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Urban Affairs
U GOT STYLE
Text by Holly Markin • Photography by Eric Visocan
As the owner of the Grand Union
Hotel in Fort Benton, Cheryl Gagnon
spends her days surrounded by the
timeless elegance of vintage treasures.
An interior designer by trade, she and
her husband, Jim, spent years restoring
the historic Grand Union hotel before
reintroducing "The Grand Olde Lady"
to the public in 1999.
"I think there are a lot of parallels
between the hotel and the way I like
to dress," Cheryl muses. "I like clean,
classic lines accentuated with unique
accessories and designs that don't go
out of style."
She prefers neutral tones and
fall colors, and has a special place in
her heart for turtlenecks. "Then I'll add
something special," she explains, "like a
bright scarf from India or a long leather
vest." She also collected a variety of
authentic vintage pieces while living in
Hong Kong, including jewelry made
from antique hair pins and old buttons.
The classic designs of Cheryl's
wardrobe are a perfect match for the
one-of-a-kind treasures she finds. "I
like that I can change the whole look
of an outfit – just by changing the
accessories."
Adorn with Unique Antiques
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Cheryl Gagnon complements her
classic look with dazzling accessories.
