You might not expect to find classic furniture, chandeliers, and garden statuary in a Bloomington strip mall, but you will when you stop at Laurie’s Trunk on Lyndale Avenue just south of 90th Street. Laurie specializes in that classy, decorator … Continue reading
There’s still time to stop at Urban Cottage tonight; they’re open until 7:00. The walls have been freshened in shades of grey and all the mirrors sparkle. You’ll find the usual buffets, tables, dressers, barware, china, frames and fabulous accessories. … Continue reading
It was great to do a quick preview of a new shop in South Minneapolis. Of course, some of us know Amour Sophie and others know Bleu Velvet Vintage so it’s no surprise to find that the two shops have … Continue reading
It’s a pleasure to introduce a new occasional sale shop. Twisted Root is set back from the street at 112 Hamel Road just off Highway 55 in historic downtown Hamel. Handcrafted, vintage and upcycled goods fill the small storefront. There’s … Continue reading
The Middle Sister occupies a splendid location on Snelling Avenue South which makes it convenient to Minneapolis and St. Paul shoppers. Although it’s the lone occasional shop in the Macalester-Highland area, there are other vintage shops nearby. There’s an eclectic … Continue reading
A new occasional store has opened this week in historic downtown Carver. Studio H adds a new vibe to the already eclectic mix of merchandise for sale this weekend in Carver County. Besides furniture, there are locally sourced and created … Continue reading
Bright sunshine and warmer days certainly bring good feelings during Minnesota winters. Just add warm, homemade mittens for outdoor walks or shiny sparkle for time at home and – Voila! – you’re enjoying January. There is plenty of silver, gold … Continue reading
Laurie is kicking off the year with her annual clearance sale. Everything in the store is on sale with discounts of 10% to 75% off the regular prices. Besides furniture and garden statuary, you’ll find curtains and yard goods, mirrors, … Continue reading
Outside the snow was blowing. In the shops, it was warm and cozy. Everywhere I looked today, I saw white. There was a lot of white furniture of the shabby chic variety from chairs, dining tables, armoires, buffets, and china … Continue reading
Second Hand Rose will be open on January 1st to start their anniversary weekend celebrating 20 years in business. They were the first store to open strictly as an occasional sale in Minnesota and have remained true to this concept. … Continue reading