Subscription boxes used to confuse me. I just didn’t understand why anyone would spend money and not know exactly what they’d get. “It’s a surprise,” my friend Liz said, probably resisting the urge to roll her eyes. “That’s the point.”… Continue Reading
Indie bookstores in North Dakota are open for business — even in a pandemic. They’re getting creative, offering curbside pickup, front door delivery service, and personal shopping for gifts and care packages so we can all shop responsibility and practice… Continue Reading
Bemidji, a pretty little northwoods town nestled along the Mississippi River and Lake Bemidji, is a classic Minnesota getaway. It’s also one of the top…
Forget the New Year — fall is the season of new beginnings. The cool air brings visions of new books and new adventures, of cocoa and cozy sweaters and leaves crunching under foot on crisp mornings. It’s already back to school shopping… Continue Reading
If you’ve waited this long to get a gift for this girl, it’s because she’s stumped you. She has a gift for shopping and a look that’s all her own, which can make her intimidating to buy for. Finding the… Continue Reading
This holiday season, I’m excited to bring you gift ideas for everyone on your list, selected from some of my favorite local shops and artisans. First up — the lady. I’m talking about the woman — your mom, an aunt,… Continue Reading
Grafton is a little North Dakota prairie town with a thriving retail scene. It’s great to see a small town support independent, locally owned businesses. I knew from the window display that I’d love Luscious Boutique — you can read… Continue Reading
If you’re out and about in Fargo this weekend, don’t miss the epic vintage sale, brought to you by The Green Room. The store pops up occasionally and features repurposed, salvaged and re-imagined home decor, gifts and art. Here are a… Continue Reading
This blog gives me an excuse to make every trip a shopping trip, and since my work takes me across North Dakota, my lunch breaks have gotten a lot more interesting! It blows my mind that so many small towns… Continue Reading
