Making leather less "edgy"

When many of us think about leather clothes we think about motorcycles and rock stars. But, there are ways to make leather clothes a little less edgy and a little more stylish. 

Recipe: Roasted heirloom tomato soup

Heirloom tomatoes, also referred to as heritage tomatoes, are grown for a variety of reasons, such as historical interest, access to wider varieties, and by people who wish to save seeds from year to year, as well as for their taste, which is widely perceived to be better than modern tomatoes. 

Fall bulbs bring spring flowers

Believe it or not, it's already time to think about spring. Prep your garden for next year by planting your bulbs in the  fall, anytime before the ground freezes. 

Pop-up Children's Museum opens at MOA

The Minnesota Children's Museum has a new pop-up location in the Mall of America while it's main hub in St. Paul undergoes construction. 

Doorstep decorating

As the days become shorter and temperatures dip , its time to bring some warmth to your front door step. Dale K. shows you how to use the garden and harvest season as inspiration to bring autumn to your front planters and door.  

Nordstrom Ridgedale a game changer for west metro shoppers

The wait is over. The new Nordstrom store at the Ridgedale Center in Minnetonka, Minn. opens its doors tomorrow morning. The store is smaller than the Mall of America location, but has some smart features that make it really eye-catching. 

Make your blazer fit perfectly

Our dressing culture has become more casual over time, but we still have to wear suits and blazers occasionally. And when we do, we often realize just how tough they are to fit properly.

Best new stores to shop in the Twin Cities

New stores are popping up all over the metro. Mpls.St.Paul Magazine style editor Allison Kaplan has the scoop on where to shop.

Yeast dough 101

Dough to me is like riding a bicycle, once you have mastered the technique – doesn’t matter how long it has been since you made it. I used to purchase books on making bread and struggled with how to do it, but I figured out a simple formula for making dough that works consistently.

Rejuvenate hanging baskets for fall

Hanging baskets don't need to be restricted to a spring "fling" and confined to just the summer months. Keep your porch full of color with cool season plants to celebrate the harvest season. 

Where to find free coffee on National Coffee Day

Tuesday, Sept. 29 is National Coffee Day and there's no shortage of deals to be found in the metro area. 

Ross Sveback's Royal Icing recipe

Decorating cookies is a personal passion of mine. I love how I can be creative and play with the design of the cookie. I field a lot of questions from people asking me for a better recipe that tastes good – this is usually always the reason they don’t use royal icing because of the taste.

DC Comics writer talks Batman Day

Keith Marler sits down with DC Comics writer Dan Jurgens about Batman Day festivities on Saturday.

Recipe: Cutout cookies

I enjoy making cutout cookies for the holidays and am a firm believer in making them beforehand so you are not stressing out.

Find your dream home at the Parade of Homes

Fall is the season for house buying and the Parade of Homes is a great place to start.

Recipe: Choco Tacos

The secret to these is using the ice cream from the supermarket with the oblong packaging, and a sharp, serrated knife.