March/April 2021

“The beautiful spring came; and when Nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.” –Harriet Ann Jacobs

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My dad always had a vegetable garden in the side yard at my growing-up home.

 
Hopeful covid sign hanging in window

It has been a year since the COVID-19 pandemic upended all of our lives. The unanticipated lifestyle changes took a toll on all of us; however, people didn’t lose all hope. 

 
Chef Ken Galloway in a residential kitchen

A delicate fried potato ring sits atop a piece of tender, pork tenderloin glistening in a savory, glossy glaze. Through the aroma of roasted root vegetables with a spritz of lemon wafting in the air, chef Ken Galloway was in his foodie paradise.

 
Items for sale at That Old Blue Door

Nothing says spring like a bit of green and some floral décor. And That Old Blue Door, located in downtown White Bear Lake, has what you need to put a little spring in your decorating step.  

 

The first things you notice when you step foot in the newly built modern Scandinavian-style home uniquely nestled into the established neighborhood in Mahtomedi, are the open-concept floor plan, the light and bright rooms, the quality finishes and efficient use

 
Michelle Bruhn in her garden next to leafy greens

Growing up, Michelle Bruhn was in a family of green thumbs; gardening was second nature.

 
Allan Evans

While writing at his kitchen table in his previous home in Woodbury, Allan Evans heard a slooooow creak of a cabinet door behind him. Leary, but undaunted, he continued to type away.

 
bar cart stocked with drinkware

Bar carts, once a staple in American homes, offices and restaurants, have been resurrected from the past and are making a trendy comeback.

 
Luutsön band members

When asked how it feels to be making music with his fellow bandmates, Seth Bostrom says it’s one of his favorite things to do. “Creating music with each other is such a unique experience," he says.

 
Bouquet of spring blooms

April showers bring spring May flowers, right? If not, head on down to Lakeside Floral, where you’ll always find beautiful, bountiful bouquets. 

 
leafy greens container garden

Growing salad greens in a container is an easy and fast way to jumpstart your gardening, and when the weather warms, you can move the container right outside—a la deck-side salad service.

 
Koselig Candle Co co-founders Matt Kruger & Blake Anderson

The word “koselig,” loosely translated in Norwegian, means cozy But the meaning of “koselig” isn’t just a simple translation—it’s a mindset.