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Linnea Riley
 Artist Linnea Riley's work is something you have likely seen somewhere before. Her popular "Linnea" calendars and notecards showcase whimsical scenes from nature. She has drawn 'vegetarian' turkeys, marching birds, cats wrapped in mufflers and more...but her favorite is none of those. It's a vegetable that speaks to her in a way only artists can hear.
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Read "True Colors" featuring Linnea
Margo Tantau
Margo Tantau is a southern California girl who has found herself living in the
winter wonderland of Minnesota and working at a job that brings her joy every
day. Her job at Midwest allows Margo to spread that joy. As the creative
director for the Seasons of Cannon Falls line, she works with artists to
determine the trends for not only the current Christmas season but Christmases
still to come. Each yuletide, Margo and a team of talented designers transform a
Minnesota home Midwest owns into a cheerful holiday wonderland. She is generous
with tips and advice to help you stage your home as a wonderland, too.
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Read "River House Holiday" featuring Margo
Kaari Meng
 Shop owner Kaari Meng doesn't consider herself as much anti-Santa as pro-natural
materials. Kaari believes that re-using and recycling have a place during the
holidays, and encourages us to use what we have to create a unique look. The
country of France and Victorian items are her inspirations, but she says holiday
memories can be created anywhere, anytime.
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Gianna Majzler
 Gianna Majzler is inspired by vintage goods with a modern twist. A typical New
Year's Eve party at Gianna's might combine pigs with party hats, paper crowns
and Luna the Wonder Dog. Memorable? Of course. Worth attending? Without a doubt.
California designer Majzler shares tips on keeping your holiday gathering
real... and real fun.
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Read "Get Your Games On" featuring Gianna
Sarah Neuburger
 Artist Sarah Neuburger's current interests tend toward small things with big
impact. She runs on online store called The Small Object inhabited by little
daily-use objects turned into items that tell a story. The words "cute" and
"quirky" come up often in a talk with Sarah, but so do 'food' and
'tattoos'.
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Read "Next" featuring Sarah
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Originally published in the December/January 2008 issue
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