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Fargo, ND--Taylor Mertz's journey to owning Salt Hill Gallery — a jewelry, art, and antique shop at 211 Broadway in the RDO Building — stemmed from hoping to find a predictable schedule for her in her wish to have more regular hours.

[Image via salthillgallery/Instagram]

The jewelry store owner says in a news report that it originated as a creative endeavor. 

"I've always had a creative side project," she said in the report. "When I was in nursing school, I had a vintage shop. So, I have appreciated art and design on my own for a long time, but decided to take that to the next level, making it part of my profession."

Mertz's store now has a vast collection of artistic jewelry by a group of artists — all handmade pieces. 

With plans to host limited-time exhibitions, Mertz noted that she contacted each of these artists by herself, and they were excited about the idea of working with her.

"It's art that you can wear," she said of her collection in the report. "I want people to feel like it's very welcoming. There's a little bit of something for everyone to enjoy."

Read more on Mertz's store and her jewelry in the entire report.