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Holiday Gift Guide: The Cool Girl
If you’ve waited this long to get a gift for this girl, it’s because she’s stumped you. She has a gift for shopping and a look that’s all...
aliciaunderleenels
Dec 22, 20122 min read


Winnipeg: Snacking at The Forks
I’m writing this post on a winter afternoon, when the light on the northern plains is an almost ethereal blue-gray. It reminds me so much...
aliciaunderleenels
Dec 20, 20122 min read


Holiday Gift Guide: The Dude
When you’re Christmas shopping, it’s easy to leave guys until the last minute. They rarely make Christmas lists and they’re hard to buy...
aliciaunderleenels
Dec 18, 20122 min read


Elegant Christmas Cookie Recipes
But just because it was crazy, doesn’t mean it wasn’t fun. I taught my niece Isabella how to crack eggs by putting my hand over hers as...
aliciaunderleenels
Dec 16, 20123 min read


Holiday Gift Guide: The Kid (And The Kid At Heart)
Shopping for kids can be tricky. It can be tough to figure out what they already have and what they’re into right this second. So think...
aliciaunderleenels
Dec 13, 20122 min read


Holiday Gift Guide: The Nostalgic
Whether they lived through them or they’re a vintage enthusiast, the nostalgic believes in the magic of the good old days. It can be...
aliciaunderleenels
Dec 9, 20122 min read


Wearable Art at TAG
TAG founders Joe Burgum and Jeff Knight have dipped deep into the local talent pool, working with local artists and designers to create...
aliciaunderleenels
Dec 8, 20121 min read


Holiday Gift Guide: The Lady
This holiday season, I’m excited to bring you gift ideas for everyone on your list, selected from some of my favorite local shops and...
aliciaunderleenels
Dec 6, 20122 min read


Winnipeg: The Exchange District
Derrick and I spent a few relaxing days in Winnipeg for The Red Hot Chili Peppers show a few days ago and here’s what I learned: 1. When...
aliciaunderleenels
Dec 4, 20122 min read


Street Style: Rachel
Rachel is a West Fargo High student with an affection for anime figurines, South Korean fashion and serious headphones. The outfit she...
aliciaunderleenels
Dec 2, 20121 min read


Yarn Bombing Gone Wild
I started seeing them last summer. At first, it was just your typical small scale yarn bombing. I noticed the serpentine lines of a bike...
aliciaunderleenels
Nov 24, 20122 min read


Prints and Chains and Public Art
Today is the second day in a row that I haven’t worn a coat. In this part of the country, that counts as a Pre-Thanksgiving miracle. So...
aliciaunderleenels
Nov 19, 20121 min read


Buy Local at the Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase
I like to support local artists and craftspeople, so it’s odd that I’d never been to the Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase before. All of...
aliciaunderleenels
Nov 17, 20122 min read


Three Ways to Style a Blazer
I love boyfriend blazers — the easy fit and mid-thigh length open up so many layering possibilities. The Pendleton blazer I’m wearing...
aliciaunderleenels
Nov 15, 20122 min read


Street Style: Kylee
I met Kylee Seifert at a Spotlight Media party in the newly remodeled — and exceptionally cool looking — lounge at The Radisson in Fargo....
aliciaunderleenels
Nov 11, 20121 min read


New From Punchgut Studio
If you caught my earlier post about the FMVA Studio Crawl, you already know that I love Punchgut Studio. I’ve always been a fan of his...
aliciaunderleenels
Nov 10, 20121 min read


Boutique Shopping in Grafton
Grafton is a little North Dakota prairie town with a thriving retail scene. It’s great to see a small town support independent, locally...
aliciaunderleenels
Nov 8, 20123 min read


Stripes and Suede
I went thrifting the other day and scored the most amazing suede skirt — for $4! When buying suede secondhand, it’s always wise to get it...
aliciaunderleenels
Nov 6, 20122 min read


A Mike Marth Weekend
Mike Marth has been one of my favorite artists ever since one of his oversized canvases hung over my desk at High Plains Reader. I...
aliciaunderleenels
Nov 2, 20122 min read


Happy Halloween
“If human beings had genuine courage, they’d wear their costumes every day of the year, not just on Halloween.” – Douglas Coupland I’m...
aliciaunderleenels
Oct 31, 20121 min read
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