Edina Magazine May 2026

Welcome to the May 2026 Issue

Welcome to our travel and outdoor living issue. This month, we bring you the inspiring story of Edina’s Ellen Hunter Gans, who completed the Great...
Victoria Sass sits in the boat’s living area, which she designed to mimic the interior of a cabin, complete with blankets, a sofa, textured rugs and throw pillows. It’s a feast for the eye the way that Sass plays with different colors and patterns. She creates a cohesive look reminiscent of a classic cabin interior one sees from the summers of the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Step Aboard Prospect Refuge Studio Designer’s Stunning Boat

A couple creates nostalgia on the water with a 44-foot vessel named Freya. Victoria Sass’s childhood is full of memories of a Volkswagen van making...
Jordan Carpenter

Designer Jordan Carpenter Is on the Rise

An emerging designer blends art, beauty and modern flair. Jordan Carpenter has the enthusiasm of a young Christian Siriano. Except he hasn’t been on...
Chef Julien Chambriard creates dishes that marry American brunch food with French flavors.

A Café on the Riviera Proudly Calls Itself, “Edina”

On a sun-drenched street in Cavalaire-sur-Mer, a seaside town on the French Riviera just outside of Saint-Tropez, sits Edina, a café that serves...
Ellen Hunter Gans and Sarah Hunter run a marathon in Antarctica, one of seven marathons of The Great World Race.

Runner Ellen Hunter Gans Tackles The Great World Race

The Edina resident completed seven marathons on seven continents in only seven days. On a crisp Thursday morning, running shoes tread fresh...
Edina Magazine April 2026 Issue

Welcome to the April 2026 Issue

An anonymous quote perfectly sums up our semiannual homes issue: “Home is a refuge from the world, a place where we can be ourselves.” It reminded...
Jam Packd Jams blueberry

Jam Packd Jams Turns Breakfast Staple Into Superfood

A couple puts a high-protein twist on a classic breakfast staple. When Michelle and Brian Platt saw a need for a fruit spread superfood, they...
A custom Kelly green rug, along with accent pillows and shelf decor, introduces a signature touch of Edina’s iconic hue.

Ricker Interiors Introduces a Thread of Kelly Green

Designer Tim Ricker weaves a tapestry of luxury using a beloved hue. Edina interior designer Tim Ricker loves when a home tells a story—especially...
Lighting by Aurora One Lighting and Admit One Home Services

Aurora One Lighting Illuminates a Key Aspect of Design

What if we view light the way we view paint and interior design? What if it is more than just flipping a switch? Inside Aurora One Lighting’s west...
Designer Bhavana Bhimavarapu says that the owners have a deep love of water and they asked that the color blue be incorporated into the lake home’s kitchen. “We picked a color that works harmoniously with the lake outside,” Bhimavarapu says. She prioritized cleanable, durable and low-maintenance materials throughout the lake home. “The counter stools are finished in high-quality faux leather for added resilience … For the flooring, we chose matte engineered hardwood throughout the main living areas for reliable, long-term performance,” she says. Right: In contrast, the primary residence’s kitchen is white with gold accents.

Main Home Verses Lakeside Design With O’Hara Interiors

Take a deep dive into the décor differences between lake homes and primary residences. When it comes to designing a second home, whether it’s a...
Edina Magazine March 2026 Issue

Welcome to the March 2026 Issue

Welcome to our arts and culture issue. This month, we celebrate the endeavors of the creators in our community. I’m excited for readers to delve...
The Westgate Theater in 1935. (From Marjorie Fust Delin family collection.)

Discover the Tale of the Westgate Theater

An area author resurrects the story of how a bygone theater made box-office history. John Gaspard is retelling a remarkable chapter of movie history...

“St. Paul” Peterson Continues His Musical Legacy

A pillar of the local music scene reflects on his career. Longtime Edina resident Paul Peterson was born into music. His parents, Jeanne Arland...
Tucked away in a strip mall in west Edina is Cahill Bistro. Its empanadas are served with crema casera and roasted tomato salsa.

Around the World in Eight Dumplings

Embark on a tour of global flavors all deliciously wrapped in dough. If it’s wrapped in dough and packed with flavor, we are there in a heartbeat....
Edina Magazine May 2026

Welcome to the May 2026 Issue

Welcome to our travel and outdoor living issue. This month, we bring you the inspiring story of Edina’s Ellen Hunter Gans, who completed the Great...
Victoria Sass sits in the boat’s living area, which she designed to mimic the interior of a cabin, complete with blankets, a sofa, textured rugs and throw pillows. It’s a feast for the eye the way that Sass plays with different colors and patterns. She creates a cohesive look reminiscent of a classic cabin interior one sees from the summers of the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Step Aboard Prospect Refuge Studio Designer’s Stunning Boat

A couple creates nostalgia on the water with a 44-foot vessel named Freya. Victoria Sass’s childhood is full of memories of a Volkswagen van making...
Jordan Carpenter

Designer Jordan Carpenter Is on the Rise

An emerging designer blends art, beauty and modern flair. Jordan Carpenter has the enthusiasm of a young Christian Siriano. Except he hasn’t been on...
Chef Julien Chambriard creates dishes that marry American brunch food with French flavors.

