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FEATURE 50 A DETAILED MODEL FOR SUCCESS An Edgewood Estate home melds architectural craftsmanship and design with distinctive materials.

DEPARTMENTS 24 DESIGN Light fixtures elevated to works of art. Enzo Catellani of Catellani & Smith, creates stunning light designs.

30 ART Take the “Grand Tour” with a collection of stunning wallpaper murals.

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38 TRENDS Meet Julie Slaby, local fiber artist extraordinaire.

44 ELEMENTS Have fun creating a wide variety of beautiful colors with natural dyes for your Easter Eggs this year.

60 ARTISAN A Fargo couple shows us how to enjoy art in our everyday experiences.

66 HUMOR A little change will do you good.

72 PETS Meet the adorable doodle, a lovable hybrid dog that is also hypoallergenic.

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ADDITIONS 12

Musings

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Contributors

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Discoveries

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Wine Wisdom

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76 CUISINE A look at the tasty business of wedding cakes through the ages.

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elcome to the Inspired Home Art, Design & Architecture issue. We are excited to present to you inspiring information that will remind you of the ever-present world of design.

Our lives are constantly connecting and intersecting with beautiful patterns and designs — everyday occurrences that present themselves as a cornice or molding of a historic building or an architecturally ornate facade of a European castle.

Art, design and architecture have walked hand in hand throughout the centuries.

Ancient civilizations are often identified by their surviving architectural achievements.

Architectural works throughout time stand as intriguing and beautiful art, defining a time and space for its people. Consider Frank Floyd Wright and “form follows function” or modern-day architect Santiago Calatrava and his extraordinary World Trade Center Transportation Hub in New York City — their works prove design and architecture remain as human ingenuity at its best.

Just inside these pages we offer you ideas and insight from some of the most influential people in the field of design as it relates to us in our everyday experiences. You’ll learn how local artists, architects, gourmet chefs, interior designers and landscape architects all share the same driving passion and desire to create.

As we patiently await spring, do not let a day go by that you are not aware of your surroundings and the important role of design. And, while you’re waiting, pick up the Inspired Home March/April Art, Design & Architecture magazine.

Enjoy the issue!

editorial director Terri Ferragut creative Terri Ferragut Susan Walker Amy Pollard Kelly Kosak director of operations Scott Drzewiecki contributing Photographers Jill Ockhardt Blaufuss Lauren Ferragut Carlson Yvonne Denault Kayla Helenske, Adam Helenske The Amdak Productions contributing Writers Lauren Ferragut Carlson Bernie Erickson Terri Ferragut Bailey Hovland Ashley Ferragut Johnson Dayna Del Val Wanda M. Perkins Granville Wood copy editor Keri Guten Cohen social Media director Bailey Hovland

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to Every issue we share a fresh and local approach to your home and life.

TERRI FERRAGUT Every issue, we take great pride in presenting this beautiful local home and lifestyle guide we call Inspired Home. Truth of the matter is, without the heart and dedication of this talented and professional team, this publication would not be possible. Issue after issue, their creativity brings Inspired Home to your doorstep or area business. They inspire me.

Sheri L. Fercho An NDSU business graduate, Fercho lives in Fargo with husband Bill, son Ben and their beloved black Lab Jaguar.

Fercho appreciates architecture, and good design.

Things that bring joy to her heart-a beautiful rose garden reminiscent of her grandmother’s, beautiful landscapes and her faith.

Kate Podolak Kate has always had a love for art and fashion. She enjoys painting abstracts with vibrant colors, spending time with family, traveling and creating recipes in her kitchen. Cuddle time with her cat Ollie is important and she believes the best things in life aren't things.

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Wanda Perkins For nearly 20 years, Perkins has creatively written stories about local, national and international people and topics. Her book, Blessing After Blessing − Seeing God’s Blessings in All the Seasons of Life was published in 2006. An NDSU speech communication graduate, she lives in Fargo with her intelligent rescued dog, Jake.

Dayna Del Val Del Val is the executive director of The Arts Partnership, where she writes a monthly column on the arts for The Forum, manages two staff members and an active board, and works to support the mission of cultivating the arts in our community through a variety of ways. In other words, she wears 27 hats! She is also a professional actor and writer.

She lives in Fargo with her husband and their golden retriever, and she loves when her college-aged son is home on breaks.

Zainah Haider Ever since she was young, Haider remembers her parents always taking pictures. “They have inspired me to love photography. We get pretty competitive when we travel, and we see who can take the best pictures,” she says. Competition or not, Haider says she will always love photography as an art form.

Bernie Erickson Specializing in helping his clients make small changes with maximum impact, Erickson is a residential real estate agent in Fargo-Moorhead.

Granville Wood Wood is an international chef who has worked in London, Stockholm, Toronto, Vancouver, Palm Beach and Houston before moving to Fargo with wife Susie, a doctor with Sanford Health.

Most recently he operated The Blue Goose Café in the Plains Art Museum.

Lauren F. Carlson Carlson, a Fargo native and geologist, is a research assistant at Cornell University at the New York Agricultural Experiment Station, where she conducts field work and data collection for the study of shrub willow as bio mass. She enjoys cooking, baking, running, renaissance art and writing.

Jill Ockhardt Blaufuss Photographing people, businesses, homes and families, Jill Ockhardt Blaufuss places an emphasis on creating technically flawless images, and capturing the spirit, character and emotion of the people and places she photographs. With a background in both photojournalism and video production, Jill also enjoys documentary style video creation for businesses and families.

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Ashley F. Johnson Ashley Ferragut Johnson, formally from Oklahoma City, has found her way back into the heartland. Living once again in her beloved Fargo—with husband, and two children, she is a Registered Nurse at Sanford Medical Center and writer. She lives for her family, to travel and taste great food and wine. She views life as an adventure, and can't wait to show her children the world.

