Down on the Farm, Up at the Lake Lake Country Journal, August/September, 2019 It seems everyone wants the farmhouse vibe in their homes. In cabin country, designers are being tasked with giving lake houses the “Chip and Joanna” look. I sat down with some of the midwest’s most coveted designers to get their take on …
Carol Manley, The Wizard of Dogs Lake Country Journal, August/September, 2019 If you thought it took a long time to train your dog, just wait until you see how long it takes someone to get trained to train you to train your dog. Carol has devoted her time, energy, and love to taking care of …
S. Thomas Estate Sales & Design Consign, The Foy Family Ventures Lake Country Journal, August/September, 2019 Shining a light on hard-working business owners is one of my favorite things to do. Sitting down with the Foy family to let tell me about their two thriving businesses–an estate sale business and a consignment store– was an …
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Tabula Rasa Furniture Lake Country Journal, April/May, 2019 Colin Andrews’ furniture business is on fire–literally. Andrews uses Lichtenburg figures, aka fractal wood burning, to create tree-like patterns in the wood furniture he makes by hand. And it’s a family affair at the Andrews household, where everyone pitches in. Meeting them, hearing their story, and then …
Roses are Red Velvet Layer Bars Lake Country Journal, February/March, 2019 Midwesterners are hardwired to love bars. Making them, sharing them, dunking them in our coffee–all of it. I created this layer bar recipe hoping to satiate some sweethearts on Valentine’s Day, or provide an unexpected sweet and salty option for the church potluck. Read …
Living the Lake Life on the Water Lake Country Journal, June/July, 2019 Fishing, tubing, water skiing, soaking up the sun–if it’s happening on the water, it’s happening in a pontoon. These days, folks are turning in their speed boats for pontoons due to their versatility and ability to accommodate the whole fam. Checking out the …
90 Years of Memories Up North Lake Country Journal, June/July, 2019 Madden’s on Gull Lake has been a top midwestern destination for over 90 years. A family-owned and operated business, Madden’s is in its third generation of hospitality with the fourth one risking up the ranks. See how this sprawling resort came to be during …
The Brews Brothers of Lakes Latte Lake Country Journal, April/May, 2019 Justin Bolz-Andolshek, owner of Lakes Latte, and his brother, Jason Bolz, were kind enough to school me on all the ins and outs that go into making a “pretty good” cup of coffee (Minnesota speak for excellent). Their passion for delivering exceptional coffee, a menu …
Kayaking in the Land of 10,000 Lakes Lake Country Journal, August/September, 2019 If you ever meet someone who kayaks, there is at least a 99.8% chance they are good people. At least. The kindhearted folks I spoke to while researching this article were some of the most helpful, down to earth and in tune with nature …
Get Outside and Play! Lake Country Journal, December/January, 2019-2020 The midwest is a 4-season recreational mecca with more outdoor enthusiasts than you can shake a fishing pole at. Finding willing participants to tell their stories of how they revel in the fresh air on the coldest of days was a cinch. Almost as easy as …