A Café on the Riviera Proudly Calls Itself, “Edina”

On a sun-drenched street in Cavalaire-sur-Mer, a seaside town on the French Riviera just outside of Saint-Tropez, sits Edina, a café that serves...
Ellen Hunter Gans and Sarah Hunter run a marathon in Antarctica, one of seven marathons of The Great World Race.

Runner Ellen Hunter Gans Tackles The Great World Race

The Edina resident completed seven marathons on seven continents in only seven days. On a crisp Thursday morning, running shoes tread fresh...
Edina Magazine April 2026 Issue

Welcome to the April 2026 Issue

An anonymous quote perfectly sums up our semiannual homes issue: “Home is a refuge from the world, a place where we can be ourselves.” It reminded...
Jam Packd Jams blueberry

Jam Packd Jams Turns Breakfast Staple Into Superfood

A couple puts a high-protein twist on a classic breakfast staple. When Michelle and Brian Platt saw a need for a fruit spread superfood, they...
A custom Kelly green rug, along with accent pillows and shelf decor, introduces a signature touch of Edina’s iconic hue.

Ricker Interiors Introduces a Thread of Kelly Green

Designer Tim Ricker weaves a tapestry of luxury using a beloved hue. Edina interior designer Tim Ricker loves when a home tells a story—especially...
Lighting by Aurora One Lighting and Admit One Home Services

Aurora One Lighting Illuminates a Key Aspect of Design

What if we view light the way we view paint and interior design? What if it is more than just flipping a switch? Inside Aurora One Lighting’s west...
Designer Bhavana Bhimavarapu says that the owners have a deep love of water and they asked that the color blue be incorporated into the lake home’s kitchen. “We picked a color that works harmoniously with the lake outside,” Bhimavarapu says. She prioritized cleanable, durable and low-maintenance materials throughout the lake home. “The counter stools are finished in high-quality faux leather for added resilience … For the flooring, we chose matte engineered hardwood throughout the main living areas for reliable, long-term performance,” she says. Right: In contrast, the primary residence’s kitchen is white with gold accents.

Main Home Verses Lakeside Design With O’Hara Interiors

Take a deep dive into the décor differences between lake homes and primary residences. When it comes to designing a second home, whether it’s a...
Edina Magazine March 2026 Issue

Welcome to the March 2026 Issue

Welcome to our arts and culture issue. This month, we celebrate the endeavors of the creators in our community. I’m excited for readers to delve...
The Westgate Theater in 1935. (From Marjorie Fust Delin family collection.)

Discover the Tale of the Westgate Theater

An area author resurrects the story of how a bygone theater made box-office history. John Gaspard is retelling a remarkable chapter of movie history...

“St. Paul” Peterson Continues His Musical Legacy

A pillar of the local music scene reflects on his career. Longtime Edina resident Paul Peterson was born into music. His parents, Jeanne Arland...
Tucked away in a strip mall in west Edina is Cahill Bistro. Its empanadas are served with crema casera and roasted tomato salsa.

Around the World in Eight Dumplings

Embark on a tour of global flavors all deliciously wrapped in dough. If it’s wrapped in dough and packed with flavor, we are there in a heartbeat....

Shop Local

Mainstream Boutique of Edina

Mainstream Boutique is a national franchise system of more than 70 independently owned and operated women’s clothing boutiques in 24 states across the United States. Mainstream Boutique is known for one-of-a-kind apparel, accessories, and styling expertise for today’s busy woman. Guided by our mission to love, strengthen, and celebrate, we are passionate about lifting customers up and making them feel beautiful. We believe in the power of community within our stores and in the value of strong local communities. To learn more about Mainstream Boutique Edina visit mainstreamboutique.com....

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New this year, join us for Business Bites—a lunch & learn series by our members, for our members. Designed for small to mid-sized businesses,...

In This Issue

Welcome to the May 2026 Issue

Welcome to the May 2026 Issue

Welcome to our travel and outdoor living issue. This month, we bring you the inspiring story of Edina’s Ellen Hunter Gans, who completed the Great World Race, also known as the 777. It’s seven...

Off the Beaten Path at Edina Parks

Off the Beaten Path at Edina Parks

Once spring finally arrives, it’s impossible to resist the desire to get outside and go for a walk. The paths at Centennial Lakes Park with new public art or the nature trails at Lake Cornelia and...

Craftsmanship on Cue at Peters Billiards

Craftsmanship on Cue at Peters Billiards

Greg Peterson reflects on his family’s decades-long stewardship of Peters Billiards. When Greg Peterson shares the story of his history with Peters Billiards & Home, he chuckles and says it...

Designer Jordan Carpenter Is on the Rise

Designer Jordan Carpenter Is on the Rise

An emerging designer blends art, beauty and modern flair. Jordan Carpenter has the enthusiasm of a young Christian Siriano. Except he hasn’t been on Project Runway. Yet. “I just sent in my...

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