Design & Living March/April 2014

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Home is where the heart is.

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e generally find ourselves featuring newly built suburban homes with everything including the white picket fence. This suburbia is supposed to be the quintessential “American Dream,” as they say, but this dream is not for everyone. Some see a different take on the classic home and long for an outof-the-box living space that is made to inspire. For this issue, we wanted to showcase some of those alternative types of homes and lifestyles you may have not known existed in the FM area. We are excited to feature some fabulous and modern takes on condos and lofts made for the elite or young professional, to luxury retirement living and empty nest havens.

While some see a dilapidated warehouse or dark and dingy basement, others see great potential and envision a grander plan of what might lie in its bones. This month, it was truly inspiring to see first hand what a little creativity and fresh

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thinking by some talented locals can create. So whether you’re one of the thousands that long for their perfect suburban family home or one of the others who strive for the unusual, both can surely admit that home is really wherever your heart is.

In the upcoming May issue, get ready for spring with our special “Upcycled” issue! Once again we will give you a glimpse of what the FM area has to offer in the industry of repurposing furniture and antiques. We will interview the very best in the area and let them give you tips to create your own masterpieces. We will also discuss the value in donating your items to local non-profits and the causes they help support in our community.

Once again, thank you for taking the time to read!

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Living Evolved See inside five creative homes that have changed the way we look at the American Dream.

10 Trendsetter

Trendsetter and local designer Kim Manuel gives us a glimpse of her design team’s latest project as well as a few fresh ideas that are inspiring her for spring.

14 Q&A with David Sheinkopf

Design & Living sat down with HGTV’s “Design on a Dime” host, David Sheinkopf, to hear all about his seminars at the Red River Valley Home & Garden show as well as his trip to FargoMoorhead.

18 Kim Bromley

This professor of Art at NDSU is using some interesting techniques for his students’ creative enhancement.

68 Zandbroz Variety Learn more about this eclectic and locally owned downtown variety store that helped pave the way for downtown revitalization.

74 Cleaning up Fargo We talk to the City of Fargo about the upcoming Cleanup Week and explain the rules for those who are cleaning house and those who are eager scavengers.

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With spring comes the new pantone color of the year, radiant orchid.

We scour the local shops to find accents and accessories in this fun and vibrant color.

Coming Up Get ready for spring with our May “Upcycled” issue. We will be giving the readers an in-depth look inside the many local stores and artists that specialize in all things repurposed. Get tips on how to re-use the old and find out where to attend classes. We also take a look at local gardens and community supported agriculture programs for the freshest produce in the area.

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March/April 2014 Design & Living Magazine is a free publication distributed eight times a year. Our mission is to showcase all that the Red River Valley has to offer in terms of interior design, architecture and landscaping, and profile the people that make these possible.

We also strive to provide a quality and fun reading experience and improve the way of life in our community. The publication is mailed to homes across the US and has stand distribution throughout North Dakota and Minnesota.

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By Tracy Nicholson Photo by J. Alan Paul Photography

MEET Kim Manuel,

a serious trend setter and NDSU graduate with degrees in Interior Design, Facility Management and Business. She has 18 years of experience in interior design and is also a Principal with BlueStone Interior Design and RL Engebretson Architects since 2002. She is NCIDQ Certified (National Council for Interior Design Qualifications), CID in MN (Certified Interior Designer professional designation in MN) and LEED AP.

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Manuel’s project experience includes corporate, financial, retail, activity centers, educational, hospitality, healthcare, multipurpose, sport facilities and residential.

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Recent Project In this recently renovated executive suite for Peter Stenehjem at First International Bank and Trust in Fargo, Manuel chose a mix of natural organics pressed into resins used as translucent and opaque designs throughout the office. Vinyl wall coverings mimicking a leather stitching cover the walls, and a combination of linear mixed glass tiles and natural slate are used for accenting throughout. Seeded glass and metal mesh work in unison with forged metals in clean lined light fixtures controlled by a lighting panel with one button-ambient accent scenes. These varied scenes can be activated when unoccupied or task lighting is needed during the day. LED lights were used throughout in recessed can lights for energy savings. Horizontal cabinetry doors with parallel lift systems were chosen by Manuel for a stylish alternative to storage.

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Timeless color palettes from nature

Photos by Kim Manuel

Petrified wood in Yellowstone National Park, WY. Warm and cool grays mixed with caramel and rich cherry browns.

Charcoal gray roof shakes with spots of citrus and seafoam moss grown on roofs at the Riding Stables in Medora, ND.

Yellowstone forest fire trees leaving impressions of stress and beauty in dull with vibrant timeless hues.

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Spring Parade of Homes brings fresh ideas in new homes, interior design

What will you discover at the 54th annual Spring Parade of Homes? Maybe you are a serious house hunter on a quest to find your dream home. Perhaps you look forward to each Parade event as a family outing to tour the homes and see the latest trends. Or maybe you are happy with the home you have, but want ideas to update. By Carlita Dietz

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hatever your motivation, the Home Builders Association of FargoMoorhead’s Spring Parade of Homes sponsored by Marvin Windows & Doors has something for everyone.

Many of the homes entered in the event are decorated and staged, giving you ideas for fresh, new home products and décor. Here are some top trends our HBA interior designer members have identified for 2014.

Watch for these as you tour our Parade.

Color Gray is king. The word “greige” is a popular trend locally: it’s a new term for a combo of gray and beige. Different shades of straight gray also remain a staple in homes here. Pops of pink, teal blue, emerald or olive, purple or lavender, orange and yellow are also taking hold.

