Koselig at 106

I don’t often have a lot of vintage glassware on my side of the business, but this piece is a real treasure and I had to share it.

This is a 26” L.E. Smith Bittersweet Swung Vase. It was produced by the L.E. Smith Glass Company in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, primarily between 1960 and 1973 so is very fitting for that mid century modern era decor.

So what makes it unique and interesting?

* The "Bittersweet" Color: The signature color transitions from a soft peachy-yellow or bright yellow at the base into a fiery, sun-kissed, glowing orange.
* Cadmium Content: These pieces often contain cadmium, which can cause the orange-to-yellow glass to glow vibrantly under a black light.
* How They Were Made: Artisans pressed molten glass into a patterned mold (such as ribbed, paneled, or diamond-butt designs) and then physically swung the hot, malleable glass in a centrifugal arc.
* Unique Shapes: Because the pulling and swinging process was done by hand, no two swung vases are completely identical. They stretch out into tall, slender necks with asymmetrical, multi-pointed "finger" or petal openings.

Pretty cool history about a very unique piece that would make a great addition to your home decor collection!

It’s giveaway time in honor of Get to Know Your Customer Day and it’s easy to get your name in the drawing!

I want to know…What was your first experience with the Koselig brand?

Maybe you were the first person in the door at our pop up location. Or maybe you have shopped on our website or a vendor show. It could be that you shopped our booth at Scandia Market . Possibly you ate a Viking Waffle on a Stick at Fjord Folk Fest. A stop at the Visit Minot Gift Shop for a Scotcharoo Crunch Snack Mix. Or you loved shopping downtown with us at our old space or in our cozy 106 space with Koselig at 106 and Robyn's Place.

Wherever you have been a customer, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts! ❤️ ❤️❤️

So now tell us in the comments…Was your first experience with the Koselig brand?

The prize is this gift basket filled with cozy goodies and the winner will be announced tomorrow night at 8 pm so get your comments in soon. We can’t wait to hear all the stories!

**As with all giveaways on our page, we will not be sending spam to your inbox. The winner will be announced on a post so keep an eye out!

Imagine a green cleaning product that smells amazing and works just as amazingly…that’s Rebel Green!

Try it today because it’s Wednesday and we are open!

Wed-Fri 11-5 and Sat 11-3

Love a sale? We have one for you starting tomorrow! 15% off Fall Decor!

We have some beautiful pieces in stock including glass pumpkins, arrangements, table runners, and more! Stop in to check it out and grab a few more piece to make your house fall festive.

Open tomorrow 11-3! Get out before the cold streak sets in.

106 Main St S.

FUN FACT FRIDAY: HOW MINOT BECAME THE MAGIC CITY! ✨

Ever wonder how Minot earned its magical nickname? Spoiler alert: it wasn't magic… it was the railroad🚂

Back in 1886, when the Great Northern Railway reached our neck of the prairie, a tent town sprang up almost overnight. During the winter of 1886–1887, approximately 8,000 railroad workers were based in the Minot area!

Minot grew so quickly that people started calling it “The Magic City.” And just like that, our little prairie town began writing its story.

From railroad workers and early storefronts to the locally owned shops we love today, downtown Minot has always been about more than buildings. It’s about the easy shop owners who took a chance on building downtown. It’s the customers who walk through the doors and it’s about the people who continue to believe in the magic that makes Minot special.

We're pretty proud to be part of that story here at Koselig at 106, where we celebrate local makers, North Dakota treasures, and the little things that make a place feel like home.

YOUR TURN! 👇
If you could travel back to downtown Minot for one day, what would you want to see? The original Main Street? The first storefronts? A particular shop owner? Which store would you love to shop at again?

Tell us in the comments! Let’s take a little trip down Minot memory lane.