Carver
Carver
Carver
Carver
The shops of Carver and Chaska are ready to ease your winter woes with fresh vintage finds. There are lots of architectural salvage items, revamped furniture, signs, crafted jewelry, dishtowels, posters, t-shirts, and notecards. You’ll find old Valentine cards and red wooden hearts for your sweetie or for decoration. There are hints of spring with garden furniture, pots, and plants. The shops of Carver are located in the historic district of downtown Carver and most are open Friday-Sunday 10-4. Linda’s Cellar is at 110 East 2nd Street in downtown Chaska and is open Friday and Saturday 10-4 and Sunday noon to 4. Coffee, tea, soup, and pastries can be found in Chaska and Carver if you’re making a day of shopping the occasional sales. Happy saling!
How Quaint is Full of Delights
How Quaint was filled to the brim with antiques, vintage pieces, jewelry, dishes, clothing, boots, mittens and much more. A big wooden storage cabinet dominated the front room waiting for someone to take it home for a kitchen island. A beautifully carved, glass-fronted armoire is there too beside the chairs, bookcases, tables, and chests. Many items were substantially marked down so why not add to a collection? How Quaint is open today until 7, Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-5, and Sunday 11-4 at 714 East 1st (Hwy. 101) in downtown Shakopee. Happy saling!
Warm Up at Laurie’s Trunk
It’s the BIG 13th annual SALE this weekend at Laurie’s Trunk. Everything is marked down and the selection is great. Laurie is known for elegant, classic furniture and accessories with a European feel. That’s what you’ll find plus some interesting additions like a contemporary red sofa! Laurie’s Trunk is located at 9066 Lyndale Ave. South (in the Great Bear Center) in Bloomington. Hours are Thursday-Saturday 11 to 5 and Sunday noon to 4. Happy saling!
Delightful Surprises in the North Metro
Anoka
It’s no surprise to find furniture beautifully repainted in neutral colors at The French Flea in Anoka. It’s their signature look. But the carpet and dropped ceiling are gone, the cash desk has moved and the store feels fresher and almost new. Touches of soft blue, some gold, and cozy lamplight add to the comfortable atmosphere. The Flea is open 10-6 Friday and Saturday and 12-4 Sunday at 211 East Main Street in historic downtown Anoka.
Bigger surprises can be seen at The Alley in downtown Osseo at 218 Central Avenue. The store, formerly Antique Alley, has a new name and a new look. The walls are freshly painted in cream and soft eggplant to highlight the many white dressers, buffets, tables and chairs. Everything looks crisp, bright, and attractive. For those who like the warmth of antique wood stains, rest assured; you’ll still find some rustic and rusty pieces too. This weekend is the grand re-opening with prizes and refreshments on Friday and Saturday from 9 to 5 and on Sunday noon to 4. Happy saling!
Staying Warm in South Minneapolis
Flamingos Divine Finds
Urban Cottage
Amour Sophie
Staying warm may be fun in a vintage fur – whether real or faux. Every shop had one today! Clothing is only a small portion of what you’ll find, however. Furniture and decorative items are abundant as are dishes, art, jewelry, and candles. But each shop has a few interesting (one might even say, quirky) one-of-a-kind treasures which may catch your eye. It’s a good weekend for making the rounds with so many stores open! Open today are Flamingos Divine Finds at 3404 Cedar Avenue (open 10-6 daily through Sunday) and Urban Cottage at 5157 Bloomington Avenue which is open until 7 today, 10-7 Thursday, 10-6 Friday-Saturday and 10-5 Sunday. The Cottage House at 4304 Chicago Avenue is open Thursday-Sunday 10-6. E’s Emporium at 3911 Minnehaha Avenue is open 11-6 Friday-Sunday. Amour Sophie has re-opened at 3002 E. 50th Street and is open Friday and Saturday from 11-6. Happy saling!
New Vintage Partners in St. Paul
The Middle Sister
& Urban Moon
Two St. Paul occasional shops have formed a vintage partnership. The Middle Sister is now sharing space with Urban Moon at 1048 Selby Avenue (just east of Lexington Pkwy). The vintage goods, jewelry, and local art from the two shops are complementary making the new shop a perfect combination. You’ll find beautiful natural wood furniture as well as pieces which have been refinished with neutral paint colors. There’s a wide range of pretty things like china, glassware, sconces, silver, and jewelry. Store hours are Friday and Saturday 10 to 5 and Sunday noon to 5. Happy saling!
Cozy Lighting at Garden Party Gallery
Hopkins
Hopkins
Garden Party Gallery is the cute yellow house at 1213 Mainstreet in downtown Hopkins. It’s open tonight from 5 to 9 so you can relax in the soft lighting and sip as you shop. You’ll find a huge assortment of lamps, chandeliers, and light fixtures along with jewelry, handmade mittens, and more. (You’ll want to notice the lamps as all light fixtures and mirrors are marked down this weekend). There are wall hangings – including lots of hearts – made from repurposed household items and many attractive refinished tables, chests, and chairs. Garden Party Gallery hours continue Thursday through Saturday from 10 to 6 and Sunday from noon to 5. Happy saling!
New Year’s Bargains at The Middle Sister
What a great opportunity to buy new furniture or accessories for your home at 30% off due to The Middle Sister’s move next week. Yes, the shop is moving a couple miles northeast and would rather give customers a good deal than pack and move chairs, tables, chests, dishes, art, scarves, bags, and paint. Check out all the home furnishings from 10-5 Saturday and Sunday at 416 Snelling Avenue S. in St. Paul. Happy saling!
Happy New Year at E’s Emporium
E’s Emporium
E’s Emporium is open today through Sunday for your shopping pleasure. The fireplace is truly like taking a trip back in time to a suburban ranch house living room. And there’s more from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Furniture, dishes, glassware, art, accessories and jewelry are waiting for you at 3911 Minnehaha Avenue South in Minneapolis. Store hours are 11-6 each day this weekend. Happy saling!
Happy Holidays to All!
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas…. at last! We wish all the hard working, energetic, fun, generous, friendly vendors a well deserved holiday break and a satisfying, prosperous new year! To all readers, shoppers, vendors, and friends, we say Merry Christmas and Happy 2016!
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