Home + Design

CertaPro Painters - Southwest Metro

Painting Happy: A Thoughtful Approach to Home Transformation in the Southwest Metro Article and Photography by In a community like Eden Prairie, where homes reflect both personal style and everyday life, even small updates can make a meaningful difference. For Sara and Kelly Morlock, owners of CertaPro Painters of Southwest Metro, that idea has guided their work from the very beginning. For more than a decade, they’ve built their business around one simple focus – how a project feels from...

Education

Girls in Aviation Day

Stars of the North Welcomes All Children to Flying Cloud Airport on September 19th Article by David Scheller | Photography by Victoria Delshire According to a recent survey conducted by Harris Poll and LEGO, 29 percent of children aspire to become professional YouTubers when they grow up. In statistics, findings such as this are referred to as “bleak.” Stars of the North – the Minneapolis area chapter of Women in Aviation International, which envisions a world where the sky is open to all –...

Wellness

Cadence Chiropractic

Methodical Treatment. Measurable Results. Article by David Scheller | Photography by ToMorrow's Media Some chiropractors solely rely on their hands and intuition while assessing patients. Others combine that same technique with advanced technology, closely measuring how the spine moves and the nervous system is functioning. If you’re in pain or not moving as freely as you once did, and you would rather avoid jumping to medication or surgery, which approach would you prefer? One guided only by...

Life + Culture

Easter at Grace Church

"On Easter Day the veil between time and eternity thins to gossamer." – Douglas Horton Article and Photography by Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.  – Matthew 28:5-7 From sorrow, joy.  From darkness, light.  From sin, salvation, and the promise of life eternal. Did you let Easter pass you by this year? Don’t repeat that mistake next March. Eden Prairie’s own Grace Church welcomes you to come and...

Arts + Culture

Schooner Days

May 29th, 30th and 31st at Round Lake Park Article by David Scheller | Photography by Gary Stevens Do you enjoy fun? Leisure? Pleasure? Supporting philanthropic causes? Waffles? Then the Eden Prairie Lifestyle editorial team implores you to TAKE ACTION. Attend Eden Prairie’s highest-attended event for 65 years running! Go to Schooner Days! Admission Is FREE! Round Lake Park will burst at the seams with EVERYTHING YOU LOVE on the last three days of May. Carnival rides that evoke hoots...

Health + Wellness

OBGYN West Premier Prenatal Collaborative

Healthier Moms. Healthier Babies. Health Partnerships for Life. Article by David Scheller “As first-time parents, this program helped us in learning a lot of new things which made our pregnancy journey beautiful. The care provided by doctors and staff was compassionate.” – New Mom A “We would 100 percent do this program again! With it being our first, we were brought so much comfort going through this with parents on our same timeline.” – New Mom B “We loved it! My husband is also so...

Home + Design

Ruby+Suede

A Versatile Approach to Interior Design That Reflects You Article by Hannah Harms A home should be more than just a place to live. It should tell a story about the people inside it. That philosophy sits at the heart of Ruby+Suede, a full-service interior design studio based in Savage and Excelsior that believes every space should reflect the personality, lifestyle, and aspirations of its owner. Although Ruby+Suede officially launched as an independent design studio six years ago, its story...

Food + Beverage

Pho Mai

Viet Nom Nom Nom Article by David Scheller “It was my eighth birthday, a couple years after my family emigrated from Vietnam,” reminisced Michael Bui, owner of Pho Mai. “My mom made a special cake for me to bring to school and share with my classmates. They hated it. Threw it right in the trash. “I don’t like admitting this, but I didn’t blame my classmates back then. I also hated Vietnamese food. It was the only thing I had to eat at home growing up. Sometimes you just want a burger, you...

Health + Wellness

JoAna Werner, PA-C

A Healer at Heart Article by David Scheller Exceptional care, tailored to each patient's unique needs, provided whenever and wherever it's needed. This is the new soul of healthcare: LX Medical, whose concierge practice puts physicians, physician associates, nurse practitioners, and other health experts including Minnesota's most reputable specialists at patients' immediate service. No jumping through hoops. No back and forth. No wait times. It is the truest meaning of  the doctor will see...

Style + Beauty

Bella Gina Boutique

Become a Bella Beauty This Spring Article by David Scheller WOW! It is spring! Time to wear bland, tired clothing without an ounce of pizazz or personality to it. WAIT! That is wrong. Spring is actually time to wear inspired and colorful fashions – ones that are curated by a keen eye for the stuff, and right here in Eden Prairie no less! Shopping is Gina Pellegrini's life calling, and has been since her introduction to the pursuit at age ten. “I’ll never forget the day my glamorous aunt, on...