March/April 2022

Easter is one of my favorite holidays. I love the egg hunts, Easter bunnies, and pinwheels! This year, I am going to celebrate the Easter season at my daughter Brinn’s home in Lincoln, NE. She has been planning the activities and menus. They definitely will be different than my usual fare for the event. I…

The Hall Cabins are a place for family and friends to relax and enjoy life! The two properties built along the west side of West Lake Okoboji are a haven from chaos – perfect for weekend adventures and summer vacations. The north property, was gutted in 2015 by Bob Cornell Construction. The footprint of the…

In high school, Carla Radcliffe loved to experiment with color combinations and fabric. She started sewing in 4-H, and after graduating from Spirit Lake, she went onto Wayne State College where she earned a four-year degree in Interior Design. Carla purchased Total Design Interiors in 1995, right after marrying John Radcliffe. “Seeing how color and…

Lisa Parks creates beautiful window displays, whether it’s via her custom-designed draperies or through Hunter Douglas Window Fashions. Her knack for transforming a space has turned many ordinary homes into personal reflections of style. Interior Sewing by Lisa strives to provide quality products with outstanding details, whether it’s through Hunter Douglas Window Fashions, custom draperies,…

For many people, it can be a nerve-wracking situation to buy or sell a house. It can be difficult to understand the legalities and paperwork of the process or even know the right avenue to purchase or sell a home. Qualified real estate agents in our area provide answers to everyday questions and are always…

If the walls could talk, what stories would be told? Looking down the long blue hallway filled with numerous doors, it easy to envision young and old passing by in conversation. Are they there for an appointment with Dr. Klein or the upcoming basketball tournament? Others are dressed in their Sunday best, excited for a…

Beautiful outdoor custom landscaping built to suit specific needs is key to Blue Water Prairie Landscape and Design’s success across the region. Initially beginning in 2005 with just a trailer and a barn for storage, the company has grown into their property in West Okoboji, and their award-winning landscape designers have developed beautiful and functional…

By Tara Rosengren My husband would tell you that this was unnecessary but, gosh, it just feels so much better to open the pantry door and know exactly where things are at. It is also so much easier when I tell him to grab a container of baby food; he doesn’t have to ask “Where…