December 2008 Buyer's Guide

Contact information for people, places, and things mentioned in this issue

INHABIT: FESTIVE NEST

Five-inch “Snow Owl” ornament by Aldik, $6.99; Bachman’s, 6010 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-861-7646, www.bachmans.com • Silver-painted faux manzanita branches; $25 each; Smith & Hawken, three metro locations, see www.smithandhawken.com • “Renewal” candles in Onion by Vance Kitira, $16.95 and $21.95 depending on height; Stonecrop, 13728 83rd Way N., Maple Grove, 763-416-4035

INHABIT: ALLSPICE OF LIFE

“Burning Bundles” with wax-dipped cinnamon sticks, dried orange slices, canella berries, and pine, $29 per set of three; Smith & Hawken, three metro locations, see www.smithandhawken.com

INDEPTH: DEBBIE BRADLEY

Nature’s Harvest, 320 Wayzata Blvd. E., Wayzata, 952-473-4687, www.naturesharvest.info

INHABIT: GLITTER & GLAM

SAVVY “Tavia” napkin in emerald, $3.95 each; Crate & Barrel, Edina, 952-920-2300, www.crateandbarrel.com • Platinum-banded dinnerware by Home Collection, $159.99 for 12 place settings; JC Penney, various locations, www.jcpenney.com • Acrylic trees, $60 and $70, and “Vanya” flatware, $38; Macy’s, various locations, www.macys.com • Green beaded charger by Classic Tidings, $14.99; Target, various locations, www.target.com • Double-banded platinum wine and champagne glasses, $8 each, and “Ovals” silver napkin ring, $4 each; West Elm, Edina, 952-835-8332, www.westelm.com
 

SWANK “Tivoli” napkin by Le Jacquard Francais in Oregano, $32 each, beaded placemat by Kim Seybert, $80 each, and glass trees by Simon Pearce, $150–$195 each; Ampersand, Edina, 952-920-2118, www.ampersandshops.com • “Lace Gold” dinnerware by Vera Wang, $139 for 5-piece place setting and “Gold Garland” napkin rings by L’Objet, $165 for set of four; Five Swans, Wayzata, 952-473-4685, www.fiveswans.com • “Vetro” gold goblets and wine glasses by Arte Italica, $330 for set of four and “Plume” flatware service by Gold Plated, $285 for 20-piece set; Neiman Marcus, Minneapolis, 612-339-2600, www.neimanmarcus.com

DESIGN LAB

Martha Dayton Design, Minneapolis, 612-850-9493 • “Sliding Sofa” by Pietro Arosio, shown in gray flannel; Design Within Reach, 2939 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-827-0990, www.dwr.com • “Barcelona” chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and maple “Hat Trick” chair by Frank Gehry; Knoll, 275 Market St., Suite 535, Minneapolis, 612-313-8100, www.knoll.com • Oversized lamp; Ligne Roset, 811 Glenwood Ave., Minneapolis, 612-374-5555, www.ligneroset.com • “Strut” coffee table by Blu Dot; Roam, 813 Glenwood Ave., Minneapolis, 612-377-6465 • “Jasper” sofa and “Otto” chair; Room & Board, 7010 France Ave. S., Edina, 952-927-8835, www.roomandboard.com

FEARLESS GARDENER

Electric Husqvarna Chainsaw, $249.95; Minneapolis Saw Company, 4018 Central Ave. NE, Columbia Heights, 763-781-9312 • “Hula Hoe” by Flexrake, $29.99; Settergren Ace Hardware, 5405 Penn Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-922-6055 • Black & Decker Electric Lawnhog Mulching Mower, $239.99; Target, several metro locations, see www.target.com • Great Gardens of the Berkshires (Down East Books, 2008) by Virginia Small, $35; Barnes and Nobles, several metro locations, see www.barnesandnoble.com

SAVVY HOST

Silvercocoon Design, 612-588-0577, www.silvercocoon.com (for architecture and interiors) and www.silvercocoon.etsy.com (for shopping)

WHITE CHRISTMAS

Fontaine Designs, St. Paul, 952-808-8572
 

MARITIME MAGIC

Colfax Companies, Wayzata, 612-366-5877 • Gabberts Design Studio & Fine Furnishings, 3501 Galleria, Edina, 952-927-1515, www.gabberts.com

2008 GIFT GUIDE

OPENER Glass “Indochine” ornaments by Accents de Ville, $20 per set of six; Chef’s Gallery, 324 S. Main St., Stillwater, 651-351-1144, www.thechefsgallery.com • “Splendor” martini set with gift box by Artland, $49.50 per set of four; Neiman Marcus, 505 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, 612-339-2600, www.neimanmarcus.com • UNDER $15 Amy’s Classic Confections, 601 Marquette Ave., Minneapolis, 612-436-0016 • Design Within Reach, 2939 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, 612-827-0990 • General Store of Minnetonka, 952-935-2215 • I Like You, 4222 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, 612-827-9065 • Walker Art Center Shop, 1750 Hennepin Ave., 612-375-7600 UNDER $30 Linden Hills Natural Home, 2822 W. 43rd St., Minneapolis, 612-279-2479 • Kitchen Window, 3001 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, 612-824-4417 • Martin Patrick 3, 121 N. First St., Minneapolis, 612-746-5329 • Patina, five locations in Minneapolis and St. Paul, see www.patinastores.com for addresses • Roam, 813 Glenwood Ave., Minneapolis, 612-377-6465 • Shop in the City, 4737 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis, 612-825-2808 • Victory, 3505 W. 44th St., Minneapolis, 612-926-8200 UNDER $50 Finnstyle, 651 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, 612-333-2127 • Kitchen Window, 3001 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, 612-824-4417 • Roam, 813 Glenwood Ave., Minneapolis, 612-377-6465 • Three Rooms, 3505 Galleria, Edina, 952-926-1774 • Walker Art Center Shop, 1750 Hennepin Ave., 612-375-7600 UNDER $100 Ampersand, 3445 Galleria, Edina, 952-920-2118 • Five Swans, 309 Lake St. E., Wayzata, 952-473-4685, • Kitchen Window, 3001 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, 612-824-4417 • Max’s, 3831 Grand Way, St. Louis Park, 952-922-8364 • Shop At The Marsh, 15000 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, 952-935-2202 • Sticks & Bricks Co., 212 Clydesdale Trail, Medina, 866-585-5034 DON’T ASK Ampersand, 3445 Galleria, Edina, 952-920-2118 • Art Materials, 2728 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-872-8088 • EuroNest, 5700 W. 36th St., Minneapolis, 952-929-2927 • F&B Specialty Linens, 1085 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-602-0844 • Finnstyle, 651 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, 612-333-2127 • Macy’s, six metro locations, see www.macys.com for addresses • Roam, 813 Glenwood Ave., Minneapolis, 612-377-6465
 

INRETROSPECT

Jessie Steele “Candy Cane” apron, $32; Satinbox, 781-475-3722, www.satinbox.com •”Charlie Brown Pathetic Christmas Tree,” $20; Fred Flare, www.fredflare.com • “Gourmandise” throw pillows by Pierre Frey, $186 and $204; Design Professionals, 275 Market St., Suite 308, 612-339-7198, www.dprof.com • Laurie cake pedestal and footed bowl, $29.95 and $8.95; Crate & Barrel, 3503 Galleria, Edina, 952-920-2300, www.crateandbarrel.com