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TUCKET’S DESIGN<br />
Owner: Kevin Schmidt<br />
4177 US Hwy 75, <strong>Sioux</strong> <strong>Center</strong><br />
712-722-3050<br />
tucketsdesign.com<br />
“Part of the challenge was that we had to<br />
convince the electrician we could do this,”<br />
Schmidt said. “Then finding the aesthetic<br />
of balance and symmetry and finding the<br />
parts and pieces for its volume size — that<br />
really was one of the biggest challenges, but<br />
one of the most rewarding to see it when it<br />
was complete.”<br />
Working directly with the business owner<br />
or both partners seeking to build a home<br />
is important to Schmidt.<br />
“That’s who I’m selling to, that’s who has<br />
to believe in my designs,” he said. “It provides<br />
a better line of communication and,<br />
especially with husbands and wives, helps<br />
me create a balance between both sides<br />
because, it’s the truth, no husband wants<br />
to wake up to flowered wallpaper no matter<br />
how much his wife likes flowers.”<br />
About a decade ago, Schmidt moved his<br />
office from inside his home to a remodeled<br />
shed in the backyard of his rural <strong>Sioux</strong> <strong>Center</strong><br />
home.<br />
“I was happy to open an office in my<br />
home at first because I didn’t need a storefront<br />
for any reason,” he said.<br />
Moving his office outside his home<br />
opened up space in his small residence<br />
as well as helped created separation from<br />
work and home life.<br />
“But having an office just near my home<br />
can be a curse and blessing,” he said. “I’m<br />
close enough to my office to quick run out<br />
here if I need to, but sometimes it’s hard to<br />
stay out of here when I’m only 50 feet from<br />
my house.”<br />
At 65 years old, retirement is nowhere on<br />
the radar for Schmidt.<br />
“I don’t know what else I would do. I<br />
don’t golf, I don’t fish and I don’t hunt,” he<br />
said. “I hope I can stay healthy and keep a<br />
vision going for a least 10 more years. Just<br />
another decade would be wonderful.” <br />
1. Better quality<br />
jewelry at a better<br />
value, we are not your<br />
average chain store.<br />
Five reasons to shop Pat's Jewelry Centre...<br />
2. Each unique piece<br />
is hand picked and<br />
inspected.<br />
3. We have the desire<br />
and passion to make<br />
your experience one<br />
to remember, no<br />
matter the occasion.<br />
4. Exceptional<br />
personal service with<br />
professionalism,<br />
enjoy the whole<br />
experience with no<br />
high pressure sales.<br />
Don't you want something as unique as she is?<br />
We will customize a ring just for her!<br />
SPECIALIZING IN<br />
ENGAGEMENT RINGS!<br />
Centre Mall, <strong>Sioux</strong> <strong>Center</strong> • Phone 712-722-4211<br />
Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • pats@mtcnet.net • wwwpatsjewelry.com<br />
5. Private appointments<br />
are always available<br />
for a quieter<br />
environment.<br />
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WINTER 2017 | SC 13
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