Bright sunshine and warmer days certainly bring good feelings during Minnesota winters. Just add warm, homemade mittens for outdoor walks or shiny sparkle for time at home and – Voila! – you’re enjoying January. There is plenty of silver, gold … 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
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
A jolly Santa is the first thing you see as you enter Antique Alley. Then a welcoming voice offers a cup of coffee. It’s clearly the kind of place which makes shopping a pleasure. For gifts or your own outdoor … Continue reading
The gals at Garden Party Gallery in Hopkins are really clever and crafty with lamps. And there are many to choose from. They also refinish furniture, make mittens from recycled goods, and fashion new jewelry from old spoons to name … Continue reading
Here are a few glimpses of what was offered this afternoon at three occasional shops in south Minneapolis. More are open this weekend in Minneapolis and MANY are open all around the area. This Month’s List even suggests a couple … Continue reading
Your Lucky Day is decorated for Halloween with blackbirds, skeletons, cobwebs, and candy corn, but there is so much more to see besides the seasonal array. Tables, cabinets, chairs (many mid-century gems) share the spotlight with some fun vintage clothes. … Continue reading