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MARCH
MARCH
APRIL 2013
APRIL 2013
VISION
Enduring
Love
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A family's legacy and
the historic architecture
of downtown fargo
PRESERVING A FARGO
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CONTENTS
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MARCH/APRIL
FEATURE
38 AN ENDURING LOVE
Described as a metro-prairie-style
condominium, the SkyBarn sits above
the horizon and features a two-story,
3,081-square-foot living area with
two roof decks that offer spectacular
views of historic downtown Fargo.
DEPARTMENTS
20 CURRENTS
Beautiful, artistic and dramatic
stairways bring architectural style to
your home.
26 FOCUS
For two local women, architecture is
much more than a career choice.
30 DÉCOR
Illuminate up your world with the
architectural and artistic element of
lighting.
8 | MARCH/APRIL 2013 VOLUME 4, ISSUE 2
34 ARCHITECTURE
A Fargo couple continues to preserve
an architectural icon, a home
designed by the granddaughter of
well-known architect Frank Lloyd
Wright.
44 ART
A gifted photographer shares his
story about transitions, detours and
perseverance.
ADDITIONS
12Contributors
14Musings
16Spark
58Humor
62
At Home
66Conversations
72Reflections
48 DESIGN
Iconic furniture design incorporates
the history, charm and strength of the
Golden Gate Bridge.
52 YOUNG ARTISTS
A Minnesota State University
Moorhead senior strives to make
connections through her art.
56 STYLE
The art of luxurious custom bedding.
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Contributors
Dayna Del Val
Del Val is a professional
stage and commercial
actor as well as executive
director of the Arts
Partnership in Fargo. She
lives in Fargo with her
husband, her 16-yearold son and their highstrung golden retriever.
Wanda Perkins
For more than 15 years as
a freelance writer, Perkins
has enjoyed creatively
crafting stories about local,
national and international
topics. She lives in Fargo
with her beloved and
incredibly intelligent
rescued dog, Jake, who
also appreciates an encouraging phrase: Good
dog! Her book, Blessing After Blessing − Seeing
God’s Blessings in All the Seasons of Life, was
published in 2006.
Ashley F. Johnson
Married and mom to an
active 3-year-old son and
a 1-year-old daughter,
Johnson also enjoys her
career as a registered
nurse at Sanford Health
in downtown Fargo.
Other passions include
writing, cooking, entertaining, and great wines.
She adds, “I love traveling with my husband and
look forward to exploring the world together as
a family.”
JAMES FERRAGUT
Ferragut considers himself the
quintessential baby boomer.
He loves the arts, The
Beatles, hard-core camping,
marathons, the lakes and
his family. He is a marketing
consultant for Hoak Media
and The Ron Offutt School of
Business and is a regular contributor to
The Forum’s Sunday Editorial page.
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Zainah Haider
Ever since she
was little, Haider
remembers her
parents always
taking pictures.
Apparently, they
were excellent
at it, too. “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
sales associate with
Park Company Realtors
in Fargo.
Kelli Wegscheid
As certified AIA
architect, Wegscheid
specializes in designing
custom lake homes.
Lin Smithwick
A "Valley girl" who
grew up in Fargo
during the Ozzie
and Harriet days,
Smithwick has been
playing with words
as long as she can
remember. She loves
the small rural towns in the Red River
Valley and surrounding area — especially
the cafés and the conversations that take
place in them. When time allows, she
reads, cooks, listens to jazz and visits the
theater. Smithwick also works full time as a
writer/columnist for the Casselton Reporter
and Traill County Tribune newspapers.
Amy Liesinger
Liesinger fell in love
with design at the age
of 13 when she got her
hands on an old houseplan book and couldn't
put it down; it quickly
became a passion. She
now works in kitchen
and bath design at Lampert Lumber in Fargo,
where she lives with her husband and crazy
yet adorable dog Lola.
Lauren Ferragut
Ferragut spends her
time working as a
lead wellsite geologist
in bustling western
North Dakota. Upon
her returns home she
enjoys photography,
running, the outdoors, gardening, cooking
and especially baking. She believes there is
always a reason to celebrate with a sweet
confection.
Grace Carlson
Intern and senior at
Minnesota State University
Moorhead, Carlson has
always enjoyed writing.
“There’s something about
writing and how it begins
as a blank sheet of paper
and ends with something that wasn’t there
before,” she says. In her spare time, she
likes to cook, go on walks outside and
hang out at coffee shops.
Together, we are building the
future of tradition.
T he t r u t h i s . . . Your home will not be h eld togeth er by screws or n ails; it
wi l l not be made beautiful by curtains or cabin ets. It is th e combin ation of th e
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MUSINGS
Distributed through The Forum
of Fargo-Moorhead
(selected distribution area)
Lauren Ferragut
Inspired Home Associate Publisher
Terri Ferragut
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From the graceful beauty
of nature’s hoarfrost to the
grandeur of a building, design and architecture have woven in and out of our daily lives
for centuries.
My great-great-grandfather John ( Jo) Paulsrud, born in Tretten, Norway, in 1838, is
pictured here working in his blacksmith shop. He was awarded Norway’s highest honor,
a gold medallion by King Carl IV, for his inventive design work as a smed (blacksmith).
From sugar scissors to ornate door hinges, locks and gates, his designs became an integral
part of Norwegian life.
In this issue, we will explore design and architecture through the eyes and hearts of area
people who will inspire you and leave an impact.
Inspired Home is proud to introduce you to Doug Burgum and Kathryn Helgaas of Fargo,
whose commitment to honoring the past through thoughtful planning and purposeful
design has created extraordinary business and living opportunities in downtown Fargo,
including SkyBarn.
Honoring the past has become a way of life for John and Sherri Stern, whose iconic home
built by Frank Lloyd Wright’s granddaughter Elizabeth Wright Ingraham has become a
treasure they appreciate daily. Read about their devotion to protect this design legend for
future generations.
A functional living area can express appreciation for design. In this issue, Inspired Home
introduces you to three talented people – Philip Stahl, David Brandsen and Chris Gilleland
– who crafted extraordinary projects that will leave their creative mark on you and their
communities.
The Young Artists series is a new feature in Inspired Home in which we explore the talents
of area students. Our tri-college community is home to many creative energies, and Catie
Miller, a senior ceramic artist at Minnesota State University Moorhead, is one of them. Her
insight and love for clay combine to create artful representations of life.
Inspired Home thanks Scott Gilbertson for allowing us the opportunity to share with our
readers his love of art, design and architecture as seen through his camera lens.
Appreciate the design that surrounds you. Enjoy the Art and Architecture issue!
Terri Ferragut
Associate Publisher
Editorial Director
[email protected]
14 | MARCH/APRIL 2013 Editorial Director
Terri Ferragut
Contributing Editor
JoAnn Ohma
Creative
Amy Pollard
Michael Schofding
Susan Walker
Contributing Photographers
Scott Amundson
Richard Bulan
Kelli Chase
Lauren Ferragut
Scott Gilbertson
Zainah Haider
Dan Koeck
Abby Tow
Contributing Writers
Grace Carlson
Dayna Del Val
Bernie Erickson
James Ferragut
Ashley F. Johnson
Amy Liesinger
Wanda Perkins
Lin Smithwick
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Fargo artist Dale Cook,
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working with nature’s gift of wood for more than a decade.
Scavenged and gathered specimens of wood turned on a lathe
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Beautiful, artistic and dramatic stairways
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“The stairway is the first thing guests
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“Stairways are an important part of
a home’s flow, both functionally and
aesthetically. They can act as a focal point
or blend almost invisibly. Either way, they
almost always make an impact.”
