Holidays

Seasonal Winter Shop | Handmade Items in Southeast Minnesota

Our humble, handmade gift shop has something for everyone on your list! You don’t want to miss it!

Natural Holiday Wreath

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I love being able to continually share my home creations with you as the seasons change! Heading into winter on our farm means a lot of things for our family. It’s the start of our “winding down” as we prepare ourselves, our animals, and our garden for the incoming frigid Minnesota weather and also a time to hunker down and let my creativity flow to the indoor parts of our life!

With all of our handmade projects, I have transformed our garage into our winter shop and the spot to hold our winter wreath-making classes (info below). From now until December 15th you can stop by! Friday’s and Saturday’s from 10-4 and Sundays from 12-4. Look for the Winter Shop signs along Highway 14 and 25 in Lewiston, Minnesota!

Stocking Hats with leather patch

Sharing our products on the road

We are mobile, too! You can often find me stationed at craft/maker fairs and farmers’ markets with our products throughout Minnesota. This month was no exception, I packed up the car and took in the last of the fall colors as I drove over to Rochester. I had the joy of joining in on the @rochfarmmkt textile market and watching our products – especially our cyanotype – fly into your hands!

Sign up for our 2024 Wreath Making Classes!

Inspired to decorate with a handmade item this year? Join us to make your own holiday wreath with winter greens that are sustainably sourced and hand made right here in our shop. This workshop will include a wreath, ribbon, and all the jazz you want to add to it: berries, dogwood, sparkly items, brass bells, and more!

Price: $60

  • $30 for “mini-makers” – a premade wreath that your littles can decorate will be provided, so bring the fam!

When: 2-4pm

  • November 22nd (Friday)
  • November 23rd (Saturday)
  • November 24th (Sunday)
  • December 13th (Friday)
  • December 14th (Saturday)

We have had such a great time holding these classes, there are still 2 dates left! Sign up for your spot here: Winter Wreath Makers Class

Wooden Flower Press
Wooden Flower Press

Winter Greenery Decor

Every year we work to make the most of what nature gives us! Enjoy the fresh, hand-picked greenery right from our farm!

  • Mixed green wreaths

  • European inspired wreaths

  • Balsam Garland

  • Kissing Balls

  • Simmer Pot Mix

  • Mailbox swags

  • Christmas Trees

  • Paperwhite Bulbs (learn more in our blog here)

  • Spruce tips

  • Crosses

  • Birch

  • Dogwood

  • Fresh porch pot greens to fill your pots!

Paperwhite Bulbs
Paperwhite Bulbs

Cyanotype

These past few years I have dove into the art of cyanotype – it’s a process that involves printing and light exposure to create unique patterns. This can be applied to many different items, from clothing to our newest addition of cyanotype greeting cards. I compiled my own trials, errors, tips, and tricks on how to master this unique art into my online workbook that you can purchase. You can get translated versions in French, German, and Spanish as well!

Read more in our blog here

Buy the online workshop here

Cyanotype printed Greeting Cards
Cyanotype Greeting Card

Gifts straight from my kitchen

Whipped Tallow

You can now whipped tallow balm! It’s a nutrient-packed moisturizer that comes from our own home-raised beef – we love using this ancient practice to heal our skin in the winter and we love adding our own scents. You can choose from Sweet Orange and Frankincense, Cocoa Butter, or Simply Tallow. Learn how I Render our Tallow to make our balm here or purchase mine here.

Homegrown Luffa Sponges

Yes, nature is so incredible that we are able to make biodegradable and long-lasting sponges from luffa gords right in our own kitchen! Watch how I make them here

Popcorn

Our white and yellow hull-less popcorn is shucked and packaged by our kids – homegrown popcorn seriously can’t be beat!

+ Wintertime Bath Salts and more!

Homegrown Luffa Sponges
Homegrown Luffa Sponges

Household Items

Warming Corn Bags

Give yourself or someone you love the gift of comfort with our warming corn bags! Corn is great at holding heat meaning that these warming bags are reliable whether you are treating pain or just want to heat up your bed sheets before you jump in!

Wool Dryer Balls

Enjoy dry and non-staticky laundry with dryer balls made from our own sheep!

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Stocking hats with a real leather patch, aprons, and more!

Hand Embroidered Wool Sauna Hats

Handstitched and embroidered with a white snowflake! Wool sauna hats are traditionally worn to protect the head from the intense heat of the sauna. Wool’s breathability also makes it ideal, as it can wick away moisture, ensuring comfort without trapping sweat. The hat has become a ritualistic accessory in sauna culture, combining practicality with tradition.

Wooden Flower Press

Preserve the beauty of nature that you find with our handmade wooden flower press!

+ Sheepskin Rugs, and more!

Wool Sauna Hat
Hand Embroidered Wool Sauna Hat

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When can I shop these items?

Pop over in person from now until December 15th for our curated winter shop. Otherwise, you can access some of these items on our online storefront. Watch for the seasonal changes in our products!

Buying from our handmade shop means you are supporting our hard work to provide you with natural, sustainable products. We love creating unique products from our own backyard that will benefit your lifestyle. Each product is made by myself or my kids and we can’t thank you enough for supporting us!

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