Fabrics and prints Floral patterns and geometric shapes make a statement on fabrics and prints. The trend will be to clash your fabrics and stimulate the senses.

Throw together stripes, florals, hand sketches and geometrics in any array of colors and textures. Fabrics can include small or massive florals with white backdrops, vintage prints with a twist of white, or bold colors and patterns thrown onto a white canvas. Chevron print is a classic coming back in a big way.

Floors A common theme of texture and natural carries through to floors, walls and furniture.

Warm woods, textured tiles and smooth, sleek surfaces bring interest to the room’s setting. Two West Coast trends now taking hold locally are wider flooring boards and white-oiled or chalky finishes on the floor.

Walls Wall coverings have been returning over the past few years. A newer twist is the addition of

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texture to the walls. Many wall coverings have three-dimensional objects on them (jewels, ribbons, pleats). Like fabrics and patterns, wall coverings can feature small or large florals along with vintage prints.

Furniture Furniture will trend toward clean sleek lines, darker wood tones and fun accent pieces with painted colors, as well as the “reclaimed look” and aged-looking metal. There is a focus on sustainable products, stone furniture (or fabrics that look like stone), raw materials including woods and metals in their raw state, and “ancient” furniture that has an Egyptian, Roman or Greek flair.

Patterns also carry through to furniture and there’s more use of these, especially florals.

Geometrics can be featured as a pattern or as the furniture design itself.

Accessories Vases, pillows, statues, paintings and art are incredibly individual to each home and its owner. Busts, ancient paintings and columns, geometry, raw materials and patterns are making an entrance this year. These items help put the finishing touches on a room. Barn doors have become quite popular for their spacesaving solutions when maximizing square footage is essential as well as adding a touch of rustic flavor to the more modern homes being built today.

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Dietz is the 2014 president of the HBA of F-M’s board of directors.

She serves as vice president of Jay Dietz Construction, Inc., and has been a realtor since 2000, with licenses in both North Dakota and Minnesota. She and her husband, Jay, live in Mapleton, ND, and have three children.

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Q&A David Sheinkopf with HGTV’s “Design on a Dime” host

This year, the Red River Valley Home & Garden show once again brought some great celebrity talent to our area! Hitting the stage for a series of educational seminars was David Sheinkopf of HGTV’s “Design on a Dime.” Sheinkopf gave the attendees his own valuable tips on painting, re-purposing, proportion and using the right tools for the job. Design & Living got up close and personal with Sheinkopf to get the inside scoop on design, his life and his visit to Fargo-Moorhead.

By Tracy Nicholson Photos by J. Alan Paul Photography

David, is this your first time to North Dakota?

“Yes. No, actually that’s not true. I drove through the northern side of the badlands when I was 26. There’s actually a photo I took of the badlands hanging in my father’s bathroom. It’s really unbelievable, one of my favorite photos I’ve ever taken. I love shooting landscapes. I love the way the light plays with landscape and design.”

Having been in Fargo a full two days, what is your impression so far?

“Well, when I first found I was coming here, I did a lot of research and googled ‘Fargo Interior Homes.’

When you think of Fargo and the movie, you think of wood-paneled walls, wall borders and bad design, but that’s not at all what I found. I found very contemporary and traditional design, a little bit of modern design. I actually think your magazine is beautiful.

You’ve done a really nice job of capturing more of the West Coast feel of our design in your own magazine.

Because I think people need to look forward not behind. I think that design is a forward thinking movement. I think that eclecticism that works between the decades is really important, not only for our design, but for our heritage. People don’t realize that nostalgia starts in design. It’s wonderful to remember where we came from.”

Have you gotten out to do anything fun?

“I did. I went to Mezzaluna and loved it. Their staff was very nice to me and they made me a special dinner with a little tasting menu and a nice glass of wine.

I think downtown Fargo is quite sophisticated. What’s really nice about it is that it’s not pretentious and they’re not trying to be something that they’re not.

They are trying to develop more of a culinary side.”

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How have your seminars at the home show been so far?

“Good, we’ve had at least 100-150 people come out for them. I really enjoy them. When I do seminars, everybody looks for affirmation, so I look to people’s faces, their eyes, their body language and people seem to really enjoy what I’m saying. I’m here to help people and connect with them.

“It’s funny, people have said multiple times, ‘Thank you.’ And I say ‘Why?’ I’ll sometimes get the response ‘Thank you for giving me the permission to change my mind.’ It sounds so silly, but people need permission because they’re often afraid of change. Afraid of design and afraid of what they’re doing, they just don’t trust themselves. Sometimes you have to tell people that if you paint that wall, you can always repaint it. Not everybody gets it right the first time. Be daring and expand yourself.”

What are some important tips that you’d like people to grasp when they go to your seminars?

“One is telling people to not be afraid of change and trust themselves in design. Another is give something a few days to decide if you like it or don’t. Look at it in a different light. When you give things a couple of days, whether it’s a photograph or a rug or color; especially when painting a room, test the color first in different lights, then you can make a decision.

“Pay attention to proportion, allow for negative space.

People don’t realize that negative space is just as important as positive space. Obviously positive space, meaning what’s there in the room. A woman asked me today, ‘Where do I start with hanging a picture on a wall?’ I said well, symmetry is good and she said ‘Do I need to fill the space?’ and I said no. Negative space is the filler. The negative space is part of the design.

It’s just as important as the positive space.”

