schools. The building, nearly unrecognizable in its current form, was home to the District 95 School. The school’s...
by Editorial Staff | Apr 1, 2021 | Arts
Annual art show returns for another year. Primavera, Plymouth’s annual spring art exhibition, offers the public the opportunity to celebrate fine art from adults and students alike. The juried event, held in partnership by the Plymouth Arts Council and the City of...
by Claire Swenson | Apr 1, 2021 | Landscape, Outdoors, Pets
Experts offer tips to keep pets safe at home and at the park. With many Minnesotans sticking closer to home during the pandemic, folks have been looking for inspired ways to use their newfound time and engage in socially distanced endeavors. For some, that meant...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Feb 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
It appears we find ourselves in a peculiar time of year. Though its bluster is waning, February remains committed to holding onto its wintery relationship. While March stands conflicted—“Our life is March weather, savage and serene in one hour,” writes Ralph Waldo...
by Kira Vanderlan | Feb 1, 2021 | Home, Noteworthy
Organizing can be both decorative and thematic. Think outside the (plastic) box. Creating themes based on things you love personalizes the process and even makes organizing fun. Do you have a penchant for travel? Utilize luggage tags, hard-sided luggage or antique...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Feb 1, 2021 | Gift Guides, Noteworthy
There really is something to flower power—when it comes to expressing love and relieving stress. Since Valentine’s Day is days away, let’s start there. Did you realize that, according to the Society of American Florists (SAF), 250 million roses are produced just for...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Feb 1, 2021 | Book Club, Noteworthy
Books can be powerful tools in educating and enlightening children about diversity and encouraging conversations at home. PBS.org offers a list of books that are great family reads. Some of them include: • Sulwe by Lupita Nyong’o is a Coretta Scott King award-winning...
by Editorial Staff | Feb 1, 2021 | Arts
Flex your DIY muscles with these fun projects. We’re relegated to staying home a lot more these days, so why not put that extra time indoors to good use? You know there are lots of projects you’ve been meaning to do and oodles of Pinterest board ideas and Instagram...
by Editorial Staff | Feb 1, 2021 | Interior Design, Shops
Danish lifestyle concept is perfect for Minnesota winters. These dark, cold winter weeks set the perfect stage for living a more hyggelig (hygge-like) life. Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) is a Danish lifestyle concept. Its Scandinavian origins and our northern climate make...
