Call it a refrain (or say it like a cheer) for the holiday shopping season. No need to circle endlessly in your car looking for a parking space or stand in long lines waiting for a cashier. Owners of the … Continue reading
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How to recycle Oriental rugs? These Christmas stockings and the handbags I saw at Spicy & Sweet Boutique in St. Louis Park seemed a clever idea. I liked the glitzy vintage jewelry too, but I can’t share a photo for … Continue reading
With Amour Sophie open today, I was able to start the weekend’s shopping early. Besides these warm mittens, I loved the jewelry and beautifully re-worked tables. The shop has a wonderful, elegant feel which hits the right note. Then south … Continue reading
New shops are opening all over. This weekend you can choose to go east or west to visit a new occasional shop. In addition to some of your old favorites, of course. On the east side is Thistle in the … Continue reading
Here’s another sale for those of you who are, or will be, in the Pine River/Longville/Backus area this coming Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8 – 9, from 9 to 4 both days. Repurposed creations, vintage finds, winter and holiday decor, … Continue reading
Hosted by the French Flea of Anoka, this market features 20+ vendors of furniture, vintage ware, jewelry, antiques, re-purposed items, and holiday decor. There are also food vendors offering soup, sweets, and tea and scones. (I can report that the … Continue reading