Left photo, Gaylord, MI Model Nikki Fiel strikes a stunning pose to display a handcrafted necklace offered by Auralynne Jewelry. Top photo, Nikki goes under the gun at the local Paragon Ink Tattoo parlor. At right, Nikki takes time out for a treat at The Alpine Chocolat Haus. Photos (c) Brian Thornton
Modern Model Pg. 23
Rounding the corner to the west of her shop, Nikki springs into the Paragon Ink tattoo parlor at 111. W. Main Street, and takes to the chair to freshen up her body's artwork (okay, this was a staged photo -- but still fun). All the while, there is absolutely no sign of slowing -- at this point, I was convinced that, with the sun gleaming overhead, she has to be solar-powered, but I assume she is just as enthusiastic on cloudy days.
For our last stop, we drove to the Old Spud Warehouse at 314 S. Otesgo, where Nikki glided among the wares like a seasoned hostess as we photographed in the business that offers such a wide range of goods, from clothing to accessories to books and furniture