A visit to the Swan and Bower Emporium in Cannon Falls, MN

We hear about Spring Cleaning but, a new year always inspires me to go to my closet and clean up. In preparation for Christmas, I keep a...

Last week I travelled to Ft Wayne, Indiana to spend a week with my brother and sister-in-law, Dan and Susan. We spent the weekend in...

By Twin Cities Stylist Kathy Banta Summer 2023 definitely has "a look". Some of the trends we're seeing are easy to incorporate into our...

Twin Cities Wardrobe Stylist and Consultant Kathy Banta I started following Veronika Lipar on instagram after finding her on Pinterest. ...

Time is ticking and the calender is on a countdown. Are you finding yourself stumped on what to get that dear one for Christmas? Here...

Let's re-create this look! The recipe for this outfit calls for: A full legged gray pant A wide belt with a bold buckle A two-tone red...

I am a lover of Converse Tennies. I didn't use to like them. If fact, when I was in 6th grade, I despised them. It was 1980 and Nike...

I've gotten comments on my necklaces lately and so, I thought I would share three tricks that I often use in making my long pendant...

It is my family's tradition to attend our town's parade on the fourth of July. We stake out a spot on the curb and sweat to death in the...

White linen jackets are a real "Go-To" for Summer. Last year I had to retire a favorite one but, I found another at the end of the...

This Spring has been a cool one! It's lasted FOREVER! I was beginning to think we may not have a Summer and then today I woke up and...

June is here. Here in Minnesota, high school graduations are this coming weekend and after that grad parties, barbeques and the season...

This is a little off-the-wall for me but, life brings all types of people across my path with different lifestyles and interest. Mike...

I had a client in Prior Lake a couple weeks back. So, I decided to take a walk around the business section on Main Street, checking out...

This Fall Eric Shemek took the managerial position at the Loft store in the Mall of America. He has brought a cheerful vibe to the store....

Remember when Mom pulled out the white shorts and sundress? We knew that sandals and Summer was right around the corner. This Spring...

Do you remember in 2016 when the bell sleeves appeared in clothing? We saw it come in on sleeves of blouses and then dresses. Pretty...

This is a topic that I am covering with much hesitation. I am not a t-shirt girl. I own maybe three. I don't like the way jersey...

Women often ask me what's my favorite store, and honestly, I really don't have one. I'm a bit eclectic and like to find unique pieces,...