—Chris Gilleland, Red River Fabricating Inc.,
West Fargo
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22 | MARCH/APRIL 2013 Over the years, stairways have evolved
into dramatic focal features within
residential homes. “With design shows
on HGTV, there’s more emphasis on the
designer and homeowners’ self-expression,
showcasing their home, having fun,
reflecting their personality and their home’s
personality,” explains Philip Stahl, AIA of
Fargo-based Stahl Architects and Builders.
“Today’s trends are toward more modern
or mid-century modern, so the open floor
plans of these call for a more showpiece
stairway, an art installation in itself.”
“Quite often, the stairway is the
centerpiece of today’s two-story homes,
and almost always, they’re located within
viewing distance from the front-entry door,”
notes David Brandsen, of David Brandsen
Construction in San Diego. “The stairway
is the first thing guests see as they enter
your home. Having a dramatic and artistic
staircase can set the tone for the rest of
your home.”
Certainly,
stairways
provide
a
functional passage from floor to floor,
but often, homeowners seek form over
function. “Many aspects of a home change
over time, but the stairway is usually the
permanent anchor that stays with the
structure throughout its existence,” states
Chris Gilleland of Red River Fabricating Inc.
“Designers still use wood but in new and
inventive ways that complement the
house’s architectural features. Open risers
offer alternative views of the home, giving
modern flair when used along with a
cable or glass railing systems.”
—Philip Stahl, Stahl Architects and Builders,
Fargo
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in West Fargo. “Stairways are an important
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aesthetically. They can act as a focal point
or blend almost invisibly. Either way, they
almost always make an impact.”
What key factors about stairways
should a homeowner consider when
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Whatever your style preference, today’s
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artistically designed works of art.
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for a homeowner to incorporate their
personal style into a permanent part of the
residence,” Gilleland says. “The only limits
to a stairway are codes, budget and the
homeowner’s imagination.”
Stairway designs and an almost endless
array of materials and options available to
homeowners offer innovative solutions in
creating artistic masterpieces. “As a builder,
I have found that most homeowners are
looking for classic staircase designs that
can be personalized to make it their own,”
Brandsen adds. “It’s always a pleasure to find
clients that are willing to allow their budget
to craft a staircase that is really something
extraordinary.”
With numerous riser and railing system
products and materials on the market today,
customization options are infinite. “Almost
any wood species – including the exotics –
plastic, steel and even glass are just a few,”
Stahl notes. “Designers still use wood but in
new and inventive ways that complement
the house’s architectural features. Open
risers offer alternative views of the home,
giving modern flair when used along with a
cable or glass railing systems.”
Blueprints generally incorporate a
basic dimension and area for a stairway.
“Typically for new construction, the
staircase is already ‘fit’ into the space on the
Work in progress at the Fargo Laundry
building showcases industrial-style components.
Design: Chris Hawley, architect; Builders:
MBA Development Company and Red River
Fabricating Inc.; Photography: Jill Gilleland
plans by the architect,” explains Brandsen.
“Options and design issues are discussed
with the homeowner, depending on what
the homeowner desires the final product to
look like.”
Homeowners will continue to pursue
their preferences in creating eye-catching
climbs to the next floor. “Stairways have
always been an artistic part of a home,”
concludes Gilleland. “With greater
availability of materials and recent
advancements in technology, building
a custom-designed stairway that is
personalized to a homeowner’s preference
is totally achievable.”
Although the cost may vary greatly
for replacing, remodeling or altering an
existing stairway, a refresh is still possible.
“Any staircase can be altered for a whole
new look,” Stahl says. “Depending upon a
homeowner’s style, preference and budget,
an updated railing may cost a few hundred
dollars; however, a whole new stairway
may cost thousands, depending upon the
complexity and material selections.”
Whatever your style preference, today’s
dramatic stairways present homeowners
with stunning focal points of interest and
artistically designed works of art.
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Architectural
State of Mind
Holly & Company’s Kenwood plan boasts high vaulted
ceilings and an open-concept living space. “It really
wows people as they walk into the open living area,"
Holly Rieger notes. The open feel works perfectly for
entertaining and day-to-day family living.
For two local women,
architecture is much more
than a career choice
Photo by Kelli Chase
Abby Tow, Classic Photography
focus
Holly Rieger,
architectural designer
and president of Holly
& Company. Classic
Homes
Kelli Wegscheid,
architect and founder
of Harmonious
Architecture
By Amy Liesinger
Abby Tow, Classic Photography
The ingredients
The award-winning Sheffer plan by Holly &
Company incorporates traditional elements, such
as an inviting front porch and bedroom window
seat, with an open layout on the main floor and
a large four-stall, attached garage.
26 | MARCH/APRIL 2013 of a house are simple enough – wood, brick,
windows and doors – but for two local women, putting these ingredients together with
passion, creativity and good design is what builds a home.
Upon meeting Holly Rieger, architectural designer and president of Holly & Co.
Classic Homes in Fargo, it is clear that her profession is marked by passion. From the
initial floor plan to the final finish selections, Rieger’s vision and passion impact her
every choice, resulting in a home that is distinctive – or as some have coined, “a Holly
house.”
Rieger has always wanted to design homes, but when the opportunity came a few
years ago to start her own residential building firm, she was pleasantly surprised.
Within a few weeks of starting Holly & Company Classic Homes, they were digging
their first house. Success quickly followed; their first home was awarded the Home
Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead Parade of Homes Horizon Award in its price
point.
“To me, it’s in the little stuff
– not big grand spaces, but
how you are going to live
in the space 24/7.”
Creating Comfort for
Over
45 years
– Holly Rieger
“It was crazy” she remembers. “We knew
we were doing something right.”
Yet for Rieger, success lies in the details
of the home, especially in how the home
functions.
“I’m always imagining how I would live
in each plan that I develop,” she says about
the design process. “To me, it’s in the little
stuff – not big grand spaces, but how you
are going to live in the space 24/7.”
Her perspective both as a builder and as a
woman has given her the ability to connect
with her clients to determine what they
desire in a home. Rieger recalls once asking
her clients about what type of vacuum they
owned. “The husband looked at me like I
was crazy,” she remembers, “but his wife
was thinking, ‘Yes, of course, that totally
makes sense!’” Asking the right questions
about how each space will be used or what
type of storage is needed, even down to
the vacuum cleaner, is the foundation for
a well-designed home and a key to Rieger’s
success.
Rieger also tries to infuse her homes with
classic details and tried-and-true design
standards, drawing inspiration from older
homes. “There is something about the
timelessness of older homes. They were able
to do so much with such a little amount of
space,” she notes. “There is a certain amount
of charm (in new-construction homes) that
has been lost.” She tries to “reboot” some of
that old charm and make it work for today’s
lifestyles. “It’s gratifying to build a home
that someone years from now will still be
inspired by.”
For Kelli Wegscheid, architect and
founder of Harmonious Architecture
in Perham, Minnesota, there was little
question about her career path. Growing
up around construction sites sparked her
initial interest in architecture. “My father
was an electrician, so I would go with to
job sites and see how everything worked
together,” she remembers.
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“My passion is in
residential work
because it is
so personal.”
– Kelli Wegscheid
This home on Big McDonald Lake
takes full advantage of the
“spectacular views to the lake,”
architect Kelli Wegscheid remarks.
“Interior stone accents on the window
wall and fireplace brings the outside
in, creating a true connection to the
outdoors.”
