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A Gathering of Friends
Gathering of Friends
Some of our favorite vintage shops and dealers are joining together this weekend at Bachman’s flagship store at 6010 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis for A Gathering of Friends. They’re calling it an antique market because you’ll find some truly special antiques. But it is so much more with industrials, primitives, cottage, lodge, European, repurposed and up cycled goods. The indoor market will be open Thursday and Friday from 9 – 8, Saturday from 9 to 6, and Sunday from 10 to 3. Free admission and free parking make it worth going once, twice, or daily. And there’s Patrick’s Cafe for a beverage, snack or meal not to mention all Bachman’s plants and flowers for sale or to just enjoy. Happy saling!
Amour Sophie in Sunny Nokomis East
Amour Sophie at 3002 East 50th Street in South Minneapolis is open on Saturday with many fun items for spring including lilies, succulents, new grass, orchids – and tutus. Lamps, china, tea cups, mirrors, frames, art, tables, chairs, lotions, soaps, and candles are always available for purchase. Artisan wreaths, jewelry, and scarves can make the perfect gift. Stop by from 11 to 6 tomorrow. Happy saling!
Shop St. Paul at The Middle Sister and Urban Moon
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THE MIDDLE SISTER
and Urban Moon
The Middle Sister
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The Middle Sister and Urban Moon will be open on Friday and Saturday for your Easter needs. Along with Easter decor, you’ll find all kinds of furniture from small tables to large china cabinets and vintage wood stains as well as refreshed pieces in grays and blacks. There’s a great selection of vases, serving pieces in china or silver, beautiful glassware, and dishes for a crowd. Prints and original art mix with Tonka toys and children’s furniture. Bird cages share space with vintage tablecloths. Yes, there’s something for everyone be it a gift or for you! The shop is located just east of Lexington Avenue at 1048 Selby Avenue in St. Paul. Hours this weekend are 10 to 5 Friday and Saturday – closed on Easter Sunday. Happy saling!
South Minneapolis Tour
Several shops scattered across South Minneapolis are open this weekend. Beginning on Friday, you can start on Minnehaha Avenue at E’s Emporium and then work your way westward. Refinished furniture is a specialty at Amour Sophie with dining tables, side tables, dressers, and desks mostly in soft neutral colors. You’ll also find lots of frames, mirrors and artwork plus small decor items. The hand lotions are worth testing too. Amour Sophie is located at 3002 East 50th St. (that’s between Hiawatha Ave. and Lake Nokomis and south of Minnehaha Pkwy). The shop is open Friday and Saturday from 11 to 6.
After a stop at The Cottage House’s bonus sale Friday-Sunday from 10-5 at 4304 Chicago, make a beeline to Your Lucky Day’s spring cleaning sale. This is the first in-store sale of 2016 since moving their shop on-line! It’s described as an old-fashioned rummage sale, but with these two retailers running the show, you can expect a curated and tidy affair. It will certainly be well worth a visit with dishes, books, craft supplies, jewelry, and so so much more. Your Lucky Day is at 4159 Grand Ave. South next to Royal Grounds Coffee. Hours are Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 5. Happy saling!
How Quaint Welcomes Spring in Shakopee
How Quaint is proof this weekend that spring can bloom indoors. There are containers with daffodils, hyacinth, and luxurious green grass. For gardeners, there are tools, seeds, empty pots, and plant stands. Furniture includes vintage and repurposed tables, chairs and chests. And there are prints, paintings, maps, and frames to adorn your walls. Housewares include embroidered dishtowels, glassware, dishes, and pans. You’ll find fabric, blankets, and tablecloths…and jewelry and hats to perk up your wardrobe for spring. Hours are Thursday 9 to 7, Friday 9 to 6, Saturday 9 to 5, and Sunday 11 to 4 at 714 First Ave East (Hwy. 101) in historic downtown Shakopee. Happy saling!