“If your design can make you smile, I think you’ve succeeded.”

What is your past expertise?

“Well, I’ve been building furniture since 1994. So, 20 years I’ve been doing custom furniture. I’ve been doing interiors for about 15 years and I’ve been a general contractor for ten.”

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How did you become host of “Design on a Dime” for HGTV? “It’s interesting you know, they had this TV show and they said they had heard about me. They were looking for someone who does design and builds and could be on camera, so I went in and talked to them. They made me an offer I couldn’t refuse.”

What’s the craziest thing you’ve built?

“I’ve built a revolving library case for a restaurant and bar. It spun around so you got into a passage. The passage led to another room. I built it when I was 26 years old. Why did I build it? Because I didn’t know that I couldn’t; but it worked and was really cool. Also, I’ve built a deck that looked like a pirate ship and a lot of really cool furniture and kids’ rooms.”

How did you realize that design was your calling?

“Well, I kind of did an ‘earn as you learn.’ I remember this one guy, a producer on the set of a TV show I was working on said he needed a CD case. I think I was about 22 or so and I said ‘Sure, I guess I could build it.’

Before that I was building theaters, I knew the basic concept of design, so I just sort of did it. I learned as I went, then got more training. I like it because I get to do a lot of different things. I think life is more interesting that way. I like doing a lot of things and I knew that I never wanted to have a nine to five.”

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What is your personal style?

“I really love eclecticism. I don’t have a style; I love to blend the decades together. As I was saying before, I love nostalgia and I think that a 19th century barley twist table can work perfectly with a contemporary Gucci table. I like contemporary modern. I really am not a big fan of form over function. I like function over form, I think things should be comfortable. A pretty design that’s uncomfortable doesn’t make sense.”

Coming into spring, what are some new trends or things that are inspiring you right now?

“First of all, the color of the year is this lavender color; it’s a nice touch. I’m a really big fan of bringing the outside in. That to me means a lot of things. It’s everything from the outside, whether it’s tools or flowers or plants, vertical gardens; whatever it is I think it’s a great way for people to shake out the winter doldrums. I’m such a fan of smiling. If your design can make you smile, I think you’ve succeeded.”

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Can you tell us a little bit about your personal life?

“I live in West Lake Village, California. I just recently moved to the suburbs from Venice where I was living for nine years because we are having a baby soon. My wife and I got a place that we thought would be more conducive to a family. It was interesting though, moving to the suburbs was the first decision I made that was bigger than me. I think having a home that everyone feels comfortable in is really important. I definitely kept family in mind when doing the design of my home. I got rid of the coffee table and replaced it with two ottomans. I can move them where I want, I can make the couch into one big play area if we want.”

What’s your favorite part of working on “Design on a Dime”?

“Helping people. Really I feel that my job in life is to help people. That is my job to help people with their peace of mind within their home and feeling comfortable. ‘Design on a Dime,’ it was nice because people didn’t have a lot of money, this was a free thing so it was great. We would build furniture or find objects that please them and use them for different things.”

What do you want the people of FargoMoorhead to know?

“Just to trust themselves and try. Be daring and learn to fly; there is no failure in trying. Sometimes it’s not the best choice, but do it again and do it differently next time. There should be no fear of failure. If you fear failure, you’ll never succeed. But if you try things, everything you try is a little bit successful.”

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The Man He spent his childhood drawing figures from books,

Kim Bromley

By Elizabeth Erickson Photos by Alison Smith

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but artist Kimble Bromley never predicted his career would involve hypnotizing his students for creativity enhancement or seeing his paintings hang on the walls of Fargo Billiards and Gastropub.

Bromley, now a professor of art at North Dakota State University, knew his passion for art when he was young, but it wasn’t until later that he truly realized what it was worth.

“As a kid, people ask you what you want to be when you grow up,” Bromley said. “I always said an artist, not really knowing what that was.”

While he now serves as a professor of art at NDSU since moving to North Dakota in 1996, his travels have taken him everywhere from Cuba to Jamaica, and to the quiet meadows by an eight-acre pond he spent nearly three years painting.

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Making a change

Before Bromley came to NDSU, he was teaching at a small, private school in Kentucky. He grew up in Iowa, so when the job opened in Fargo, he took the opportunity and went on to change the face of the art program.

There were Quonsets to house many of the art classes within campus, and Bromley decided he wanted to make a change. As the coordinator of the department at the time, he submitted a report about the condition the buildings were in.

When the new buildings were constructed and moved into, Bromley said enrollment for the program nearly tripled.

‘Pool’ of opportunities

Perhaps what many Fargoans know Bromley as is the man whose paintings hang in Fargo Billiards and Gastropub in Fargo.

Bromley knew the owner, who also was a chemistry professor at NDSU and said he had some ideas for paintings. After painting a few prototypes, Bromley had a deal to do 16 paintings and work for the smaller rooms on the sides, too.

His paintings of the numbered pool balls, each with a specific association and meaning, hang in the background amidst dozens of pool tables.

“It’s almost like my own little museum down there,” Bromley said.

Abstract work

Although his paintings at Fargo Billiards and Gastropub remain very realistic, much of Bromley’s work tends to be abstract. During his travels, he did many non-objective paintings influenced by his surroundings. Some of his landscape paintings aren’t realistic — they’re a lot of color and light and the celebration of life.

He also had been working on a “Moby Dick” series for three years that encompasses that universal themes have metaphors — evident with the many waves in his paintings that may represent a wave of goodness or tragedy.

