November 2019

Gift ideas for the whole family! We know where to shop and entertain in Edina. More importantly, we value your efforts to do good and give back.

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Edina’s annual Veterans’ Dinner is held in advance of the Edina 4th of July parade. Area veterans were invited to an annual dinner celebration. The event is meant to honor and celebrate veterans with ties to the community and many also participate in the Fourth of July parade held the next day.

 

Edina resident Wayne Kostroski, founder of Taste of the NFL, hosted another fantastic foodie fundraiser for hunger relief – Taste Fore The Tour: Tee Off Against Hunger was held July 1 at

 
Cranberry cocktails created from recipes from Hilltop Restaurant, Coalition and Lunds and Byerlys in Edina.

Serving cranberry-infused cocktails at your holiday party helps infuse the atmosphere with a festive ambience.

 
A woman stands in front of a mural that reads "SHINE" in a shot from See Them Shine

Here's a sneak peek at some of the inspiring photos in the See Them Shine calendar.

 
A hawk soars in this Images of Edina submission.

Photographer Kate Schmitt tells us about her Images of Edina submission, "Hawk."

 
Slow cooker cranberry and wild rice stuffing, made from a recipe by Jerry's Foods.

This easy slow cooker recipe from Jerry's Foods is the perfect side dish for holiday meals.

 
A variety of dishes that contain cranberries.

Many Edina venues have cranberries on their menus in unique, delicious ways.

 
A room decorated by local interior designer Valentine Design.

Interior designer Angela Valentine Chaffee insists on having the client’s style inspire her.

 
The remodeled Bennett kitchen in Edina.

With the help of local interior designer, the Bennetts completed a kitchen remodel that makes entertaining easy.

 
Colonel Donald G. Patton, founder of the WWII History Roundtable

Colonel Donald G. Patton co-founded the WWII History Roundtable in 1987, and helps keep the tradition alive even today.

 
Solar panels on the roof of Accredited Investors, a wealth management firm in Edina.

Accredited Investors is investing in the future by creating a sustainable work environment.

 
Ashley Mailatyar and Sharon Nguyen, the founders of Haute Dog Spa

At Haute Dog Spa each dog is treated as the special individual they are.

 
Brenda Francis, Trill's curator and buyer

Inside Sunnyside Gardens' Trill is a treasure trove of knick-knacks, jewelry, home goods and gift-ready items.

 
Two women model Alice Bags

Amy Schmitz's custom handbags—Alice Bags—are both practical and chic.

 
A person writes a to-do list to stay organized during the holidays.

Stay organized, and more importantly, calm during this busy time of the year with these tried and true tips.

 
A woman sits on a swing on Klong Prao Beach

If the gift of ancestry kits reveals where a family is from, a gift of Wanderlist® can map out where a family can go.

 
Creamy sausage and spinach gnocchi, a one skillet recipe from Greens N Chocolate.

In this one skillet dish, the gnocchi cooks right in the pan with the other ingredients, so it soaks up all of the flavor.

 
A homeowner shows off a smart home technology app.

If you’re intrigued by the concept of smart home technology but intimidated by where to start, here's your beginner's guide.

 
A bartender pours an old fashioned into a glass.

Even though an Old Fashioned only has three ingredients, you can still get quite versatile with this classic cocktail.

 
"Autumn Light" by Pico Iyer

Local author Maureen Millea Smith picks a couple of Pico Ayer travelogues for your fall reading list.

 
Kids play on an inflatable slide at Southdale Center's Bounce Town

Southdale Center welcomes a new family experience.

 
The rooftop restaurant at Restoration Hardware in Edina.

With the recent opening of Restoration Hardware, Edina is home to yet another distinctive shopping destination.