YvonNe Denault Yvonne is a women's portraiture photographer, creator of Pinup on the Plains, and owner of Vivie's Boutique.

Empowering women to embrace their beauty is what fuels her passion. She is inspired by highfashion editorial and "fantastical" fine art photography.

Bailey Hovland As an English writing major at Concordia College, Hovland is passionate about writing and social media.

"Blending my obsession for interior design with writing and scrolling through the endless feed of tweets, pins, and Instagram posts is my idea of 'living the dream,'" she says. Hovland enjoys reading, coffee shops, DIY projects and working out.

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Beautiful and fascinating, every sunset brings a harmonious dialogue between light and nature. This outdoor lighting collection was designed to recreate the warmth and atmosphere of indoor light in green spaces.

Pushing boundaries of light, art & design The gentle sway and the brightened tips of the lighting seem to “grow” and multiply into the dense vegetation of this landscape.

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BY Terri FerraGUT | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF caTellani & sMiTh

ight is a palpable and pervasive presence in our daily lives.

We begin to understand its glorious nature when a sunbeam lazily drifts through a dust-filled room, or when a glistening shimmer from flawlessly cut crystal or multifaceted diamonds catches our eye. We revel in the warm rays of the sun and stave off the dark of night with incandescent and fluorescent bulbs. Daily we engage a simple flip of a single electrical switch releasing the power to reveal a space with an expanse of bright light.

For Italian artist Enzo Catellani, lighting guru and brand director of the world renowned Catellani & Smith, light is the proverbial INSPIREDHOMEMAGAZINE.COM

canvas for thought-provoking lighting fixtures that elevate to works of art. Founded in Lombardy, Italy, in 1989, his contemporary lighting brand's unique aesthetics reflect daring explorations of form and function through light. His iconic interplays between light and shadow create stunning and unexpected designs for both interior and exterior lighting applications.

The value of his craftsmanship has been evolving for nearly 30 years. Keeping abreast of the latest innovative technologies has allowed Catellani & Smith to strengthen and expand its presence in the international lighting market of today. “Light is not only INSPIRED HOME | 25

Copper “stems” support the “blossom,” encouraging movement and natural sway with the breeze. Cooled and hand-shaped, the glass illumination seems to emerge from the land.

functional to the requirements of people who buy a lamp, but it is something more, that goes beyond a mere lighting object,” relates Enzo. “A lamp becomes an object that raises sensations, sometimes for an unexpected lighting effect, or by the shades created by a light beam that diffuses light through a hand-painted screen or crystals.”

How does one harness a medium for design that is palpable as light? In his works, Catellani has studied how light refracts on different surfaces to develop his concept of light into objects. Glass, a medium he enjoys, is one material that interacts well with light, creating a symbiotic relationship that brings intriguing results. It is this exchange that invites the viewer a moment of introspection to realize the interplay of space and light.

Born in 1950, Enzo Catellani lives in Bergamo, an Italian city northeast of Milan.

From the earlier days, when he first began creating a limited-series of lamps for sale through his own small shop, to now, Catellani & Smith has experienced prestigious successes both in Europe and the world. His continued artistic dedication, dedicated staff and the relentless desire to artfully “craft” lighting with no two pieces ever the same, will insure him a place in design history.

Two over-lapping glass hemispheres create the striking appearance of this landscape light that, when turned off, becomes green in color to blend by day into its environment. By nightfall, it spreads an ethereal white.

These luminous "plants" seem to flourish and multiply within other natural plantings, creating a magical hedge-like appearance in the garden.

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Italian designer Enzo Catellani of Catellani & Smith brings thoughtprovoking beauty to each of his lamps. His desire to bring artful and functional lighting to outdoor living spaces inspired his entire collection.

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Pictured is “Maiestatis,� capturing the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. One of the most famous museums in the world, Galleria degli Uffizi hosts unique artworks and masterpieces of the Renaissance period. Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Botticelli and many more are represented the museum collections.

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The “Simmetria” portrays a view of the architecture of Scala Simonetti within the Vatican museums, Rome, Italy.

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eginning in the late 16th century, it became fashionable for young male aristocrats to travel through Paris, Venice, Florence and Rome. Their purpose was to improve and deepen their worldly cultural knowledge, serving as a rite of passage in their classical education.

This experience became known as the “Grand Tour,” a practice that introduced Englishman, Germans, Scandinavians and Americans to the culture and art of Europe. This period of foreign travel for the privileged class would often take the gentleman up to three years to complete.

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Ancient frescoes define the beauty of this subterranean room found in the country villa of Livia Drusilla, wife of Roman Emperor Augustus.

Typical hot summers inspired artists to recreate this summer garden complete with trees, birds, painted gardens full of blooms and sunlight.

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Villa dei Misteri or The Villa of Mysteries is a fresco replicated from preserved Roman villas on the outskirts of Pompei in southern Italy.

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Extreme Knitting A bigger than life take on fiber arts

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STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY BY TERrI FERRAGUT

ecent recollections of my grandmother teaching me to knit as a young girl sitting by her side made me realize her fondness for the art that developed in my youngest daughter, Lauren.

Both her grandmother and great-grandmother’s talents of knitting, crocheting and needlepoint have surely blessed her. It is quite gratifying to watch Lauren quietly knitting and crossstitching in our living room during her trips home from New York.

Mindful of this, I thought back to an Inspired Home issue a year ago in which I clearly remembered an unusually bulky and beautifully knitted afghan in a master bedroom suite that we were shooting. With the help of interior designer Denise Drake, I tracked down the creator of this comforting wool throw. I introduce you to Julie Slaby, local fiber artist extraordinaire.

No stranger to various knitting needles and yarn, Julie Slaby admits that there was a bit of a learning curve in handling her "extreme" size needles she fashioned from duct tape and PVC pipes. Although extreme knitting is a new spin for fiber art lovers, it is much like grandma's knitting, using very traditional techniques.

