The Granary is a very occasional shop which is open for a day here and there. Today was one of those days. Before the door opened at 10:00, there was a line of shoppers standing in the crisp sunshine. Once … Continue reading
Trees and ornaments abound this month at Garden Party Gallery in Hopkins. You’ll also find jewelry, tables, chests, chairs, magnet boards (and magnets) plus sweet handmade animals for kids, masks and lanyards, glassware, signs, candles and so much more. The … Continue reading
Garden Party Gallery is ablaze with fall color both inside and outside the yellow house. The gardens are still blooming and accented with pumpkins galore. Inside are scads of fall-themed decorations to brighten a cloudy day from now until Thanksgiving. … Continue reading
Carver General has opened in Historic Downtown Carver at 109 Third Street East, an 1870’s building which has been home to a boot and shoemaking business, a hardware and farm implement store, and most recently Carver Flowers. The new shop … Continue reading
It’s the last hurrah for most occasional shops today. A visit to Urban Cottage provides lots of gifting ideas plus many beautiful pieces of furniture and interesting decor items – in both holiday and everyday styles. Gifts include all the … Continue reading
Garden Party Gallery is alight for the holidays with so many decorations you can use now into the New Year. There’s a nod to fall with some pumpkins and autumn colors. Plus transitional items (like mattress spring wreaths) which can … Continue reading
Fall’s golden colors are reflected in much of the furniture and décor you find at E’s Emporium. Orange, gold, yellow, and plaid can brighten a cloudy day or warm a cool (or, dare we mention, winter?) day. If these are … Continue reading
Prairie Haven Designs is a combination of beautifully crafted pillows, light fixtures and upholstery mixed with vintage furniture, dishes, and fun accessories all artistically displayed in a purpose-built barn-like building which is usually open just four times a year. This … Continue reading
Farm Girl Junk has found a new home at 38 West Main Street in Waconia. It’s easy to see why the new location is perfect – closer to farm country yet in a vibrant small town on a lake. The … Continue reading
Bonjour Provence brings charming souvenirs back to Minnesota from flea markets across the south of France and then adds in repainted vintage furniture to offer a sweet little sale. Shoppers often find a reminder of a past trip in the … Continue reading