Belle Junque, St. Paul Belle Junque Belle Junque
Belle Junque at 474 Cleveland Ave. S. in St. Paul is a little shop that’s big on European style. There are fun, French-looking accessories mixed in with lovely antique furniture. The mood is clean, fresh, and spare with punches of color and character. If this is the look you like, it’s worth the drive from Minneapolis – or North Dakota! Belle Junque is open until 8 PM today, 10-5 Fri-Sat, and 12-4 Sunday.
Antique Alley, Osseo Antique Alley Antique Alley
Antique Alley at 218 Central Ave. in Osseo has a classic all American vibe. There are beautiful wooden tables, cabinets with faded or peeling paint (truly shabby), and accessories reminiscent of Mom’s or Grandma’s house. Clean and comfortable might describe this store which is open Fri-Sat 9-5 and Sunday 12-4. If you want more choices in the northwest suburbs, try 2 Birds Antique Emporium (not far from Osseo off 85th St) or The French Flea in Anoka; both are open this weekend. Happy saling!
The Middle Sister
Two shops in St. Paul are open this weekend: The Middle Sister and Urban Moon. Both feature more traditional furnishings and decor for your home. Details are listed under This Month’s Sales. Stop by and see what’s new. Happy saling!
Haupt Antiek Haupt Antiek Haupt Antiek Market Haupt Antiek Haupt Antiek Market
The August sale comes earlier in the month than usual at Haupt Antiek Market. The theme is Diamond in the Rust with industrial pieces taking pride of place. There’s plenty to choose from that’s ready for immediate use, or you might be able to order a customized creation from some vendors. Signs, wall art, dishes, shelves, containers, chairs and so much more awaits. There’s an added attraction with many markdowns and “blue dot” specials inside and out. Haupt Antiek Market located at 7570 W. 147th in Apple Valley (just west of Cedar Ave. S.) is open Thursday 9-8, Friday 9-7, Sat 9-5, and Sun 11-4 for your shopping pleasure. Happy saling!
There is still one more day to find a bargain or win a $25 gift certificate during Crazy Days at Your Lucky Day. You’ll find a wide range of furniture from a farm table to a chrome-trimmed bar cart to a pair of stadium/theater seats. There are still a couple vibrantly colored summer dresses for a night on the town. Housewares and accessories abound from homey to elegant. It’s hard to pigeonhole the styles you will encounter so a personal visit is a must. Hours are 9 to 6 tomorrow at 4159 Grand Avenue South in Minneapolis. Happy saling!
Vintage Marketplace Vintage Marketplace Vintage Marketplace
The Vintage Marketplace at 302 Oak Street in downtown Farmington is perfectly named. It features almost all true vintage goods whether a kitchen cabinet with a blemish-free enamel top or a century old Singer sewing machine. Some items have been enhanced with a little paint or remade like the darling stuffed animals covered in pieces of antique quilts. You’ll find corbels, columns and posts from old buildings as well as old barn wood. There are gilded sconces and mirrors for those who prefer more elegance in their decorations. Whatever your taste, the Vintage Marketplace is a good place to look for vintage treasures. Open Thu 10-8, Fri-Sat 10-6, and Sunday 12-4.
A Cat & the Fiddle A Fair A Cat & the Fiddle A Fair
Nearby in Rosemount, you’ll find A Cat & The Fiddle A Fair in their new storefront. With more the feel of a small town department store, you’ll find several rooms stretching back from the door filled with vintage and repurposed goods and lots of painted signs and wall art. A Cat & The Fiddle is now open every weekend at 2990 W. 145th St. in downtown Rosemount.
The Middle Sister
Going east to St. Paul, you’ll find Urban Moon and The Middle Sister shops open to welcome you this weekend. The Middle Sister is open Saturday and Sunday afternoons 12-5 with a wide variety of small furniture, dishes, handcrafted jewelry and bags, art, frames, and interesting magnet boards like this Eiffel Tower version. The Middle Sister is at 416 Snelling Ave. S. near Randolph. Urban Moon has a nice selection of wicker furniture to be enjoyed during the best part of summer along with many chairs, tables, and cabinets. Dishes and decor have been well-loved, but still are fresh and attractive. Urban Moon at 1048 Selby (just east of Lexington) will be open Thu-Fri noon-5 and Sat-Sunday 10-5. Happy saling!
How Quaint How Quaint How Quaint How Quaint
The vendors at How Quaint offer a wide array of antique, primitive, rustic and elegant goods in their three-story house and large yard. There’s attractive decor for your outdoor spaces as well as every room of your home or cottage. How Quaint is open Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-5, and Sunday 11-4 at 714 First Ave. (Hwy. 101) in downtown Shakopee. P.S. Enjoy a snack on Saturday 12-3 during the customer appreciation celebration. Happy saling!
The Nature of It, Carver Ms. Mac’s Too, Carver Farm Girl Junk, Carver Carver Junk Company, Carver Homestead Memories, Carver Studio H, Carver Tin Tub at Linda’s Cellar, Chaska
It’s Ladies Night in both Carver and Chaska tonight with most stores staying open until 8:00 PM. Adding to your shopping pleasure will be snacks, prizes and a sweet food truck in downtown Carver. If you can’t make it tonight, the stores will be open Fri-Sun as well. Happy saling!
Laurie’s Trunk Laurie’s Trunk Laurie’s Trunk Chairs at Laurie’s Trunk Stable doors at Laurie’s Trunk
Laurie has assembled a beautiful array of furniture and accessories – again! – this month. There are several WOW pieces, perfect for a room’s focal point plus many handsome chairs, tables, mirrors and chandeliers, many with a European flair. Garden statuary and urns are just right for the patio, porch or yard. Laurie’s Trunk opens Thursday at 11:00 at 9066 Lyndale Avenue South in Bloomington and is open 11-5 Thu-Sat and 12-4 Sunday. Happy saling!
Stow-on-the-Wold Vintage by the Sea, Felixstowe, Suffolk Hideaway Hut, Felixstowe Dedham, Essex shop Old Spitalfields Vintage Market, London
Touring England in June provided a chance to see vintage shops across the pond. The good news for you and me is that most items for sale in the UK were pretty pricey. Many items were similar to what we see in Minnesota shops. In fact, it was interesting that decorating and collecting trends seem to be international. One example were the antlers, animal skulls and stuffed critters in London. The popularity of bunting has definitely made its way to the U.S. recently too. It was great fun to explore quirky shops – just as it is here, but it really made me appreciate the wealth of vintage treasures available close to home. Thank you to all the local vendors who make shopping a pleasure!
Belle JunqueThe Middle Sister Urban Moon
There are now three occasional shops in St. Paul and all are open this weekend. Belle Junque has a French flair with vintage woods and repainted gems plus lots of small decor items. The Middle Sister is more upscale garage sale with lots of variety and reasonable prices. Urban Moon is a mix of vintage and repurposed plus fresh flowers. Check them out Friday – Sunday. If you make the circuit on Saturday, take time to look at some Art at St. Kate’s from 10-5. Happy saling!