Kelli Wegscheid
Kelli Wegscheid
Kelli Wegscheid
Wegscheid designed this lake
home to meld with the landscape.
“This site lent itself to a side walk-out
level, instead of the typical walk-out
to the lake,” she says. The entire
home was designed to take full
advantage of the beautiful scenery.
But it was her love of her family lake cabin on Otter Tail
Lake that fueled her passion for designing custom lake homes.
“Designing a lake home definitely has a different feel and focus
than designing a home in the city,” Wegscheid explains. “My
passion is in residential work because it is so personal. Every
single project is unique because every family’s lifestyle is
different. Every property is unique.”
Designing a home for a client starts with listening to what he
or she wants and tailoring each project to each client’s specific
needs. Because of that level of customization, Wegscheid does
not have one distinct style. “I don’t have any one certain design
preference, so I can embrace every client’s desire for what they
want their home to be,” she says.
Her projects do have common elements, however. Wegscheid
incorporates new technologies with time-honored methods to
create the best results. “I incorporate as much natural light as
possible with the newest cutting-edge windows,” she says, as an
28 | MARCH/APRIL 2013 Wegscheid made sure the design of the home became an integral part of the
landscape: “An earth-friendly color scheme blends seamlessly with its surroundings.
The entry becomes a main focal point, and flanking windows become design
elements as well.”
example. She also integrates the fundamentals of green design into her
homes. “It should be true to nature, with views to nature and elements
of real stone or granite, which is the essence of green design.”
Her beliefs are reinforced in her company’s tagline – a beautiful blend
of form and function. “Of course the home has to function,” she says,
“but it can be beautiful and inspiring and fun to live in as well.”
The end goal is ultimately the satisfaction of the families she works
with. “I love the interaction with the clients,” she says. Her inspiration
begins with the first walk through of a property. “Walking out onto a
property, seeing its views and the opportunity to create something
where there was nothing before, is so exciting for me. To see it all
come together and to witness the excitement of the family at the end is
rewarding. If the family is happy, that’s the pure joy of it.”
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By Wanda Perkins
I
Photography courtesy of Corbett Lighting
When thinking about
architectural features in your home,
what comes to mind? Rustic timber beams? Elegant arched windows? Contemporary
staircases? Exciting floor plans? Grand entrances? You would be entirely correct to
answer all of the above. However, there is one key design element that homeowners
often overlook — the architectural and artistic element of lighting.
Overlooking the importance of lighting is similar to baking a chocolate cake
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dream home appearing dim and lifeless.
With the endless amount of materials and inventive designs available today,
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create sophisticated ambiance and artistic
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“Lighting is often one of the most
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architecture
Respecting
historic design…
John and Sherri Stern share a common goal
in preserving a Fargo architectural icon
By James Ferragut
I
Photography by Zainah Haider
Imagine waking up
John and Sherri Stern stand proudly in an area of their home that
displays clerestory windows, an original hanging light and the
horizontally grained wood built-ins, typical of the “Wrightian”
influence.
34 | MARCH/APRIL 2013 in a different house every
morning for the past 28 years. That’s how John and Sherri Stern feel about
their home. The Sterns literally see something new every day – sometimes
with each passing hour. At certain times of day, it is the way light streams
through the narrow clerestory windows. Other times, it is while sitting at
their dining room table looking east through the kitchen windows; the view
perfectly showcases how the congruent, symmetrical angles of the kitchen
windows intersect artfully against the precise lines of the outside soffit and
copper and brass trim of the roofline.
The Sterns live in the only remaining house in Fargo-Moorhead that
was designed by Elizabeth Wright Ingraham, granddaughter of America’s
greatest and most well-known architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Ingraham, 90,
has since admitted that although she adhered to many of her grandfather’s
architectural principles, she had the confidence to embed her designs with
her personal signature.
The natural interplay of wood, brick and light is
apparent in the welcoming foyer of this Elizabeth
Wright Ingraham-designed home.
In 1956, when he was originally asked to
design the home in Fargo for the George
Anderson family, Wright famously stated:
“I have 10 years of life left and 20 years
of commissioned projects ahead of me. I
wouldn’t take another job for $1 million.”
Wright recommended his granddaughter, a
young and successful architect in her own
“right.”
When asked how he became interested in
Wright’s designs, John credits his talented
and well-traveled mother, who exposed
him to architecture, classical music and
the fine arts at an early age. The first time
he experienced a Wright building was at the
impressionable age of 8, when he stepped
inside the Guggenheim Museum in New
York.
As a child, John would ride his bike by the
Anderson home on his way to visit friends
who lived on that street. He remembers
how the homes seemed to be embraced
by the woods leading to the Red River. The
“magnetic mysteriousness” of the flat roof
design and the symmetry of the angles gave
the undeniable awareness that there was no
other house like it.
Editor’s
I
Note
last spoke with Elizabeth Wright Ingraham
in 2004 when she was still at the helm of her
architecture firm in Colorado Springs. Unable
to reach her recently, I spoke with her daughter,
Christine Ingraham, founder and principal
designer of Box Kitchen, a kitchen design firm in
Connecticut. She informed me that
Elizabeth, healthy and 90 years of age, has
retired and moved to be near her family.
Terri Ferragut
Elizabeth Wright Ingraham
Designing structures in harmony with humanity and
its environment was an important theme in Frank
Lloyd Wright’s homes as well those designed by
granddaughter Elizabeth.
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A favorite view in the Stern home is through the
kitchen window, a perfect “frame” for the
intersecting lines of the cantilevered exterior
overhang.
This remodeled kitchen still honors the style and
intent of its original designer, Elizabeth Wright
Ingraham.
The formal living room overlooks the beauty of the
wooded Red River and its banks, which in previous
years threatened this design icon.
The Sterns feel that living in a Wrightinfluenced home is like being inside a
continuously transitional work of art, and
as John explains, “The house seems to
change moods with the light.” It is Wright’s
visionary “prairie style” architecture and the
usage of organic materials, low horizontal
lines and natural openness that invites the
combination of light and nature to reflect
the true soul of the home.
“During the 20th century, homes
were built representing the distinctive
architectural influences of that particular
decade,” John notes. Fargo is home to
every type of architecture design, from
the practical homestead style to its more
expressive cousin, the California bungalow.
From English Tudor styles and the
Frank Lloyd Wright’s organic architecture often
featured an L-shaped design that fit around a
terraced garden and cantilevered overhangs for
passive solar energy.
36 | MARCH/APRIL 2013 imposing Colonial and Federal Revival to
the delicate symmetry of the French and
Mediterranean designed homes, Fargo
truly is an architectural digest.
The Stern house was recently recognized
as being an “Architectural Treasure” by the
Fargo Historical Society, and it is a treasure
indeed. Both John and Sherri refer to their
home as “a masterpiece whose genius is
in its simplicity, and it’s our job to love it,
maintain it and protect it.”
John recounts a recurring dream he had
growing up: He found himself riding on a
train through the countryside. The train
stopped in a heavily wooded area, near a
river. It was there by the river that he gazed
upon a house that he was drawn to yet
could not see clearly.
That dream has now become clear and
has taken on new meaning for the Sterns.
Nearly 30 years later, this home on the
Red stands strong and beautiful for us all,
in architectural testimony to the honor,
respect and integrity of the Sterns, who
choose to care for it.
