by Kimberley Thompson, Tastemaker in Residence

Kimberley Thompson kicks off our Favored Finds for Fall with this quote: "I have been in retail for 44 years. I KNOW how to shop!" Kimberly's retail tips are a must read here! To read the back stories and laugh a lot go here Kimberley's "Favored Fall Finds"

My favorites include, in no particular order:

Clothing and Accessories:

• Eskandar cashmere sweater from London

• Brahmin bags

Favorite Artists Include:

• Charles Beck from Fergus Falls

• Lennis Moore, John Schirmer and Kristi Carlson of Iowa

• Rick Allen of Duluth can be found at

• Sivertson Gallery in Grand Marais and Duluth

American Craft Council shows