“Each of these paintings deals with a specific

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event in the book, but they are actually metaphors of different trials and tribulations we encounter every day,” Bromley said.

Creative hypnosis

But what makes Bromley unique — more than his abstract way of painting or the strokes of his brush — is the hypnosis he uses on his students during class.

For some, it’s a timid response; but for others, it’s a new way of revealing creativity.

Bromley got started with hypnosis during high

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Each of these paintings deals with a specific event in the book, but they are actually metaphors of different trials and tribulations we encounter every day.” school when he read an article explaining it was possible to go to the dentist pain-free through using hypnosis. He tried it, and has been experimenting ever since. But it wasn’t until he was teaching in Kentucky watching a hypnosis program with students that he realized he could tie his talent with hypnosis into the classroom.

“I watched a show and thought ‘Wow,’ I knew some students up there that were shy, but up on stage they were these flamboyant characters,” Bromley said. “I talked to the hypnotist afterward and said ‘How can this help us as artists?’ and he said it would be great for artists.”

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The year after, Bromley was implementing his ideas when he asked a different hypnotist to do a workshop with his students to see if it could get them to open up a little more. He then got his certification from an organization in New Hampshire after spending nearly 100 hours of training and learning about hypnotherapy.

“I used that and tweaked it and came up with what I call my ‘Creativity enhancement workshop,’” Bromley said.

He used his techniques on those that weren’t artists at all, and saw their improvement through his work. So he continued with it, doing research in the psychology department to see if hypnosis was actually significant in creativity.

In several categories he found it to be true, and he and his co-researchers published “Hypnotic Enhancement of Creative Drawing” in the Oct. 2007 issue of The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis.

With the stress of work and home and simply trying to find enough hours in the day, Bromley used hypnosis for himself in his studio. While it was successful for him, he then began using it on his students.

“I hypnotize my students once or twice every semester,” he said. “In the workshop, you actually see from the beginning. We do a baseline painting or drawing, and at the end we compared the painting or drawing we did with hypnosis. There’s always a significant improvement through creativity.”

Not only do his students enjoy it, but Bromley enjoys it too. He said he enjoys watching unpracticed freshmen who wander into his classes transform into skillful artists with a world of opportunities before him.

But what’s the best part of Bromley’s life so far?

“I guess I’m still looking forward to that,” he said.

To learn more about Bromley and his art, go to ndsu.edu/pubweb/~bromley

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s the idea of the American Dream is continually transitioning to fit our modern lifestyles, so is the ideal picture of what makes a home a home.

We take a closer look at what Fargo-Moorhead has to offer that is certainly not the traditional home with the white picket fence. In the pages to come, we start the evolution with a creative college abode that is nearly indestructible. Then we move on to some chic downtown lofts and condos for today’s young professional and the modern couple. We also introduce you to an empty nest haven that will make you want to send the kids off to college even sooner, and finally take a closer look at a modern take on retirement living.

By Tracy Nicholson & Amanda Ahrenholz Photos by J. Alan Paul Photography, Bill Kloubec, & Heliostudio

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ou may have heard of the great Porterfield Place condos by Terry L. Stroh of T.L. Stroh Architects,

but you haven’t likely heard about this unique space at 111 Roberts street in downtown Fargo.

Below these elite Porterfield condos exists some very creative living quarters, custom made for Terry’s son, Taylor Stroh. At the time, Taylor was headed to college and looking for apartments when Stroh’s wife suggested they utilize the basement of the Porterfield Place somehow.

With Taylor and his three roommates in mind, they set out to take a dark and dilapidated storage basement and make it a perfect and indestructible college oasis.

Using Stroh’s vast experience in architecture and design, they finished the demo work and started work on this four bedroom, one-and-a-half bath college retreat. Stroh’s ultimate plan was to make it as indestructible and maintenance free as possible for four young guys. That meant utilizing strong materials, like the kitchen island constructed from steel with three inches of poured concrete inside and on top. This diamond plate island weighed roughly 500 pounds and was able to be moved on castors.

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During the demolition process, Stroh continually asked Taylor and his roommates to be there at 8 a.m. and it became a running joke that they consistently showed up at 8:10 a.m. This joke, along with its industrial feel and their college student mentality, quickly led to it being dubbed “Garage 810,� said Taylor.

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With one of the original supporting walls being knocked out and new walls being built from mixed masonry, this created a 2,600 square foot living space complete with lounge area and projector screen TV, four computer stations for homework, four bedrooms, kitchen, one and a half baths and even a rec room with dart board and ping pong table.

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According to Stroh, one of their biggest challenges was how to approach the lack of natural light in the space.

The only window was a glass block window cut into the sidewalk window well. As you can see, this was then used in the living space sitting area for an unusual resting place for a papasan chair. It was then decided that a lack of daily light was not such a bad thing for four young guys who’s greatest ambition was to sleep in.

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Some of the creative features in this college home are things like the Ikea table legs that were fashioned into a coat rack and the license plate end table. Taylor and his friends even built much of the art that was displayed. Using a 6 x 3 foot piece of grinded steel, they blew up pictures of gears and printed it in pieces then pasted onto the steel for industrial and custom made wall art.

It was not just the amenities that made it the perfect space for four young guys, but also the fact that is was a nearly soundproof space. They were able to actually have a drum set and play music or TV as loud as they wanted with no repercussions from the other neighbors.

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“My plan was to make it practically bulletproof for a bunch of college kids.”

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Walls to separate the four bedrooms and living spaces were created entirely by using three different types of salvaged bricks and blocks from one of Stroh’s mason friends.

