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....
Shopping
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...
La Vie Est Belle Opens a Second Location in White Bear Lake
The boutique spreads a message of positivity and acceptance to a new community. Expanding beyond its premiere location in Lake Elmo, La Vie Est...
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...
Community Building for Businesses
“If you build it, they will come.” This quote from Field of Dreams is symbolic of one of the most important business lessons I have learned as an...
Fillory Design Company Creates Timeless Heirloom Pieces
Local furniture design and manufacturing business turns locally sourced lumber into heirloom pieces. Years before Todd Kendall became the creative...
The Minnesotan Is a Game Day Destination
With a new self-serve tap concept, The Minnesotan is a game day destination. Visitors to a downtown White Bear Lake staple can treat themselves to a...
Editor Takes Us on a Tour of Local Sustainable Shops
Shopping small has never felt so good. Last summer, I stopped buying bread. It was a small change to push myself to explore new recipes and improve...
Give the Gift of Backyard Birding
Put a new spin on housewarming gifts for homeowners. Encourage a new hobby or a way to enjoy a bit of outdoor living by gifting a birdhouse, feeder...
All Seasons Wild Bird Store Shares How to Feather the Nest
Birds are welcome additions to any outdoor landscape. As we take an extra look at outdoor living in this issue, why not educate ourselves about...
The Women Collective Looks to Uplift and Inspire
The Women Collective is a retail experience by and for women. Amelia Reigstad began 2024 with a word of the year: purpose. A former strategic...
Lake Country Legacy Celebrates 45 Years This April
A beloved bookstore celebrates a milestone anniversary this spring. On April 1, 1980, five women turned their love of books into a bona fide passion...
Emma Whitney Beauty Shares Timeline for Perfect Wedding Skin
An esthetician offers a handy timeline for event-ready skin. As wedding photos have become increasingly high-res and high-end over the decades,...
How To Save Mementos and Memories From Your Wedding
Hold your memories close with these preservation and care tips. Every wedding day inevitably reaches its conclusion. The vows are made, the marriage...
A.B. Ellie Helps Brides Find the Perfect Wedding Accessories
A.B. Ellie is helping brides say “I do” to the perfect wedding accessories. When it comes to curating one’s bridal look, there’s more than one way...
A Style Guide for Guests
When choosing a dress for an upcoming wedding, it’s important to consider the venue and event formality. Different settings call for different...
Wrapped Up
Make your holiday presents stand out this year with these creative and unique wrapping ideas. Pick a Theme: Choose a cohesive theme, like rustic,...
Back to School Shopping Tips
The new school year is here, but it’s not too late to think about back-to-school clothes shopping. With a few tips and tricks, you can navigate the...
You’re Invited to Our Exclusive Wedding Event
Calling all brides, grooms, wedding photographers and vendors—submit your photo galleries for consideration. We are featuring expertly curated local...
Cactus Boxes Reflects the Beauty of Nature
TJ Moran crafts cactus boxes that mirror the natural world. There’s nothing prickly about TJ Moran. From his White Bear Lake home and garden, Moran...
