Life + Culture

Life Minded

Running My Mouth Is My Cardio Article by Jen Fortner My primary extracurricular activity as a child was dance. I took classes as a four and five-year-old at a tiny neighborhood studio called Sharon’s School of Dance. I was the breakout star in the number “Teddy Bear Parade,” if you ask my mother. At six, I got serious about dance, and my mother drove roundtrip downtown Minneapolis from the suburbs five days a week so I could pursue my passion. I spent the majority of 1977-1988 at the Minnesota...

Home Services

Homebuyer Must-Haves

Ulrich Real Estate Group shares the top home trends buyers are looking for this spring Article by Kendra Johnson | Photography by Spacecrafting and Kira Stetler With the spring homebuying season well underway, it’s always fun to take a look at the newest trends and must-haves in the housing market. And for the average person, it’s not a stretch to say that the last five years have caused a massive shift in everyday life — one that continues to have lingering effects on how they live, work...

Wellness

A Day of Pampering

Luxury meets comfort and relaxation is always on the menu at Bella on the Bay Article by Hannah Harms | Photography by Anna Ko Photography Nestled within the walls of an old Victorian house, Bella on the Bay provides a warm, inviting escape from the everyday hustle. Since opening its doors in 2006, the salon has become a sanctuary for those seeking personalized beauty and wellness services, all while feeling right at home.  Missi Davis, owner and esthetician, took over Bella on the Bay eight...

Home + Design

A Space to Call Your Own

Haus of Rowe shares how intentional design transforms your home into a haven Article by Sara Hoeman | Photography by Chelsie Lopez Between juggling family needs or sharing a space with a roommate or partner, our homes sometimes feel like they lack what we need—a sanctuary for us. Interior design firm Haus of Rowe shares easy ideas on how you can carve out that much-needed space in your own home. After all, it’s simply about reclaiming your space and finding the serenity you need and deserve! ...