Doorways consisted of exposed and uneven brick edging with no actual doors.

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e’ve all longed to get a glimpse inside of the 300 Broadway Condos. Let us tell you, they’re more beautiful on the inside than their sophisticated exterior shows.

Starting out as a simple parking lot for the Fargo Theatre, 300 Broadway has come a long way. Being one of the leaders in downtown development, we talked to Kilbourne Group and got in touch with General Manager Mike Allmendinger. He walked us through how the condo project for sale, 300 Broadway, came about.

“Kilbourne Group recognized it as an infill project. We strive to create density and more walkable, vibrant communities specifically for downtown Broadway,” Allmendinger said.

The Kilbourne Group worked with a Minneapolis-based architecture firm, DJR Architecture, and because lead architect, Scott Nelson, was originally from North Fargo, the project seemed fitting. DJR and Kilbourne also consulted with contractor Mineke Johnson and Tomlinson Construction and Nancy Michelson, who were hard at work on the interiors of the building.

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We got inside one of the units here at 300 Broadway, owned by Cam Knudson. His unit is contemporary with historic features like old reclaimed wood and brick. This two bedroom, two bath features hardwood floors, old wooden beams and natural light, brought from two different sources. There are solar tubes in the bedroom that allow natural light without windows and cutouts in the walls that lead through the condo.

The second bedroom is made multifunctional with the use of a modern murphy bed, to accommodate Knudson’s family and friends from out of town. Underground parking and additional storage units are available for every tenant, which is perfect for storing holiday decor and extra goods.

Knudson says the neighbors are awesome and very welcoming and bonding by creating a soon to be gym in the building.

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“I love the energy downtown... This is a fun place to entertain and I love being able to walk to places, whether it’s with friends and we’re going out for drinks or family and we’re walking to a restaurant or you’re walking to an event at the Fargo Theatre or over at the Civic Center. It’s cool to be able to get anywhere you want and be where the energy’s at. It’s all around here. Being in the middle of that is my favorite part.”

-Cam Knudson

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estled just above Mezzaluna restaurant in downtown Fargo are a fleet of urban apartments for rent, known as The Lofts on Roberts. These units are definitely geared

toward the young professional.

Mike Allmendinger, general manager at Kilbourne Group, filled us in on how Lofts on Roberts became what it is today. “We created a small, efficient space for people to live, but allows people to still have access to all the amenities in downtown Fargo,” explained Allmendinger.

The building was previously owned by Knight’s Formal Wear and was an old vacant warehouse, somewhat used for storage. A warehouse with beautiful hardwood floors and wooden post and beams is now formed into 21 apartments for rent. Kilbourne group headed up this project, along with help from Scott Nelson, DJR Architecture’s lead architect and Fargo native.

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The unit we viewed is rented by Concordia student Jacob Olson. Olson says he loves the proximity to Concordia College and walkability to downtown Fargo. Being from out of town, Olson was only able to look at photos of the building online when he was apartment hunting. This was the first building that he applied for and heard back from, and he is glad that he went for it.

“To have Mezzaluna downstairs is another huge thing, not only do I love to eat there, but I work there and got to know so many people from having the restaurant in the building,” Olson said. “It’s just huge what that does for human interaction and downtown, period.”

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Olson’s one bedroom, one bath is adorned with brick walls that were original to the building. Tenants in Lofts on Roberts have access to their own storage unit for things that may not fit in their apartments as well as provided parking in the St. Marks lot nearby so they don’t have to worry about the ever-dreaded parking ticket.

All units in Lofts on Roberts have original wood ceilings in tact. Because of fire code, original wood ceilings and floors could not both be left original. The wood floors from Roberts were removed and used in the 300 Broadway condos.

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he kids have moved out and mom and dad have moved on.

This gorgeous Shotwell Commons townhome on historic 8th street in Fargo is truly empty nesting at its finest.

Shopping for a new home was made easy when these homeowners found out T.L. Stroh Architects would be building new townhomes in the historic 8th street area that was once Shotwell Floral. This gorgeous neighborhood filled with local charm and character would soon become home to a small neighborhood of newly built townhomes with a style only befitting of its historic roots. The biggest issue for these homeowners was deciding on which lot they wanted to call home. Once they made their decision, they received the address with house number from the city and in a happy coincidence, it turned out to be the exact house number they had years ago when this couple was first married. Just one difference, the original address was just one street over.

As we arrived at this home in Shotwell Commons, it’s striking how well a section of newly built townhomes blends perfectly into this historic neighborhood without disrupting the local charm surrounding it. T.L. Stroh Architects did not spare a detail with the remarkable job on the design of the exterior, private courtyards and landscape with the attached garage on the backside making for a pleasant arrival for guests. It is easy to see that these architects took into account every detail to make sure this neighborhood would not only be happy with his design, but would feel it was an enhancement to the neighborhood.

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Unusual ceiling lighting called uplights were found online and help add dimension leading the eye all the way to the top of the ten foot ceilings.

A gorgeous entertainment center from Restoration Hardware flanks the wall underneath the flatscreen. A bold and vibrant orange patterned silk was chosen by interior designer Lark Lomsdal for the oversize ottomans as well as bold accents in deep red, purples, browns, grays and complimenting earth tones.

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A stand out feature is the gorgeous and colorful crystal chandelier by PLC that was a great find of Lomsdal’s and they were able to order locally through The Lighthouse.

