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Urban Cottage Offers Beautiful, Elegant Decor

Urban Cottage is all a-glitter for the holidays with silver, gold, and sparkly decor which perfectly complements the gray and white furniture. Lamps glow, candles shimmer, and mirrors sparkle even more than usual this weekend as Urban Cottage heralds the … Continue reading

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Final Sale at Laurie’s Trunk in Bloomington

Yes, you read that right. Laurie has announced that this will be her last sale before closing her store after thirteen years. She promises a selection of amazing furniture, chandeliers, garden accessories and vintage decor at discounted prices. Laurie and … Continue reading

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Go to Haupt Antiek Market for French Inspiration

The song “April in Paris” is being hummed all over the metro this weekend it seems. You will find French imports and French-themed goodies for sale at Haupt Antiek Market in Apple Valley as well as in Anoka and St. … Continue reading

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Chandeliers Glowing at Laurie’s Trunk

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

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Celebrating Books at Your Lucky Day

Book lovers will be enchanted with all the books available this month at Your Lucky Day – classic fiction, local authors (of course!), children’s literature and storybooks, cookbooks, foreign subjects, sewing, crafts, architecture. You get the idea; there are lots … Continue reading

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