The Real Deal: Katie Zautke
Katie zautke began Dakota Uprising as a fun, fresh way to represent the state she loves. The Rapid City-based graphic designer launched her line of T-shirts, sweatshirts, and hats in 2015 with the hope that others would want to wear their hearts on their...
A Home for the Holidays
Animal lovers have the opportunity to give the gift of shelter this holiday season, with the Humane Society caring for countless loving, domestic pets in need of a home.
“The animals are affectionate and loving, and they are incredibly loyal,” explained Kaitlyn Janak, resource development...
Christmas at the Capitol
The State Capitol is more than a building where laws are made. This month, the iconic Pierre structure takes on a bit of magic, housing a forest of Christmas Trees decorated by community groups, businesses, churches, schools, and state agencies. Co-coordinator Dawn Hill fill...
Musically Gifted
Local music makes a great gift, but staring at all those titles can be a bit overwhelming. Don't be afraid to ask the record store staff for help. To get us started, Last Stop CD Shop’s John Castle shares his top picks in a...
Holiday Gift Guide
Time to shop, but where to start? We’re here to help! The 605 Magazine/Dainty Obsessions staff shares our curated collections from local retailers.
Denise DePaolo
605 Magazine
Managing Editor
“I like items that are fun, functional, and above all, comfortable. Quality is huge for me. As a new...
Ask the Johns: Vol. 8 No. 12
The kids are getting to the point where they’re too old to believe in Santa. How do I broach the subject lightly without breaking their hearts?
JR: I can still remember my parents sitting me down my senior year in high school and breaking the...
Scalloped Felt Mini Tree
Materials:
Felt
Styrofoam cone
Glue Gun
Scissors
Ruler
Instructions:
Cut out 4 inches x 2 inches of felt.
Fold the felt and cut out a circle.
Continue step one and two until you have enough circles to cover your cone.
Starting from the bottom, glue the circles around the styrofoam cone.
As you work...
Making Merry: Four Reasons to Shop Local
“Shop local” is more than just a mantra. It’s a commitment to our families and our neighbors and our communities. It’s a statement that we would rather put our money toward quality, craftsmanship, and the growth of our own economy. This holiday season, consumers...
Don’t Forget the Bow!
Impress this holiday season by mastering these simple, sophisticated bows.
The Bow Next Door
Cut a large strip of ribbon, big enough to wrap around the present three times. Find the middle and place the present over the middle, wrapping the two ends around it.
Twist both...
A Gift You Won’t Find Under the Tree
“Yes, Mommy! Can we? Can we? That’s what I want for Christmas!”
It’s here. You can feel it, smell it in the air. The Christmas gift buying and receiving frenzy has begun. Actually, it probably began sometime back in September according to Hobby Lobby’s inventory...
