Shenandoah, IA (May 13, 2008) -- Leading Iowa design firm creates original Web site design for Denise Fichter, owner of Denise’s Desserts and Denise’s Sweet Retreat in Shenandoah, Iowa. TotalWebDesigner.com’s graphic artist, Ashley Chapman, created a tasteful site that reveals Fichter’s creativity and passion for pasties. Of the twelve types of cookie dough, their sugar cookies are the most requested. In addition Fichter also serves cheesecakes, tortes, fresh fruit pies and specializes... Read Full Story
The emerging Iowan preference for private vacation lodging has spawned a new self-catering industry in the state. It’s the personal touch, as much as the facilities, that makes the difference. These new innkeepers are playing the off-premises concierge to a fault. Most will book lessons with local instructors (horseback riding, guided fishing tours with all gear supplied, tickets to area attractions, and much more), and they will point out some favorite local walks and the best attractions in... Read Full Story
Unique Iowa Great Lakes bed and breakfast includes tea room and gift shop West Okoboji, IA (May 13, 2008) -- Leading Iowa design firm creates original Web site design for Donna Muilenburg, owner of The Okoboji Country Inn in West Okoboji, Iowa. TotalWebDesigner.com’s lead website graphic artist, Emily G. Boetel, fashioned the new website to appear warm, yet spacious for travelers. Boetel and the bed and breakfast owner wanted guests to get a feeling of a comfy retreat; quiet and... Read Full Story
Yes, we have been wondering that very thing for a long time ourselves. When Rita and I first moved in there were a number of things that we could not explain and chalked up to being in a new house, exhaustion from moving and learning to be innkeepers….but we also felt like there was more going on….and we were right.
We recently had the experience of having Nancy Bradley and her team of “Gold Rush Ghost” hunters visit and record their experience with us and the home of Albert Shafsky... Read Full Story
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