Life + Culture

Life Minded

Party of Four Article by Jen Fortner I love teenagers. I really do. Give me a teenager over a newborn any day of the week. I know babies are magical, and they are darling when sleeping, but I find them to be well… a bit boring. Show me an experience, any experience, with a teenager that could be characterized as boring? Impossible. Terrifying. Mystifying. Trying. Thrilling. Dizzying. I still prefer that drama compared to infant drama.  So, due to my love of teenagers and my penchant for...

Professional Services

Built for the Lake Life

How Fineline Lakeshore Service makes lake life easy with quality shoreline and dock service Article by Kendra Johnson I think most people would agree that summers in Minnesota are best spent on or near the lake. And whether you love to fish, swim, paddleboard, or kayak, it’s no secret that a well-designed and durable dock is the best way to access the water.  Fineline Lakeshore Service, founded in 1990 by Joe Bridge and Jeff Voorhees, is a quality dock services company providing dock sales...

Life + Culture

Cars Against Crime

Meet the local nonprofit bringing iconic crime-fighting vehicles to life—all to support our local heroes Article by Rebecca Hahn | Photography by Rebecca Hahn and Atomic Pink Photography Have you ever daydreamed about how you would spend your winnings if you won the lottery? Although I rarely buy a ticket, deciding how I would disperse the money is always my favorite part. For at least one day, it’s fun to think about how I could help members of my family or an organization or two.   As most...

Shopping

Father’s Day Gift Guide

Find perfect gifts for the guys with these local finds Article by Sara Hoeman Self-Care Let Dad pamper himself with a gift card to 18|8 Fine Men’s Salons in Wayzata. Services range from haircuts, facial treatments, shaves, and much more. E-gift cards are available for purchase from their website.  eighteeneight.com Classic Timepiece You can never go wrong with a beautiful watch. Gunderson’s Jewelers in Wayzata has a wide selection—from Rolex to ORIS—the staff at Gunderson’s will help...

Home + Design

A Space that Speaks His Language

How Destiny Homes designs next-level customized man caves for every hobby Article by Graham Johnson From home theaters to gaming dens to golf simulators, Destiny Homes has seen it all when it comes to designing man caves. Be it a place to play poker, a shrine to his favorite football team, or simply a bar stocked with whiskey, “The first step is listening to the customer,” says Richard Harsdorf, president and owner of Destiny Homes.  Some aspects of man caves remain consistent: dark, moody...

Auto + Marine

Clear Shores

Eco-Friendly Underwater Weeding and More Article by David Scheller The lake. Your lake. That flat, placid sapphire all life revolves around. What a blessing it is, to live by it. But you’re not the only one who wants to be near the water. Your lakefront is under constant invasion by an untiring menace: botanical interlopers, which would reduce any private beach to virgin wilderness in a matter of months. And it only gets worse, because the foliaged vandals aren’t all terrestrial. I’m...

Life + Culture

Life Minded

Running My Mouth Is My Cardio Article by Jen Fortner My primary extracurricular activity as a child was dance. I took classes as a four and five-year-old at a tiny neighborhood studio called Sharon’s School of Dance. I was the breakout star in the number “Teddy Bear Parade,” if you ask my mother. At six, I got serious about dance, and my mother drove roundtrip downtown Minneapolis from the suburbs five days a week so I could pursue my passion. I spent the majority of 1977-1988 at the Minnesota...

Home Services

Homebuyer Must-Haves

Ulrich Real Estate Group shares the top home trends buyers are looking for this spring Article by Kendra Johnson | Photography by Spacecrafting and Kira Stetler With the spring homebuying season well underway, it’s always fun to take a look at the newest trends and must-haves in the housing market. And for the average person, it’s not a stretch to say that the last five years have caused a massive shift in everyday life — one that continues to have lingering effects on how they live, work...

Wellness

A Day of Pampering

Luxury meets comfort and relaxation is always on the menu at Bella on the Bay Article by Hannah Harms | Photography by Anna Ko Photography Nestled within the walls of an old Victorian house, Bella on the Bay provides a warm, inviting escape from the everyday hustle. Since opening its doors in 2006, the salon has become a sanctuary for those seeking personalized beauty and wellness services, all while feeling right at home.  Missi Davis, owner and esthetician, took over Bella on the Bay eight...

Home + Design

A Space to Call Your Own

Haus of Rowe shares how intentional design transforms your home into a haven Article by Sara Hoeman | Photography by Chelsie Lopez Between juggling family needs or sharing a space with a roommate or partner, our homes sometimes feel like they lack what we need—a sanctuary for us. Interior design firm Haus of Rowe shares easy ideas on how you can carve out that much-needed space in your own home. After all, it’s simply about reclaiming your space and finding the serenity you need and deserve! ...