December 2009
December 16, 2009First-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 » Posted on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 in Home Dish | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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December 15, 2009Give The Gift Of A Garden Party!
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December 14, 2009Delight In The New Danish Delivery
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December 10, 2009Guy Shopping Tonight & Next Thursday at Grand Hand Gallery
 Paul Klein Tell your man about Grand Hand Gallery’s Guys Shopping Night tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. The gallery is making it easy and fun for him to get you the perfect gift. With beer, snacks, and free gift-wrapping, plus an exhibit of American crafts in clay, metal, wood, fiber, glass, and jewelry, he can enjoy himself and support Midwestern artists. If he can’t make it tonight, he can go next Thursday, December 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. Read more »Posted on Thursday, December 10, 2009 in Home Dish | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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December 10, 2009Shop W7 Collective at Uncommon Market
 Work by Visual Artist This weekend, W7 Collective—an edgy collaboration of artists, designers, and importers—will showcase their hand-selected works in the Historic Pilney Building in St. Paul. The avant-garde market will feature live music, wine, and treats on Friday, giving the often monotonous shopping experience a hip feel. Drop by this weekend to see North American creative genius. Hours: Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Read more »Posted on Thursday, December 10, 2009 in Home Dish | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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December 9, 2009Chinese-Influenced Art on Chocolate Saturdays in Prospect Park
Each... Read more » Posted on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 in Home Dish | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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December 8, 2009Add More Hygge to Your Life
Hygge and West, a store built around the philosophy of living better and more simply, collaborates with different artists to discover new ways of joyful living. The store, which has unique wallpaper, beautiful ceramics, and candles, launched a temporary holiday website with gorgeous gifts at great prices. Check out the Read more » Posted on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 in Home Dish | Permalink | Comments (2) |
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December 4, 2009Grand Meander and More
 Bob Carls Speaking of fun weekend shopping, don’t miss Saturday’s Grand Meander on Grand Avenue in St. Paul. Enjoy special holiday events (including breakfast with Santa), shopping, food, and more. I’m excited to check out the paintings, sculptures, pottery, baskets, and jewelry at Art at Ramsey, a juried holiday art fair of local artists, held in conjunction with the Grand Meander. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Ramsey Junior... Read more » Posted on Friday, December 4, 2009 in Home Dish | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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December 3, 2009Shop Till You Drop
A few highlights that have come to our attention: The fifth annual No Coast Craft-o-Rama, Friday, December 4, 3... Read more » Posted on Thursday, December 3, 2009 in Home Dish | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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Still looking for the perfect gift for the gardener in your family? 
Danish Teak Classics of Minneapolis has received an enormous new shipment from Denmark with great new tables, chairs, lighting, and bookshelves. Of course, this is nothing new; they specialize in importing fine vintage, modern furniture, and restoring it to its original condition. See the beautiful Scandinavian pieces at the Northrup King showroom from 12 to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 12 to 4 p.m. Sunday. They're closed on Monday and Tuesday, but appointments are welcome. Call 612-362-7870. 
Last weekend began 
Hygge
Just in case you’re not all shopped out after last week’s Black Friday—or if (like me) you’d rather have oral surgery than camp outside a big-box store all night waiting for the doors to open at 4 a.m.—this weekend promises a whole different variety of shopping experience. There’s a veritable bonanza coming up for shoppers in search of artisan and handmade wares instead of electronics and imported plastic toys.
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