Some of the features that make their living space so outstanding are the custom white oak flooring with dark stain by Pete Anderson of Fargo. One of the other major features is the mushroom-toned ceramic tile accent walls chosen by Lomsdal, made from volcanic material from Japan. Material like this is new to the market and utilizes cutting edge technology to create a breathing tile, which provides health and comfort benefits to enhance the living environment. The homeowner said it was a bit tricky to work with for walls, but Brandon Aalgard, the installer of the walls and owner of Classic Tile in Fargo, handled the challenge seamlessly. These volcanic walls also surround the beautiful built-in Heat & Glo gas fireplace from Home & Hearth in Fargo with a simple but elaborate reclaimed timber mantle.

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To meld with the original home design by T.L. Stroh Architects, the homeowners found a photo of a kitchen with white cabinets that they loved and then contacted Lomsdal as well as Western Product’s Kitchen Designer Bill Tweten to help them achieve this look. Tweten had worked with them on their previous kitchen back in 1998, so he seemed a perfect person to help them integrate from old to new. The designer’s goal in this galley style kitchen was to marry together classic and contemporary pieces for a timeless look that would make a seamless room transition and tie in well with the family room design.

Tweten and the homeowners chose two contrasting colors, a Designer White painted maple for the cabinets with a French Vanilla Square door style to keep the room light and bright and a raisin stained cherry wood with hardware from Atlas for the island.

The cabinets were chosen by Tweten from the Crystal Cabinets collection, which is an exclusive line from Western Products with built in convenience features like bi-fold doors, decorative shelving and ample storage. Tweten opted to run the cabinets clear to the top of the ceiling’s crown molding to make full use of the space and add height and drama to the room; using some of the additional space to showcase family heirlooms and fine china. Other features like the angled power strips underneath the cabinets, kept plug ins and cords out of view lending a clean look to the Noche Travertine, natural stone backsplash chosen by Lomsdal.

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A square contemporary sink from Kohler was added in new from Lomsdal, plumbing and fixtures new from Ferguson and most other appliances were transported from the old home to this newly designed kitchen.

Lomsdal opted for a 2” Silestone quartz in Yukon for the countertop from Stone Countertop Outlet that was used throughout the kitchen.

The barstools from Bradford Designs out of New York were chosen by Lomsdal as well for their unique lattice leather and metal design.

Five years ago, the homeowner, on a trip through Scottsdale, AZ, spotted the gorgeous kitchen pendants. As you may notice, all four of them have a unique glass globe design but same overall look from a distance.

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Surprisingly in the move, they chose to keep much of the original furniture from the ‘90s and have only added a few key pieces like this rustic and inviting artisan made, reclaimed timber dining table from HW Home, a Colorado home furnishings company.

This gorgeous built-in, yet free standing hutch, was chosen by designer, Lomsdal and Tweten from Western Product’s exclusive Crystal Cabinet collection.

Built into the tall floor baseboard, it stands out in a russet color on maple wood. Inside it has bountiful storage for fine china and glassware with a built-in roll-out for serving coffee or cocktails.

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Right off the kitchen and pantry is the very bold main floor powder room.

A dramatic and durable vinyl wallpaper from York Wall Coverings, chosen by Lomsdal, draws the eye inward leading to an intricate rust toned ceramic bowl sink with lily pattern and pedestal base from Kohler, found at Northern Plumbing. Both the sink and furniture vanity were brought over from their existing home.

Head further into the hallway and you will find a cozy library space and den. Builtins and painted white maple cabinetry designed by Tweten and Lomsdal, help showcase the extensive library. A lavish manila hemp and bronze rivet wallpaper, chosen by Lomsdal from Phillip Jeffries, sets a lush backdrop for the modern and classic Eames lounge chairs and Hubbardton Forge sconces from The Lighthouse.

For the carpeting in the den, Lomsdal chose a wool Woolshire carpet installed by Bruce George from Universal Carpets for wool’s beautiful and natural heather tones along with it’s durability and softness.

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This master bedroom suite on the main level puts the attention on the details with lush linens from downtown Fargo’s own McNeal & Friends store and design studio. The fully lined window treatments in a natural and dark stained reed are hand woven Conrad shades chosen by designer, Lomsdal for not only the bedroom but the family room in an unlined version as well. The antique armoire you see in this room is actually an older piece from their previous home. Directly off of this bedroom is the walk in closet and master bath. Soft and luxurious wool carpet from Woolshire is used again for it’s natural tones, softness and durability.

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When it came to the tub, the owner worked with Lomsdal to find a moderately priced and contemporary free-standing tub also from Ferguson. Lomsdal then designed the intricately tiled walk in shower with glass door. The tile flooring is a neoquartize style from Vitra.

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ust a stone’s throw from Osgood, you’ll find the six-year-old apartments and homes of Edgewood Vista & Village. Widely known as an assisted living facility, most don’t know there are various levels

of assistance or independence to each of the apartments and homes.

Design & Living got a sneak peek into two units to see the unique amenities that make this truly a vibrant neighborhood.

At first glance of the main building, guests are greeted by a large manmade pond with a perfectly landscaped rock and tree-lined terrain framing the large expanse of building. This is a view that is surely hard to find in any Fargo neighborhood.

Architecturally stunning, these cedar beams direct you to the main entrance where cozy fireplaces and upscale decor make for a warm arrival.

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For the assisted living side, Serena Jiskra, marketing director at Edgewood, gave us a tour of one of their resident’s two bedroom apartments.

“In these apartments, residents direct the support received from our care staff.

