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A new twist on the traditional fall wreath. All you need is an old book!
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Design and Living Magazine is a free publication distributed bi-monthly (6 times a year). Our mission is to showcase all that the Red River Valley has to offer in terms of interior design, architecture, landscaping and profile the people that make these possible. We also strive to provide a quality and fun reading experience and improve the way of life in our community. The publication is mailed to homes across the US and has stand distribution throughout North Dakota and Minnesota.
12 Making Relationships Through Art
Talented creator, Michael Strand, is gathering stories within the community in an unconventional way involving clay.
16 Radiant Homes and Chris Hawley Architect
We got the inside scoop on some of the most innovative and creative design teams around town.
32 Guess the Price Tag
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36 Autumn Entertaining
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I love fall. It means getting out the boots, wearing scarves and sweaters, cuddling up with a good book (or the latest issue of Design & Living Magazine) and burning candles. It means there’s that chill in the air, football season is in full swing and the leaves are beginning to float to the ground. And among all of these things is the most stressful, yet fun part of the holidays quickly approaching: entertaining. This month we took a peek inside some of Radiant Homes’ and Chris Hawley Architect’s creative work around the FM area. We also got a lesson from the talented ladies at Baker Garden and Gift in redecorating for fall entertaining. They came up with some awesome designs for both the table and outdoor planters. The wreath that Leanne has put together will surely extend a warm invite for all of your holiday guests, and I hope this fall issue helps to give you a jump-start on your entertaining decorating! We always want to hear your comments and suggestions. Email me at amanda@ fmspotlight.com.
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e were looking for a new take on the classic wreath. That’s when we looked to Leanne Sucrow from The Studio in downtown Fargo. She put a unique twist on the classic wreath with this project created from pages of old books. Read on to find out how she did it and how you can too!
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Wreath
Photos by Andrew Jason Project by Leanne Sucrow from The Studio
You will need: • Cardboard (The reverse side of Franzia boxed wine works great.) • Old book pages (We used old Reader’s Digest.) • Chalk Paint (Not pictured)
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Cloth Marker Lace Hammer
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You’ll need a piece of cardboard to use as the anchoring back piece to the wreath. Lay flat and use a bowl to trace a circle on the cardboard; then cut it out.
2 Next, punch a hole in the top of the circle for hanging later.
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Spray circle with Valspar Chalkboard Paint
5 Start layering (overlap and underlap) around 25 of the folded over pages into a circle and secure with glue.
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Repeat Step 5 to make another layer of folded pages glue into a circle and then place onto the base layer and secure with glue.
Start to assemble the pages from an old book, (9” book) black and white or color. Rip out around 50 pages. Fold over and secure with a diagonal line of Elmer’s or craft glue. Press and hold 5 - 10 seconds as needed.
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When the bottom layer of folded pages has completed a circle, run a circle of glue around the outside edge of the painted cardboard piece and place the layer of folded pages onto the cardboard. Push down to set the glue.
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Take 11 pages and instead of folding over and gluing, you will roll them, glue then place strategically throughout the wreath for varying textures.
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When both layers of 25 folded pages are complete and glued onto the circle, and the 11 pages are rolled and placed in the wreath, you can then take more pages and rip into four long pieces. You will use these for accessorizing the wreath. Curl and twist the pieces, gluing occasionally to create small buds and curls. Glue multiple buds and curls into a decorative collage on one side of the wreath.
10 Take 2-3 old wine corks and cut partially so you can break them apart easily into two. You will then glue the corks into the collage as you prefer for texture.
11 Take a cloth remnant of your choice and cut partially into four sections, then pull apart leaving it ragged on the edges. Cut so the pieces are about three or four inches long. Gather six or seven scraps together and tie with another scrap. Repeat to make another of these and place and glue into your collage as preferred.
Choose an old frame and hammer a nail into the top of the frame where you want to hang your wreath by a string or ribbon. Hang up wreath.
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12 Run a long piece (about 3’) of lace or ribbon through the back hole on your wreath to hang. Tie a knot or bow as preferred to hang.
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Remember, the middle cardboard is chalk painted, so get some chalk and write your own holiday message or even a simple monogram.
