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Hello Everyone!  I wanted to take a minute here to honor the work, Chris Olson is doing over at My Founder's Story. Every week she is featuring women who are starting businesses, sustaining businesses & creating movements! I was honored when she highlighted me, Emily Johnson Kisa, in her series. She told of my history as a young girl of beading on my bed which that love of exploration & play continued into adult hood... "Decades later, Emily once again found herself drawn to something delicate and beautiful. Only this time it was halfway around the world. As she studied abroad...

The Twin Cities are a wonderful destination for nights out, days filled with exploring, and anything in between. Caught up in suburban work life, it's easy to forget everything the Cities have to offer, especially when the weather's finally warm again! Here are a few ideas if you are looking for the perfect summer outing.  1. Craft Breweries Minneapolis and St. Paul have become home to urban craft breweries that offer a new take on beer tasting and that provide a local presence to visitors. Food trucks are also positioned near many of these breweries and can be a super...

1. Picnic blanket or beach towel Summers in Minnesota can be best spent at the beautiful local parks or at one of the 10,000 lakes. Use your towel while boating or relaxing on the beach, or additionally for a picnic outing with loved ones.   2. Shawl Breezy evenings are commonplace during the warmer seasons - transform your towel into a shawl that adds some interest to your outfit while keeping you warm and comfortable. It's a fitting item to bring along on vacation for any evening outing or adventure.   3. Head wrap/hair towel Our Turkish towels are lightweight so...

At KISA one of our greatest joys is collaborating with other creatives professionals. When Araya Jensen asked us to supply an all white wardrobe for this "You're a Gem" shoot we jumped at the chance.  The dream team to execute these images were amazing to work with: Photographer: Eric Mueller  Model: Greta Sundquist @g_du_nord  Artist+Creative Director: Araya Jensen  Art Director+Producer: Rita Farmer  Wardrobe: KISA Boutique