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Influence, Opportunity, Possibilities and Impact
Doug Burgum shares about home, family,
vision and his enduring love of Fargo
BY Wanda Perkins | Photography by Scott Amundson,
Zainah haiderand AND Dan Koeck
“We’re fortunate in this country to have many
freedoms: freedom to fail, to take risks, to do
things differently, to build jobs and to act upon
opportunities as they arise. There are so many
things we all take for granted.”
– Doug Burgum
SkyBarn’s rooftop views of downtown Fargo are stunning! Located
at 300 Broadway, the Kilbourne building includes 14 uniquely
customized condominium spaces.
An outdoor kitchen and entertaining area on the roof features a
custom-designed, recycled-glass screen wall, pergola, railings and
plenty of seating for family and guests.
(Left-right) Liza McLean, Mike McLean, Abigale Burgum, Nichole
Allmendinger, Kathryn Helgaas, Doug Burgum and Jesse Burgum enjoy
hot apple cider during a recent winter fete.
As a grade-schooler
growing up
in Arthur, North Dakota, Doug Burgum already displayed
an entrepreneurial spirit. Concerned that there was no local
newspaper, he started the Arthur Home News. It seemed
the natural and logical thing to do, as Hunter and Casselton
each published a local newspaper. With a curious nature and
creative, problem-solving mind-set, Burgum still entertains
the belief that things can always be done better.
After 24 years with Great Plains Software/Microsoft,
Burgum actively invests and offers his business expertise and
leadership to numerous projects and ventures throughout
the world. However, one of his favorite ventures is right
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Interesting and angled, the entryway contains
obscured glass, which allows filtered light and
privacy.
Rustic, weathered, red wood from a 90- year-old
Minnesota barn was used in many areas of the
condominium, including the kitchen ceiling and wall
beneath the stairway.
Open and inviting to dining and kitchen spaces,
the great room is furnished with a modern sectional
from Scan Design in Fargo. A raw steel-clad gas
fireplace with honed granite hearth seating adds
warmth to open living spaces.
40 | MARCH/APRIL 2013 in his backyard. With a goal to renovate
and complement historic architecture in
downtown Fargo, Burgum founded the
Kilbourne Group. Burgum named the
company after his late mother, Katherine
Kilbourne Burgum, as a way to honor his
family’s legacy.
“My mother had memories of downtown
Fargo as it used to be,” Burgum recalls. “Back
then, people actually walked places and
were interactive with one another. Trying
to humanize a city – to bring people back to
the center of Fargo – is a worthy goal.”
One of Kilbourne Group’s recent
Century-old cribbing from a grain elevator
shows natural erosion from 100 years of falling
grain polishing the wood. Down the hallway, a
dumbwaiter nicknamed Alfred offers easy transport
of heavy items such as suitcases from the master
bedroom closet to the first floor.
renovation projects, located at 300
Broadway, features 14 condominiums and
retail space plus a second screen for the
Fargo Theatre. The top unit, SkyBarn, a twostory, 3,081-square-foot, three-bedroom
and three-and-a-half-bath condominium
space with two roof decks, was completed
in September of 2012. It is where Burgum
and Kathryn Helgaas, along with Burgum’s
children Jesse, age 17, and Tom, age 14, call
home when staying downtown. (Burgum’s
oldest son, Joe, age 19, also lives downtown
and recently opened a successful pop-up
T-shirt shop, TAG, downtown.)
The inspiration for the Kilbourne
Group's SkyBarn project was a desire to
complete a condo space where potential
300 Broadway condo buyers could see
unlimited possibilities, unique finishes and
uncommon architectural design.
Together with architect Chris Hawley,
they collaborated on creating an open living
space that captured and complemented
their combined interests and design
preferences.
Described as metro-prairie style,
SkyBarn combines contemporary design
elements with distinctive, rustic accents
rich in history.
Translucent glass panels that “borrow”
light and Solatubes that infuse rooms with
roof light brighten the space. East-facing
windows offer spectacular skyline views of
historic downtown Fargo, spilling natural
light into the kitchen, dining area and
great room.
“It’s not often you get to be involved
in an exceedingly creative project that
incorporates uncommon design concepts
and finish materials,” Helgaas adds. “This
space is an eclectic mix that truly reflects
what we’re most passionate about - creative
architectural design, preserving history
through reclaimed materials, using organic
finishes and incorporating rustic elements.”
Reminiscent stories of the past are
represented within much of the woodwork
that was chosen. Pumpkin plank pine
flooring - reclaimed from a century-old
building - sets the tone. One-hundredyear-old polished grain-elevator wood in a
stacked pattern is featured in the entryway
and beneath the kitchen island. (The
elevator wood pays homage to the Burgums,
who have operated a grain elevator in Arthur
since 1906.) Weathered red barn wood from
a 90-year-old Minnesota barn is displayed
on the kitchen ceiling and adjacent hallway
below the stairway. Even the custom-built
dining room table is a conversation starter;
it was crafted from hand-hewn oak timbers
Custom built by Brad Berger, this dining room
table is made from reclaimed 130-year-old timbers.
Eight distressed brown leather chairs and an
exquisite light fixture titled Rhapsody in Blue,
handcrafted by German artist Brand van Egmond,
complement the table.
Contemporary and rustic, the stairway, custom
built by Larry Larson, combines reclaimed pumpkin
pine plank treads with raw steel and barbless fence
wire detailing.
harvested from trees along the Red River
and reclaimed from an 1870s homestead.
“It was our architect Chris Hawley’s
idea to design our kitchen with an angular
island to enjoy the downtown views,” notes
Helgaas. “The irregular-shaped corner
pantry maximizes handy storage space for
supplies.”
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East-facing windows and a smooth transition from
living, dining and kitchen spaces make this space
great for entertaining and relaxing.
The kitchen features a built-in stainless steel sink,
honed granite countertops, Wolf appliances, stainless
steel pulls and a glass tile backsplash. An angular
island features whimsical limeade, hide-covered
stools.
Burgum humbly admits that any time
spent in the kitchen is usually as resident
waffle-making expert – just like his father
was. Some weekends, his three children
enjoy Burgum’s specialty waffles: banana
chocolate chip, raspberry jam and a killer
cheeseburger waffle made with bison,
bacon and cheese.
Because Burgum and Helgaas both
share a love of learning, the condominium
42 | MARCH/APRIL 2013 features a second-floor “world of learning”
room. Built-in cabinetry provides multiple
work spaces for supplies and books. Not
surprisingly, the condominium is equipped
with all the latest technology, including
iPads that control everything from window
shades and music to heating and lighting.
An almost panoramic rooftop deck area
overlooks the stunning lights of Broadway.
Perfect for entertaining, the outdoor
kitchen recently provided the backdrop for
a Wall Street Journal story on wintertime
grilling. A hybrid grill and a fire pit for chilly
North Dakota nights make this a yearround space.
The
second-floor
master
suite
incorporates a walk-in closet space, private
deck area perfect for two, coffee bar ( for
Helgaas’ early-morning cup of coffee) and a
large master bath. The bedroom suite is a
tranquil place to unwind after a busy day.
Burgum knows that the spirit of
generously giving back to the community
begins with a center of gratitude. “We’re
fortunate in this country to have many
freedoms: freedom to fail, to take risks, to
do things differently, to build jobs and to
act upon opportunities as they arise,” he
comments. “There are so many things we
all take for granted.”
Recalling his college days at North
Dakota State University, Burgum admits
that he tried out for the NDSU Bison
football team. But at a trim 150 pounds,
he soon retired his gear and embarked on
another courageous adventure – becoming
a Bison cheerleader.
