Sixteen years ago this June, my husband and I planned our ideal wedding. We wanted a small, outdoor ceremony in a garden, followed by a reception in...
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Discover Sweet Ideas for Your Wedding Reception
Follow tradition or create a new one with decadent wedding desserts from local bakeries. The rising popularity of dessert buffets and late night...
Explore the Stories Behind Our Editors’ Unique Weddings
From cityscapes to country roads, here's a look at the details behind two special days. The celebration of love, unity and the start of a new...
Wedding Photographer Creates a Garden Party Celebration
A photographer and wedding coordinator creates a verdant scene based on current trends. Photographer Alexandra Robyn got married at her aunt and...
Welcome to the December 2024/January 2025 Issue
We’re gearing up for the season of giving, but these past few months I’ve had to focus my energy on receiving. A running injury had me negotiating...
Local Experts Share How To Elevate Your Holiday Gatherings
Plan a meaningful event to bring friends and family together. Balancing packed schedules with the need to connect with family and friends can be...
The Delicious Legacy Behind Uniquely Me Bakery
Micah Zupke shares her grandma’s cherished recipe. Micah Zupke is the legacy baker in her family. She’s the one who provides her family with the...
Runner Keri Traub Explores Every Mile of Lakeville
Join Keri Traub on her journey to explore every mile of Lakeville and neighboring cities, one street at a time. Keri Traub, a Lakeville IT...
Welcome to the October/November 2024 Issue
The proverb says necessity is the mother of invention, but as many moms can attest, motherhood makes creativity and invention a necessity. As I put...
Sugar Dust & Sprinkles Makes Macaron Magic
A Prior Lake baker designs intricately decorated French macarons. Prior Lake’s Safeera Inayath’s unexpected journey from stay-at-home mom to...
Artist JuliAnne Jonker Crafts a Creative Oasis in Her Home
An Apple Valley artist builds a welcoming, creative space in her art-filled home. Just as a canvas is transformed into a work of art through many...
The Better Half Crafts Perfect Pairings
Whether it’s a date night, brunch with besties or Sunday supper, The Better Half caters to friends and families. A perfect pairing is all about...