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At a young age, Michael Strand took an art class in school, and his teacher told him that she loved how hard he tried. He took it as a compliment. It wasn’t until his third year of college, when he was inspired by a graduate student playing reggae music in the studio, that Michael Strand realized he was a maker. “You go there thinking one thing and take a class with somebody, and it changes your life,” said Strand. Strand attended St. Cloud State University where he received his BFA in ceramics and a MA in painting before heading to the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. He spent 13 years in Lincoln working and receiving his MFA, putting him on track to new experiences and new views. Galifa, Spain was Strand’s next stop, where he worked in ceramic studios with accomplished Spanish artists. Strand is traveling now more than ever. As the current head of the art department and a professor of art at NDSU, his focus is on integrating art within communities and developing personal connections.
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Stories of cups When Strand reached into his kitchen cupboard one day, he pulled out a plastic martini glass with a cactus shape and green top — not his preferred drinking vessel. He
examined the cup and realized that he had carried it with him through four different moves into new homes, yet he never used it. It sat quietly in dark cabinets for years, only tied to the memory of a going away party for an old friend. “The reason I’m keeping this was because of that,” said Strand. “Everything we have has a meaning and material culture is more and more about that.” Liberation of the cup seemed only appropriate, and Strand developed the “Misfit Cup Liberation Project” in which he will eventually display 1,000 cups — each telling their own story. Strand’s exhibit travels to different cities, allowing the ceramic cups he creates to be traded for others’ cups that are sitting dormant in their cupboards. All he asks for in return is a short written story of the cup. The project has traveled everywhere from Minneapolis to Amsterdam, collecting the cups of children and adults — of an old woman in Estonia who traveled by ferry to liberate her plain, tan cup that was issued by the Soviet Union.
day in that stage of his life and finally let it go. “What I’m interested in is that cup he brought in and that cup he brought home is connected to that moment,” said Strand. “He might have this object of mine, but in some ways it’s always going to be viewed with that story and viewed with the cup he did have.” The project started in January 2013 and is still making its way around the world. It will end with a collection of 1,000 unique cups and stories in an exhibit on the East coast, featuring many categories — from breakup stories to alcoholism to individuals simply making fun of the project. Strand has a storage unit full of cups and he works diligently to catalog and translate each and every one. “When my cups are there, it’s pretty cool, but it gets way more interesting when they’re gone,” said Strand. “I love objects and I love that people own them, but on some level, it’s not personal enough to make this (cup), put it in a gallery and not know what happened. It just seemed to be a commodity. I’m trying to design ways to incorporate meaning into objects.”
Strand came across a man who was once in prison, who brought the cup he used every
“My favorite part is when I realize that my work is connected to
someone I’ve never met before, and now through this experience we have an opportunity to forge a relationship.”
Connecting to the future Now a part of NDSU, Strand has the opportunity to work with students who are eager to change the world — seemingly in the same revolution as him. Strand believes part of an artist’s role is “being opposing in enlightening ways and shedding light on positive things.” He develops new and innovative projects and he gives lectures as a way to perform his work, but Strand’s work stretches beyond the work itself. “My favorite part is when I realize that my work is connected to someone I’ve never met before, and now through this experience we have an opportunity to forge a relationship,” said Strand. “I think even if it’s short lived, it was that moment. That’s my favorite part — making a connection.”
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Radiant Homes and partner Chris Hawley Architect pump out some really unique homes here in Fargo-Moorhead. Everything they make is completely original — nothing is ever designed exactly the same. We interviewed their team, who all work in a collaborative office environment, and we took a peek inside a few of their incredible home creations.
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What are your responsibilities in the office? “I have the honor of leading our terrific design team, managing the client experience, and serving as a design/ build advisor at Radiant Homes."
What is your main focus or specialty?
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“I enjoy pushing for innovation, regardless of style, budget or other constraints. My goal is to provide a process for the client that is professional and fun! A home or lake retreat can be a legacy…I treat every project with that idea.”
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What makes working with Radiant Homes or Chris Hawley Architect different/unique? Why do you enjoy working here?