Still another success story began during
college when Burgum started a chimney
sweep business. Clad in top hat and tails
– like Dick Van Dyke’s character in Mary
Poppins – he was likely the best-dressed
chimney sweep in town!
What do Burgum and Helgaas enjoy
most about living in downtown Fargo?
“It’s fun to be part of the downtown
community,” states Helgaas, who also offers
marketing expertise and focuses on historic
renovation projects at Kilbourne Group.
“We appreciate the convenience of walking
to movies, restaurants, shopping and work.”
When not spending time downtown or
working, the two enjoy active time outside:
snow skiing for Burgum, snowboarding for
Helgaas. Helgaas also enjoys riding Kole,
her Friesian horse. Burgum prefers sailing,
bow hunting or a game of league basketball
or softball.
Generous, family-oriented, focused and
grateful, Burgum and Helgaas often discuss
the opportunities for Kilbourne Group
downtown. With many historic and urban
areas throughout the U.S., why the focus
on Fargo? Burgum simply concludes, “It’s
home.”
Quartz countertops, a corner glass
steam shower, Jacuzzi bathtub and heated
ceramic tile floors in the master bath
create an appealing space to unwind.
A rustic guest bath, called the “outhouse,” beneath the
stairway displays an old, weathered, reclaimed, turquoisepainted, wood outhouse door that inspired the wall color for the
space. A hammered stainless steel vessel sink and quartz
countertop add prairie-style accents.
The reclaimed
outhouse door displays
a painted message
written in French Creole
that translates to “This
is war.”
Design Thoughts…
U
nique features, concepts and material selections were rooted
in the idea that all elements were a response to a desired
agrarian/urban aesthetic. Even though the condominium is located
in the middle of downtown Fargo, we successfully carved out the
“farmyard” theme within the unit.
Wood elements from an outhouse, elevator and homestead
became key pieces in telling a great story about the region. The space
became a quality, authentic representation that is 100 percent North
Dakota!
Working with Doug and Kathryn, the process and product always
shared a strong narrative. The joy of collaboration in carefully considering
design details and their long-term, environmental impact was rewarding
in accomplishing a great project.
— Chris Hawley, architect, partner, Radiant Homes
Contributors: General Contractor: Meinecke Johnson Co.; Interior design: Kathryn Helgaas, Vicki Hague, Lark Interior Design; Rooftop Patio: Land Elements, Brian Reinarts, Chris Hawley; Cabinetry: Western
Products, Bill Tweten; Grain elevator eroded/polished wood in entry: Old Globe Reclaimed Wood Co.; Outdoor pergola firepit, rooftop glass screen wall, railings and interior stairway railings: Custom fabrication,
P2 Industries, Larry Larson; Fireplace: Home & Hearth; Custom blown-glass light: Jon Offutt; Stonework: Granites Unlimited; Flooring: Legacy Hardwood Floors, Jason Studt; Stone work: Stone Countertop Outlet
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ART
Dreams Fulfilled
Scott Gilbertson, AIA member and owner of Gilbertson
Photography, is pictured at Jasper National Park in Canada.
through the Lens
A gifted photographer shares his story
about transitions, detours and perseverance
By WANDA PERKINS | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF GILBERTSON PHOTOGRAPHY
Life doesn’t always choose
This stunning dark/light streetscape photo was
taken looking down Third Street in Minneapolis
towards the old Federal Reserve Building.
44 | MARCH/APRIL 2013 to take us on a
straight pathway to our dreams. Like connecting the dots on a strategic graph,
uncertainties, detours and transitions often take us on journeys that lead us to
the exact place we are meant to be.
Born and raised in Duluth, Minnesota, Scott Gilbertson recalls his toddler
days exploring life through a camera lens. “My dad was an excellent casual
photographer,” he says. “He always took ‘slides’ (Kodachrome). I became
interested in photography as a young child and began collecting old cameras
from rummage sales and learned to roll and develop my own film before making
the transition to digital photography.”
He dreamed of a career in photography, enrolling in several community
education classes and renting space for a darkroom. “I guess I inherited an eye
for composition, and the technical knowledge came after decades of trial and
error,” Gilbertson adds.
Like many high school graduates, Gilbertson was unsure of what college
major to pursue. “I spent a few years playing guitar in rock bands in the late
“Sometimes life takes you down unlikely paths
with unexpected changes. But no matter how
life evolves and the world revolves, life will
direct you to where you’re meant to be.”
— Scott Gilbertson
Gilbertson photographed the intricate facets
of this lily pad while in Hong Kong.
“Materials and tools are
available to anyone; it is only
in their use that a craftsman
can distinguish himself. I have
twenty-five years experience
in reclaimed flooring, period
furniture and trim work. My
work is found in several states,
foreign countries and one
presidential property.”
— Ron Holstrom
The CARE/Crawley Building − Academic Health
Center at the University of Cincinnati provides
fascinating architectural elements.
’70s and ’80s and also cleaned buildings in
my hometown. Eventually, I began my own
cleaning business,” he says.
His cleaning business thrived for the
next several years, so he hired additional
staff. However, Gilbertson knew in his heart
that life had something more in store for
him. In the early ’90s, he sought a buyer for
his business and enrolled in architecture
classes. Later, he was accepted into
architecture programs at the University
of Minnesota and North Dakota State
University. He sold his successful cleaning
business and with the love and support of
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The Brookins house in Fargo − by Stahl Architects
& Builders − was photographed in prairie elements
in September 2009.
Railroad cars never looked more grand! This
photo was taken near Ada, Minnesota, on Highway
Nine.
Gilbertson captured this beautiful dusk building
facade, which features the University of Calgary
Downtown Campus.
Weathered boats resting upon the shore of Lake
Superior between Duluth and Two Harbors, Minnesota,
show textures in perfect detail.
his fiancée, Therese, made the transition to
full-time architecture student at NDSU.
“When I started at NDSU, I’d been out of
high school for 12 years, so I was almost a
whole generation older than most of my
classmates!” Gilbertson recalls. “I focused
on doing my best and concentrated on my
architectural studies. After all, I had just
sold a successful business, bought a home
in Duluth and had a fiancée. Success wasn’t
optional!”
Gilbertson didn’t realize then that
architectural photography existed as a
46 | MARCH/APRIL 2013 career. He says his architecture education,
experience and training honed his skill
in composition and gave him the success
needed for a future career path.
After graduation, the job market looked
promising, and he accepted one of many job
offers. His love of photography resurfaced
when he began to photograph architecture
for the firms he worked with.
In 2000, his new employer in Minneapolis
took note of his photography work and
requested that he photograph a few of the
firm’s projects. While working as a fullINSPIREDHOMEMAGAZINE.COM
time architect, Gilbertson continued to
attract photography clients. Gilbertson
Photography was founded in 2005, just
prior to the recession that affected both the
construction and architecture industries.
“The firm I worked for laid off 210
employees and closed five of its branch
offices before merging with another firm.
Unfortunately, I was one of those unlucky
employees and left that firm in March of
2009,” Gilbertson explains.
Often, life’s challenges teach us valuable
lessons and instill unyielding perseverance
and strength. “I realized with my
architecture education, design experience
and increasing list of clientele that life was
directing me to a career in photography,” he
says.
In March 2009, Gilbertson made the
transition to full-time architectural
photographer. “I’m finally where I was
meant to be all along,” he admits. “For
over 40 years, photography has been my
passion. Now, architectural photography
has become my career.”
