It seems everyone is buzzing about hammocks lately. Call it a trend (that’s been around forever) or maybe it just happens to come up with this blazing hot, endless summer thing we have going on. Whatever it is, nothing says vacation at home more than a hammock in the backyard.

It’s been there for years–tucked inside the American Swedish Institute‘s historic Turnblad Mansion on Park Avenue in Minneapolis. The ASI Museum Shop catered to its members, with traditional Swedish gifts, books, and traditions and a huge selection of ornaments at holiday time. But no one else knew about it–or more importantly, thought to shop there.

You know the story: Tried and true Minnesota-based brands that come from humble roots and practical beginnings, quietly churning out quality product for decades until finally, the fashion industry starts talking about the value of American made products, and Barneys New York decides rugged is chic.

Nancy Lyons and Meghan Wilker are technology experts, speakers, authors, creators of Geek Girls Guide, and it’s all led to this: their first pair of reading glasses, designed in collaboration with Minneapolis-based Eyebobs.

It will likely go down as Target’s most successful designer partnership ever: the limited edition Missoni for Target collection. Who knew we loved Missoni this much?

Andrew Zimmern writes, "One of the most important pieces of editorial content you will ever read came down the pipe on March 27 in The New York Times. Mark Bittman’s eloquent and learned piece on children and diet in America is a clarion call to action for not only parents but for anyone with half a brain left in their head after being beaten senseless with the “if it isn’t happening to me right now it doesn’t matter” stick."

Mpls.St.Paul Magazine food and dining editor Stephanie March gives you a video tour of six restaurants featured in the Best Restaurants issue, including Broders’ Cucina, Bachelor Farmer, Haute Dish, Heartland, Modern Café and Saffron.

MSP's Foodie File blog gets more excited about Thanksgiving than any other holiday. You can imagine why.