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AT HOME
“This is actually a photo of Grandma Pankow in our living room. The photo’s being taken pretty much from where we’re standing.” (top left) Like the piano seat, the home is a testament to the workmanship of days passed. The original wood floors and built-in cabinets found in almost every room remain as functional and visually appealing as they would have at the turn of the 20th Century. The living room is decorated with more vintage pieces, like a curved green velvet couch that Liz found on Craig’s List and an abstract wooden light fixture they received as a wedding gift. On the walls are images of musicians, concert posters and artwork, including a painting by Sioux Falls artist and friend of the couple, Laura Jewell. The room’s centerpiece, fittingly, is their record player. From the living room, we pass through an office space with an antique desk and soft yellow paint. One wall is covered in some of the more artful flyers representing shows and events held at their store, including many designed by Marc Wagner. On the adjacent wall is Post-It art by Les Cotton. Both Wagner and Cotton are Sioux Falls artists known for playful, cartoonish, yet subversive work, which blends seamlessly with the eclectic, artfully-random décor in the Nissens’ home. Through the office, we pass into the Jackand-Jill bathroom, a concept that works well given that it’s the only one in the house. “It’s small, but it’s functional for us,” said Liz. “My purple claw foot tub is the highlight for me.” The grape soda-colored tub, which Liz painted herself, is complemented by a shower curtain dotted with brightly-colored birds. Through the bathroom’s far door, we enter the master bedroom. The space is comfortable and homey, with an antique dressing table and a hand-stitched quilt hanging above the bed. “The quilt was an heirloom from my mom’s side of the family,” explained Liz. “I