CH
“We are truly custom because we never do the same thing twice. There is no such thing as a stock plan with us. Whether a client prefers traditional, modern, shaker, New England, arts and crafts, or a combination, we are confident we can create what they’re looking for. It’s really exciting! I enjoy being a part of it all because we have the best clients and the best staff who are focused on creating great things… timeless and beautiful, regardless of personal style. OK is never great.”
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Austin Morris is the co-founder and visioneer for Radiant Homes. Morris graduated from North Dakota State University, majoring in management communication and minoring in both business and public relations and advertising. Morris keeps track of the team’s morale and goals and makes sure that they’re being met.
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“I care about the needs, desires, ideas and goals of all team members and work hard to ensure that Radiant is a place that we all enjoy investing in and being a part of. I also lead neighborhood and lot selection, construction financing, contract development, and advertising. I love brainstorming and assisting in the implementation of things that stand to improve the client experience.”
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What is your main focus or specialty?
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“I love developing great relationships, supporting processes that improve client/team member experiences, creating beautiful and palpable ads for our potential clients, strategic planning, and fostering a fun work environment.”
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“This melting pot of people has enriched Radiant with solid poise as we continue to move forward. When I look at our team now, I see the most impressive group of designers, builders, and craftsman, all working together for clients who care about exactly what we care about: impressive design, exceptional quality, attention to detail, ‘the experience’, and having fun while doing it.”
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What are your responsibilities in the office? “I am responsible for architectural design for both residential and commercial projects.”
What is your main focus or specialty? “My main focus is residential design and project management. I help keep the design team on track to deliver quality design sets to our build team. I work with the build team to ensure they have everything they need to implement all the design details we incorporate in our plans.”
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What makes working with Radiant Homes different/unique? Why do you enjoy working here?
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“I like the energy, creativity, and talent of the people I work with. In addition, I appreciate the effort everyone makes to build strong, positive client relationships. A positive experience will pay dividends for us in the future.”
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What are your responsibilities in the office? “I oversee all aspects of construction for Radiant Homes projects. As a design\build firm, Radiant uniquely integrates the design and construction processes. My responsibilities begin right at the start, during the design phase. I provide constructability and budget input during this phase to ensure the project is a success from a construction and budget standpoint right from the beginning. Once the design phase is complete, I carry the project through estimating, scheduling, and then manage the project through to completion, all while working with our unparalleled design team to ensure what’s on paper is implemented.”
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This fireplace, which was installed by Hebron Brick, will be the perfect centerpiece once the weather gets chilly because it puts off a heck of a lot of heat. (Plus, it’s not bad on the eyes either.)
Desiree Restemayer and PK Construction bring modern living to West Fargo.
This rambler was finished at the end of June and has turned into the contemporary and creative home Restemayer’s always dreamed about.
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Restemayer found her furniture from a variety of places. She did a lot of research in finding inspiration for her home. She found the sleek bar stools and hilarious knife holder (it might be our favorite knife holder ever) on the web.
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Restemayer runs a daycare out of her home. This room acts as the main hub for that daycare. She made the alphabet from finding objects at different shops around town.
Restemayer believes that wallpaper is making a comeback. Her bathroom looks like it came from the set of “The Great Gatsby” and we love it. She also has an inkling that gold fixtures are making a return.
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Great homes can be found in Fargo and all over the Red River Valley. Whether you’re looking for a sleek modern retreat or a historic home full of character, there is something for everyone. Take a glance at these properties and try to guess their listed price.
1 2920 26 Ave S, Fargo SQ FT: 2,577 Lot: 10,920 Agency: Park Company Real Estate Realtor: Scott Breidenbach Nestle into this spacious two-story property on Bluemont Lake in south Fargo. The wide open floor plan and large deck enhance the gorgeous view. Luxurious details include cathedral ceilings, a circular stairway and a master suite complete with a whirlpool tub. The newly finished basement allows walkout access to the backyard and includes a gas fireplace and wet bar.
Fancy a calculation of this luxurious home? A. $539,900 B. $574,900 C. $611,900 D. $629,900
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This charming craftsmanstyle two-story home is SQ FT: 2,762 located in a serene, parkAgency: Park Company Realtors like setting on a spacious river lot at the end of a Realtor: Kevin Fisher cul-de-sac. Well thought out design, attention to detail and quality throughout make this a perfect home for entertaining. The gourmet kitchen, formal living areas and hardwood flooring ensure your guests will leave in awe.
