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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

Step Into a Bridgerton-Inspired High Tea Experience

Drinks, Restaurants

Fans of Netflix’s Bridgerton and the novels by Julia Quinn on which the show are based are in for a treat. Bridgerton Afternoon Tea returns to the...

Dads of Down Syndrome Host a Brand New Music Festival

Arts, Giving Back

DODs Days brings community, food and music together in St. Louis Park. DODs Days isn’t just another music festival—it is a space where fathers of...

Craftsmanship on Cue at Peters Billiards

History, Interior Design

Greg Peterson reflects on his family’s decades-long stewardship of Peters Billiards. When Greg Peterson shares the story of his history with Peters...

Dads of Down Syndrome Host a Brand New Music Festival

Arts, Giving Back

DODs Days brings community, food and music together in St. Louis Park. DODs Days isn’t just another music festival—it is a space where fathers of...

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Off the Beaten Path at Edina Parks

Noteworthy, Outdoors

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...

“Fonseca” Is an Epic Journey

Book Club, Noteworthy

Jessica Francis Kane’s latest novel, Fonseca, recreates an episode from the life of the Booker Award-winning novelist Penelope Fitzgerald. In 1952,...

A Recipe for Chicken Shawarma, Restaurant Style

Noteworthy, Recipes

This Grilled Chicken Shawarma brings bold, Middle Eastern–inspired flavor to the table with minimal effort and maximum reward. Marinated in a...

“Soyangri Book Kitchen”

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...

Events

Edina Garden Council Plant Sale

Home & Garden

Join us for the Edina Garden Council’s Annual Plant Sale on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 10 a.m.–7 p.m. at Arneson Acres Park. We’ll have a wide...

Botanical Cocktail Class

Food & Drink

Step into spring at Prelude at The Westin Edina Galleria for a botanical-inspired cocktail class led by our lead mixologist, Susie. This hands-on...

Harmonic Relief Show Choir

Arts & Performance

The whole family can enjoy musical entertainment from 6–7 p.m. at Edinborough Park’s indoor amphitheater.

Youth Frontiers Annual Leadership Luncheon

Community, Education

On May 15, join a distinguished group of Twin Cities business, civic and educational leaders for a masterclass on character. Youth Frontiers (YF) is...