Once you find a parking space in downtown Buffalo, head for the nearest shop where you can pick up a map highlighting occasional shops and other retail stores. Most are clustered in a two-block area on either Central or 1st … Continue reading
The shops in the south suburbs were bursting with fun merchandise today. There were lots of sweet Valentines for your honey, your friends or your grandkids. Hand-painted signs are ready to hang now or for summer at the cabin. Haupt … Continue reading
The Carver and Chaska shops coordinate their dates and hours making it fun and easy to visit many in just one trip. All the shops are open tomorrow, Saturday. Just a word to the wise. (Some are open on Sunday … 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
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
Garden Party Gallery offers a lovely and practical transition from holiday decorations to Valentines with red ribbons, red roses, and hearts scattered throughout their cozy house. There are warm mittens and hats, boot bling, and oh so many cleverly designed … 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
Looking for mid century (or newer) vintage pieces? Then head to Minnehaha Avenue South in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis. First stop is E’s Emporium with furniture, fixtures, dishes, glassware, and lots of macrame. Not far away is Turquoise Vintage … 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
Yes, there are many places to shop this weekend. Two strictly occasional shops (open just one weekend per month) offer very different selections. Your Lucky Day at 42nd and Grand Ave. South in Minneapolis has a vast variety of jewelry, … Continue reading