Today’s warming trend is just one reason to head out to the shops of Carver and Chaska. You’ll find many hints of spring like the soft blue dining set at Ms. Mac’s Too and the abundance of home and garden … Continue reading
Once you find a parking space in downtown Buffalo, head for the nearest shop where you can pick up a map highlighting occasional shops and other retail stores. Most are clustered in a two-block area on either Central or 1st … Continue reading
Looking for mid century (or newer) vintage pieces? Then head to Minnehaha Avenue South in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis. First stop is E’s Emporium with furniture, fixtures, dishes, glassware, and lots of macrame. Not far away is Turquoise Vintage … Continue reading
SMALL ~ LOCAL ~ VINTAGE. Call it a motto, or even a mantra. It sums up our way of shopping. We like to shop at small, independently owned stores which we can visit in person. And we prefer vintage goods … Continue reading
Always on the look out for more occasional sales with great vintage/upcycled/ refurbished goods, I was happy to visit The Rusty Truck in Mayer for the first time yesterday. The vibe is decidedly country fun (it’s in a barn, after … Continue reading
Here are just a few shots of this weekend’s A Gathering of Friends event at Bachman’s in Minneapolis: -Katherine
With a week off from occasional sales, I had to go back into the archive for today’s Friday Find… This chair sold immediately at The Nature of It in Carver last Thursday – and I can see why! What a … Continue reading
You guessed it – this week’s find is from How Quaint in Shakopee. Besides the great finds throughout the house and yard, the gals at How Quaint have put together the cutest little ‘Asian Room’ out back in the shed. … Continue reading
One of the coolest pieces of furniture I’ve seen ~ this gorgeous chaise lounge is beautifully carved and the shape is so elegant. The upholstery is classic. It looks Scandinavian to me, perhaps Gustavian. If you’re interested, it’s at Laurie’s … Continue reading
Examining the finds in Rockford & Buffalo on Thursday, it was hard to choose one find, but here goes. The lovely green mirrored pedestal at This & That, Now & Then in Buffalo could be used in myriad ways to … Continue reading