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There is one more day of the outdoor market at Mama’s Happy in Independence and you won’t want to miss it. With a nip in the air, the fall themed shop and vendor tents looked just right. Everything was very inviting. You’ll find a wide range of furniture – distressed, shiny, vintage, and painted. Signs were plentiful and there was some wonderful original art on canvas. Many tents featured clever and beautiful jewelry, candles, bags and more. Even mums and perennials for fall. You could enjoy food (tacos and nachos looked good) and beverages while listening to live music. Plus the usual store full of goodies that is open every month. Hours are 10-5 tomorrow at 7888 County Road 6. Happy saling!
Early Fall Days in South Minneapolis
Flamingos Divine Finds was rockin’ before noon today. As usual, there was a mix of traditional, elegant, painted, rusty, repurposed, and fun furniture and accessories with some vintage clothing thrown in for good measure. Flamingos is open today-Sunday 10-6 daily at 3404 Cedar Ave. South in Minneapolis.
South of the parkway, things were humming too at Urban Cottage at 5157 Bloomington Ave. S. where the vendors blend sophisticated European with vintage industrial to achieve a lovely effect. Painted furniture is generally subtle, upholstered pieces chic, and accessories tasteful. Special guest fashion vendor and charity event on Saturday 11-2. Urban Cottage is open until 7 today, 10-7 Thursday, 10-6 Fri-Sat, and 10-5 Sunday. Happy saling!
E’s on a Stick
E’s Emporium has their own, hand-printed fans just like the ones you might find at the Fair! How cool is that? There is also fish art, dishes, hats, and furnishings from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. The store is open today until 7 and Sunday 11-5 at 3911 Minnehaha Avenue South in Minneapolis. (Note: Minnehaha Avenue is torn up so you might prefer parking on 39th Street). Happy saling!
Buffalo – Abundance and Variety
The shops of Buffalo will be open this weekend with all kinds of vintage goods. I like to start at the original occasional sale, Second Hand Rose, which is located on Soo Lane (turn south from Hwy. 55 on 5th St. NE, east of Culver’s). SHR has a beautiful variety of furniture, accessories, antiques and repurposed goods artfully arranged. Architectural, agricultural, homey and elegant are all styles you will find at 609 Soo Lane. Next door at This & That – Now & Then (605 Soo Lane), you’ll find two floors of assorted vintage furniture, dishes, small and large decor items as well as outdoor furnishings. Then head downtown to First Avenue and Central Avenue where several shops await you including The Porch & Atelier (32 Central Ave) and The Cottage Door (next door). All stores are open Thursday-Sat 9-5 and Sunday 12-4; some even longer hours. Check This Month’s Sales for details. Happy saling!
New Shops To Know About (That Are Not Occasional)
Looking for small, independent shops in southwest Minneapolis? Here are two which opened this summer and are worth a visit. Just six blocks south of Your Lucky Day is Sage and Cypress at 4760 Grand Ave. S. This is a truly unique shop filled with a colorful assortment of whimsical goods created by the owners who paint and do mosaic art. You’ll find a mix of original art, found objects, and embellished treasures. This is the place to look for that special objet d’art. The store is open every weekend – Thursday-Fridays 1-7, Saturdays 12-8 and Sundays 12-4.
A Rare Bird is located at 3016 West 50th St. in the cluster of vintage shops at the corner of 50th and Xerxes. It is an antique shop, but with its own distinctive mixture of European, mid-century, and industrial furniture along with lighting and a wide range of artwork. You will find quality at affordable prices at A Rare Bird. Hours are Thursday-Saturdays 11-5 and Sundays 12-5. Enjoy!
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Celebrate Minnesota at Your Lucky Day
Your Lucky Day pays special attention this month to the great state of Minnesota with oh-so-many Minnesota-made products, signs, photos, maps, books and souvenirs. It truly is a trip down memory lane for many of us. You’ll find beautiful wool blankets, skis, fishing gear, toys, dishes, and every kind of kitchen tool and pan. There are cookie jars, roosters, and even Paul Bunyan in ceramic. Furniture includes theater seats, kitchen tables, and more. Your Lucky Day opens Thursday (just like the Fair) and is open through Sunday 9 – 6 daily at 4149 Grand Avenue South in Minneapolis. Happy saling!
How Quaint in Shakopee Has Vintage Style
Shakopee
How Quaint at 714 First Ave. E. (Hwy. 101) in downtown Shakopee offers a charming setting for vintage goods both inside and out. The spacious yard is filled with garden furniture, urns, and statues in traditional and funky styles. Indoors you’ll find three floors of furniture, house wares, dishes, art, and lots of decorative pieces, even some jewelry and clothes. Flowers and plants add to the attractive mix of styles. How Quaint is open Sat 9-5 and Sun 11-4. Happy saling!
Carver and Chaska Revisited
All the shops were brimming with goods today. Weathered architectural remnants at Ms. Mac’s Too, a shabby old door and refreshed chest at Studio H, classic school lockers at Carver Junk Co., restained and painted chests at Farm Girl Junk, and vintage galore at the Good Junk Garage are examples of what you’ll find in Carver. The metal pieces decorating an old wooden door was seen at Linda’s Cellar in Chaska. The shops are open Fri-Sat 10-4 and most are open for a few hours on Sunday (hours vary).If the fine weather holds, take a break and sip an iced tea in the Gazebo at Carver’s City Park (below). Happy saling!
Historic Carver
Classy Vintage
You can start the weekend at Urban Cottage which is open today until 7, Thu 10-7, Fri-Sat 10-6, and Sun 10-5 at 5157 Bloomington Ave. S. in Minneapolis. The store is filled with refreshed furniture, home decor, and a wide range of vintage accessories from elegant to industrial, all in good taste and artfully displayed.
Starting Thursday morning at 11, Laurie’s Trunk at 9066 Lyndale Ave. S. in Bloomington will be open to offer unique furniture and decorative items with a European feel. The emphasis is on large, focal pieces to add impact and style. Laurie’s hours are 11-5 Thu-Sat and 12-4 on Sunday. Happy saling!
Rusty or Spare?
near Farmington
There’s an interesting collection of old, new, and custom ironwork at Rusty Rabbitiques located at 23590 Cedar Ave. S. You’ll find rows of chairs, tables, and outdoor ornaments plus a house with assorted vintage stuff. If you like iron ornaments, this is the place to go. Open Saturday-Sunday.
The merchandise at Spare Room Underground is evolving from mainly vintage furniture and antiques to include custom-made furniture, repurposed items, and new accessories to complete an eclectic decor for your home. The attractive Phileo clothing line adds softness and color to an otherwise neutral palette in the shoppe. Spare Room Underground is on the lower level (riverside entrance) of 310 Division St. in Northfield and is open Sunday 10-4. Happy saling!