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Extreme knitting has increased the demand for over-sized knitting needles and bulky yarns.

Awe-inspiring interest on Pinterest boards, over-sized knitting celebrities and fashion-forward yarn companies are on the rise.

Local interior designer Denise Drake commissioned Julie Slaby to create a merino wool chunky throw for a client's bedroom. Pictured here is the beautiful result of a combination of Slaby's experimenting, watching videos and a bit of trial and error.

IH: What is it about fiber arts that you are drawn to?

JS: I learned knitting from my grandmother and was exposed to a lot of needlework from all my relatives who were able to knit, sew, crochet,

tatt or quilt. Although I have learned a lot of different types of needlework, I enjoy knitting the most. It’s about the process of learning a new technique then being able to make what I'm drawn to. Picking out a sweater pattern, then yarn and then deciding which yarn would work

best — I enjoy the process. As I began knitting more, I found that if I didn't have enough yarn or the type needed, I learned how to dye and spin the fibers myself. I like to learn new techniques, how things are made, so I can make whatever I want — I’m not limited to another designer’s

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There is a look of luxury and comfort of the soft bulkiness of big knitting projects. Since one stitch goes a long way, intricate designs are not needed with bulky yarns.

choices. Presently, I’m learning ceramics and enjoying that process, but knitting will always be No. 1. I always carry a small knitting project in my purse in case there is an “opportunity” to knit. I find it very relaxing.

IH: This “bigger-than-life" knitting is incredible. What do you especially enjoy about this and why?

JS: Before receiving a request from my friend, interior designer Denise Drake, to make this piece, I hadn’t heard of this method of knitting.

I had to figure out what others had done and how I was going to make it work with what I had available to me. Challenge accepted! First step was to make the large knitting needles. I used two pieces of 1½-inch PVC pipe, about 34 inches in length. To make the points on the “needles,” I padded one end of each of the pipes with polyester fiberfill and covered them some fabric and duct tape. I used 10 pounds of roving as my actual yarn. Next, I prepared the roving by steaming it, which brings back the natural crimp or curl to the wool making the roving thicker and fluffier. This is an important step, so the finished product wouldn’t have holes between the stitches. Denise requested the knit pattern and size so all that was left to do was to figure out how best to hold the needles. This took some practice. With my desire to figure out the “how to,” combined with a little energy, the end result was a beautiful, warm cuddly blanket, making the effort worthwhile.

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IH: Explain what "roving" is for our readers.

JS: Roving is the last step in fiber preparation for spinning. It’s essentially a rope of fibers (wool, cotton, etc.) where the strands of the fibers have been aligned, next to each other and run in the same direction. Cleaning, combing and carding accomplish this. The “rope” of fibers or roving is then ready to be spun into yarn.

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Big knitting results offer a soft luxurious look and feel as seen here in this basic sweater jacket. Simple knitting stitches create their own sense of style and beauty without extensive or involved patterns

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From PVC pipes, broom handles and PVC pipes to human arms, the bulky knitting craze has taken grandma's knitting to the next level. Pictured here is a step by step approach using traditional knitting techniques. The knitter must cast on to their arm with a slip knot and a tail. The number of stitches that are cast on determines the width of what you are making. After the desired number of stitches are completed, the knitting begins. The stitches are switched between both arms. The process continues until the desired length is obtained.

IH: What are helpful suggestions for someone trying this type of knitting for the first time?

JS: There were a couple of websites and YouTube videos that I found helpful. Overall, the project wasn’t difficult; it just took some time and energy. The biggest part was trying to figure out how to make the needles. The blanket took 10 pounds of roving and a few days to make. One suggestion would be to knit something a little smaller the first time, until you can get a feel for working with a larger set of needles and the roving.

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pring brings many families together for the much-loved tradition of coloring Easter eggs.

In recorded history, eggs have long been a symbol of spring and new birth tracing back to the early Mesopotamia era. Before synthetic dyes, what did they use?

Nature has given us a beautiful pallet of colors just waiting to be experimented with and, believe it or not, there are quite a few great options for natural dyes in your kitchen right now. Common food items such as red cabbage, turmeric, onionskins and coffee can be used to transform plain white eggs into colorful Easter gems. You’ve probably experienced the potent dyeing power of beets or turmeric, but some dyeing ingredients may surprise you. Yellow onionskins create quite a bit of depth in the red and orange pallet of colors. Red cabbage creates blue and teal hues. A tried-and-true natural dye, red cabbage in water with a bit of vinegar, results in a surprisingly beautiful range of color from aqua blue to navy. The depth of the hue will depend on how long you leave the eggs in the water. As a general guide, 30 minutes will yield a very pale blue and soaking overnight will produce richer, deeper colors.

Your children will love discovering all the different colors they can create with a little help from Mother Nature. Let them experiment using hard-boiled eggs and bowls of cold dyes made from interesting (and safe) ingredients.

This year, forget the PAAS kit and search your kitchen for natural coloring agents that will be fun for the kids and yield beautiful color for your dinner table guests. Let’s get started!

Natural dyes are fun and easy!

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Red cabbage dye results.

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Materials for Aqua Blue Eggs 4 cups roughly chopped red cabbage 3-quart pot (or larger) White vinegar Strainer Small bowls Hard-boiled eggs Large metal spoon Paper towels

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Method: Place 4 cups of roughly chopped fresh red cabbage into a large saucepan, cover with plenty of water and bring to the boil.

Reduce heat to a low simmer and allow to cook for 30 minutes.

Strain, remove and discard the cabbage.

Stir 2 tablespoons white vinegar into the hot cabbage water; set aside to cool to room temperature.

For best results, pour into tall jars.

Hard-boil the eggs you wish to dye.

Allow eggs to cool to room temperature.

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For a marbled effect, take two plastic sandwich bags, place over your hands like rubber gloves, then rub the bags over a block of butter. Scrunch the bags into the butter to get an uneven coating.