Spring Shopping in St. Paul
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and Urban Moon
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The shops of St. Paul are ready for spring with new decor and furniture to refresh your home and your spirit. The Middle Sister and Urban Moon have many pieces for kids this month plus buffets and dressers for dining and entertaining. Spring gifts and decor add to the mix of art, dishes, pillows, jewelry and more. Located at 1048 Selby (east of Lexington Pkwy. and near coffee cafes), they are open today and Saturday 10 to 5 and on Sunday from noon to 5.
Belle Junque has a slightly different take on spring with pussy willows and plants to enhance the French farmhouse accessories and vintage furniture. Belle Junque at 474 Cleveland (at Randolph) is also open today and tomorrow from 10 to 5 and on Sunday from noon to 4. Happy saling!
The Weekend Has Begun in South Minneapolis
There are many beautiful pieces of furniture to admire at Urban Cottage including the Italian collection. Industrial carts, wheels, and metal drawers offer the perfect counterpoint. You’ll also find glassware, wall maps, vases, jewelry, signs, and so much more. Urban Cottage at 5157 Bloomington Ave. S. is open until 7 today, Thursday 10 to 7, Friday-Saturday 10 to 6, and Sunday 10-5.
Flamingos Divine Finds at 3404 Cedar Ave. S. has a wide range of vintage furniture, art, clothing, housewares and jewelry. A true example of something for everyone! Hours are 10 to 6 today through Sunday. Happy saling!
Hints of Spring at Garden Party Gallery
Garden Party Gallery
The Garden Party Gallery hints at spring with glorious forsythia, tulips and greenery to accent the furniture and decor. Most of the furniture is finished in soft, light colors to bring spring inside. And many pieces are marked down this month! Baskets, birdhouses, and vintage umbrella vases are perfect for spring decorating. Necklaces for people and boots are cleverly composed. You’ll find photo frames, lamps, glassware, unique items for storage and kids furniture. And light fixtures. The shop is open tonight until 9, Thursday through Saturday 10-6, and Sunday 12 to 5 at 1213 Mainstreet in downtown Hopkins. Happy saling!
One New Shop, One New Location
St. Louis Park
This week two new stores opened. A Rare Bird at 50th and Xerxes in southwest Minneapolis has hatched a new space just two doors away. Within the modest exterior at 3012 West 50th Street lies an 11 by 17 foot shop furnished with elegant antiques, gold framed mirrors, original paintings, console tables, and upholstered vintage seating with a cozy yet refined ambiance. A Rare Bird 2’s owner will be rotating between the two shops ensuring that you can visit both. For the next few weeks at least, the shops will be open daily from 11 to 5 (and 12 to 5 on Sunday). For more information, check Facebook or phone 612-707-0514.
A little farther west in St. Louis Park, the Mama’s Happy crew moved their entire inventory from one location to another Sunday evening! Although the sign was waiting to be hung, the new location at 5630 West 36th Street was open and ready for customers today. The space is bright with high ceilings and shows off the refreshed furniture and wall decor. It is also larger than the Excelsior Blvd. store and offers a separate space for painting classes and parking in back as well as at the front door. Hours are Monday to Saturday 10 to 6 and Sunday from noon to 5.
While these shops are open every day, (no longer occasional), they both feature vintage goods and got their start as occasional shops so we want you to know about these expanding local businesses. Happy saling!
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On to Shakopee
How Quaint in Shakopee offers antiques, vintage and primitive goods arranged throughout a three-story house on Highway 101 in downtown Shakopee. You’ll find furniture looking old, shabby, rustic or refreshed – every style is represented. There’s an abundance of art, maps, mirrors, photos, and old signs to decorate your walls. You’ll find dishes, doodads, and decor for home and garden. Every room offers a treasure, if you can spot it. How Quaint is open today from 9 to 6, Saturday 9 to 5, and Sunday 11 to 4 at 714 First Ave. East. Happy saling!