Gray Home+Lifestyle

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Gray home + lifestyleRight off the shores of Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota sits a charming little lake town called Excelsior. Bustling year round with a spectacular selection of specialty boutiques, restaurants, a farmers market, an old-fashioned ice cream shop, a brewery, and a very busy nightlife filled with summertime festivals and concerts. Oh, the list goes on. But one of my …

A Danish Slice of Heaven

In Global Lifestyle by Lisa Soldo-Johnson

Danish Cranberry Apple Crescent BraidOne of my favorite pastries is a freshly baked danish stuffed with a good deal of deliciousness. In my part of town sits an adorable German bakery called Edelweiss. Luckily, it is only a short tempting ten minutes from my house. They jam the bakery shelves with dozens of fresh pastries baked only hours before. It’s …

Mehndi Designs ~ A Tradition of Love

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Mehndi DesignI have always found the unique, rich heritage of cultural traditions to be fascinating. A few years ago, I had the incredible honor of being a bridesmaid in my friend Roshani’s wedding. It was one of the most elaborate and beautiful ceremonies I have ever seen. Her parents were originally from India, and although she was born in the …