3seams offers women in Cambodia and Nepal a chance at a different future. Inga Swope knew she wanted to do something to help women and children...
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Local Artist Larissa Loden Creates Jewelry for the ‘Trying-to-Do-It-All Woman’
Local artisan Larissa Loden creates hand-crafted jewelry. Local artisan Larissa Loden, owner, founder, head designer and CEO of Larissa Loden...
Local Polish Pottery Shop Sells Patterns Owned by British Royal Family
Blue Water Polish Pottery works directly with manufacturers in Poland. You voted Blue Water Polish Pottery as a finalist in our Best Specialty...
First Presbyterian Celebrates More Than a Century of Sales
First Presbyterian Church holds their 115th rummage sale. For the 115th year of their 155 years serving the White Bear area, First Presbyterian...
Hockey Paws Help Your Little Skater Stay Warm on the Ice
A White Bear Lake hockey-lover's invention keeps kids comfortable on the ice. Almost everyone who lives in Minnesota knows that when it comes to...
Walnut Street Woodworking Makes Sustainable Kitchen Items from Local Lumber
Locally owned Walnut Street Woodworking makes custom kitchen items. Making custom kitchen items, with sustainable, locally found wood is Frank...
Vegan Vision
A new vegan clothing line encourages people to think about their impact on this world. Being good to our world, respecting other living creatures...
Goodbye Boring Holiday Sweaters
We spoke with the people at Frank Murphy to learn more about the perfect brand for the holiday season. The holiday season should be about relaxing...
GoJohnnyGo Records Offers Retro Finds in the Digital Age
GoJohnnyGo Records is a real, live record store in White Bear Lake. Digital seems to have wiped out the Blockbusters and Barnes & Nobles of the...
Upcycled Furniture Store Upsy Daisy Gets an Upcycled Building
Eli Rupnow and Danielle Rode revive a building’s soul. Amid the shops in downtown White Bear Lake is a little furniture store specializing in giving...
Artisan Dave Nadeau Crafts Wood Furniture with a Customized Approach
Whether it’s an old wagon wheel turned into a coffee table or a family heirloom in need of a revamp, artisan and White Bear Lake native Dave Nadeau...
Knitting a Community
Lila and Claudine’s Yarn and Gifts co-owner Kirsten Skoglund on knitting, building community and more. Creating something by hand can be a...
Magnolias’ Summer Collection Offers Bright and Bold Colors for the Season
Magnolias, a unique and creative boutique, moved into town last summer, and this summer local fiber artist and owner Paulette Wentzlaff is here to...
Goodthings Shares Gift Ideas for the Mothers In Your Life
Mother’s Day is coming. If you are still looking for a gift, here is a good thing to know: Goodthings has unique and creative gifts for every...
Local Artisan Brings Beauty to Everyday Objects
Pursuing a lifelong, “hereditary” interest in art, Birchwood Village entrepreneur Devon Quick has developed a thriving business crafting handmade...
White Bear Lake Man Crafts Modern Furniture with a Nod to the Past
Most people don’t think about the hard work that goes into each individual piece of furniture you sit at, sit on, eat at or admire. Owner...
Sensational Stoneware
Blue Water Polish Pottery provides an array of unikat Polish products. After living abroad for several years, Kathy Kuck, owner of Blue Water Polish...
Strawberry Patch, a Vintage Children’s Shop, Has Moved to White Bear Lake
It’s official, and sweet: Strawberry Patch, a children’s boutique shop specializing in vintage and handcrafted goods moved from Stillwater to White...
Parlour Antiques Offers Unique, One-of-a-kind Items
Sharleen Lindeman became an antique aficionado at a young age, trailing after her mother in antique stores. Following college, her appreciation for...
The Wedding Expo Returns for Another Year of Making Every Bride’s Dreams Come True
Head to the Wedding Expo for a chance to win a gift basket from Revive Salon! The Wedding Expo is returning for its 33rd year at the White Bear...
