by Renée Stewart-Hester | Sep 1, 2021 | Interior Design
Designer provides the perfect equation for décor presentation. When it comes to feathering our nests, decisions abound. While major elements might take the front seat, it’s important to tend to the smaller details, which can make or break a design story. To say it’s...
by Editorial Staff | Sep 1, 2021 | Photo Contest
Competition was stiff this year for the annual Focus on Maple Grove photo contest, but after the dust settled, the judges picked the winning images in three categories: Activities & Events, City Landmarks and Wildlife & Nature. Winners and participants may get...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Sep 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Fresh starts. A little tabula rasa does us all good from time-to-time. Looking forward affords us the opportunity to embrace change and accept new challenges. For some, January is a good starting point; for others, September is the launching pad for moving in a new...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Jul 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Welcome to the most anticipated issue of the year—the annual Best of Maple Grove Readers’ Poll results, showcasing community members’ favorite businesses and services, and, in my estimation, this issue can’t come soon enough. While our magazine has always supported...
by Kevin Castellano | Jul 1, 2021 | Drinks, Noteworthy
For me, there is nothing better than sipping terrific bourbon. This barrel is exclusive to our store and, in my opinion, worth every penny. We sampled from several barrels sent to us by Old Forester from its single barrel program and picked our favorite. This comes in...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Jul 1, 2021 | Wellness
Sound therapy is making waves at local SuNu Wellness Center. Sound therapist and massage practitioner Jessie Daniels clearly remembers the first time she was introduced to Himalayan singing bowls in the summer of 2018. Sound therapy practitioner Kristin Elam came to...
by Hailey Almsted and Renée Stewart-Hester | Jul 1, 2021 | Recipes
Serve up some North Star State favorites. The North Star State, the Land of 10,000 Lakes, the Gopher State, the Bread-and-Butter State—though Minnesota has numerous trademarks, its culinary scene is also unlike any other. We’re no strangers to comfort foods (I’m...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Jul 1, 2021 | Best of Maple Grove
How about a little help from our friends and neighbors? The breathless words of Tennessee Williams’ Blanche Debois—“I’ve always depended on the kindness of strangers.”—resonated on a much deeper and urgent level during the COVID-19 pandemic. Neighbors helping...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Jul 1, 2021 | Best of Maple Grove
Readers give their nods to their hometown favorites. Maple Grove … Serving Today, Shaping Tomorrow—The city’s motto is put into action each day by residents, business owners and officials. While we are reminded of this with every article and photograph used to...
by Claire Swenson | Jul 1, 2021 | Shops, Style
Consider switching your closet to an eco-friendly model. “Most people in the United States only wear about 20 percent of their wardrobes. That means that 80 percent of the clothes are languishing in their closet being unworn,” says Nancy Dilts, a personal wardrobe...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Jul 1, 2021 | Garden, Landscape
Arboretum recommends cabin-friendly plants and shrubs. Cabin owners know the drill. Head up (or over) to the lake in springtime for opening, plant the garden beds and flower boxes, return home and hope for the best. Either at the next visit or any other time...
by Elizabeth Dammar | Jul 1, 2021 | Book Club, Noteworthy
Microhistory is a non-fiction genre that takes a comprehensive look at a single event, topic or concept but reads more like novels or memoirs. Even for those who do not typically read non-fiction books, microhistories can prove interesting. To start, consider some of...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Jul 1, 2021 | Noteworthy, People
“We knew that people were feeling anxious, depressed and their lives had been turned upside down in 2020,” longtime resident Jeff Cavins says. “We wanted to provide hope and a foundation on which people could trust.” Therein is the motivation behind The Bible in a...
by Kira Vanderlan | Jul 1, 2021 | Home, Noteworthy
Whether I’m scrolling through social media or picking up a magazine, I am always drawn to the “best of” lists. Having those recommendations can make life a bit easier. Let me share with you my can’t-live-without home organizing products. Air-tight canisters for...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | May 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Our Maple Grove Magazine team, including staff writers and Editorial Advisory Board members, are always on the lookout for what’s new in the community. I’m especially pleased to focus on three dining spots, which opened their respective doors during a rather...
