After all the rain, the ground is wet at the Artisan Market, but everyone is happy to be there. Tents fill the grass with all kinds of fun goods. Many vendors have hand-crafted jewelry or hand-painted signs. Several tents feature artists who work on paper and others who paint on canvas like Evan Abrahamson. Many prints and signs are all about Minnesota as are flannel shirts each with a MN-shaped appliqué. You’ll find clever re-makes of vintage blankets, lamps, and lunch boxes to name just a few. The sweet bibs, hair bows, baby booties, and knit hats make great gifts. Pumpkins in various shapes and colors and assorted materials (even bunting) abound. And, yes, there are some great old metal farm pieces as well as re-purposed small furniture. In other words, something for everyone. Did I mention packaged granola, tea, and salsa? Plus prepared foods and drinks to enjoy onsite! Inside is a large area with clothes and bags, and lots of art, dishes, pillows, furniture, décor, and paint. Be prepared to walk a little way and dress for the weather. Open 10 to 5 through Sunday at 7988 County Road 6 in Independence. Happy saling!
South Minneapolis Shopping
A little rain doesn’t stop shoppers from cruising the shops in South Minneapolis. Today’s focus is on Flamingos Divine Finds at 3404 Cedar Avenue South where you’ll find a mixed bag of vintage goods. There are garden accessories, planters, benches and plants in the backyard. Inside are furniture, posters, lamps, dishes, and a large selection of clothing, handbags, and fun “dress up” items for adults including sequined eye masks. Halloween decorations and inspiration are abundant too. Hours are 10 to 6 today through Sunday. The Cottage House at 4308 Chicago Ave. S. and Urban Cottage at 5157 Bloomington Ave. S. are close by with similar hours. An additional attraction this month is the outdoor Vintage Flea Market from 10 to 4 on Saturday only next to Urban Cottage with a food/ice cream truck, kids’ Bouncy House, music from 1-3, and the grand opening of The Irreverent Bookworm bookstore. Happy saling in South Minneapolis!
Best of Summer Sales
The weather’s great and so is shopping at Urban Cottage’s August sale this weekend. Many outdoor tables and chairs to make the most of the dog days and beyond are ready for you. You’ll find buffets, chests, occasional tables, stools, and upholstered chairs for indoors. Vintage clothing is cleaned, pressed and beautifully presented at reasonable prices. And there are oh so many prints, paintings, wall hangings, and décor items to add pizazz to your home or cabin. Not to be forgotten are glassware, serving dishes, and accoutrements for entertaining. Whether you’re looking for a gift or just looking for a fun treasure, this is the weekend to visit Urban Cottage at 5157 Bloomington Avenue South in Minneapolis. Hours are Wednesday until 6:00, Thursday from 10:00 to 7:00, and Friday through Sunday from 10:00 to 5:00 daily. Happy saling!
Saling in Hopkins
The sweet little yellow house at 1213 Mainstreet in Hopkins is home to a fantastic flower garden and Garden Party Gallery Occasional store. The yard and patio feature outdoor furniture and fun accessories. Inside you’ll find tables, chests, chairs for kids, jewelry, and a wide selection of home décor and accessories. There’s lots of summer plus a few fall items to help with the cooler days ahead. The shop is open 10 to 5 through Saturday and noon to 5 on Sunday. Happy saling!
Summer in the City
The weather’s perfect for enhancing your outdoor space with a few new items from Urban Cottage in South Minneapolis. There are so many choices in furniture, planters, and accessories. Chairs for children beg to be taken home whether you prefer adirondack or wicker. Adults can choose directors chairs, wrought iron or mesh plus lots of tables, carts, and statuary. Soft goods include lots of pillows and cushions in bright colors and prints. Glassware, plates, and serving pieces are ready plus ice buckets and fun décor for inside or out. The selection of vintage clothing for women is beautifully curated as is the summer jewelry. And, of course, there are a few very special architectural pieces to check out. Urban Cottage is open today until 6, Thursday from 10 to 7, and Friday through Sunday from 10 to 5 each day at 5157 Bloomington Avenue South. Happy saling!
Last Day for Chloe’s Attic in Hamel is Sunday, May 26
Chloe’s Attic is moving out of its longtime store at the end of this month to make room for another business to move in. Sunday is the last day to shop and pick up some bargains. Almost everything is marked down by 50%, 75% or even 90%! There are some large tables, chests, and chairs plus many smaller décor items like pillows, mirrors, frames, wreaths, light fixtures and chandeliers, signs, fabric, and chalk paint. Hours are 10 to 5. Chloe’s Attic is located at 155 Hamel Road in Uptown Hamel (which is up the hill on the south side of Highway 55). Happy saling!