Gilbertson’s photography work spans
North America; gifted in composition and
design, he boasts an impressive clientele
portfolio across the U.S. and Canada. He
believes that capturing the perfect subject
in perfect lighting with perfect composition
The Leo F. Cain Library in Los Angeles stands
picturesque in stateliness.
is every photographer’s dream, much like
an architect’s dream project of the perfect
site, client and budget. He quotes his
favorite photographer, the legendary Ansel
Adams, who stated, “A good photograph is
knowing where to stand.”
“For me, architectural photography
combines the best of both worlds,”
Gilbertson adds. “As a licensed architect
– one not in the actual trenches anymore
– I see the finest architecture in North
America. It’s an honor and privilege to be
trusted with a firm’s work of art. Architects
Our
philosophy
is
and designers pour their lives into projects
to glean the best possible design and
functionality. I strive to photograph their
work to complement it with the best, most
favorable light.”
“Sometimes life takes you down unlikely
paths with unexpected changes,” Gilbertson
concludes. “But no matter how life evolves
and the world revolves, life will direct you to
where you’re meant to be.”
Scott Gilbertson resides in St. Paul,
Minnesota, with his wife, Therese, and their
beloved canines Barnaby and Cleo.
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design
This charming breakfast table reveals a weathered
portion of the Golden Gate handrail, adding unique
architectural design interest.
Richard Bulan, designer for Golden Gate Furniture
Company, is pictured here by the bridge that inspired his
work.
A Golden
opportunity
Iconic furniture design
incorporates history and charm
The Golden Gate Bridge
has long been a symbol
of hope and strength on the West Coast. Completed in 1937 in San Francisco,
California, the bridge stands as a reminder of our country’s strength
and determination during a time of great economic disparity, the Great
Depression.
The engineering marvel and subject of many photographs was designed
by a persistent visionary, bridge builder Joseph Strauss. The familiar art-deco
symbol of San Francisco still stands strong as it spans the entrance to San
Francisco Bay.
Even the strongest of man-made materials, however, are not impermeable
to the effects and power of Mother Nature. In 1993, a large section of the steel
“I have many fond childhood memories of
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having become worn and weathered from
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A year after the rail’s replacement, a
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in California with wife Christy, son Atticus
and twin girls Ruby May and Eva Lee. Bulan
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being distributed for raw material or
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childhood memories of spending weekends
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next to it and taking visiting family out to
see it, so it has always been a special place
to me, an icon of home,” he says. Bulan
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contacted the contractors in charge of the
historic discarded metal and purchased a
large section for himself.
After thinking of ways to incorporate
the precious metal into his own home, he
decided to design and build a headboard.
A month later, he had constructed three
beautiful headboards. Soon family and
friends began to show an interest in his
orange architecture. Bulan, a college
finance major, had also taken architecture
classes, providing the perfect tools to start
his own business. In 1994 at age 23, he
founded the Golden Gate Bridge Furniture
Company and has been designing furniture
from the Golden Gate pedestrian handrails
ever since.
“I have two lines, the first line using 100
percent Golden Gate Bridge steel (no new
steel used). The second line incorporates
new, U.S.-sourced steel with the original
Golden Gate Bridge steel. All of my furniture
looks like it truly came right off the bridge;
it’s unmistakably the Golden Gate," he says.
Bulan has designed a plethora of
furnishings that can be utilized in nearly
any space. End tables, bed frames and
desk lamps are among the many items
available. Each piece is stamped with a
serial number and comes with a letter of
authenticity. A source of pride for Bulan
is that all the materials he uses in his
pieces are made in the United States. The
glass is from North Carolina, and it is cut
and polished in Fairfield, California. The
classic “International orange” paint is from
Nevada, the rubber foot pads are from St.
Paul, and the brass plates that bear the
product numbers are from Los Angeles and
etched in Santa Cruz.
“The Golden Gate Bridge is an American
icon. It was built at a time when the country
needed jobs, and the materials were all
sourced from within the United States. I
felt it was important to keep with that same
history, especially in an age where so much
of what we consume is mass produced
overseas. I feel it brings something more
to each piece to know that it was hand
crafted and assembled by local artisans,
using materials that provide jobs for our
economy,” he says.
Because Bulan is working with a finite
product and only has so much steel left,
the production of his pieces will eventually
end. The famous orange handrail, however,
will last forever, and the conversation that
Bulan’s pieces inspire will continue.
What will Bulan pursue when his
materials run out? As Bulan aptly says,
“We’ll cross that bridge when we get there.”
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Minnesota State University Moorhead senior ceramics artist,
Catie Miller proudly calls the MSUM ceramics studio her
second home. She is shown here with pieces from her latest
series, Obsessive Collection.
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Miller’s artistic flair gives this common kitchen
utensil "Colander" its earthy and colorful design.
She likens opening the kiln to the birth of a child.
“You spend all this time with it, and you’re not
sure how it will turn out.”
— Catie Miller
This earthenware piece aptly named "Hoarder
Mansion Vase" seems to grow upward with the
depicted items.
Beneath our feet,
within the earth, lie layers of soil. One layer
in particular, clay, when combined with
an incomprehensible heat, transforms
into something durable, functional and
beautiful: ceramics.
Catie Miller, senior and ceramics major
at Minnesota State University Moorhead,
has had an undeniable interest in art since
she was young. Miller’s love of art first
emerged by sketching Disney characters,
and it has matured into a passion that she
hopes provokes and connects emotions in
those who view it.
Miller was born in Minnesota, and her
family moved several times before settling
in Fargo, where she began eighth grade at
Fargo North High School. It was there that
she decided to make a career of her art.
She ate, slept and breathed art throughout
high school. She was involved with the art
club, ate lunch in the art room and would
even sneak into art classes when she was
supposed to be at home sick. She recalls
telling her teachers, “Don’t mark down my
attendance. I’m not supposed to be here.”
Miller was so devoted to creativity
that she donated her 1985 Chrysler New
Yorker to be painted by fellow art students.
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understatement: Godzilla tore out of the
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The "Hoard Cups" express the artist’s personal
commentary on excess and the significance people
place on possessions. The TV show Hoarders,
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54 | MARCH/APRIL 2013 the rims gleamed hot pink and yellow. The
car was even given the nickname “Brown
Sugar,” which happened to be written in
graffiti on the trunk. Miller kept the car for
a few years and actually sold it for $250. She
says she still sees it around the F-M area
once in a while.
Though she enjoys all types of art, from
the basics of drawing and printmaking to
the complexities of ceramics, the latter
is her most beloved art form. “Ceramics
allows me to create three-dimensional
work while using the processes of drawing
and printmaking,” she says. She prefers to
work with clay as a medium because “it is
so forgiving.”
Although enjoyable to work with, clay
is also very technical and demands her
full attention. Many times, ceramics is a
guessing game. She likens opening the kiln
to the birth of a child. “You spend all this
time on a project, and you’re not sure how it
will turn out,” she says.
Miller’s most recent series is titled
Obsessive Collection. This collection is
inspired by hoarding and the significance
people place on possessions in their daily
lives. The collection also stems from her
life experiences. With each move her family
made to a new home, she learned at an
early age what possessions she deemed
important.
This earthenware piece, "68 Cats"
features an actual quote from an
episode of Hoarders. “It was just
one cat one day, and then in a blink
of an eye, there were 68 cats.”
"Junkman and Pack
Rats" depicts items
piling seemingly
upward toward the
chandelier.
It has been said that pottery depicts
society’s historic periods. These periods
include trials and tribulations, celebrations
and everyday life. Her Obsessive Collection
reflects our society’s value on objects and,
more importantly, consumerism.
