“… we all need to get outside and dig in the dirt a little more.” “If you had told me 10 years ago that I would become a chicken lady with a...
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Back to the Future
J&J Remodelers revamps an outdated White Bear area kitchen. Wanting to bring a late 1980s time capsule of a kitchen back to the future, this...
Green Acres
A quick guide to cabin-friendly plants and shrubs. Cabin owners know the drill. Head up (or over) to the lake in springtime for opening, plant the...
A Taste of Spring
Herbaceous perennials offer early-season bounty. Spring is finally here! There’s nothing quite like seeing those first furls of green making their...
Digging In
White Bear Lake local Michelle Bruhn shares her gardening expertise and local food journey on her Forks in the Dirt blog. Growing up, Michelle Bruhn...
High-Performing Homes
GreenHalo Builds creates homes that are beautiful, energy efficient and good for you. The first things you notice when you step foot in the newly...
Shake, Stir, Rattle and Roll
Bar carts give a nod to Old Hollywood glamour. Bar carts, once a staple in American homes, offices and restaurants, have been resurrected from the...
Step into Spring
Welcome the warm weather with some new décor items from That Old Blue Door. Nothing says spring like a bit of green and some floral décor. And That...
Eat Your Greens
Let’s get growing early this year for fresh springtime salads. Growing salad greens in a container is an easy and fast way to jumpstart your...
Together as One
A collective of furniture artisans with one common goal. Taking old furniture pieces and transforming them back into timeless pieces, with lots of...
4 Tips for Keeping Your Houseplants Healthy
Caring for houseplants is easier than you think. Houseplants can have benefits beyond their beauty. Plants increase oxygen in the air, work as...
Good Morning America Appearance Boosts Local Business During Tough Times
Create Space makes national TV with an appearance on Good Morning America. It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic hit small businesses hard....
A Q+A with One of White Bear Lake’s Best Interior Designers
Christina Lynn Interiors was a runner-up for Best Interior Designer in the Best of White Bear Lake 2020. Our homes are our havens—and never more so...
How to Design Your Home with Pets and Kids in Mind
Piper Donlin, an interior design consultant at Ethan Allen, offers advice on designing and furnishing a warm and inviting home that can handle some...
Local Home Staging Expert Offers Tips for ‘Putting On Your Best Look’
Robin LeVine of Sorted Affairs Home Staging gives tips on beautifying for selling or staying. Owner of Sorted Affairs Home Staging Robin LeVine has...
Mural Paper Makes for an Easy, Trendy Focal Point
While architectural elements and furniture are often the go-to focal points, a single wall can hold its own with bold color or statement wallpaper....
The Best Flooring Options for Your White Bear Lake Home
Carpet remains a top seller in the flooring market, but there are plenty of other flooring options for homeowners. Look what appears to be moving...
Check Out This Local Designer’s Inspirational Kitchen Remodel
Molly Howe shares an inspirational kitchen remodel. It seems that no matter how many beautiful rooms we have—great room, dining room, family room,...
How to Use Lighting as Functional Art in Home Décor
Functional art brightens lighting options. More and more, lighting is living in two worlds—function and art—and we hope that relationship never...
White Bear Lake’s Best Remodeler Says Communication is Key
Bald Eagle Construction owner Ryan Schuette shares remodeling tips. Remodeling—the word itself can sound daunting, but the process doesn’t have to...
