Beauty

Look Better, Feel Better

How Andrew Hulse and 18|8 Wayzata built a salon around one simple idea: a great haircut changes more than your hair Article by Haley Asanovich | Photography by Emily John Photography Walk into 18|8 Fine Men's Salon in the Promenade of Wayzata, next to The Hotel Landing, and you won't find the fast, in-and-out haircut model a lot of guys grew up with. Owner Andrew Hulse built the business around a longer appointment, a real consultation, and a stylist who actually knows your hair. Nine years...

Life + Culture

Life Minded

Tennis anyone? Article by Jen Fortner This column is about shoes. It is September, and September is THE month for new shoes. Be still my heart (and feet). September always and will always make me think about back-to-school. I feel the year resets in September rather than January. Back to structure. Fresh pencils. Does anyone use pencils now? New clothes. A paper planner. New shoes. NEW SHOES. It almost made it worth going back to school so I could saunter around showing off my fresh shoes. ...

Style + Beauty

104 Years of Treasure Hunting

Inside the Wayzata Community Rummage Sale that's raised funds for local charities for more than a century. Article by Rebecca A. Hahn As we “Baby-Boomers” find ourselves reminiscing about stories from our past, I personally have learned to accept my son Miles’ initial response, “Oh, is this going to be another back-in-the-day story, Mom?” Well, here goes Miles and all of those reading this story at this moment. Way, way, way “back in the day,” the 16th century to be exact, sailors would stow...

Style + Beauty

What to Pair with Your Purse?

Sets & wide-leg pants are taking over this season's trends Article and Photography by Fashion in 2026 is all about ease, elegance, and intentional dressing — and no trends embody this better than coordinated sets and wide-leg pants. Together, they define the year’s fall look: streamlined silhouettes, balanced proportions, and outfits that look styled even when they’re effortless. Why Matching Sets Are Everywhere Matching sets, whether knit, linen, tailored, or athleisure, have surged...

Home + Design

The Secret to a Better Yard This Spring? Start This Fall.

Environmental Landforms owner Dale Johnson shares the simple seasonal tasks that help create a healthier, more beautiful yard next spring Article by Lauren Beaubaire As we move into the fall season, it’s tempting to push off landscaping until next spring. But don’t put away the garden tools just yet. We sat down with Dale Johnson, owner of Environmental Landforms, to get his expert advice on which fall landscaping projects every homeowner should be doing to keep their outdoor spaces healthy...

Auto + Marine

What Every Lake Homeowner Needs to Know Before the Docks Come Out

The team at Fineline Lakeshore Service shares their expert advice for dock removal, off-season maintenance, and preparing for next spring. Article by Graham Johnson The last thing a boat owner wants to see at the end of the season is their boat stranded on its lift. At the end of each summer, Lake Minnetonka’s water level can drop dramatically, leaving boats unable to be taken off their lifts. It is an all-too-common sight for brothers Dan and Jesse Johnson, co-owners of Fineline Lakeshore...

Life + Culture

Life Minded

Dog Daze Article by Jen Fortner My brother and sister-in-law recently got a puppy. I do not recognize these people because they had always said, “We will never get a dog”. I really admired their resolve. And I understood their position. It’s one more thing to take care of. A long-term commitment of time, money, and inconvenience. They travel quite a bit, and it becomes a whole thing dealing with who will watch the dog. Etc.  But…my darling nieces wanted a puppy so desperately, I had...

Finance + Legal Services

Keeping it in the Family

How George Stickney's leap into real estate became a family legacy built on trust, communication, and putting clients first Article by Graham Johnson | Photography by Emily John Photography For the last four decades, Stickney Real Estate has provided a white-glove level of service to homebuyers across the Twin Cities and beyond, coming to employ not one, but all three of George and Joan Stickeny’s sons, David, Kevin, and Jacob.  And it all started with a single question.  “Could I get into...

Professional Services

Helping Kids Love the Skin They're In

From TikTok trends to skincare routines, we ask the experts at Bella on the Bay what parents should know about helping kids care for their skin Article by Kendra Johnson Middle school isn’t exactly a time many of us want to go back to, but sometimes it’s important to remember what that period in our lives was like — especially when it can go a long way towards helping our kids feel better in their own skin.  The acne, oil, and dry skin we remember all too well are a rite of passage for...

Education

All in the Same Boat

A unique canoe-building project taught Notre Dame Academy middle schoolers craftsmanship, collaboration, and giving back Article by Rebecca A. Hahn When one is from a family of nine, hearing your mom say, “You kids have got to learn to work together,” was normal. It was more like a Plowman rule. Today, we all know that “successful teamwork,” whether on an NBA, NHL, WNBA, or NFL professional team, or community-based sports team, seems to have a stronger winning record when each player is on the...