Books about North Dakota and Minnesota (especially creative ones) aren’t incredibly common, but I think they’re one of the most powerful and accessible ways to understand the part of the world that I call home. And they’re fun and easy… Continue Reading
If you have a thing for North Dakota landscapes or street art, then my new North Dakota postcards are for you. You can order a super cool set for just $4 (with free shipping!) right here, or find me in… Continue Reading
There’s something soothing about skipping the big box stores and opting for indie crafts, art shows and handmade gifts this Christmas. The gifts are unique, your dollars support a small businessperson and the shopping experience often includes fun extras like… Continue Reading
Dakota Chappy is the undisputed queen of prairie glam. North Dakota fashion designer Chappy Windsor presides over a fashion empire that is equal parts extra and empowering. Her boutiques, located in Minot and Bismarck, are an eclectic mix of boho,… Continue Reading
A canvas by painter Erica G. Thune is drenched in vivid, saturated color. Her work swirls with motion, pulses with energy. Yet it never feels chaotic. There’s a strong, still center to paintings by the North Dakota artists, all that… Continue Reading
“In the arts, we don’t think about time,” said sculptor Bruce Howdle, his flip flops slapping softly on the floor of his studio in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. “Sometimes it takes a lot of time, sometimes it doesn’t. Time doesn’t mean… Continue Reading
If you’re into art, you’ll love the Milwaukee Art Museum. This sprawling museum and architectural wonder rises from the shores of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Wisconsin like a majestic white ship. In addition to being one of the most visually… Continue Reading
By the time you read this, I’ll be flying from the prairies of the American heartland to the lush forest deep in the heart of Germany. I’ll be writing about the topics I love to cover — local artists and… Continue Reading
The Northern Lights are a trending topic among travelers these days. I count myself lucky to have grown up seeing these gorgeous, shimmering lights spreading across the nighttime horizon. Created from the collision of charged particles with molecules high in… Continue Reading
You know it’s a good party when a blonde in a flower crown kisses you and tries to sweep you off your 5-inch platform heels while you’re in the middle of an interview with the fiesta’s head honcho. You know… Continue Reading