Midwest Living Fall 2022 Issue

Across the Midwest, artisans and shops make it easy to furnish your home in Scandi style—whether you crave mod patterns, heritage pieces or whimsical gnomes.

Andrea Whalen has built a thriving design business by following her pencil—and her instinct. Learn more about her process and get a sneak peek of her upcoming collection.

Waud focuses on the ephemeral, creating impressive, large-scale installations whose beauty lie in their fleeting existence.

Museums, shopping, a free zoo, a hotel for social travelers—here's our guide of what to do, where to eat and where to stay in Chicago.

Chicago cookbook author Anupy Singla adapted this deeply spiced, ginger-punched murgh (chicken) tari (sauce) from her husband, who is also Punjabi. The recipe is featured in Singla's cookbook The Indian Slow Cooker.

The sights and sounds of water tumbling over stones soothe the soul at this inspiring woodland garden at a Michigan home.

A retired doctor in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has spent a decade crafting his wooded landscape. Each falll, he relishes the warmth and color of his garden masterpiece.

Create a striking autumnal palette in the garden with these pleasing varieties. 

She's traded extravagant floral designs for a calming and verdant oasis.

Make your garden shine in autumn by thinking in top-to-bottom tiers of color.

For many a Minneapolitan, it takes just a short bike ride or stroll to reach a lakeshore—or five. Trace the Chain of Lakes, then wade into nearby neighborhoods to explore more.

Embrace autumn's arrival with hearty vegetarian mains, mouthwatering pizzas, comforting desserts and more recipes from our latest issue.

Take a bite —OK, a sip—out of fall at these cideries producing inventive brews.

Native American heritage draws visitors to neighboring towns in central South Dakota.

Tamara Turner produces Bundt cakes, cake pops and other treats at Silver Spoons Desserts.

For your next weekend hike, skip the woods and hit the pavement.

A serene parcel of land near Decorah called to Gail and Larry Larson. They answered with a trio of cabins inspired by their Norwegian heritage.

Hot off the minds of Midwest travel writers: a fresh look at where to eat, drink, play and stay around the region.

Fireflies flash, kids toss dough and community thrives. 

This sleepy, scenic pocket comes alive each October when there's a huge festival to celebrate its bridges and local communities.

Skip the fork. Pass the napkins. Because Chicago is a sandwich town.

Delve into St. Louis’ musical legacy at a catchy interactive exhibit—then hit the town to take in the scene today.

In her own kitchen, St. Louis designer Megan Temple stuck with a bold first color choice—and followed her style instincts for the rest.

The state's just a little bit wilder than it used to be.

Like your chicken fried? Your grilled cheese healthyish? Or your bread… not bread? You're in luck.