When people look at her work, Miller
hopes to stir their emotions. She prefers
to leave an impression that makes people
remember her art and not necessarily
herself as an artist.
Set to graduate in May, this young and
talented artist is working hard to complete
her collection for her art show at MSUM
April 29. After graduation, Miller hopes to
move to Kansas City, Missouri, to attend
the Artist in Residence program at Red
Star Studios. For now, Miller wants to keep
learning and building new experiences,
with the hope of someday teaching.
One gratifying aspect of ceramics is that
it builds connections with its users. Miller
adds, “Eating cereal out of a handmade
bowl just tastes a little better, you know?”
One thing is for sure: This artist plans on
leaving an impression.
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From a young age, Judy Lee loved
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56 | MARCH/APRIL 2013 fabrics, pillows and throws. Perhaps no one is more familiar with and passionate
about the dedication to designing and creating custom pieces for the home than Judy
Lee, wife, mother of two and grandmother of four from Moorhead. Lee, who began
sewing as a young girl, relied on her talents as a mother to sew her children’s clothes.
“I sewed every piece of clothing that my daughter wore. I was a homemaker; it’s just
what I did,” she says.
After 15 years in the corporate world of management, she decided to focus her time
on what pleased her most. She attended the Custom Home Furnishings Academy in
North Carolina and became certified in draperies, valances and pillows. She then began
her own business, Interior Affairs, which specializes in custom window treatments,
comforters, duvet covers, decorator pillows, table runners and place mats.
Quality is a mainstay in Lee’s business. All of her pillows are down filled, and she
doesn’t cut any fabric until she makes sure that it is perfect. “Once I get my inventory
of fabric, I look at every inch of it. I don’t
make a single cut into the fabric until I
know there is perfection. You have to think
of these custom designs as an investment.
That’s really what it is,” she says.
If you can imagine your project, Lee can
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design it for you. One of her favorite areas
to design is the master bedroom. It is the
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“I really enjoy doing bedrooms. A
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and quiet place. It should feel like a retreat.
It should be a very special place in the
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Lee’s own master bedroom is draped
in romantic pillows and throws with
different textures and patterns. A thick
black bedspread with delicate gold damask
overlays covers the bed. Dozens of pillows
with contrasting patterns and colors
handmade by Lee lend a feeling of royalty
to the living space. Every button and
every inch of fringe is strategically placed
with meticulous precision. Her room is a
reflection of the quality work she does. Like
so many who are passionate about what
they do, Lee puts all of her love into her
craft.
“Every day I am doing exactly what I
love to do. That’s such a wonderful feeling,”
she says. Lee is not just creating drapes
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A tasteful and interesting blend of textures, colors and patterns
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58 | MARCH/APRIL 2013 our moms would take
turns going to house parties at other moms’ homes where the
hostess was selling things out of a catalog? The women pored
over glossy images, drank gallons of coffee and risked diabetic
comas from eating rich desserts, all in their quest to find just
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ornamentation that made the Vatican look
understated. Both collections included
wall shelves to hold collectible figurines
of pastel-colored children with unusually
large heads and sad, soulful eyes.
Before you knew it, the letter carrier
was delivering a big box that held all the
coordinating accessories, complete with
a diagram of exactly how to install each
one on the wall to replicate that beautiful
catalog image in your very own home.
Times have changed.
Cable TV shows and publications like this
one ignite ideas, and trained professionals
help us select complementary furnishings
and accessories.
Arrange your room to create a warm
and inviting living space.
When it comes to furnishings, there are
two mistakes people make: The first is to
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and ottoman all in the same upholstery.
Think neutral sofa and love seat, a pair of
accent chairs in a fun stripe or bold floral
and an ottoman in a complementary color.
If you’re adventurous, go ahead and mix in a
plaid or stripe with a geometric or floral. As
long as the colors work together, it will look
great. Just make sure you pair big stripes
with small florals or big florals with small
stripes.
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When you’re mixing styles, follow the
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half. For example, a room that has sleek
contemporary furniture will really pop
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for misbehaving.
Keep your furnishings a few inches from
the wall, and don’t be afraid to gather pieces
around a rug or coffee table in the center of
the room. Surprisingly, your rooms will look
larger with your furnishings pulled together
in conversation groups.
What about wall art?
People make two common mistakes
when it comes to art, too. The first is
hanging art pieces too high on the wall.
Unless you share your home with giants or
professional basketball players, consider
moving everything down a bit.
We are told to hang things at “eye level.”
Retrain yourself to believe that “eye level” is
more the TOP of the piece rather than the
CENTER. You’ll be surprised at how great
your artwork looks when it feels like part
of the room collection rather than a UFO
hovering all alone high on the wall.
The second mistake is allowing a tiny
piece of art to float alone on a giant ocean
of wall.
Group two or three pieces together,
giving the eye plenty of surrounding empty
space to rest and take it all in. Let a larger
piece take control of a smaller wall. Resist
the urge to sparingly “sprinkle” wall décor
everywhere. Think “edit for impact.”
Keep the 75/25 guideline in mind here,
too: a sleek, contemporary, abstract canvas
will sing in a room with a gold-leaf mirror on
another wall, and an understated pastoral
scene will come alive on a bold accent wall
above an oiled teak chair.
It’s important to remember that these are
all just guidelines.
Most interior design ideas are based
on positive and negative spacing along
with assembling scale, texture, color and
contrast pleasing to the eye. Think of a
room configuration you like but can’t
quite explain why. You like it because all
of these elements are playing together
harmoniously.
The most important guideline is to
respect your personal preference as well as
to have an understanding of how you live
life in the space you occupy. If you follow
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At Home
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Home or away, good food
is always on the menu
By Lin Smithwick | Photography by Zainah Haider
Scott Howard’s
Carrot Soup
This recipe is from Scott Howard, a famous chef in San Francisco.
The Hedricks obtained the recipe on a trip to wine country.
3 cups diced carrots, small dice
6½ cups carrot juice
½ teaspoon curry powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup heavy cream
Put diced carrots in a small pot; cover with carrot juice (reserve
remaining for later). Cook carrots in juice until the juice is reduced
until dry. Put in blender and puree cooked carrots in small batches
with remaining juice until smooth. Return to stove. Heat slowly to a
simmer. Add curry powder, salt and pepper. Add cream (strain, if
desired). Garnish with crème fraîche, truffle oil and chopped chives.
62 | MARCH/APRIL 2013 Some people travel
to explore new vistas.
Many people take trips to simply relax and get away from daily life.
But for Dan and Shannon Hedrick, vacations become a gastronomic
adventure. “We definitely travel to eat,” Dan says.
The mention of a particular place is attached to the food experience.
“Our vacations are usually centered on some special restaurant,”
Shannon says. The celebration of Dan’s 40th birthday is a perfect
example.
“We went to New York City and ate at the Craft restaurant,” Dan
says. The Craft is owned by one of Dan and Shannon’s favorite chefs,
Tom Colicchio.
“The food and the service were incredible,” Shannon adds.
Among their favorites that evening was the foie gras and bananas.
“It was unbelievable,” Dan says. “One of the cool things is we received
an email from them after we got home. They thanked us for coming
to the restaurant and hoped we enjoyed the experience.”
As their food adventures take them to places across the map, so
does their personal cooking. Dan, who is fearless in the kitchen, is
willing to try most anything and everything. “He is really amazing. He
can take a few items, mix them together and come up with something
fantastic,” Shannon says. “He is very good at creating something
amazing on the fly.”
