News – Smith + Trade Mercantile

Find that unique, unexpected gift for the person who already has everything at Smith + Trade. With over 50 talented Minnesota Artisans, you can find it here!

by Kelli Kaufer August 03, 2020

Find that unique, unexpected gift for the person who already has everything at Smith + Trade. With over 50 talented Minnesota Artisans, you can find it here!

Discover unique handmade gifts, handcrafted by Artists and Artisans with impeccable craftsmanship. Made from interesting, unusual, reclaimed, ...

Posted in artisans, custom art, handcrafted

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Smith + Trade wins 'PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD' 2020 FOR BEST GIFT STORE in St. Croix Valley

by Kelli Kaufer July 27, 2020

Smith + Trade wins 'PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD' 2020 FOR BEST GIFT STORE in St. Croix Valley

We are excited to have won this award in our first year of being in business. Our Smith's thank those that voted for the Mercantile and appreciate ...

Posted in artisans, award, best, best gift store, voted

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Need a little R & R but can't go on a vacation quite yet. Aromatherapy is a healthy natural way to help with anxiety to poor sleep and everything in between.

by Kelli Kaufer July 26, 2020

Need a little R & R but can't go on a vacation quite yet. Aromatherapy is a healthy natural way to help with anxiety to poor sleep and everything in between.

Calm rollerball helps promote relaxation and calm. Who doesn’t want a little calm in their life? Apply to wrists and behind ears as all that is...

Posted in aromatherapy, charcoal, essence one, face wash, infuser, r & r, roller ball

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In the world of books, is there anything as sumptuous as a handcrafted, leather bound book? Our new maker uses hand-made papers, vintage leathers and repurposed materials for their creations.

by Kelli Kaufer July 20, 2020

In the world of books, is there anything as sumptuous as a handcrafted, leather bound book? Our new maker uses hand-made papers, vintage leathers and repurposed materials for their creations.

Theresa, Creator of Lost and Bound BookArt combines hand binding techniques with computer formatted pages to create books with fine and re-purp...

Posted in book, bookart, journal, leather, leather book, lost and bound

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Boxed wine is all the craze but the box is less than pretty to look at. Lets spruce it up with a leather handcrafted wine box sleeve.

by Kelli Kaufer July 19, 2020

Boxed wine is all the craze but the box is less than pretty to look at. Lets spruce it up with a leather handcrafted wine box sleeve.

Here are a few fun facts for wine lovers. Did you know a open boxed wine can last six to eight weeks, and even longer if you keep it in the refrig...

Posted in box wine, box wine cover, gift, leather, wine

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Red, white, blue...and pink and gray too!

by Chris Hansen July 19, 2020

Red, white, blue...and pink and gray too!

"My collections are sweet reminders of this place we call home" says Kate Pearce the Maker "We love color, patterns, and fabric; finding, creatin...

Posted in baby, handcraft, hat, minnesota, sew, wisconsin

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“Giving and receiving thoughtfully presented gifts inspired me to create wrapping paper from my own watercolor images."

by Kelli Kaufer July 14, 2020

“Giving and receiving thoughtfully presented gifts inspired me to create wrapping paper from my own watercolor images."

"My background in graphic design and in the printing industry has given me a way to do what I love - being creative and making others smile.” By ...

Posted in gift wrap, studio be, wrapping paper

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Store Owner Kelli Kaufer Is Up For A Design Challenge Featured On Twin Cities Live! Tuesday 7/14/20

by Sharon Schuler July 13, 2020

Store Owner Kelli Kaufer Is Up For A Design Challenge Featured On Twin Cities Live! Tuesday 7/14/20

Danielle from Upsy Daisy in White Bear Lake and Kelli are to create a home decor piece made from the Dollar Store! Here is a sneak peek at Kelli'...

Posted in design challenge, kelli kaufer, twin cities live, upsy daisy

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Though we may be working differently and dressing differently in these times, a piece of jewelry reflects a bit of who we are and the energy we bring.

by Chris Hansen July 08, 2020

Though we may be working differently and dressing differently in these times, a piece of jewelry reflects a bit of who we are and the energy we bring.

‘For me, putting on my jewelry at the start of the day becomes a ritual and one of the many small ways I step into my energy and power as a woman a...

Posted in jewelry, polymer clay, runi, runi clay