Life + Culture

Edina's Ladies of the Chamber

Meet Four Women Who Love Their city Article by Sarah Knieff | Photography by Andrew Vick The Edina Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization committed to helping businesses thrive. Its promise is to make Edina the optimum place to do business by providing opportunities for growth, development, community involvement and enrichment. For our ladies' issue, we wanted to highlight four awesome women who have different leadership positions within the chamber. These gals work hard to help...

April 2024

Beauty

A Sanctuary for Beauty

Amazing Transformations Happen Here Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Bethcath Greta Patel always had a passion for beauty. As a young girl, her mother indulged her with haircuts at high-end salons and massages for birthdays. “At the salon, I would sit in the chair and just be so infatuated with the busyness and the women who were working there.” When she was 10 years old, she even painted her own business sign for what she called Greta's Great Hands. “I pretended that I was a masseuse...

April 2024

Life + Culture

Treat Yourself

Check out These Five Local Businesses for the Ultimate Pick-Me-Up Article by Sarah Knieff Ladies, it’s time to treat yourself. Whether you want to have a spa-like day filled with spray tans, mani-pedis and flowers or you’re more up to a shopping and lunch date, these five local businesses should be on your list to check out the next time you need a little pick-me-up.  D'Amico & Sons D'Amico & Sons offers fresh Italian pasta and flatbread from a casual neighborhood cafe. Enjoy its...

April 2024

Arts + Culture

Bluebirds & Blooms

Spreading Joy, One Bouquet at a Time Article by Sarah Knieff | Photography by Danielle Nowicki Six years ago, on a cold January morning, two friends met for coffee to discuss how they could brighten the lives of their local elderly community. The pair – Laura Hogan and Karen Wooldridge – had long wanted to give back to seniors because they had personally witnessed how lonely some can get in extended-term care facilities.  “Karen’s father had Alzhemer’s before he passed and Laura has a...

March 2024

Arts + Culture

A Great Mix of Work and Play

Come Together to Swing a Club, Have a Meeting and Enjoy Tasty Food Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Lucy Hawthorne Looking for a place to play some golf, enjoy great food, and linger over cocktails? No, it’s not a country club, but a great alternative.  Office Golf, located in Bloomington, opened this past January and has all of these options and more. The founders, Ernie and Katie Rose, wanted an all-inclusive environment.  “This is a place where groups of people can come together...

March 2024

Health + Wellness

Your Kind of Healthcare

Invest in Yourself Now and be Rewarded With Great Returns Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Andrew Vick As a nurse and nurse practitioner, Blair Blanchette enjoyed helping patients feel better. But, there was something missing. “I had this idea of creating a holistic, one-stop shop for more modernized healthcare,” she says.     While in Calgary last summer with her fiancé, Matt Dumba, she was talking about it more and he encouraged her to just do it. Her healthcare clinic, Be Your...

March 2024

Home + Design

The Art of the Move

Get Expert Assistance When Buying or Selling a Home Article by Sue Baldani Art Hays, more than just a realtor, proudly dons the title of a real estate advisor, weaving a narrative that transcends the traditional realm of property transactions. His philosophy revolves around three pivotal pillars, delivered with unwavering dedication. Firstly, Art is not just about closing deals; he's on a mission to enlighten his clients. In his words, "I want my clients to be educated along the way. I want...

February 2024

Home + Design

Ron Clark Construction & Design

Building Homes and Excitement Since 1975 Article by Sarah Knieff | Photography by Spacecrafting Building a home should be fun: that is the motto at Ron Clark Construction & Design.   “We work diligently during the building and construction management of a home to keep stress levels at a minimum, communication flowing and the excitement building,” Owner and Founder Ron Clark says.   Ron is originally from Ohio, but once he moved here for a sales job after college, two major things happened...

February 2024

Home + Design

You’ll Be Floored in Hopkins

New Products and Technologies for Every Space in Your Home Article by Sue Baldani Flooring has come a long way in recent years, and now there are more options than ever. While that may be a good thing, it can also be overwhelming, since flooring sets the stage for an entire room.    You may ask yourself – should I get hardwood, vinyl, tile or carpeting? The answer depends on a multitude of factors such as the type of room and how it will be used, your budget, your lifestyle, and your style. ...

February 2024

Home + Design

2024 Interior Design Trends

Earthy Tones, Textured Elements and Tech Gadgets Article by Jennifer Davis | Photography by Spacecrafting In the ever-evolving world of interior design, 2024 promises a return to warmth with the resurgence of brown tones, marking a monumental departure from the once-dominant reign of gray. We will see moody, earthy vibes that bring in cozy and natural elements evoking a feeling of being surrounded by nature's colors and textures. Terra cotta tiles will grace floors, while a spectrum of...

February 2024