Take one egg at a time (with the bags still on your hands) and pass the egg from hand to hand, randomly touching the egg gently with the buttery bags.

Gently place the egg into the cabbage water jars and repeat with other eggs.

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Using a slotted spoon, remove eggs when the desired intensity of color is reached.

Place eggs onto wire racks to dry.

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Natural dyes can sometimes produce unexpected results. Use the following guide to help you achieve other colors you desire.

Select a dyeing agent, and place it in the pot using the amount listed below. Add 1 quart water and 2 tablespoons white vinegar to a pot. If more water is necessary to cover a bigger amount of dyeing agent, proportionally increase the amount of vinegar. Bring to a boil, then lower heat. Allow the ingredients to simmer for 30 minutes. Strain dye material into a bowl.

Natural DYe guiDe Turmeric dye: 3 tablespoons turmeric onion-skin dye: 4 cups onion skins (skins of about 12 onions)

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Beet dye: 4 cups chopped beets coffee dye: 1quart strong black coffee (instead of water) deep Gold: Gently boil raw eggs in turmeric solution, 30 minutes. sienna: Gently boil raw eggs in onionskin solution, 30 minutes. rich Brown: Gently boil raw eggs in black coffee, 30 minutes.

Pale yellow: Soak hard-boiled eggs in room-temperature turmeric solution, 30 minutes. orange: Soak hard-boiled eggs in room-temperature onion-skin solution, 30 minutes.

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ocated against a wooded backdrop in Edgewood Estates, Radiant Home’s first model home melds architectural craftsmanship and design with distinctive materials. “This is our first speculative project, the first time we have designed and built a home without a client in mind,” notes David Reid, president of Radiant Homes. “It felt somewhat freeing, like we were doing it just for us, while at the same time we felt the responsibility of appealing to every potential buyer.”

When asked to classify the home’s style, Reid reflectively labels it “transitional.” He describes this as the marrying of classic and contemporary design elements, the familiarity and comfort of traditional design, paired with the crisp, clean lines and cool tonality of contemporary design. Highly efficient and functional, the home showcases a floorplan for today’s modern family.

The exterior features a synthetic stuccoarched entrance with a cedar ceiling and dramatic copper gas lantern. Cedar gable vents on the front elevation and black windows Relaxing by the fire in the living room, homeowners will delight in wooded views and the easy flow into dining and kitchen spaces.

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with custom steel corbels add to the home’s striking curb appeal, which is complemented by a black standing-seam metal roof.

Reid indicates that the foundation of success for each project is Radiant Home’s entire team. This project included the creative talents of architect Scott Meland, their crew of expert carpenters and interior designer Brandi Youngmark. “Scott is masterfully adept at generating creative, unique designs,” Reid recalls. “Our team of carpenters and managers worked tirelessly under a tight deadline to complete the build, and Brandi played an integral role conveying a cohesive vision for simplicity of classic elements with a contemporary twist.”

Built in 2017, the 4,250-square-foot home includes six bedrooms and five baths. Inviting, wooded views beyond the living and dining rooms welcome guests. A gas fireplace, topped with a reclaimed Douglas fir hearth and mantle against a custom veneer plaster wall finish, is an attractive focal point to the home’s main living areas.

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all the details come together in the kitchen with a centralized island and highly functional cooking space.

Shiplap frames the range hood against a striking veined quartz backsplash.

Inviting and welcoming, the home’s entryway transitions flawlessly into main living areas.

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Dark grey quartz on the island is complemented with black pendant lighting, custom metal island framing and crisp white cabinetry, truly artistic distinction.

The kitchen utilizes black metal accents as evidenced in pendant lighting and custom steel island framing. Shiplap around the range hood and black stainless appliances are beautifully offset by a full-height, veined quartz backsplash, white oak soffit paneling, white cabinetry and brushed gold hardware. Near the kitchen is a handy nook area with a built-in desk. Variegated white oak floors throughout the home’s main level add natural

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Located behind the kitchen, a convenient walk-through pantry and mudroom keeps clutter contained and extra supplies handy. a delightful nook area with a desk just off the kitchen helps homeowners stay organized.

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“I believe the end product is much more gratifying when the journey to arrive there has been enjoyable.”

David Reid, president of Radiant Homes

Views from the living room shows an easy flow into the kitchen, upper and lower floors and entrance.

an office space bridges simplicity with elegance Just past the entryway, a white staircase and warm variegated white oak flooring reflect the home’s superb by featuring a dark navy blue wood wall. craftsmanship.

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In the master bedroom, a black custom veneer plaster wall finish provides a dramatic backdrop for the bed. Abundant natural lighting and tranquil evergreen views are exquisite.

A spa-like master bath offers all the elegance and amenities homeowners desire.

warmth to the cool, understated wall coloring, clean trim detailing and contemporary cabinetry.

When designing a new home or remodeling an existing home, Youngmark explains there are many details to be generated and decisions to be made throughout the process, many of which the homeowner might not be aware of. “Discovering project goals such as budget, functionality and design priorities, while defining building products and finish materials at the outset, sets the project up for success and helps ensure the vision will be achieved,” she adds.

And this home’s design anticipates all the important details!

Entering from the garage leads into a dual purpose mudroom/ pantry galley. “I love the concept of the walk-through pantry and mudroom located on the back side of the kitchen. It’s a charming space with a very functional and convenient flow,” Reid adds.

Designed with double vanities, and a make-up area too, the luxurious master bath was creatively planned to pamper homeowners.

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Sure to be admired for years to come, the home’s front exterior is stunning with a mix of architecturally pleasing components.

A stucco arched entrance showcases a remarkable cedar ceiling and copper gas lantern.

Second-story windows spill natural light upon the white staircase with a curved half-wall at the landing. Upstairs, the master suite offers serene outdoor views with a spacious walk-in closet and bath. Textured rift-cut oak cabinets, quartz countertops, heated tile flooring, and a glass shower and soaking tub combine all the must-have amenities.

