cycle stones by dog star designs

On the edge of the Northern boreal forest, in a log cabin, you will find artists Christine and Gregory Bolstad living life on the terms they desire.  In 1994, this husband and wife team created their business, Dog Star Designs. 

Utilizing creativity and promoting connectedness to their customers, Christine and Gregory Bolstad put energy and fun into each of their designs.  Both trained artists and natural educators, Christine believes that “part of the creation process is sharing the beauty with others.” 

Deriving its name from the Dog Star (the brightest star in the night sky) the “legend of the Dog Star" explains that if two people are separated by distance, each can view the star for a feeling of togetherness.”  Togetherness is the Bolstads’ bottom line; curiosity and experimental collaboration is both the motivation behind the business and the cause of fresh and exciting ideas. 

Their biggest accomplishment in their business is that being “able to do what we love shows in our work and dealing with others,” says Christine.  She adds that this accomplishment is empowering when “looking out our window, knowing this is what we want our life to look like.”

For anyone struggling to find passion in their work and to build on the dream of self-employment, Christine offers the following advice: “Do what you do best and do your best.” 

We’ve recently started carrying their cycle stones at both our stores (unfortunately they aren’t available on-line because each stone is one of a kind)

You can use this inspirational word worry stone to relieve stress and to break the vicious cycle of bad habits. Keep it with you to derive the power you need to edge out any negative thoughts and change them forever into positive life-enriching properties.

Because they are each made by hand, the shape of them makes them soothing to touch and rub. They retail for $2 each.