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trending. The holidays are right around the corner, and with them come the earthy green shades of evergreen trees. Forest green is our holiday color. We took a look around local businesses for nature-inspired hues. Whether it’s vintage furniture or recycled art, these forest green items will Photos and text by Norah Kolberg and Sarah Tyre add the perfect amount of festivity to your home.
«Leaf Plate: $86 Zandbroz Variety
This glass plate by Peggy Karr brings a modern nature flair to any room. It is perfect for display on a kitchen table or on a shelf.
«Lamp and Shade: $599 Reed & Taylor Antiques
Add some `20s-style intrigue to any corner of your living space with this unique velvet shade. Its sturdy antique wood base will last for years to come.
Eco Chic Boutique
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Velvet Chair and Ottoman: $399
The softer, subdued green of this vintage armchair acts as a neutral, making it an unexpected complement to the decor of your home. Keep a blanket nearby and cozy up with some tea during the autumn chill. Foot propping is an added bonus.
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Cheese Plate $22 Unglued
What goes better with cheese than wine? This decorative cheese plate is made from a recycled wine bottle by ArtCessories in Moorhead. It even comes with its own utensil. All that’s missing is the cheese.
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Pack your bags for an overnight getaway with this vintage `60s suitcase, or tote your laptop and papers to work in it as a retro alternative to your briefcase.
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Trunk: $48 Redoux
Owner Annie Folden Poitra picked this and several other antique trunks from an area collector. This trunk features a metal exterior with brass and leather trim, and inside is an organizing insert, perfect for storing keepsakes. Stash at the foot of your bed for a rustic touch.
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Ahh, the time is here for...
Autumn
Entertaining! By Katie Beyer Photos by Nicholai Larsen
While you’re getting ready for all of your guests to arrive, it can be quite the challenge to find an appropriate, yet fun and beautiful table setting. Creative ladies Katie Beyer and Phaidra Yunker from Baker Garden & Gift have some unique ideas to amp up your fall entertaining!
We at Baker Garden & Gift always feel there are two stylistically unique parts to fall: Halloween and Thanksgiving. We wanted to embrace those as separate design opportunities in creating both of these table settings. We also want to show how you can take a few design basics and utilize them all season. These styles contain some DIY projects and items that can be found at our store. The mainstay items that each theme shares: Hurricane glass vase, standard white cake plate, white flatware, chevron/stripe table runner (DIY), smoke glass wine and water glasses and the trio of candle sticks, as well as burlap throughout. All of these available at Baker Garden and Gift. Katie Beyer (florist, advertising, buyer) and Phaidra Yunker (head of Custom Container Design Service) collaborated on these designs.
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Skeleton Key Our first setting is more of an adult Halloween party theme that we keep calling “Skeleton Key” based on the use of skulls and keys. The intention was to create something that is a little scary, yet beautiful at the same time. We wanted to use black and white as basic colors, but included the green for a different take on Halloween. The hurricane glass vase was filled with mini skulls and topped with an arrangement of white carnations, painted thistle and brush, finished with green floral rope encircling the entire topper. The green key-themed placemats were created using painted burlap and stencils. Stencils allow you to make these as custom as you’d like. You can even personalize each mat with the names of your guests! The little touches like the ceramic keys and skeleton hands on the bandana napkins bring a moody feel to this style.
Fall Family The second table setting design is family-friendly and traditionally fall. The intention is to use the basics from the first design and to assimilate them into the new theme. The interesting element of this theme is the hunter/ gatherer approach we took with the table arrangement. The arrangement in the bronze pot is filled with “found” materials from perennial plant dieback and interesting plants found growing along an unkempt stretch of land. We chose bronze and a rusty red as accent colors to complement the black and white basics. We used white and bronze spray paint on the mini pumpkins and napkin rings. We also used burlap and stencils to create the placemats. Burlap is also shown on the hurricane glass vase with a chevron design across and a candle inside, picking up on the chevron pattern from the table runner. The chevron/stripe table runner was created using white quilting fabric and black spray paint with 2” painters tape.