Dan says he has no special cooking techniques. “I cook through
feel and taste until I get the results I want,” he says. “I have been a
chef and a waiter – I love food and everything about it. I enjoy trying
new ideas, and we like to entertain, so we are always experimenting
with recipes.”
There really isn’t a food Dan doesn’t like. He and Shannon also stress
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n a recent food and wine adventure, Dan and
Shannon Hedrick visited Columbia Crest Winery
in the Columbia Valley near Paterson, Washington.
They brought back a Columbia Crest Grand Estates
Chardonnay, which they served Inspired Home with their
carrot soup.
“We really like this wine because it has a buttery, sweet
note that pairs well with the carrots and the curry. A
chardonnay is a good choice for soups, especially this
one,” they say.
The wine has intense aromas of apple and pear, with
hints of melon and creamy butter on the palate. The finish
is a lush balance of sweet oak, caramelized sugar and
fruit.
When the Hedricks select wines, they look for balance
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“Use a sweet wine with heat, an acidic wine with rich
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grin lights up Dan’s eyes: “I like gas station
hot dogs – I really do.” Shannon nods in
affirmation.
Dan always has his sights set on different
ethnic foods he wants to prepare. “I
really want to explore African cuisine,”
Dan explains. He has added Thai and
Vietnamese dishes to his repertoire. “There
are so many wonderful foods to try – it’s
hard to get it all done.”
Doug Scraper, who is Shannon’s father,
and Dan are two peas in a cooking pot
when food enters the conversation.
“In the summer, it isn’t unusual for us to
spend much of the week planning what
we are going to cook at the lake on the
weekend,” says Dan. “We have so much fun
doing it and both love to cook. He’s a foodie,
too.” Doug and Dan carry their passion for
cooking to North Dakota State University
tailgating on Saturdays. It’s not unusual for
them to prepare Portuguese dishes to go
along with the standard tailgate brats.
Dan and Shannon grew up with families
who entertained a lot and enjoyed good
food. Shannon’s Lebanese background has
produced many family favorites over the
years. With some Norwegian blood flowing
in his veins, Dan, who grew up in Wahpeton,
North Dakota, says he has not been able
to re-create his grandmother’s flatbread.
“There’s just something about it that isn’t
the same,” he says. “I loved her flatbread.”
When Shannon and Dan are home
with their sons, Owen, 5, and Samuel, 3,
they cook together as a family as often as
possible. “I think it is real important to have
them cooking with us,” Shannon says. “We
want them to love cooking and eating as
much as we do.”
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Boerth’s Gallery in Fargo, another business
Doug owned for many years.
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Artist Charles Beck stands with a natural
and integral part of his art – wood logs.
"Snow Geese" – A beautiful moment depicted of migrating birds.
66 | MARCH/APRIL 2013 "Winter Moon" – The familiar moon glow of the
winter prairie.
It is an honor and a privilege to speak with you, Charles.
Q:
Let me begin by asking a little bit about you. Where and when did
you enter this life?
A: I was born in 1923 and raised in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, where I
still reside. I attended school in Fergus Falls and Concordia College
in Moorhead in the 1940s, studying under Cyrus Running. It was at
Concordia that sports director Jake Christiansen convinced me to
play football. Jake and his brother Paul were both great influences in
my life. After taking some time off to serve as a pilot in the U.S. Naval
Air force, I graduated from Concordia in 1948 and moved to attend
the University of Iowa for my master of fine arts degree. I returned to
Fergus Falls in 1950, and I officially began my art career; I opened up
a little sign business in an old harness shop.
Q: When did you first discover your love of art?
A: When I was young, I really had no idea what art was about. There
were no art classes in school. I enjoyed sketching pictures for my
school yearbook, but I was never really exposed to art until I attended
Concordia College in Moorhead. I studied under Cyrus Running, a
great teacher who saw my potential and encouraged me to study art.
Eventually, he became a dear friend. I will always be grateful to him.
He encouraged me to get my master of fine arts degree, which I did.
"Dormant Tree" – A colorful portrayal of a tree with hope
of spring.
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"Summer Gold" –
The prairie solitude
brings promise of a
bountiful harvest.
I have had “The Holy Family”
Q:
woodblock print displayed in my dining
"Evening Chores" –
The evening glow from
within the barn sparkles
upon fresh snow.
room for 36 years. Preparing for this
interview, I realized it was the very first
woodcut you created. You have focused
on this type of art. How did that interest
develop?
A: In 1953, I enrolled at the University of
Minnesota, where I studied under Cameron
Booth, Walter Quirt and Malcolm Myers.
It was there that I was first introduced to
woodblock prints. I have been around wood
all my life. My father was a cabinetmaker, so
I guess it was natural.
I have heard your art referred
Q:
to as honest, and I know that you are
inspired by nature. Can you explain?
A: Nature is the best teacher, and I guess I
call myself a regionalist. I relate to the area
I live in. In this part of the country, we have
a variety of landscapes and seasons. West
of (Fergus Falls), we have the Red River
Valley, and to the east, lakes and rolling
hills. Nature provides me a wealth of ideas
for my art.
I have a new section in Inspired
Q:
Home that features area college students
and their art. You are 90 years old. What
advice would you give these students?
A: It is not a profession for you if money
is your only goal in life, because there are
challenges. You have to really want to do it.
Everyone should experience art. It enriches
your life and others.
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historic part of town. Every day that it was
nice out, we took at least one walk up and
down the streets in this neighborhood.
My son slept in his stroller while I gazed
at each house, admiring the sloping roofline
of this one, the third-floor dormer windows
of that one, the beautiful stucco of one and
the rock chimney of another.
I stared at the transom windows and
often exquisite landscaping; I imagined
the grand staircases that must exist inside,
with the original wood never damaged by
the terrible idea of paint.
The appeal of these many, many walks
I took over the years was the architecture.
This old neighborhood took pride in
having many styles, designs and colors
of houses. There was not a single home
that began with a garage first, the house
somewhere behind. Instead, these houses
were statements. They spoke of planning
and design and personal preferences and
quality. Today, many of these houses hover
right around the 100-year mark. They are all
still beautiful, and I am still drawn to them.
I understand that the average person
might not want to live in these old houses
with such incredible character because,
of course, with character and age come
serious issues, such as cracked basements,
tiny galley kitchens and furnaces and water
heaters that are older than Grandma. I don’t
live in an old house for those very reasons,
but I admire the people who do, and I am
so grateful that there are homeowners
invested in preserving those gorgeous
neighborhoods where the trees are perhaps
the only things older than the homes.
My son went on to be friends with
children who grew up in those houses, so
I now have had inside experiences with
many of them. They are as glorious inside
as out. They are full of nooks and beautiful
woodwork and secret, dangerously narrow
staircases and big, drafty windows and
unbelievably small closets and radiators
and high ceilings and so much more.
The appeal of these
many, many walks I took
over the years was the
architecture.
They have bridged the great divide
between the romanticized world we
imagine from the early portion of last
century and today. They have seen multiple
happy and sad times, generations come
and go, children born and grown, and
people who have moved on to smaller,
more modern, easier-to-maintain locations,
but their architecture endures.
I suppose I will always long for the
old – it’s the kind of house I spent my very
early years in, and it’s the kind of house
I will always aspire to. Architecture says
something about the owner, and I hope to
one day live in the kind of house that draws
people slowly past in wonder and awe at
the beauty that stands the test of time.
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