The Garden Party is at Urban Cottage
Urban Cottage is welcoming shoppers and gardeners right now to their garden party and fundraiser for Make A Wish Foundation. And what a lovely evening to have a little party! The party runs until 8 PM at 5157 Bloomington Avenue South in Minneapolis. Tonight’s event is a preview of what you’ll find over the next five days during normal shop hours. There is an abundance of patio, porch, and garden furniture and décor plus some lovely flowering plants. Inside goodies include lots of great jewelry for you or your mom, handbags, vintage clothes, signs, artwork, lanterns, glassware, and furniture to spruce up your winter-weary interiors. There’s some stuff that’s rusty and some that’s sparkly. Everything is perfect for a mix and match style. The store is open tomorrow from noon to 7, Thursday from 10 to 7, Friday and Saturday from 10 to 6, and Sunday from 10 TO 5. Happy saling!
Chaska and Carver Exude Charm
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It’s perfect weather for a drive to the historic river towns on the southwest rim of the metro area. In Chaska you can browse a grand assortment of housewares, garden accessories, old rusty signs plus new painted signs, plaid shirts, metal pieces, flowering plants and planters, furniture, and more at Linda’s Cellar located at 110 110 E. 2nd St.
A few blocks north at 416 N. Chestnut (Hwy. 41) you can park at the door of Urban Patina. Here you’ll discover tables and décor beautifully crafted from metal and old wood along with tasteful accessories like pillows, vases, and spring wreaths.
About a mile west off Hwy. 61, you’ll find downtown Carver with its quaint historic district. At the moment, The Good Junk Garage is the only true occasional shop open with its huge collection of metal pieces, classic antiques (furniture, tools, and assorted smalls) as well as quilts, signs, and stained glass. [I say “at the moment” because two shops have closed and the new haven’t arrived yet.] The Good Junk Garage is located at 109 1/2 3rd St. E. across from the city park’s gazebo and next to the Carver Flower shop.
All three of these shops are open today and Saturday from 10 to 4 in Chaska and 10 to 5 in Carver. If you don’t know these towns, there are several other interesting small shops to explore as well…plus coffee, food, and Red Bench Bakery (near Urban Patina). Happy saling!
A Gathering of Friends Spring Show
A Gathering of Friends is ready to greet you at Bachman’s on Lyndale for a festive spring show this weekend. The 18 juried vendors have brought an eclectic collection of vintage ware including primitives, architectural pieces, refinished furniture, farm tools and equipment, cottage furniture and décor, industrial objects, and housewares. There is garden and patio furniture, outdoor pots, crates, trunks, posters, pans, signs, quilts, jewelry and accessories of every kind. The timing couldn’t be better to find a charming addition to your home or garden. Hours are Thursday and Friday from 9:00 to 7:30, Saturday from 9:00 to 5:30, and on Sunday from 10:00 to 3:00. The show takes place in the covered greenhouse at the back of the flagship Bachman’s store at 6010 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis where the sale is free and parking is plentiful. An added bonus is the café and, of course, all the plants, flowers, garden supplies and gifts at Bachman’s! Happy saling!
Chloe’s Attic Closing Sale in Hamel
Chloe’s Attic has been going strong for six years in Uptown Hamel starting out as an occasional sale and then being open most weekends. Since Sue and Buck opened Chloe’s Attic and promoted Hamel, new businesses have come to join them. Their annual June outdoor sale with many guest vendors was a real community event. And so it is sad to see the store close this month due to health issues.
BUT this is your chance to find a revived relic or rescued treasure to love at your home. Most vintage items are 50% off. These include big dining tables, chests, buffets, desks, chairs, patio furniture, frames, clocks, lamps, dishes, glassware, enamelware, silver, metal signs, and so many repurposed and revamped things you’ll have to take a look for yourself. Chloe’s will be open this weekend on Friday from 10 to 6, Saturday from 10 to 4:30 and on Sunday from 10 to 6 at 155 Hamel Road. (That’s just one block up the hill on the south side of Hwy. 55 about 1/2 mile west of Hwy. 101). Thanks to Sue for sharing all her energy and creativity with us. We wish her the best in retirement. Happy saling!