by Danielle Gallus | Apr 7, 2026 | Arts, Shops, Style
Fleurs de Villes’ FLORA brings couture floral installations to Edina. This spring, the Galleria will bloom with over 15 custom couture-inspired looks designed by Twin Cities florists. The show, FLORA, is a first-time partnership with Fleurs de Villes, and is free and...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Apr 3, 2026 | Shops, Style
Edina Magazine is a proud sponsor of the EVOLVE spring fashion show. Since making the move to 50th & France last spring, The Fitting Room has become a staple of the busy retail district. “We have felt very welcomed and supported with new and repeat customers...
by Feroza Mehta | Apr 1, 2026 | Featured
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 me of a conversation with interior designer Tim Ricker, who shared the story of a client who gave him carte blanche in...
by Alexandra Tostrud | Apr 1, 2026 | Featured, Ingredients, Local Makers, Wellness
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 decided to create it themselves. Jam Packd Jams, which has already made $200,000 in its first six months of direct-to-consumer...
by Feroza Mehta | Apr 1, 2026 | Photo Contest
This photograph captures a fleeting moment in time for Judy Fulk, who spent several weeks taking snapshots of a giant allium in her front yard. “It is in the process of blooming,” Fulk says, adding that two days before she took this photo, the flower was more closed,...
by Editorial Staff | Apr 1, 2026 | Giving Back, Shops, Style
50th & France along with the Fitting Room hosted a fundraiser for fashion designer Jordan Carpenter to attend New York Fashion Week. The late January event was a success, as Carpenter’s gowns hit the stage of Sony Hall in Times Square on February 13. All his...
by Jennifer Pitterle | Apr 1, 2026 | Featured, Interior Design
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 when a client’s personality, interests or favorite things become its central themes. In a recent full-home renovation...
by Maureen Millea Smith | Apr 1, 2026 | Book Club, Noteworthy
When an advanced reader’s copy of Soyangri Book Kitchen arrived in our mailbox, my husband picked it up and finished reading it by the next day. He is a devoted fan of Korean dramas. This bestselling Korean novel is the debut from Kim Jee Hye. It was translated by...
by Feroza Mehta | Apr 1, 2026 | Featured, Interior 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 Edina showroom, a sleek touchscreen set above an elegant silver panel invites visitors to choose from modes like...
by Feroza Mehta | Apr 1, 2026 | Education
The Schmitt family’s long coaching tenure has built a foundation for sustained success. Valerie Schmitt has debate in her blood. The Edina High School senior is the president of the debate team and a winner of state and national tournaments. She is the youngest of...
by Feroza Mehta | Apr 1, 2026 | Ingredients, Noteworthy, Restaurants
April may be Grilled Cheese Month, but in Edina, we’ve elevated these dairy delights into a humble melt that is worth celebrating year-round. Bojae’s Ham & Cheese sandwich features sliced ham with melted brie and Dijon mayonnaise that’s served on a warmed...
by Feroza Mehta | Apr 1, 2026 | Book Club, Noteworthy
Magic Gems is Edina author Payal Doshi’s newest endeavour. The four-book series is published by Scholastic and comes out April 21. Doshi invites young readers to Elementis, a richly imagined world inspired by the natural beauty and emotional truths of our own. The...
by Emily Gedde | Apr 1, 2026 | Arts, Home
Edina artist paints house portraits using watercolor, making memories last a lifetime. For an Edina artist, making something meaningful for others fills her bucket. Jackie Dummer uses her talent and passion to paint home portraits, preserving memories for people to...
by Feroza Mehta | Apr 1, 2026 | Arts, Shops, Style
Spring blooms transform the Galleria into a stylish floral spectacle. The Galleria’s annual flower show is going through a rebirth. This year, it is bursting into bloom with the Minnesota debut of Fleurs de Villes FLORA. The 10-day immersive exhibition (April 10–19)...
by Feroza Mehta | Apr 1, 2026 | Build, Featured, Interior Design
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 cabin, lake house or a blend of both, it can be a unique challenge. One couple from the Interlachen Park neighborhood chose...
