Laurie’s Trunk is aglow with soft lighting from the collection of beautiful chandeliers this weekend. Those shown here are only a sample of all you’ll find: simple brass, white wrought iron, and plenty dripping with sparkling crystals. There are wooden … Continue reading
You’ll discover an abundance of beautiful furniture and decorator pieces at Laurie’s Trunk. There are chests, a hanging cabinet, upholstered chairs, side chairs, iron patio chairs, chaise lounges, mirrors, statuary, frames, and all styles of chandeliers from simple to designer … Continue reading
Looking for small, independent shops in southwest Minneapolis? Here are two which opened this summer and are worth a visit. Just six blocks south of Your Lucky Day is Sage and Cypress at 4760 Grand Ave. S. This is a … Continue reading
Belle Junque at 474 Cleveland Ave. S. in St. Paul is a little shop that’s big on European style. There are fun, French-looking accessories mixed in with lovely antique furniture. The mood is clean, fresh, and spare with punches of … Continue reading
Touring England in June provided a chance to see vintage shops across the pond. The good news for you and me is that most items for sale in the UK were pretty pricey. Many items were similar to what we … Continue reading
Last fall I discovered a new “eccentric” boutique hotel in Pimlico which was also described as “rustic-luxe.” I was attracted by its name, The Artist Residence, and its location near Victoria Station. With just two nights on my own, I … Continue reading
Without any occasional sales on the docket this week, there are no Top Picks. Thus an opportunity to look more closely at occasional sale inspiration that we’ve seen recently. At JunkMarket Under Cover, event founder Sue Whitney did a lovely … Continue reading
How many times have we seen photos of idyllic small towns in France or Italy that include a vintage bicycle with a basket full of flowers and thought ‘how dreamy’? In a follow-up to yesterday’s vintage bicycle post, I thought … Continue reading
As I’ve been writing this blog and doing more research on interior design, I’ve found myself being drawn to Swedish decorating. It always looks so CLEAN and FRESH and CALMING. I’m never going to be a minimalist, but I wondered, … Continue reading
Since I’ve started occasional saling, I’ve noticed a few pieces with a curious mark on them: “Occupied Japan” or “Made in Occupied Japan.” I thought “occupied Japan?” Occupied by whom? When? Why? Given that the words are in English, I … Continue reading