Lori’s Little Side Gig

06/26/2026

I’ll be bringing lots of these to Mabel’s Merkantil this afternoon! 🪿

Lori just sent me this picture! I have a feeling they will fly(literally) out of her booth!! I will post pics later when they arrive!
Open 11-5 today

06/26/2026

Hello! It’s been a busy week with some big changes, plenty of windshield time, and finally catching up on laundry (for about five minutes)!

Here’s an updated list of retail locations where you can find my items:
-Mabel’s Merkantil - New Ulm
-Midwest Makers Mercantile LLC - Mankato
-Triple R Pet Treats - Redwood Falls
-Willow Tree Longarm Quilting- Morgan

I am so thankful for the opportunity I had to have items for sale in Redwood Falls at Rise. I wish nothing but the best to Jess and her girls as they move closer to family. Thank you so much for opening your store space to us vendors! I’m so excited to see what the new owner brings to Rise.

I am also super thankful for my time as a vendor at Dragonfly in New London. The year flew by and I am so grateful for all the friendships developed, sales, and experience with a boutique setting. Thanks again Tonya and Michelle for everything!

I found this quote again tonight and felt it summed up perfectly my thoughts on the changes.

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! I do not have any vendor shows this weekend, but will be busy with family commitments. Thank you again so much for all your continued support!

06/24/2026

My girls are ready for summer! Bianca (pronounced Be-honka) and her still unnamed big sister love their bikinis and bows! They both live in the house due to the wind and the dust from the gravel road. Mabel’s Merkantil always has the best outfits for them - and they are super reasonable in price. Check out Mabel’s in downtown New Ulm - they have goose clothes and SO MUCH MORE!!

06/24/2026

Midwest Makers Mercantile LLC has so much fun stuff in store - go check it out!

06/22/2026

Hello! I’m out of the shop today enjoying the “I met a Farmer Tour” with Farm Bureau touring some local farms in Redwood County. I joined the local Farm Bureau board last year which has been a fun experience. I’ll be back in the shop tomorrow.

06/22/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads! I hope you all had a wonderful day of being a little extra spoiled!

06/19/2026

Hello!
I finished the last few Father’s Day gifts for customers this morning and am now out and about running errands to prep for the weekend. I’ll be helping host a bridal shower and be spending most of the weekend with family. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Now that it’s been given to the recipients, I can share this beautiful olive wood board I engraved for a couple’s 50th wedding anniversary. It turned out so pretty, the picture does not do it justice!
Thanks again for all your continued support!

06/18/2026

Good morning! It’s been another busy week in the shop! Not a lot of pics since most of what I worked on are special orders for gifts. I did add a few new sayings to the tool boxes I’ll be bringing to Midwest Makers Mercantile LLC this morning including the one pictured. I’ll be restocking some tool boxes and knives just in time for Father’s Day. 😊

I’ve also been busy working on prep for Vicki's Camp N Country Jam. A 10 x 20 tent and lots of Frost Buddies have been ordered. I’ll be busy engraving them as soon as they arrive!

I hope everyone has a wonderful week! I’m off this weekend and the next weekend for some family events.

Thanks again for all of your continued support!

06/14/2026

Hello! I’m all set up at Marshall Pride at the Fairgrounds today until 4pm. It’s a beautiful day to celebrate Pride! I hope everyone has a wonderful day!

06/13/2026

I’m all set up and ready for custom engraving! I’ll be here until 2pm