Midwest Design

Inspired by her travels and Nicaraguan roots, Lidia Valdivia of Moonstone Design & Build brings personality and global influence into interiors—including her own. See how she recently transformed her own home, design she loves right now, and more.

Lidia Valdivia Transforms Homes into Colorful Places of Refuge - Midwest Design Inspired by her travels and Nicaraguan roots, Lidia Valdivia brings personality and global influence into interiors—including her own

There is admiration of nature, and then there is deep connection to a place. For the husband-and-wife homeowners of this new vacation home in Park Rapids, building a retreat rooted in the landscape and celebrating northern Minnesota in all seasons was paramount. Read the full story: https://midwestdesignmag.com/building-remodeling/modern-park-rapids-lake-home-pulls-inspiration-from-nature/ Near & Streeter Custom Builders Charles R. Stinson Architecture + Design

A Modern Park Rapids Lake Home Finds Inspiration in Nature - Midwest Design This contemporary take on a Park Rapids lake home in Northern Minnesota honors the surrounding landscape with its architecture and materials.

Grab your friends, map out a route, and spend the day touring some of Minnesota's most beautifully designed homes on the 2026 Summer Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes Minnesota. Get your tickets, download the Artisan Home Tour app, and learn more about the tour at artisanhometour.org.

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