Owner and founder of Marquess Studios Tara Cadenhead clearly has a flair for creativity—and the passion to share it. Started in 2014, Marquess has a unique mission statement: “Our collection of kits and keepsakes include jewelry, accessories and mementoes that inspire creativity, tell your story, and remind you of special people, places and moments,” and everything that this studio does is tailored to accomplish just that. Read more about Marquess Studios
In the May issue we're sharing the ultimate kyaker's guide to the St Croix. Read more about May 2017 St. Croix Valley Magazine
As art instructor, Dave Sorenson knows: it’s a tough world out there for a middle school artist. But St. Croix Preparatory’s Elysabeth Kleinke, daughter of Jim and Diane of Stillwater, earned the Gold Key in the Scholastic Art Award for seventh grade. “Her award was in one of the most competitive categories,” Sorenson says, so we caught up with the now 14-year-old eighth-grader.
What was the inspiration for this piece? Read more about Elysabeth Kleinke’s Self-portrait Conveys the Fluidity of Youth
To make sure guests didn’t have to wait for a table at San Pedro Cafe, owner Pete Foster implemented a no-wait app that allowed customers to add their name to a list without having to come into the restaurant ahead of time. A side benefit: It also provided analytics that showed that many customers who signed up for a table ended up dining elsewhere because of long wait times. Pedro’s del Este hopes to solve that problem. Read more about A New Bar Lounge Opens in Hudson
Birds migrating up the Mississippi Flyway for spring always weight the trees and fill the air of the St. Croix Valley.
To celebrate returning birdsong, ArtReach St. Croix will hold its fourth annual birdhouse auction May 16. Artists in the area pick up blank wooden birdhouses mid-March, ready to paint and adorn—to deck them with jewels and glue ceramics to them—for an auction that benefits ArtReach. Read more about A Celebration of Birdland
The Valley has a reputation for pottery—not least because of Warren MacKenzie, the Stillwater-based potter who brought Japanese style to Minnesota. In anticipation of the annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour that kicks off next month, we asked three local artisans to discuss their favorite pieces from 2016, plus the strange and wonderful inspirations thereof.
Peter Jadoonath
Inspiration: Eggs—or, rather, egg shapes Read more about One-of-a-Kind Pottery
FamilyMeans—a Stillwater-based nonprofit that’s been in operation since 1963 and has locations across the metro, southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin—seeks to “strengthen communities by strengthening families.” The organization does that through a full line-up of educational and support services for the aging and their caregivers, youth programs, grief and marriage counseling, mental health services, and financial support and education. Read more about Putting Down Roots
Rose Mille in Stillwater long has been a destination for vintage papers and trims, crafting supplies and—truly—a little bit of this and that and everything in between. In 2012, the business moved up the hill and off the main drag, into a repurposed space with elbow room and inspiring plans for its next act. Read more about Glitter and Glam at Rose Mille
Spring has sprung at the Stillwater Farm Store.
Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to help gardens bloom. From seeds to décor, there are endless options for gifting loved ones with the spirit of the season. We asked two local store owners—Rebecca Kolls of the Stillwater Farm Store and Alecia Enger of My Sister’s Garden in Hudson—for gifts fit for gardeners.
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A store favorite. Enger recommends the jumbo six-pack of mixed specialty annuals that are fitted in a beautiful container to create special spots within a garden. $11.99, My Sister’s Garden Read more about Garden Gift Guide
While we are all happy winter is over and the flowers are coming out, have you considered how your trees and shrubs have fared? We get to hide from winter in our homes, but our landscape is not so lucky. “You don’t want to have any regrets when spring gets into full swing and you suddenly realize a tree is hanging out of whack or your lawn isn’t coming in,” says Nate Shaw, sales arborist with Davey Tree. Read more about Ten Tips for Spring Landscaping in the Valley from Arborist Nate Shaw
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