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Fall Planters
Do you ever have trouble putting together beautiful flowers that don't scream SUMMER? We do. We got ahold of our talented friends over at Baker Garden & Gift and they helped us put together three options for fall planters that we know you're going to love.
By Katie Beyer Photos by Nicholai Larsen
Color is very important to us. Deciding on the color scheme is where much of the effort is put forth initially. We think of things in terms of where they’re at on the color wheel, but we also acknowledge that some of the traditional rules just don’t apply today. We like to embrace different styles, as well as encourage our customers to upcycle their existing summer plants and transition them into fall. Containers can be so much more than the heirloom styles we’re used to. At this point in the season, we see plants like mums, pansies and kale. We chose to throw a unique twist on the use of these by creating updated and interesting "recipes" for containers. At Baker, we embrace the idea of upcycling the plants you’d typically cast aside and fully replace with your mums, pansies, etc. Each of the styles created contain a “typical” fall plant as well as a little something special. Phaidra Yunker is the head of our Custom Container Design Service. She put together these three unique twists on fall plants. 42
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The “Classic” • Ornamental Kale • Ornamental Cabbage • Dusty Miller • Ornamental Peppers • Pansies • Aster • Sweet Caroline “Bewitched” Potato Vine This design is more monochromatic and has the added charm of a more classic planter style, the urn. The key to creating a monochromatic style is to consider texture as well as varying tones and varieties of plants so it doesn’t appear to be a blur of color. Purple is the base of this container because it’s appropriate for fall and there are a plethora of purple toned flowers available this time of year. The general idea behind container height is to follow the rule of thirds. For example, the height of the plant material is 1/3 the size of the container. The Classic purposefully includes some usual fall plants like kale, cabbage, pansies and aster.
White washed Resin Urn $119.99 *Plants available at Baker Garden & Gift.
The “Modern” • Haight Ashbury Hibiscus • Millet • Psuedoantherum • Sweet Potato Vine • Coleus The Modern is a more sleek design, utilizing more foliage than flowers. The tall, dark planter gives it a chic feel. The coleus and sweet potato vine were taken from a summer planter and utilized within this style. Creating interesting fall planters requires getting creative! Consider how you can use existing plants as you create the ideas for the next season. If they’re already established and sizable, use them all season long! This planter is interesting and unique because of the gorgeous height. It could be grouped with two smaller containers to create depth and a more dynamic set. Crescent Pot “Bleeker” Old Bronze $259.99 *Plants available at Baker Garden & Gift.
The “Unexpected” • King Tut (Painted with floral spray) • Setcresea “Wandering Jew” (Painted with floral spray) • Coleus • Lysimachia • Elephant Ear • Tiger Eyes Sumac Pansies The Unexpected has a very oriental feel, from the style of the container to the custom-made bamboo trellising. This style is unexpected because of the color scheme and the process behind it. The raspberry King Tut grass and Wandering Jew plants have been altered in color by using floral spray paint, which is safe for plants. The painted plants were taken from a summer planter and were a little bruised and brown, so the floral paint was used to enhance their color and to hide those flaws. The Tiger Eyes Sumac is hardy in our area, so they can be utilized in both summer and fall containers then planted in the ground as a shrub just before the end of fall! The Unexpected contains a pansy plant and a coleus that were also taken from a summer planter and used again here. Ceramic Green Oriental Planter $399.99 *Plants are available at Baker Garden & Gift. 43
Patti & Dave Dennis and their children, (from left) sons Ethan and Connor and daughter Annie.
House With A
Meaning By Amanda Ahrenholz
After 12 years
of making their Moorhead home perfect, the Dennis family is leaving it all behind. Soon they will be moving to Watford City, ND, to start a church and begin their ministry in the oil fields. We got a peek inside their beautiful home before they moved onto something bigger than themselves. This delicately decorated three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home has a good balance of décor. All of the wooden baseboards, pillars and doors came from an old house that was about to be torn down. The Dennis family decided to reclaim the wood from that house and incorporate it into their own unique style. Patti Dennis says she likes to start with big pieces, something to use as the base, and then fill in the little details. She describes her decorating style as “thrift store, flea market, anything unique.”
Photos by Madison Bartz, That’s Nice Photography
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So now, the Dennis family says “it’s time to leave the home to someone else.”
