Chris Lee
Chris Lee, a longtime magazine writer and editor, has been a keen observer of the Twin Cities thriving design scene for more than a decade. As editor of Midwest Home, she combines her passion for all things home with her love of good story telling.
Minneapolis Stop for Antiques Roadshow
Top all-time winner of the Roadshow lottery: 8th Century Chinese Qianlong Period jade collection valued at $710,000 to $1,070,000 in Raleigh, NC.Attention owners of antiques, pop ephemera, collectibles, and other...
Pantone: In the Pink for 2011
This just in: Pantone’s color of the year is “Honeysuckle.” The official report from the Pantone Color Institute terms 2011’s choice a reddish pink that will “lift our spirits” and embolden “us to face...
Have a Hungry Dog Holiday Giggle
One of our favorite local greeting-card makers, the whimsical Paula Fynboh (a.k.a., Hungry Dog Designs), is at it again for holidays. Her customizable creations—both the card and the gift—rate a place of honor on...
Get Ready for the Fall Home and Garden Show
It’s almost here: Midwest Home’s 20th Annual Home & Garden Show. With all the special exhibits and fabulous bargains to be had, I treated myself to a preview this afternoon at the Minneapolis Convention...
Tangletown Rehab Stars on DIY
Detroit native Nicole Curtis knows her way around a building site. A licensed realtor, interior designer, and self-taught home renovator, she’s given new life to old houses in Minneapolis, Tampa, Atlanta, and Los Angeles....
Best of the Cities 2010
From chefs and shops, to parks and pizzas, we spotlight the best in the fun, food, and shopping that the Twin Cities have to offer.
Sun! Sip! Sup!
Twenty-four great rooftops, patios, sidewalks, and lake spots to eat and drink outdoors in the Twin Cities.
American Craft Show in Town
Calling all lovers of fine crafts! The American Craft Council’s annual St. Paul show is here at last. This weekend at RiverCentre, more than 240 artists (some 25 of them local) will be exhibiting...
Best Places to Live
These days, quality of life is the measure that matters in real estate and relocation. These 15 Twin Cities neighborhoods have what it takes to be livable, walkable, and generally outstanding.
The Sale Room @ IMS
Here’s the best idea since the R&B weekend outlet. Now we can all shop International Market Square for designer furniture and accessories. The Sale Room @ ISM opened to the public yesterday, selling consignments...
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