Two guest bedrooms, an additional bath, plus a guest suite with vaulted ceilings complete the second-story space.

Downstairs, another bedroom suite, cozy family room and a wine room behind sliding barn doors creates extra living space. A tiered, leathered granite bar with white oak shiplap, brass cage pendants, a stylish chrome faucet and open shelving provides a gathering spot for entertaining.

An impressive technology system within the home can be controlled from a smart phone or tablet. This system includes video monitoring via security cameras, distributed audio throughout the home, and an advanced home network system that allows the thermostat to be remotely monitored and adjusted.

Abiding to a high standard of excellence in construction methods and materials, Radiant Homes provides a refreshingly responsive, informative and transparent approach to sustaining a positive, customer-focused experience. “I’m inspired by the fact that every project is a clean slate, a new challenge to design and craft something fresh and unique that reflects our client’s palate and lifestyle,” Reid concludes. “I believe the end product is much more gratifying when the journey to arrive there has been enjoyable.”

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The backside view of the home’s exterior is equally eye-catching with interesting rooflines and wrap-around dining room windows.

Design Thoughts project goals such as budget, functionality and design “ Discovering priorities, while defining building products and finish materials at the outset, sets the project up for success and helps ensure the vision will be achieved.

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idden behind museum doors, closed off by velvet ropes and enclosed in glass cases, art sometimes becomes too prestigious and intimidating for the average viewer to enjoy.

Art is meant to be immersive, emotional and accessible to viewers, allowing them to fully experience what the artist created. Enter Kayla and Adam Helenske, a local couple who want to bring Fargo closer to art than it’s ever been before.

Both Minnesota State University Moorhead graduates, the Helenskes have set out to change the world through art. Kayla, the

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only licensed art therapist in the state of North Dakota, is well versed with a number of art mediums but prefers working with her paintbrush. Adam specializes in pottery, creating primarily with clay. After an eightyear stint in Seattle, the Helenske family is back and have one goal — to show the community how quality, handmade goods can enhance a home and function in one’s day-to-day life.

With two kids and another on the way, the Helenskes moved back to Fargo to be closer to family and raise their children

in a tight-knit community with plenty of resources for learning and growth. And although they’ve only been back on the prairie for four months, Kayla and Adam have already embedded themselves in the Fargo art community. Working with Holly & Company Classic Homes Showcase, they stage homes with their personal artwork to bring people into close quarters with art on a quarterly basis.

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Adam draws the clay upward, working with the pottery wheel to create yet another piece made with one purpose in mind— functionality. Photography: The Amdak Productions

Adam’s kiln is fully loaded, ready to turn these blank ceramic canvases into works of art using elements like baking soda and ash instead of a traditional glaze. Photography: Adam Helenske

Kayla adds intricate details to the foreground of her painting, radiating a sense of calm and intentionality as she works to balance the vivid elements of her painting.

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The neutral, earthy tones of this piece, crafted by Adam’s hands, resonates the holistic living the Helenskes strive for, serving to connect owner, home, and art all at the same time. Photography: Adam Helenske

and the glass cases. Dynamic paintings decorate the walls of the living room, kitchen and entryway. Food rests atop handmade pottery, allowing people to not only see the artwork but to use it as they move throughout the home, enhancing the dining experience. And although there are plenty of merits to art galleries and museums, Kayla and Adam believe that showcasing work within a home can be more powerful and welcoming to community members who might not be a part of Fargo’s art community (yet).

Kayla focuses on self-expression and emotion within her artwork, reaching out with abstract forms and vibrant color. She favors acrylic paint, appreciating how “acrylic allows me to layer: just like my life experiences. You can build it up or scrape it away.” “Break Through,” a 24- by 24 inch painting, is layered with deep blues and magenta, weaving different brushstrokes and textures into the background of the piece. The foreground is white with minimal gold lines, and the background color seems to be bursting through the white brushstrokes to reach the viewer’s eye. Kayla’s painting is laden with emotion, evoking determination, insight and beauty, which is a resounding theme throughout all of her art. It is this motif that reaches out to viewers, drawing them to her work and allowing them opportunity to connect with each of her pieces.

Adam’s art is dictated by function, where he believes the true beauty of his pottery lies. His kids are a “big motivator” in his creating process because he loves to see them using his works in their everyday life. He believes

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Contrasting boldly against the white mantle and obsidian fireplace, Kayla’s painting exudes energy, grounded by Adam’s pragmatic ceramic works.

Photography: Kayla Helenske Titled “Progressive Evolution,’ this 24 by 24 inch painting features numerous elements commonly found in Kayla’s pieces: a refreshing range of color, an abstract foundation, symbols of growth, and geometric shapes to add texture and intrigue.

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we need to “engage with a more tactile living experience,” especially with the omnipresent technology in our society. From cups to bowls to vases, Adam creates pottery that serves people in their daily lives and allows them to connect with a piece of art. Using baking soda and ash like a glaze, he creates pieces with a unique texture and muted colors. From iron reds to moss greens, Adam’s pottery is grounded in simplicity and authenticity, reflecting his desire to show simple beauty while retaining its functional purpose.

Fargo is “at the cusp of latching on to these arts,” according to Adam, which is demonstrated in its burgeoning art community and support for the arts. But to make sure it doesn’t “fizzle out,” Adam stresses the need to make art the new norm.

By opening homes to showcase art, allowing people to better understand the creating process, and eradicating any boundaries between people and art, locals can learn how to incorporate art into their daily lives. And, while Fargo fosters a culture that supports and promotes the arts, the Helenskes will continue to make, create and act as artistic liaisons to the public. This will be their legacy in the Fargo community.

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few years ago a Lhasa-Bichon, a white ball of fluff named Rocco, joined our family.