Staff are available 24 hours a day to provide assistance.”

-Serena Jiskra

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A Hunter, ND, native, Betty Holes has resided in this beautiful and very spacious apartment for the past six years. This 1,204 square foot unit is one of five twobedroom apartments at Edgewood. This space includes a full kitchen with large island, separate dining area, family room, master suite, walk in laundry, guest room/ den and guest bathroom. Wider doorways and walkways throughout make for easy and handicap accessible living.

These apartments feature an open concept layout with the kitchen opening up to the formal dining room and living room. Large bay windows give the owner a beautiful view of the neighborhood below. In the master suite, residents enjoy a spacious bedroom with walk in closet and large handicap accessible shower.

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Even though Holes’ beautiful apartment has a fully equipped kitchen and dining area, she is free to use the communal dining area on the main level that seats around 100. Here, Jiskra takes us to a small library and lounge area to show us the view overlooking the expansive dining room. Large beams of laminated fir and a fireplace that serves the expanse of the 45foot ceilings give way for an impressive dining experience and gorgeous view of the pond and tree lined terrain. Designers, including local Kari Bucholz of By Design, chose many of the paint, fabric and carpet selections throughout.

From the dining area we pass many beautiful lounge and sitting areas, but what grabs our attention most is the seemingly indoor “Main Street” of Edgewood Vista.

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Without heading out into the wintery elements, residents here can take a stroll down this 142 foot main street complete with skylight for natural light, street lamps and park benches. Many here enjoy the fitness center, coffee shop, chapel, dining area and of course the on-site movie theater complete with popcorn stand.

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Residents of Edgewood Vista can take in the beautiful sight of this wall mural painted by local artist Karen Bakke.

With three different lounge areas within this coffee shop, residents can take in a soup and sandwich lunch, converse or do some light grocery shopping. Just across the main street is the chapel with stained glass windows by Darla Rufer of Stained Glass Overlay.

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“This main street has that feeling of a small town, and that’s what people love.”

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For an alternate lifestyle at Edgewood Village, Jiskra gives us a tour of one of their offsite Independent Patio homes owned by Dorothy Berce, a Williston, ND, native. Berce, who worked for County Social Services in Williston for 40 years, moved to Fargo in 2009 after her husband passed away to be closer to family. She is indeed much closer as her family actually lives just a few blocks away.

This 1,640 square foot one-level home, built by Edgewood’s Grand Forks Development Group, comes with a double attached garage and small fenced in yard with back patio.

Yard maintenance and snow removal are covered by an association fee, so outdoor maintenance is never an issue. Berce has the luxury of being able to enjoy her own home and live independently and also take advantage of the nearby amenities at Edgewood’s main building whenever she chooses.

Inside, it is the details like the engineered wood flooring, quartz countertops from Accent Contracting of Fargo, beautiful cabinetry by Dakota Kitchen in Sioux Falls, SD, and stainless steel appliances that really shine through.

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Berce’s family helped her design each of the rooms and the features such as the spacious sunroom and family room. For ease of living, this home has no basement, but comes with expansive storage throughout, a master suite, guest bedroom and bathroom and a main floor laundry room.

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or over 20 years, Zandbroz Variety has welcomed loyal customers with its collection of simple greeting cards and attracted passersby with its elaborate window displays and unique home décor. But according to owner Greg Danz, the biggest thing Zandbroz brings to downtown Fargo is perseverance.

Danz runs the Zandbroz in Fargo with his wife Renee and daughter Josie, while his brother Jeff runs the original Zandbroz in downtown Sioux Falls, SD. After successfully operating the Sioux Falls store for a little over a year, opening a Zandbroz in Fargo seemed like the next step to take.

“Both stores are right downtown in their respective communities and that was a big part of our start,” Danz said. “We liked downtowns, and both downtowns were in pretty dismal shape back then, so it was kind of an adventure to start.”

Both towns were similar, but as Danz glanced out of the windows of Zandbroz from behind the checkout counter in Fargo, he noticed the influx of thriving businesses and returning customers that became more like friends and family.

“The biggest chance has been what’s happened around us,” Danz said. “Downtown has bloomed in those 20 years. I think over the 20-some years, we’ve made a lot of friends. We’ve got people who have been coming in here for years — really loyal customers — it’s been fun.

We’ve gotten great reactions. I like to think we’re an important part of downtown Fargo.”

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An inside look The name Zandbroz stems from the Danz’s last name switched to “zand,” adding “broz” on the end for the relationship between brothers Greg and Jeff.

It may be unique, but it draws customers and keeps them walking into the store.

Though customers today may have an intention to buy that perfect greeting card or browse around for a new, unique treasure, they used to come in for a tasty treat, too. It’s been closed for over five years now, but Zandbroz used to be home to one of the first espresso bars in Fargo. The back of the store still contains old booths and tables that hosted fans of young musicians. Today, the old soda fountain restaurant still hosts book readings with local and national authors throughout the year.

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“It had done its time and it had served its purpose,” Danz said. “Now, there’s a good espresso joint on every other corner. We never made money doing it. Our passion isn’t the restaurant business; it’s the front end of the store.”

While Danz, Renee and Josie go out looking for new, fun things a few times a year, there are core categories of products Zandbroz has always sold to customers, which keep them coming back for more. With a portion of the store dedicated entirely to books and another to jewelry, it’s difficult to determine a description of the store — other than an eclectic, creative mix.

“It’s mostly based on our personal likes,” Danz said.

