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Several shops are open this weekend for a last minute treasure for someone on your gift list.  Please see This Month’s Sales for Dec. 20 – 22.  Or contact your local, favorite store to see if they’re open.

All the occasional shops are filled with beautiful pieces: glass, silver, jewelry, and candles. There are sweet vintage ornaments, cards, books, and toys. Fun holiday sweaters, mittens of repurposed wool, scarves, holiday wreaths, and so many decorations add to the … Continue reading →

The French Flea of Anoka has been inspiring shoppers for five years with their glitzy, rustic decor. The “warm” weather and dry highways made for an easy drive today. And I was in for a treat – or several: fudge, … Continue reading →

A clear, crisp day is perfect for a drive. If Chaska is your destination, you can visit Shop 501 on Chestnut Street right as you come into town. This shop is a vintage and creative collaboration of several favorite vendors … Continue reading →

Call it a refrain (or say it like a cheer) for the holiday shopping season. No need to circle endlessly in your car looking for a parking space or stand in long lines waiting for a cashier. Owners of the … Continue reading →

Need I say more?

How to recycle Oriental rugs? These Christmas stockings and the handbags I saw at Spicy & Sweet Boutique in St. Louis Park seemed a clever idea. I liked the glitzy vintage jewelry too, but I can’t share a photo for … Continue reading →

With Amour Sophie open today, I was able to start the weekend’s shopping early. Besides these warm mittens, I loved the jewelry and beautifully re-worked tables. The shop has a wonderful, elegant feel which hits the right note. Then south … Continue reading →

New shops are opening all over. This weekend you can choose to go east or west to visit a new occasional shop. In addition to some of your old favorites, of course. On the east side is Thistle in the … Continue reading →