I didn’t care for the idea of him being in a small kennel all day, so we bought two baby gates and he spent his days snoozing in the back in a small foyer between the kitchen and dining room.

Ten years later, I realized I was sick of climbing over baby gates. I bought a collapsible open-top crate that could live in the corner of the dining room under a nice, sunny window.

It only took a decade for me to figure that out.

Every single thing I do in my professional life involves changes in living surrounding, whether it be working with clients buying or selling residential real estate, renovating investment property, or writing observations on home and life in suburban Fargo for

“Inspired Home” magazine.

This makes it challenging being married to someone who is deliriously and defensively content with things just the way they are.

The home we bought in 2005 was built in 1993. A few things have been updated since 2005, and a thing or two or 10 have not.

In life, one thing leads to another, and before you know it the original goal is accomplished along with others you didn’t even know you had.

The two door casings between the kitchen, dining room and foyer had taken a beating with baby gates. They needed more than a scrubbing and paint touch up. They needed a decent sanding, priming and repainting.

It would be a good time to also paint the interior of the coat closet, which was the original 1993 emerald green. Dark colors in dark closets seemed like a good idea in the ’90s.

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“It’s been 10 years, even if it doesn’t need paint; it needs paint.” This makes total sense to me and other normal people. Not quite so much to someone who saves every cottage cheese container and petrochemical microwave safe baking dish that enters the home.

I emptied the closet, sorted through 13 years of accumulation, took down the shelving system, and repaired chips and divots in the walls; it made perfect sense to paint the foyer and closet.

The project went well. Doorframes looked great. Divots in the closet walls were repaired and an integrated wire-shelving system installed. Insurance folders from 2008-2009 were shredded and thrown out. And, I had leftover paint from the 2016 front hall and music room project. It seemed like a good time to paint the upstairs back bedroom. The navy blue leftover paint can in the laundry room had “back bedroom 2007” written in Sharpie marker. Yikes.

“If it’s been 10 years, even if it doesn’t need paint; it needs paint.” This makes total sense to me and other normal people. Not quite so much to someone who saves every cottage cheese container and petrochemical microwave safe baking dish that enters the home.

When I got the puppy dog crate for Rocco, I used a common acclimation technique to get him used to the idea. Set up the crate in a central spot. Leave it a day or two. Move it to the spot it’s going to remain and put his bed next to the crate, and then into the crate. It was a non-issue getting the dog comfortable with change, and he liked his new spot.

Maybe that technique would work with a spouse.

Rather than putting my paint equipment and favorite stepladder away, I set them just inside the doorway to the back bedroom and left it there. We walk by that room several times a day.

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Then I set my extra can of paint in the hallway for a few days.

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No comment.

Over breakfast one day, I made a remark about the corner hardware store discontinuing a certain paint and having a closeout sale at $10 per gallon.

It was met with “That’s nice.”

A few days later I mentioned it was quiet at the office and I thought I’d catch up on a few things around the house.

Again, “That’s nice, dear.”

Later that afternoon, I was in the kitchen making a cup of coffee or more likely a happyhour refreshing beverage. The garage door opened and the first words I hear are “What are you painting?!”

“Ummm, the back bedroom.” (LOW odor paint doesn’t equal NO odor paint.)

“Why?!”

“Ummm, I had some paint leftover from the back-foyer project that was left over from the front hall and music room project and decided the back bedroom could use some attention.”

“Why?” “Because it’s been at least 10 years since it was painted.”

“We’ve had this discussion! It’s important to change things up lest we unwittingly get stuck in a home décor time-warp and our home becomes an unsellable laughingstock!”

“But I like the blue . . .”

“You’ll be fine.”

The crisp silver gray with white trim looks up-to-date, yet perfectly appropriate in an ultra-traditional two-story colonial.

It took another 2-3 day acclimation process to foster the idea the bedroom looked great with a rolled 9 foot-by-12-foot area rug on gleaming wood floors.

Hopefully, we won’t have to step over the rolled-up rug in the hallway for the next 10 years like we did the baby gate.

Maybe I should set up my stepladder in the garage next to my 8-year-old car.

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oday, it seems the word “hybrid” is a tech term here to stay … hybrid cars, vegetables and fruits, and … hybrid pets? The latter isn’t necessarily a new concept, but it is certainly a fascinating one. Humans have been breeding animals for ages, creating the best dairy cattle by breeding the best milk producers, or breeding the strongest steed with the fastest female horse to generate a winning stallion. Humans have bred dogs for hundreds of years. These “designer” breeds are often dogs that are selected for their desirable traits as family pets or for showing. More recently, some of these hybrids are claiming to be hypoallergenic. Is this possible? Can a dog really be bred to be hypoallergenic and not shed? We decided to explore the fluffy and Adorable, friendly and intelligent, this goldendoodle is a cross between a golden retriever and a poodle. While the degree of shedding varies from dog to dog, the labradoodle and goldendoodle do exhibit less shedding than other dogs.

Patience with strangers and children make them a popular choice with families.

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Irresistible to look at, the bernedoodle is clever, gentle and extremely loyal. A cross between a Bernese mountain dog and poodle, they generally tend to be allergy-friendly with varying physical characteristics. Regular grooming is a must for any of the doodle crossbreeds.

adorable lives of the “doodles” to learn more about their noted beneficial traits sought by allergy sufferers.

We spoke to our good friend, Dr. Amy Anderson of West Fargo Animal Hospital, who happily weighed in on this “hairy” conversation. As it turns out, what makes doodle breeds, such as the popular Labradoodles or Golden Doodles, so unique is actually only skin deep. It is the genetic trait for fur and not hair that poodles possess that keeps these mixed breeds shedding to a bare minimum ... that ... and a little luck. Most dog breeds with fur, like Labradors, Australian Shepherds or Golden Retrievers, are often bred with poodles to acquire the “shed-less” coveted trait.

