Sunday, November 30, 2008

Holly Jolly Shopping

I would label this week one of the best in local shopping, and sadly, I'm out of town. Which means there's more for all of you! So get out, enjoy and support by shopping or showing up to see all the good in what we have here in our hoods....

The Commodore 1st Mondays
A Shopper's Salon. Enjoy cocktails, piano player and conversation in the renowned Art Deco Bar while shopping for unique treasures. Nearly 35 vendors; selling handmade jewelry, letterpress cards & invitations, clothing, antiques, vintage jewelry, handbags, hats & gloves, rag rugs, fabrics, seasonal goods & organic products, african baskets and so much more.
Dec 1st, 4-p pm
79 Western Ave N
Saint Paul


No Coast Craft-O-Rama
The Twin Cities’ Best Craft Sale featuring hundreds of independent artists, crafters and designers.
Midtown Global Market, Lake St. and Chicago Ave.
Fri, Dec 5, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sat, Dec 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.





Greed Gone Wild Sale
Thurs, Dec 4th - Dec 6th, 9am - 5pm
Located at Patina Props - 2014 Central Ave NE


Hunt and Gather 20% off Storewide
Bonus Bash begins Thurs, Dec 4th, 5 -9 pm, sale runs through Dec 7th
4944 Xerxes Ave S

Local Motion "Ladies Night Out" 20% off Storewide
• Informal modeling
• Refreshments
• Door prizes every hour
Thurs, Dec 4th, 5 -9 pm
2813 Hennepin Ave S

MNFashion Presents "Rare Affections"
Fall in love with a one-of-a-kind dress from the “Rare Affections” collection unveiled on December 5th at the MNFashion pop-up holiday boutique. Conceived of by Emma Berg and Jahna Peloquin, both local fashion supporters, as a way for the holiday reveler to experience the luxury of a one of a kind garment, explore the talents of the local fashion scene and shine at a party as much as you deserve.

Opening Reception: December 5, 4 to 7 p.m.
On View: December 5 – January 10
MNfashion holiday: Gaviidae Common II, 555 Nicollet Mall, 2nd floor, Mpls

Designers include:
Abigail Caperton for Princess Warrior
Anna Lee for Ruby3
Ivan Idland
Kerry Riley for Red Shoe Clothing Co.
Laura Fulk
Luci Kandler & Ashley Wokasch for Calpurnia Peach
Max Lohrbach
Ra’mon-Lawrence Coleman for ra’mon-lawrence
Samantha Rei for Blasphemina’s Closet
Veronica delCarmen Gomez Whitney

Images of the “Rare Affections” collection will be available by Monday, December 8. Here's a sampling of these sweet sketches:




Ruby3 Progressive Holiday Trunk Show
• Cocktail Hats and Coldweather Accessories by Ruby3
• Screenprinted Legwear by Calpurnia Peach

7pm-10pm Miyagi Salon- featuring photos by Jayme Halbritter, models styled by Miyagi
411 E. Hennepin Ave, Mpls, MN 55414

10pm-12am Red Stag Supper Club- Late Night Happy Hour featuring live music by Faux Jean and his Fake Friends

Weisman Art Museum Shop Sale
The Weisman Art Museum Store invites you to Be Dazzled by fun, creative selection of holiday gifts and enjoy a 20% discount in the store.

Holiday Discount Days December 5–8, 2008

December Museum Store hours:
M*, Tu, W, F 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Th 10:00 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sa, Su 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
*Open Monday December 1, 8, 15, and 22
Store phone: 612-625-9495

Proceeds from your purchases go to support WAM programming.

2 comments:

Shalana, the funky felter on December 1, 2008 at 1:40 PM said...

I'll be a vendor at No Coast and as someone coming from out of town (Kansas City), it is really nice to have come across your blog. Thanks for all the great info!

Anonymous said...

Great list!