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Black Locust Ventures

Laura Duquette transforms environments by designing interior and exterior spaces that balance historical context with modern, adaptive use. Her vision centers on ecologically minded development, resulting in enduring habitable spaces that seamlessly integrate the built world with the natural world.

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Slow Season

Creativity, connection, and comfort come together to celebrate natural materials and the rhythms of nature. Downstairs, the cozy Coffee and Tea House offers a thoughtful, seasonal menu of coffee, lattes & tea, perfect for crafters, remote workers, or anyone looking to pause and enjoy the moment. Upstairs, the Crafting Café invites you into a self-guided creative space where you choose a project, sip your drink, and settle into the joy of making.

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Daughters

Founded by lifelong partners in creativity, Jaime Duchscherer and Laura Duquette, Daughters is a celebration of the intersection between art, community, and commerce. With roots stretching back to childhood, their shared passion for arts-related ventures was fostered by visionary fathers who encouraged them to see art in the everyday.

Daughters brings modern, local artwork into highly trafficked spaces, creating vibrant environments that connect artists with small business owners. Through these curated spaces, they transform commercial areas into thriving cultural hubs where creativity and commerce flourish side by side.

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