Dr. Anderson explains that pet dander and hair are two of the most common triggers for allergy sufferers, making the doodle breed a popular choice. “The difference,” she explains, “is that poodle hair continues to grow, similar to humans, and does not shed. A poodle’s hair will continue to grow until it is cut. Because there is no shedding, less skin dander is released as well.” While other dogs’ fur is constantly growing and shedding cyclically, they tend to release far more allergens into the air we breathe, triggering the itchy eyes, sneezing and sniffles so many of us try to avoid. It is important to note, that some people may be allergic to allergens in their pet’s saliva, which would make choosing a doodle not necessarily an answer for their allergy relief.

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This ball of fluff is an Aussiedoodle, a cross between the Australian shepherd and poodle. Super intelligent, energetic and agile, they enjoy physical activity and love being with people. The level of allergy-friendliness is generally good, but does vary.

For all the good news, the fact remains that the gene that provides poodles with their curly, furry, shed-free coats may or may not be passed on to their doodle puppies and is difficult to determine until they are a few weeks old. Should your family welcome home an allergy-friendly pooch, you must be mindful of grooming and caring for your furred friend. Dr. Anderson explains that dogs that do have fur need to be groomed at least every 4-6 weeks to maintain the integrity of their coats.

What really matters, of course, is that you give your pet a loving home. Pet adoption is another way to give a second chance for happiness, health and security for many animals. So, allergy sufferers, if you are planning to join the ranks of bringing an adorable fluffy doodle into your family, Mother Nature ultimately determines if they become a shedder or not. It’s up to you whether you labra-doo or labra-don’t.

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ne of the most important things to happen to most of us in our lives is the union of marriage. The most tasty aspect of that day will be the wedding cake — the towering sugary masterpiece that may have more bearing on the wedding than the bride’s dress. Wedding cakes are serious business and you better not mess it up; more on that later.

This year marks one of the more meaningful wedding seasons since Diana and Charles tied their rather loose knot. The royal wedding of Prince Harry to an American commoner, the lovely Meghan Markle, adds a whole new element. There is nothing like a royal wedding for quite a show. Harry’s mother, Princess Diana, had a masterpiece cake of marzipan towering 5 feet tall. The royal pastry chefs made one fantastic cake plus a second, a stunt double if you will, just in case there was an accident with the first.

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Minda Ringdahl Fore, cake designer and Nichole Hensen, pastry chef and owner of Nichole's Fine Pastry are shown here executing final and precise detail work on a wedding cake.

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The wedding cake has a deep and rather strange history. Ancient Romans sealed their nuptials with a cake made from barley that the groom would smash on his new bride’s head. Try that today and it would be a shortlived affair. The British took the “Brides Pye,”

as it was known in medieval times, to an all time low with the cake consisting of cockscombs, lamb testicles, sweetbreads, oysters and spices. Even boiled calf ’s feet made it to the mix.

Thankfully, refined white sugar was

becoming more available by the 16th century in Britain. Pure white icing became the standard for wedding cakes. Not only was the whiteness of the cake a status symbol of the families’ riches, it also symbolized the bride’s purity. Wedding cakes were getting bigger and more grandiose — a true reflection of the exorbitant Victorian era. The royals are the benchmark for outlandish ceremony.

When Queen Elizabeth ll wed Prince Phillip in 1947, the wedding cake weighed in at an outrageous 500 pounds. Imagine the quantity of eggs, flour, sugar and butter to make a 500-pound cake — not to mention the hours involved.

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best pastry chef) Nichole Hensen of Nichole’s Fine Pastry. Over a glass of wine, we talked about the challenges of making the bride happy with the other “star” of the show — the cake. Depending on the size, a solid eight to ten hours is invested in the baking, cooling, icing and decorating. That doesn’t include the planning conversations back and forth with the bride. Nichole explained that wedding cake construction has evolved over the years. Gaining in popularity is a smaller cake dedicated to the ceremonial cutting, with separate sheet cakes cut for guests. Is it a matter of finance?

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Over time, certain traditions surrounding wedding cakes have remained constant. The bride and groom feeding each other a bite is a show of affection symbolizing their commitment to each other. The messy and unflattering grinding of the cake into one or both participants faces is another ritual.

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A tradition spawned in the Victorian era, is the groom’s cake. Back then, the groom’s cake was usually a fruitcake given to the groom in acknowledgement. The cake, rarely eaten at the reception, was cut and presented to the single ladies at the wedding. The legend being, if a young woman placed the piece of the groom’s cake under her pillow at night, she would dream of her future husband.

As mentioned earlier, I learned to not mess up the cake. A potential disaster occurred when I was rolling a wedding cake down a hall to the reception. A stray bottle cap caught a wheel of the cart. The cake kept moving forward, but without the cart. As luck would have it the tiers of cake, protected by the stands, came apart and slid on the floor without touching. A race back to the pastry shop for virginal white icing for a quick touch-up and we were good to go. That was the last time I made a wedding cake. Now I leave it up to the pro’s like Nichole.

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became curious after hearing the name of this cake. It sounded fantastical— like something served to an emperor or empress in a far-off land. Actually, it’s a Russian cake, which originated its delicious roots in Poland.

In 1936, Jan Wedel, confectioner and owner of the E. Wedel confectionery company, created a new milk-based candy, an airy meringue, rectangular in shape, covered in chocolate.

He named it “ptasie mleczko,” bird’s milk cake in Polish. The term was widely used in Slavic languages to describe something both rare and precious. It can be traced back even further as a Greek idiom meaning an “unobtainable delicacy”— a perfect namesake for this incredible treat. Meringues consist of sugar and whipped egg whites, but Jan added one more ingredient — milk, which yielded a creamy, airy meringue. In the 1960s, the Russians got a hold of this desirable confection, developed their own recipe and later transformed it into a cake.

