A great hostess gift doesn’t just say “thank you”—it paints a portrait of thoughtfulness and, more often than not, a bit of the giver’s personality....
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At Home With the Kowalskis
Leona Rose Interiors curates a distinctive holiday tablescape that embraces family and tradition. To be a holiday host is to take on an important...
Give the Gift of the Perfect Book
Open up a world of experiential gifting, learning and living. Make gift giving easier this season by leaning into a specialty theme or carefully...
Floristry North Offers a Fresh Take on Flower Shops
The floral studio opens this fall with a selection of candles, flowers and experiences. Creativity is blooming in downtown White Bear Lake thanks...
Painter Karen Chan Pursues Her Creative Calling
For Karen Chan, art has always been second nature. From a young age growing up in northern Malaysia, she could be found with a pencil in hand,...
Bald Eagle Lake Art Crawl Returns for a Second Year
A community for creativity is back for year two. Last year, four White Bear Lake area women came together to create a community art crawl, opening...
Bonfire Bites for Fall
Some foods just taste better cooked over an outdoor flame. Let’s be clear; we will always support s’mores as the campfire foodie champ. No doubt. No...
A Culture of Pots
Ernest Miller’s ceramic piece, Pitcher, was featured in White Bear Center for the Arts’ A Culture of Pots 2025 exhibit this summer. The strong,...
Behind-The-Scenes at Beetlejuice Jr.
Every spring, under the direction of Odelis Garcia Anderson, White Bear Lake students from Central and Mariner Middle schools perform a musical at...
“Still: The Art of Noticing”
One of our regular customers requested Still: The Art of Noticing by local author Mary Jo Hoffman. As soon as I read the description, I was hooked....
MahtoREADi Picks “I Cheerfully Refuse” for Community Read
The event will give readers a chance to converse with the author and connect with their local community. November 18 marks MahtoREADi’s 23rd annual...
Your Wedding, Our Pages
Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life—filled with romance, the love of family and friends and, of course, all those wonderful,...
Book Picks for the Beach
For me, the perfect beach read is a blend of lighthearted and funny with some earnest reflection on life thrown in. I want escapism, but I also want...
“Carapace” Balances Strength and Grace
Every year, White Bear Center for the Arts hosts Northern Lights, a juried art exhibition. This year, a new artistic voice emerged from the crowd:...
Meet The Mothers Band
Three White Bear Lake Area High School students are bringing beautiful harmonies to their community and beyond. For a dynamic trio of incoming...
Summer Adventures Abound Around the Metro
Discover mini getaways that feel worlds away. Sometimes, you just need a break—but your schedule might laugh at the idea of a weeklong getaway....
Bring a Fresh Dip Recipe to Your Table
Brighten up gatherings with delicious takes on appetizing spreads. If there’s one thing Minnesotans do best, it’s summer get-togethers. Whether your...
Embrace Summer With Seasonal Flavors
This Best of White Bear Lake issue is worth celebrating! If you’re in the market for a party this season, you might be looking for a “best of” bite...
Enjoy the 2025 Dog Days of White Bear Lake This May
Dog owners and lovers will unite on May 17 for the ninth annual celebration of Dog Days of White Bear Lake. Organized by Indulge Salon and Spa, the...
True North Travel Co. Shares Ways To Wander Wisely
Travel agent Mallory Tolbert shares her tips for sustainable and regenerative adventures. Mallory Tolbert, owner of White Bear Lake’s True North...
