Date Night Delight: A Guide to Special Menus in Minneapolis for Duo Dining (Updated for 2025!)
If you haven’t noticed, the Twin Cities are a hotbed for culinary talent, and our restaurant scene is one of the best in the country. Especially in these colder months, it’s a perfect time to check off a few restaurants on your must-try list
The Art of Placemaking
After collectively navigating so many societal shifts over the last five years, it’s time to pause, zoom out, and reflect on the state of place in our society. What can we learn and edit to calibrate our shared experiences as the status quo evolves?
Local Creatives Unite: A Year of LAB Talks
LAB Talks are an opportunity for community members to connect over coffee, creativity, and of course, conversation. The best part? Every LAB Talk is free and open to the public - always. This year, we covered everything from fashion to food. Grab a coffee with us and take a peek inside our favorite mornings of the year.
Discover the Healing Power of Art Therapy with Heart Space
Today, we’re talking to Maddie Johnson, who utilizes the creative process and her training as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist to bring uniquely transformative therapy offerings through founding Heart Space.
The Perfect Gift, Made Personal: A Gift Guide from Prezzie
Meet Prezzie Gift Co., founded in Edina, MN by Hanna Vanderloo, your go-to gift concierge.
Finding Magic in Every Moment: The Story of Alisa and Undone Studio
Today, we’re talking with Alisa Moen, a Collective Member and founder of Undone Studio, to learn how she took her career from dancing with the Minnesota Timberwolves to running a thriving, creative company, and how she finds the magic in the unexpected.
The Gifts We Give
Today on the blog, we’re giving you a sneak peek into one of our favorite passion projects - the Collective newspaper!
Autumn Aesthetic Unlocked: 10 Local Finds to Upgrade Your Fall Style
This fall, we’re sharing 10 of our favorite local products to invite fresh style and new ways to unwind into a season filled with football fun, apple orchard exploring, pumpkin-spiced coffee dates, and colorful leaf wanderings.
Behind the Brand: Adding Color and Whimsy to Vanities with Lauren & Grace Studios
Meet Lauren & Grace Studios, the custom vanity and mirror brand you’ll want in every bathroom in your home.
In Our Bags: The Collective Summer Shopping List
Here are a few things we’re eyeing this summer season from The Collective, our incredible community of artists, creatives, and small business owners.
6 New (Local!) Activities To Try This Summer
The days are long but a Minnesota summer is short, so why not try something new this season?
From Betty Crocker to Boutique: The Delicious Journey of Quincy Street Kitchen
Kristen Olson has long believed in the power of food, and in 2017, she brought this dream to life using her talents to help brands big and small capture the essence of their food.
Inside a Weekend with Clare Vivier: LAB Talks + Trunk Show Recap
We were thrilled to welcome Clare Vivier and her team from Los Angeles to join us for this panel, where she shared the story of how she went from growing up in St. Paul to creating the iconic Clare V. brand we can’t get enough of.
Creating an Outdoor Oasis with Ampersand
Al Fresco dining, golden light cocktail hours, and morning coffee calm - all of these outdoor living moments are worth savoring. With the right tools in your hosting kit and a few statement decor pieces, you’ll look for every excuse for a moment outside.
Elevate Your Wedding Registry Experience with Vivid Home in Minneapolis
At Vivid Home, the wedding registry experience is not just about creating a list of gifts; it's about celebrating craftsmanship, quality, and the love surrounding your special day. Here's what makes Vivid Home's wedding registry services stand out.
Your Spring Essentials Based on Your Enneagram Type: A LAB Gift Guide
As we step into a new season, we’ve got a few ideas for local goodies from our friends in The Collective. Who’s first on your shopping list, your bestie, or you? Here are our picks from Twin Cities’ businesses for every Enneagram type!
Lab Is 10! Sharing Advice From Our Clients in the Double Digit Club (And Beyond!)
As we take a moment to reflect on where we’ve been over the last ten years, we are so thankful for the incredible community that has supported LAB not only with their business, but with every post you read and event you attend. We wouldn’t be here without YOU!
Inside the Wellness World with MN-Made Brands: A LAB Talk Recap
We were honored to welcome women of Odele, Rae Wellness, Welly, and Sigma Beauty to the stage in conversation with our very own Creative Director, Mollie Windmiller.
Don’t Call It A Flyover State: Local Loves Inside the MSP Airport
With smart design, short TSA lines, and a host of quality amenities, MSP is a wonderful reminder before you depart (or when arriving home) that Minnesota is far more than a flyover state.
A Community in Conversation: 2023 LAB Talks in Review
In 2023, we hosted three LAB Talks at Glass House, all focusing on a different topic centered around our pillars: Create, connect, and collaborate.