“You can be more passionate about what you like, I guess that’s what it comes down to.”

Friendly competition With so many independently owned businesses in downtown Fargo driven by creativity and entrepreneurship, Zandbroz has been through the ups and downs of an ever-changing atmosphere.

And with new businesses popping up on nearly every block, Zandbroz doesn’t see a challenge in increased competition, but rather an opportunity to collaborate.

“What’s also helped is a lot of downtown businesses have really come together to work together to do a lot more with downtown and sort of promote it in a positive way, when it hasn’t always been like that,” Josie said. “There’s events and there’s a good neighborly feel between

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downtown businesses, which I think has helped a lot.”

It used to be that downtown shoppers stopped only in Zandbroz, but with so many other stores Danz agrees that the competition is what keeps businesses going.

“When you were the only ones down here, you had to come to Zandbroz,” Danz said. “But now if you’re looking for a birthday or Christmas present, come to Zandbroz first, but if you don’t find what you need, there’s still 10 other places to go look. And that’s what people need — having choices and being able to walk up and down the street, they’re going to find what they’re looking for. There’s some competition, but that’s good. It keeps everyone sharp and on their toes.”

Driving force What Danz and Josie say they enjoy most about being in Zandbroz is being with people all day.

Whether it’s the young customers, old customers or everyone in between, relationships have been the key factor in loving what they do. Beyond

the customers, the store also employs a loyal group of people who will always take a part of Zandbroz with them.

“We’ve always had a good group of people working here too, which is nice,” Josie said. “There are people that we had working here 20 years ago that we still keep in touch with. It sort of becomes a family type thing, which is fun — working with people you like.”

The people are the driving force for Zandbroz and downtown business. And while the future of Zandbroz remains a mystery, what it has provided to the community resides in the perseverance of its owners and their ability to bring to downtown Fargo what it may have needed most.

“It’s been a combo of the city finally having the will to rebuild its downtown and the community realizing how important their downtown was,” Danz said.

Visit the Zandbroz locations: 420 Broadway, Fargo, ND 209 S Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, SD Check them out at zandbroz.com

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Cleaning Up

By Meagan Pittelko

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he intent of Fargo’s annual Cleanup Week, according to Solid Waste Director Terry Ludlum, is to give the residents of Fargo an outlet for the waste that they might not have an outlet for during the rest of the year.

devices, which can result in a large mess for homeowners to cleanup. The electronics day, therefore, provides homeowners with an easy way to dispose of their electronics and other hazardous materials (gallons of paint, cleaning products, gas, etc.).

system, we aren’t going to charge them.”

“It’s free of charge,” he said. “It’s that vital that we keep [trash] out of our landfill.”

“Residents should separate and bundle trash when placing it on the curb,” Ludlum said.

Although Cleanup Week is a free service to residents in the area, trash that requires extra manpower to cleanup and bundle could be subject to charges.

“I don’t think that we’ve ever said we wouldn’t deal with something,” he said. “If someone calls beforehand and asks for help, we will almost always make considerations for them.”

Cleanup Week runs from May 5-9 this year, with an electronics-only day falling on Saturday, May 3. Items such as televisions and computers should be brought to the Fargo Solid Waste building between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the 3rd, while other items may be set out for pickup starting on the 5th.

According to Ludlum, scavengers often go through piles of trash that contain electronic

“Respect the workers who come and do the cleanup,” Ludlum said. “When it crosses the line, we’re going to leave it. We will clean it up later, so the rest of the community doesn’t have to look at it, but we’re going to have to charge the homeowner for it. If people don’t abuse the

If a homeowner is unsure about how to bundle particular items or how to get rid of large items, Ludlum encourages them to simply call Solid Waste and ask for help.

Items that are in good condition can be donated to various Fargo and Moorhead businesses, such as the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, Heirlooms and ARC Attic Treasures instead of being set out on the curb for pickup. For disposing of excess building materials, contact Habitat Restore which funds our local Habitat for Humanity program.

Cleanup Week May 5-9 For more information on Cleanup Week and a complete list of rules, please visit www.cleanupweek.com

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Votives: $9.25 each These three hues of Radiant Orchid add the color of

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the year to your home. Either use all three or one at a time and place in your favorite tea light.

Zandbroz

420 Broadway, Fargo zandbroz.com

Striped Rug: $26 This rug adds the perfect pop of color for your entryway or living room.

McNeal & Friends

506 Broadway, Fargo facebook.com/mcnealfriends

Glass Tray: $93 This handcrafted iridescent glass tray is made at c. lizzy’s here in Fargo. Use it to hold your jewelry or turn it into a serving tray for entertaining.

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Earrings: $9-12 These orchid hued earrings by Wuve are made of glass with gold leaf and crafted right here in Fargo.

Unglued

408 Broadway, Fargo ungluedmarket.com

Metal and Glass Cross: $24 Add a touch of this vibrant hue to your home in the form of a mixed media cross.

Handcrafted at c. lizzy’s.

c. lizzy’s

410 Broadway, Fargo clizzys.com

Glass Pitcher: $20 Complete with handpainted flowers, this pitcher can be used to pour your company a beverage or simply for decoration.

Zandbroz

420 Broadway, Fargo zandbroz.com

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It’s inherently resistant to mold and mildew for a healthier home. Plus, natural fibers make cleanup quick and easy. And because our sheep produce strong wool, your carpet will retain its ageless warmth and beauty for years to come.

Just Shorn® wool carpet is now an affordable choice at your Carpet One Floor & Home® store.

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