Historic Downtown Carver and Historic Chaska are both located in Carver County just a short drive apart. Allow several hours if you want to visit all the shops! They are dressed and stocked for the holidays with lots of decorative … Continue reading
The shops of St. Paul are dressed for the holidays. Urban Moon and The Middle Sister are overflowing with old-style Christmas decor like German nutcrackers and Swedish straw wreaths. You’ll find some wonderful furniture as well including a multi-drawer cabinet … Continue reading
The Cottage House is still celebrating fall and Thanksgiving with warm, cozy decor. The outdoor area boasts colorful metal signs and sculptures as well as stacks of old doors and windows. Indoors you’ll see dishes and glassware plus lots of … Continue reading
The Vintage Ivy Holiday Market is a treat for shoppers! There are so many individual vendors each offering a unique take on what holiday gifts and decor should be. Everything is vintagy, chippy, rusty, repurposed or hand-crafted. Furniture, mittens, flannels, … Continue reading
It’s always a pleasure to visit St. Paul’s two occasional shops. They have so much to offer depending on your favorite decorating style and your particular home furnishing needs. The ladies at Urban Moon and The Middle Sister have a … Continue reading
The shops of Carver and Chaska continue to charm shoppers with interesting vintage pieces, handcrafted furniture, and freshly harvested florals, pumpkins and gourds. Rosehips & Willow has lovely wreaths and swags of bittersweet and rosehips (as they should with their … Continue reading
A Gathering of Friends opens tomorrow at 9 AM sharp at Bachman’s flagship store. There is usually a line of eager shoppers as the selection of antiques of every type is pretty remarkable. Choices lean toward primitives and traditional, many … Continue reading
Flamingos Divine Finds is the first shop to open for the weekend. The sidewalk is filled with chairs, original art and prints, and assorted treasures. Indoors and out back are tools, clothing, dishes, record albums, and a huge assortment of … Continue reading
Shops in the historic towns of Carver and Chaska are bustling this weekend. All are ready with fall and Halloween decor plus all the usual vintage and handcrafted items we love. A new addition to the Carver retail community is … Continue reading
Haupt Antiek Market is packed to the rafters with all kinds of fall and Halloween themed decor. The bright oranges, reds and yellows are a great contrast to mellow old stained wood and more recently painted whites and creams. There … Continue reading