Vintage AND Modern, Love It.

Natalie Lucas a local Mpls jewelry designer is having a trunk show of her one-of-a-kind jewelry ranging from delicate works to bold centerpieces that are hand crafted from lovingly revived vintage and repurposed elements combined with modern materials.


And wait, there's more - Natalie will be joined by fellow artist Tracy Bennett of Scout Vintage who specializes in creating one-of-a-kind statement pieces made entirely of repurposed and redesigned vintage elements.


Natalie will have more than 50 pieces at the trunk show, including earrings ($50. – 125.) and necklaces ($115. – 400.). The artists will be raffling a piece of jewelry. Cost per raffle ticket is $10. Champagne, wine and treats will be served.

Thursday, August 13, 5-8 at June

Stop by and see, what's old, is new!

Feel-Good Giving

I'm proud to announce a new Radar gift offer, Good Deed Gifts.

Good Deed Gifts puts a nice touch on giving a gift of practicality. Whether it be for parents that "have everything" or who may not be able to keep up with the basic responsibilities, such as house cleaning, yard work and/or garden care. Or, do you know of a bride and groom who thrive on practicality? For these practical types, Good Deed Gifts make a wonderful wedding, shower or house-warming gift.

Good Deed Gifts is also an excellent way to help a family, neighbor or friend who may be in a medical situation that pulls the individual or family away from basic home needs for several days, even months. We want to help these people, but often don't know how. Good Deed Gifts allows you, a group of friends, neighbors or family members to give together a basic needs gift.

I have partnered with two such local services, Alison's Cleaning and Landscape Love. Two services our family uses and believes in. Alison, Nan and Steele are thrilled to be a part of the Good Deed Gifts program.




Radar will also be donating a portion of the Good Deed Gifts to an organization of your choice that may be meaningful to the gift recipient.


Here is the pricing structure:

Alison's Cleaning:
$45 = 1 hour
$80 = 2 hours
$115 = 3 hours

Landscape Love:
$70 = 1 hour
$130 = 2 hours
$190 = 3 hours

Interested in giving a Good Deed Gift? This is how it works:

1) Email Radar, Jen@radar-msp.com, with your:
- service type
- amount of hours
- who the gift is for
- who the gift is from
- what organization if any you would like a portion of the gift to go to
- when you need the Good Deed Gift Certificate

2) Radar will send a PayPal request for payment

3) Once payment is received, the Good Deed Gifts Certification will be printed, wrapped in a box and ready for either pick-up in Mpls, or delivered/mailed for an additional fee, depending on location.

Radar's goal is to rapidly expand the Good Deed Gifts service offerings, such as meal delivery and errand-running. If you have a service or know of a service that would be a good fit for this program, please email Radar, jen@radar-msp.com

Radar, along with Alison's Cleaning and Landscape Love look forward to being of service.

**MEAL DELIVERY SERVICE COMING SOON!**

Parents, here's a nice Sunday in St Paul

If it's that point of the summer where you can't think of one more activity for the kids, here's one that's part education and fun:

Tomorrow, Sun., Aug. 9 — Walk St. Paul’s riverfront with a ranger and learn all about the wildlife, ecology, and history of this Mississippi River area. Meet at the Mississippi River Visitor Center, just inside the Science Museum of Minnesota for the 1:30-3:30 p.m. walk. For more info, call 651-293-0200.

Before or after, Radar recommends grabbing some food while sitting on a river boat, literally, River Boat Grill. Enjoy the view of the great Mississip' and of downtown St Paul.

If you go, send me your photos, I'd love to see and share!

Becky LOVES MN!

Becky Sturm of Storm Sister Spatique, is my first Guest Blogger, and she has a list of her loves in the Twin Cities. Click here and look for the yellow voice bubble!

Thanks Becky, my followers and I thank you!

Radar Retail E-Tail Finds - Julia Child

For all you food, gourmets and cooking lovers, and just in time for the movie opening this Friday of, Julie & Julia ...

"I am" Mens/Womens Apron- $28 + shipping:

"Great in the kitchen or at the BBQ, our mid-length apron provides great coverage to help keep spills and splatters off your clothes. Makes a great gift for gourmets or grill-masters. Ties at neck and waist. Two center-stitched bottom compartment pouches for keeping tools and recipes handy. 35% Cotton / 65% polyester blend, twill fabric. Machine washable and guaranteed"

Screen-printed Womens Apron, $28 + shipping:

"Two-pocket bib apron, polyester/cotton blend. Hand-screenprinted with oil-based ink. Below graphic, apron reads: Julia Child, American Gastronome, born in Pasadene, California, August 15, 1912"

Limited Edition Print - to inspire you in the kitchen, Julia will be watching! $20 + shipping

"Print of a digital illustration.Print measures 10" x 14". Printed on a heavyweight, lightly-textured white stock. Limited edition of 100. Each print is numbered and signed and shipped in a protective, bend-proof mailer."

Radar E-Tail Finds: The Unexpected for Less Than You Expected. If interested in ordering any of the above, please email Jen@radar-msp.com by Friday, August 7th

Paws get the high-fives today!

Is your 4-legged friend craving more "me" time after the NE Dog Parade? Well, tell him/her they got it. Today is the fourth annual, Paws on Grand, which "commemorates the dog days of summer by inviting the public and their pets to take a stroll down Grand Avenue. Shops, restaurants, and other businesses will be offering four-legged friends and their owners great sales, treats and water for pets, fun activities, and more. Proceeds from participating businesses will be donated to the Animal Humane Society".

Check out some of the highlights:
D'Amico & Sons, 975 Grand
Serving water and dog biscuits to dogs.

Phresh Spa 937 Grand
phresh will be styling furry friends with trendy bandanas.

Quince 850 Grand
A trunk show featuring handmade sterling silver jewelry for your pet.
Receive 20% off trunk show items and 15% off storewide.

Ace Hardware 650 Grand
Come and make a toy for your pet

Cooks of Crocus Hill 877 Grand $
12–3 pm. Peanut Butter Puppy Popper dog treat tasting.

Some great highlight photos from the NE Dog Parade. Thank you follower friend, Joseph Pettini for the photos:






Wuuf!

Guest Bloggers Welcome!

Have a favorite local experience, event, local store, local restaurant or local business or local service that you feel may be ignored and should be shared? Radar's giving you the space to express your local voice and it's right here.

I don't have a dog, so I can't write from an owner's perspective. I don't have little kids, so my "Mom" perspective is limited. And, let's face it, I can't be in Mpls, St Paul and Stillwater at the same time or take-in overlapping events. Although I would like to.

So, I welcome you to become a guest blogger and share your favorite local sites and scenes. Together, we can shout even louder about all the local reasons why we live and love the Twin Cities.

Rules:
• Subject must be local
• No big-box businesses allowed

Here's how it works:
• Send me your final, edited blog entry to jen@radar-msp.com
• Include personal photos of this local subject if you have them
• Want credit? I hope so, but some of you may be shy, so indicate yes/no if I can use your name, pseudo name or no name.

Looking forward to spreading the local love together!