January 27, 2010

Wendell Castle at MCAD

Daniel Michalik cork chaise
longue made entirely from
cork that originates as waste
material from the bottle-
stopper industry.

If you haven’t yet seen the Minneapolis College of Art and Design’s new exhibit, “Studio Furniture: The Next Generation,” visit this Friday and attend a lecture by Read more »

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January 26, 2010

Swedish Design Exhibit Opens in Minneapolis

Pia Amsell & Barbro
Wesslander Dishes

17 Swedish Designers, an exhibit showcasing the work of Swedish women designers, will make a second stop on its U.S. tour at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis January 29. The exhibit, which will run through May 30, is based on a book, Read more »

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January 21, 2010

FinnStyle Sale Alert!

Freedom of Creation
610 Lamp - $549

FinnStyle is leaving its Gaviidae location with a bang—a huge sale, $30,000 worth of merchandise at 50 percent off or more. The sale starts Friday, January 22 and runs through the 30th.

Can't make it to the sale? Don't miss FinnStyle's new freshly renovated and bigger space, 160 Glenwood Avenue, near Minneapolis Farmer's Market. Store hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and they're closed Sunday.

PICTURED BELOW: IITTALA AALTO... Read more »

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January 18, 2010

Consignment Browsing

Century Buffet, $563.49
the Wabi Sabi Shop

There’s nothing quite like finding a great deal on that perfect chair or rug or vase. Two new fine home furnishings consignment stores in the Twin Cities may have just the treasure you’ve been looking for: The Wabi Sabi Shop, which opened last month in Plymouth, is not a sushi restaurant (the name comes from the ancient Japanese concept of living simply with transience). The store stocks gently used furniture and tons of décor items. St. Clair Consignment in Chaska will also be worth a visit. Their grand opening celebration is... Read more »

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January 15, 2010

Keith Waters Nabs FSC Recognition

This luscious home in Portico on the Green in Minnetonka, featured in our 2008 Luxury Home Tour, has won national recognition for its use of green construction and building materials from the Forest Stewardship Council. Eden Prairie builder Keith Waters & Associates, Inc. and WD Flooring of Minneapolis won first place in residential... Read more »

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January 14, 2010

Color of the Year: Turquoise

Well, this is exciting: The Pantone Color of the Year for 2010 is turquoise. You think I’m being facetious—not at all. I’m just glad the rest of the world is catching up with me. I LOVE almost any shade of turquoise, from that deep, Caribbean-water jewel tone (on one wall of a bathroom in my house for an eye-opening shot of color on a cold winter morning) to the blue-green of heavenly Teco pottery to that shimmery translucent pale aqua of Depression glass.

Here’s Pantone’s reasoning:... Read more »

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January 12, 2010

Calling All Weavers!

Interested in weaving? Want to learn how? The open house this Saturday at Weaver’s Guild of Minnesota is the perfect place to check it out. The non-profit organization in Dinkytown is opening its doors to visitors to tour classrooms, meet instructors, see weaving and spinning demonstrations, and even try weaving on the floor loom. 

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the creative group of fiber artists will discuss the benefits of weaving, dyeing, and spinning.

January 7, 2010

E-Flowers, Every Week

It’s grim, isn’t it? Days of sub-zero cold, followed by snow, followed by sub-zero cold... If you, like me, can do with a weekly reminder that lovely, living things in radiant colors still exist, sign up for emails from Camrose Hill. The Stillwater floral design studio will be delighted to deliver an exquisite e-bouquet to your inbox every week. Owner/floral designer Cindie Sinclair specializes in creating arrangements with informal, old-fashioned charm. She often begins with elements like branches and vines, then adds color and blooms. Sigh. Remember them? My... Read more »

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December 16, 2009

First-Ever Holiday Sale at Björling & Grant

Hanging bronze oil lamp

Socially conscious Minneapolis store Björling & Grant is having a noteable holiday sale featuring 25% off all goods and 50% off all ceramics (custom furniture excluded). Owner Ian Grant travels the world in hopes of collecting new and antique pieces that reflect the culture from which it comes from. He tries to do this all without exploiting people, land, forests, or wildlife—a commendable feat! A recent shipment from Kerala, India features exquisite brass sculptures, oil lamps,... Read more »

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December 15, 2009

Give The Gift Of A Garden Party!

Still looking for the perfect gift for the gardener in your family? Gerten’s is offering a garden party gift to be redeemed in March—and your recipient will get to pick the date! For $85, your propagator will receive expert “white glove” instruction and service on every step of planting a hanging basket, plus all the plants and soil needed to create one. Hors... Read more »

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