Monarch Butterflies face endangered species list. In December 2020, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that the monarch butterfly became a...
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Dream Living
Hanson Builders creates custom homes to last. Family owned and operated contractors Hanson Builders has built homes to last for more than 40 years....
Dedicated Spaces
Resident finds new way to expand existing homes. A home design trend is turning homeowners toward creating more dedicated spaces within their...
Home Grown
“… we all need to get outside and dig in the dirt a little more.” “If you had told me 10 years ago that I would become a chicken lady with a...
Happiness on a Stick
Lawn greeting service spreads joy through one-of-a-kind signs. Many Minnesotans love anything on a stick (à la the Minnesota State Fair food...
Brick by Brick
Paint expert provides tips for homeowners. At this stage of the pandemic, a fair amount of homeowners have given the interiors of their homes a...
Measuring Up
Designer provides the perfect equation for décor presentation. When it comes to feathering our nests, decisions abound. While major elements might...
Green Acres
Arboretum recommends cabin-friendly plants and shrubs. Cabin owners know the drill. Head up (or over) to the lake in springtime for opening, plant...
Create Your Own “Best of” List
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...
Plant Life Provides Lasting Cheer
Getting out into nature has been difficult this past year. Give the gift of spring cheer to those who could use it the most—seniors. Whether it’s...
Get A Handle on Returning College Students’ “Stuff”
Your college-age children have been away at college, and you’ve tidied up their rooms during their absence. Before you know it, the academic year is...
Take In the Sweet Smell of Spring
Add spring blooming plants to your garden, and enjoy their sweet fragrance. This is a time of renewal with plants emerging from the ground and...
Think Green
March is a great month to be eco-friendly when organizing your home. March is the month when we think shamrocks, leprechauns and all things green!...
Organize Your Home
The decluttering journey begins with a single step. It goes without saying that the best way to begin organizing is to first eliminate clutter,...
Organized Giving
Designer finds inspiration beneath the clutter. Kira Vanderlan’s passion for design has been a constant throughout her life. Even before she started...
Grow
Utilize ferns to improve your health. Help purify your home’s air with a wide variety of ferns that emit high contents of oxygen, creating cleaner...
Home on the Range: Make Your Oven Part of Your Kitchen Décor
Why not elevate the function and beauty of a home’s kitchen with a gorgeous, décor-inspired range? An expression of truly refined taste. Timeless...
Go Red, White and Blue in Your Garden
Go red, white and blue for a patriotic hue. If you want to create the best Fourth of July show in your garden, consider these design tips. With any...
Maple Grove’s Best Interior Designer is Family-owned and Female-run
Shelly's Interior Concepts works with clients and their budgets to create the homes of their dreams. Family-owned and female-run for 24 years,...
Consider These Plants for Your Thriller, Filler, Spiller Container Garden
Let’s look at options for Thrillers, which are plants that provide height and a bit of thrilling interest. Are you looking to increase the thrill...
