Local Artisans

HALO^®Innovations, Inc. is dedicated to creating a healthier and safer sleeping environment for adults and children. Founder William Schmid began researching sleeping environments after he lost a daughter to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in 1991. Since 1994, he and his company have worked to develop products that encourage healthier and safer sleeping as well as bring peace of mind to your home. A percentage of HALO Innovations' profits are donated to First Candle/SIDS Alliance to fund ongoing SIDS research, education and family support. To view more products for a healthy and safe sleep, please visit their website at www.halosleep.com.

Jellycat, established in London in 1999, is one of the world's leading luxury soft toy companies, fast becoming a lifestyle company. Jellycat has a passion for design. Heavily influenced by the fast changing world of fashion, they introduce hundreds of new, innovative, and original designs each year. Their toys are hip and humorous, and always soft and sumptuous. Jellycat complies and exceeds EN71 European Testing standard and ASTM the American Testing standard. Care Instructions: Lots of Love. To view more hip and humorous toys by Jellycat, please visit their website at www.jellycat.com.

Lorie Line is one of the true American success stories of contemporary music—a department store pianist who recorded a self-financed album and went to become one of the top charting and touring instrumental artists in the country. Based in Minneapolis, Lorie Line Music, Inc. is the largest woman-owned independent record label in the country. Lorie Line tours the United States with her world-class Pop Chamber Orchestra, playing to 100,000 people in concert annually. To view Lorie Line’s CD collection, please visit her website at www.lorieline.com.

Beautiful creations of hand-made paper cards, attractive boxes, and charming frames for your each and every moment. Chris Knutson has been one of our local favorites since 1990. Chris produces original paper and mixed media artworks in the form of multi-dimensional framed pieces, greeting cards, books & albums, and decorative boxes. Please click here to view more originals by Chris Knutson.

One-of-a-kind pieces, enchanted with the subtleties of nature, it’s nuances ~ it’s changes ~ sensitive in particular to the uniqueness of each flower, every stamen, every pistil, each and every leaf. Please click here to view more RiCreations or visit their website at www.ricreations.net.

After more than 15 years of refining her technique, Minneapolis born Rita Pearl Lerman, has found national success with her unique and original designs. Rita found her medium by combining vibrant colors and texture that can be created with acrylic paints. While her repertoire includes many contemporary subjects, Rita has found her niché in painting sophisticated and funky shoe art—the object of her desire. Each finished painting is the stepping stone to the next work. Gaining recognition at the Licensing Show International in New York, her designs are on industry-leading Icon shoes, handbags, and fashion accessories, Giclee’s, luxurious pillows, greeting cards, and paper posters. Please click here to view funky shoe art on canvas by Rita Pearl, or visit her website at www.ritapearl.com for the entire collection.

Shoes have their own personalities and tell a story about their owner. Exploring, interpreting, and understanding her fascination

with shoes, is what Rita continues to pursue in her work.

Rita truly believes that the leisure of a home is an art form.

poko on moving day

Long-time friend and resident graphic artist, Susan brings visual clarity to what may otherwise be hidden. Of course, one of our favorites is our store picture! Please click here to view more photographs by Susan Hartley Photography.

With our busy lives, it’s more important than ever to find small, simple things, daily rituals, we can easily weave into the fabric of our days and nights. By rejuvenating your body and spirit, you’ll feel more rested, optimistic, empowered, and energized. And, you’ll have more to give—to yourself and to the many important people in your life. Relax and be well, life is good. Please click here to view more essences of the Thymes or visit their website at www.thethymes.com.

Skilled craftsman, Vernon Hall, transforms the ordinary into exceptional artistry, design, and function with precision and passion. Custom rocking horses, light, furnishings, stairs & railings, fireplace screens, grates, & tools, door pulls, gateways, and mailboxes. Custom wood and ironwork is timeless and reflects your tradition. The possibilities are endless. It's your vision. Please click here to view more custom work by Wild Horse Studio or visit his website at www.wildhorsestudio.net.