A Bustling & Beautiful Outdoor Entertainment Space in Northern Wisconsin

Photos by Troy ThiesWhile Anna Achtenberg was growing up in western Wisconsin, she couldn’t wait to escape small-town life. Now, every weekend, she can’t wait to go back. After living in the Twin Cities...

Loll Designs Collabs with Room & Board on Summer Furniture Release

Loll Designs, founded in Duluth in 2006, has been disrupting the summer-furniture market with its comfy, colorful, ultra-durable, and high-density polyethylene outdoor furniture. Manufactured from 50% recycled plastic—derived mostly from millions of single-use...

A Sauna Sanctuary in Hudson

By Katherine LawlessPhotos by Andrea RuggNestled in what the Olson family calls “the back 40” for its remoteness is a secluded area where wildflowers bloom in the spring and snow falls quietly in the...

Soak Up the Sunshine With These Gorgeous Outdoor Goods

1. Premium Panel Umbrella Add a touch of 1970s flair to your outdoor setup with this groovy umbrella ($299), flaunting vintage pink, yellow, cream, and green block colors; 6 feet of shade; and adorable natural...

Three Ways to Create Sustainable Outdoor Spaces

“No more lawns,” Breanna Robles answers enthusiastically, when asked the number-one thing homeowners can do to make their landscapes more sustainable. A landscape designer with Studio Zewde based in Harlem, and a 2021 judge...

2022 Ideas to Steal: Landscaping & Outdoors

Low-Maintenance Living When the hustle and bustle of daily life gets the best of us, tending to our landscapes can fall to the end of our list. That’s why homeowners are increasingly opting for low-maintenance...

The Collective: Tonic Living and Plantscapes

Photos courtesy of Tonic Living and PlantscapesFrom her sun-filled studio in the Northrup King Building, Racquel Wakefield, founder of Tonic Living and Plantscapes, designs green spaces for clients—from plant lovers looking to add life to...

Get the Look: Trestle Homes’ Residential Rooftop Retreat

Photo by SpacecraftingMornings are a breeze when you’re Trestle Homes’ owner Peter Crain, who wakes up to an eco-friendly green roof and peaceful patio without lifting his head from the pillow. Just beyond a...

For the Love of Nature

Photos by Andrea RuggAs a young girl, Diana Straate spent her summer days trekking around the gardens at her grandparents place next door. “I would sit in the middle of the vegetable garden and...

Lawn Looking Sad? 3 Ways to Revamp Your Landscape Post-Winter

You’ve probably heard this year after year during the endless spring thaw: Stay off your lawn. Yes, we’re antsy to get out there and get the green growing, but take your time. The University...

2022 Ideas to Steal: Exteriors

Mixing It Up First impressions are everything, so why not make yours unforgettable from the sidewalk? Get creative with your approach to exterior siding selections. Integrate vertical and horizontal options in both wide and narrow...

Creating A Sustainable Spring: Germination & Gardening

Spring is in bloom, so it’s an ideal time to enjoy the outdoors—not only because we've been holed up inside for the past several winter months, but also because the beauty of the Midwestern...

This Lakeside Retreat by Livit Site + Structure is Where Fun Meets Function

Photos by SpacecraftingThe small lake abutting this award-winning landscape is a below-the-radar gem—a private, nonmotorized body of water surrounded by woods that affords its residents abundant natural beauty and solitude only 15 minutes from...

Glass Menagerie: Your Guide to Selecting The Best Windows For Your Midwestern Abode

If “eyes are the windows to your soul,” as Shakespeare so eloquently suggested, we would argue that windows may just be the eyes of your home. Not only do they bring in air and...

Shop Ethnicraft’s Jack Collection at Dwelling Designs

Photos providedOutdoor furniture company Ethnicraft’s newest Jack collection—designed by Jacques Deneef—is now available at Dwelling Designs in Minneapolis, and it’s exactly what we need for surviving the upcoming summer season. Featuring solid teak wood...

Duluth’s Loll Designs Expands Nisswa Collection With Sustainable Sofas & Swings

Photos courtesy of Loll DesignsAlthough our decks and patios are still blanketed under thick coats of snow, they certainly won’t be for long. At last, spring is coming, which means right now is the...

Four Gardens on Virtual Tour Will Jumpstart Your Planting Plans

Photos provided by Mary Ellen BeckerLast year, the volunteers of the Hennepin County Master Gardeners decided to put their spring tour online. The virtual tour was a smashing success, and it’s happening again this...

Ruth Artistry & Décor Blends Boho Chic With a Touch of Wanderlust

Photos provided by Ruth Artistry & DécorRuth Artistry & Décor crafts lifestyle goods that sit somewhere in the middle of cabin chic, balancing bohemian craft with pure wanderlust. The company is named after Biblical...

The Collective: Sanborn Canoe Co.’s Home Goods Delight Water and Land Lovers Alike

Photos courtesy of Sanborn Canoe Co.Something remarkable happens in a Winona woodshop under the handpainted Sanborn Canoe sign, the place Todd Randall and his team transform the utilitarian canoe and paddle into works of...

The Collective: Pitched

Photos courtesy of PitchedAlready dreaming of warmer weather? Us too, and that's why Pitched is top of mind.Founders Kenny and Autumn Young had one goal in mind when launching their Twin Cities-based glamping company:...

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