There are a lot of variations among recipes for bird’s milk cake; I found two types in particular. One is a sponge cake base, topped with meringue and chocolate glaze, and another with multiple layers of honey cakes with custard and buttercream covered in smooth chocolate ganache. I opted to make the latter. I had never seen or tasted anything like it!

I started by making the filling. I have never made a buttercream that had custard whipped into it. The custard adds a subtle sweetness and takes no more than a few minutes to make. This entire cake is just a series of steps, each taking only a few minutes. I found while making the batter for the cakes, it came together exactly the same way pâte à choux does (the dough used to make cream puffs).

It became a large, thick, tacky dough rather than a batter and also kneads and rolls out the same way. If you are familiar with pâte à choux, this will be no problem. You will have to knead the dough for a few minutes, long enough so it becomes smooth, incorporating flour as needed. I ended up adding a couple teaspoons on my board and let the dough take on as much as it needed. The recipe says to roll each layer to a 10-inch diameter.

I couldn’t quite make it 10 inches, but I got closer to 9 inches. You want to roll it thin, so thin that you can see your countertop through it.

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As you can see in my photos, I used a bowl to cut perfect circles after baking my 9-inch rounds. You want to do this immediately after the rounds come out of the oven. If you wait too long, the cakes will crack as you try to cut them. Let me just say, save the scraps! These cakes, honey crisps really, are so delicious on their own and worthy of being saved and snacked on.

Now it is just layering and frosting each layer. While making the ganache, place the cake in the fridge to set up the frosting. Once

the ganache is ready, pour it over the cake top, starting in the center and let the ganache naturally settle and trickle down the sides. I garnished my cake with currants and berries because I had them in my refrigerator.

Be creative! You can leave it plain, use nuts or whatever you choose. I brought this cake to work the next day and it was gone by 9:45 a.m.! Layers of custard and buttercream smooshed between crisp honey cakes are impressive and simple to make — worthy of any empress or coffee break.

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Although by looking at the finished cake you may feel it is an ambitious project, I assure you, it is but a series of very simple steps to follow. After portioning the dough into 6 pieces, shape them into little rounds. This will help the rolling out process.

Did I mention to roll it thin? The dough is surprisingly forgiving and easy to work with. Do not worry, you can do this! Make sure you roll the dough to transparency. This will ensure you have a crispy wafer-type beautiful layer after baking.

Make it easy! I used a 9 inch bowl to make my rounds, but you may purchase cardboard patterns from Hobby Lobby, Michael's or Joanne's Fabrics locally. After taking the rounds out of the oven, cut them while they are still hot.

You did it! You just created beautiful golden honey crisp layers of deliciousness. Watch as they bubble slightly while baking. Just remember- be sure to cut your rounds as soon as they exit the oven.

The best part of this cake, to me, is the custard filling. It only takes minutes, and adds beautiful and delicious depth to the buttercream.

The vanilla coupled with the rich texture is a perfect accompaniment to the honey crisped rounds.

Letting the cake stand at room temperature a couple hours allows the buttercream to penetrate the cake rounds. Chilling in the refrigerator will allow the ganache to run down the sides in a natural and beautiful flow.

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Beat the butter on high speed 5-7 minutes or until fluffy and almost white in color. Reduce the speed and add the cooled custard mixture, a tablespoon at a time, scraping the bowl when needed.

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Sprinkle your work surface with flour.

Place the dough and knead until smooth and non-sticky. Don’t add too much flour.

Divide into 6 portions. Roll out to a 10 inch diameter. Bake on a lined baking pan at 350 degrees for 7-8 minutes until golden in color. It is best to cut your circle pattern while cakes are warm so they don’t crack. I used a 9-inch plate to cut out my rounds. Texture will be crispy cookie-like when cooled.

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y son, Quinn, has a long history of enjoying and being part of the arts. He attended his first full-length musical when he was 9 months old. He has vague memories of seeing me perform in A Midsummer Night’s Dream when he was 3. We took a parentchild art class at Plains Art Museum when he was 4, and he’s played piano and violin for years. There’s never been a time in Quinn’s life that he didn’t feel comfortable being in and around the arts.

What has been fun as he’s grown up, however, is his intense interest in visual art.

Shortly after I started at The Arts Partnership in 2010, I took Quinn to Ecce Art Gallery. I watched him sitting in front of a large painting by Andrew Stark. I could see his very logical and creative brain working to unravel the abstractions. When I went to talk to him about it, he had all kinds of ideas about what he was looking at, how the colors blended together and, maybe most interestingly, where he would place that particular piece in his future home.

A few years later, I acquired a small Star Wallowing Bull painting. When Quinn saw it, he looked at it for a long time and said, completely out of character, “Mom, I kind of have to have this piece.”

Quinn’s own art collection began when we purchased a few small Eric A. Johnson prints at the Studio Crawl. A combination of circuit boards mixed with more fluid shapes, they entranced Quinn.

When Quinn was hired for his first professional internship during college, my husband and I bought him his first Andrew Stark piece to celebrate.

My favorite story around a piece of art I have purchased also involves Quinn. I had been looking at a Dan Jones piece for a number of months. I loved it and knew my husband would, too. I wanted to purchase it for him, but it was quite expensive. When my husband finally saw it, he did, indeed, love it, but he said we couldn’t afford it. A few weeks later, I took Quinn to see it; he also loved it.

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Suddenly, he said, “Mom, let me help you buy that piece, and here’s why: It’ll be mine one day anyway, so I’m really just making an investment for my future.”

He convinced me. We purchased the piece and he is right, one day it will be his.

Today, Quinn’s apartment is filled with fabulous local art; he has even been inspired to make some of his own pieces.

Art is a glorious gift to give, and it’s a fabulous thing to introduce to your children and grandchildren. Meeting and supporting local artists, having visual reminders of travel and turning your home into your own gallery are all wonderful ways to create memories and celebrate the arts.

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