Lake Effect's Nod to Nautical
Just when it seems we’ve seen every possible nautical product ever made, new Excelsior boutique Lake Effect puts a fresh spin on lake life—from why-didn’t-I-think-of-that water bottles for dogs (with...
View ArticleShinola's Time
In case you haven’t heard, the North Loop is really ticking—particularly since the 350-pound clock went up at 3rd and Washington announcing the arrival of Shinola, an American revival brand hailed for...
View ArticleDowntown Shopping Stinks
The minute I heard that Saks Off 5th would anchor the new Twin Cities Premium Outlets opening this month in Eagan, I had a sinking feeling its downtown Minneapolis days were numbered. Sure enough, Off...
View ArticleReady, Set, Summer: New Beauty Treatments for the Season
You could just get a spray tan and call it a day. Or, you could step up your summer beauty game with these smart services. You’ll only look low-maintenance. Hair “It’s the greatest thing since sliced...
View ArticleThree Dads Are Making Essential Oils Seem Manly
Any guy looking for the best haircut and beard trim in St. Cloud goes to Brian Wohlman at Loft Salon & Spa. It’s not a manly place, but Wohlman’s classic barber chair is set apart from the rest of...
View ArticleGood Stuff: Pool Party!
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View ArticleMakeover Magic: Pacifier's Owner Gets A New Look
As soon as every onesie was in its place at the beautiful new Pacifier store in the North Loop, co-owner Wing Witthuhn panicked. “It’s such a nice space,” Witthuhn says. “I feel like I need to look...
View ArticleGoodthings
After a couple of years combing the Twin Cities for a prime spot to open another Goodthings store, local retailer Tyler Conrad realized the best opportunity was right down the block. Conrad bought the...
View ArticleDiary of a Wellness Junkie
Forget de-cluttering closets and cleaning out the gutters. For me, spring is the gentle nudge to set aside time for the things that make me feel more grounded. When I sat down to sketch out this dream...
View ArticleA Gift for Moms: Self-Care
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View Article14 Beauty Must-Haves to Tuck in Your Bag
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View ArticleModernRoots' All-Natural Booming Business
After five years of selling her natural soaps and skin care products at farmers’ markets, ModernRoots founder Meg DiMercurio has become a full-fledged retailer with stores bookending the Twin Cities....
View ArticleGood Stuff: Blooming Botanicals
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View ArticleShake Your Beauty: Vanessa Dembo's Tips
Before she began teaching Twin Cities women to feel beautiful (Stand tall and stick your boobies out! They’re like shooting bullets!) at her popular Zumba and barre classes, Vanessa Dembo was a famous...
View ArticleRussell + Hazel Plans to Shake Up Office Supplies—Again
My first thought when I heard russell + hazel was closing its store at Galleria? That’s it. That shoebox of a space next to Good Earth must have proven to be a coffin. I’m pleased to report quite the...
View ArticleBest of Beauty Readers' Poll
Do you adore your hairstylist? Have you found the most energizing massage in town? Share the knowledge! Fill out our Best of Beauty Readers' Poll. As a thank you for your time and tips, you'll...
View ArticleHow Malls Intend to Win Us Back
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View ArticleGood Stuff: True Blue
Blue and white are the couple of the season—sure to be seen everywhere together, from beach to table to—yes—the bedroom. Done in lively patterns, this maritime-inspired blue evokes a sense of...
View ArticleMove Yourself
“I’m the butt of a lot of jokes at parties,” says Natalie Davis, who opened Move Colonics last year in St. Paul. A candida sufferer, Davis visited five different doctors and tried everything from...
View ArticleThe Power of Good Design
This bag (featured below) drew the loudest oohs and aahs at our spring fashion shoot. It’s a stunner, and so simple: clean lines, minimal detail, black and white. But to really appreciate this very...
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