A Home For Crafts
Standing behind the counter of Unglued in the heart of downtown Fargo, with a big smile and a cup of coffee is Ashley Morken. She welcomes customers as they enter the one-of-a-kind boutique, which is thriving in its second year of business.
After she graduated college, Morken wasn’t entirely convinced she had found her passion. She worked as a nurse for seven years after receiving her degree and spent any free time she had crafting with friends, where they developed skills they thought they could sell. However, they didn’t have a good place to sell their products. With the creation of a few signs, and vendors to fill a space on a cool January morning in 2011, the first Unglued Craftfest was born. “We just put up posters,” Morken said. “It was a really horrible poster. It just said, ‘indie crafters wanted’ and we figured if someone knew what indie meant, they most likely would know what we’re going for.” By Elizabeth Erickson Photos by Alison Smith 48
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More than a dream With the expectation of a few hundred people walking through the doors, Morken and 30 other vendors were astonished to welcome over 2,500 visitors that day. The community loved it. The crafters loved it. Morken knew that there was a market that was primed and ready for crafters to sell their products, and she began taking the first steps in order to pursue her idea. Later that year, during the Christmas season, Morken found someone willing to do a short term lease and opened Fargo’s first pop up shop at the end of Broadway, filled with local crafters’ perfect Christmas gifts. “Initially, we met everyone through that first craft fair, and we just invited anyone who was a part of that to be a part of the pop up shop,” Morken said. After a second craft fair with increasing attendance and double the number of crafters, Morken decided to go for it and start something independent with the creative community. The doors of Unglued at 408 Broadway opened in August, 2012.
A look inside The boutique is filled with one-of-a-kind “Fargo” merchandise, witty handmade greeting cards, unique jewelry and anything else you could think of. The products are supplied by vendors who submit samples and descriptions of their work though email. Then, a jury decides which products make it into the store. Fargo natives are thrilled to buy locally-made, unique items, and visitors are delighted when they enter ‘Etsy in real life.’ While Morken does run a business, her ultimate goal isn’t to sell products — it is to inspire customers to make their own. “I love inspiring people and I love inspiring our crafters — probably more than anything, because our shop would not be possible without them,” Morken said. “Unglued would not exist.” As crafters thrive and customers walk out the door, carrying items with character and color, Morken can’t help but smile. “Seeing crafters succeed in our store and beyond our store — that’s huge to us,” Morken said. “And then just connecting to our community itself. It is insanely rewarding to see someone go home with something that’s very personal to them. Whether it’s a vintage item or a piece of art for their home that really just fits well, it is super rewarding.”
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“Seeing crafters succeed in our store and beyond our store — that’s huge to us”
Inspiring the community While it is just Morken that runs the store, her supportive group of friends still help out with craft fairs and busy holiday events. Eventually, she would like to grow her team, but for now she enjoys the help she receives from her husband and the aroma of fresh cupcakes sold in her store from her sister in law’s cupcake business, Bakeology. Morken’s biggest challenge? Finding time to sleep and being able to drink more coffee. Unglued typically hosts four workshops per month in which kids and adults can come into the store and make their own projects — ranging from wood work to ceramics and everything in between. “By doing the workshops, we get kids and adults involved because we’re trying to get adults that say they could never make anything, to make things,” Morken said. It’s about the crafters, and it’s about the customers — but mostly,it’s about the community. “People also just say that they’re really excited to buy local and to know that things are hand crafted and one of a kind,” Morken said. “It’s just been an amazing reaction from the community. So we thrive on that.”
Want to go? You can check out Unglued yourself at 408 Broadway, Fargo. You can learn more about them at ungluedmarket.com.
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“We love our kids’ area,” Morken said. “Kids are very welcome here. We did have someone say this is the most kid friendly shop she’s ever been in in Fargo, which is surprising.”
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• 90% of all menus are available gluten free • Nightly dinner features and Friday is fresh fish Friday in Zest • Daily soup and salad lunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Sunday brunch in Zest from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – a Fargo tradition! • Late night buffet from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. in the Lobby Bar with drinks served until 2 a.m. • Daily happy hour in Level Two Lounge and the Lobby Bar
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