Local woodworker Teresa Audet will be selling her wares at a sample sale this Thursday at her Northeast studio
by Jahna Peloquin (image courtesy Teresa Audet)
The week’s top sales and events for home and garden in the Twin Cities:
Teresa Audet Sample Sale: Shop Teresa Audet’s hand-turned wood utensils and cutting boards during this First Thursday open studio and sample sale event, which includes new and past work at discounted prices. Thursday, July 6 from 5-9 p.m. @ Teresa Audet studio, Casket Arts Carriage House, 1720 NE. Madison St. #304, Minneapolis, teresaaudet.com
Dwell. Furniture & Home Decor Summer Celebration: Dwell. Furniture & Home Decor Summer Celebration: Shop Dwell. Furniture & Home Decor’s rotating collection of salvaged, refinished, repurposed vintage furniture and home decor during this weekend-long celebration, which also includes guest vendors, prizes, food, live music, and more. July 7-9 @ Dwell. Furniture & Home Décor, 3192 St. Croix Trl. S., Afton, dwellvintage.com
Mill City Farmer’s Market: Mill City’s weekly farmer’s market has moved outdoors for the season. Shop for goods from more than 120 farmers, florist, food artisans, restaurants, and makers. This week’s featured makers include Annika Kaplan Jewelry, ArtAndes, Fair Anita jewelry, Iness ceramics, Jeanne Beatrice Market Bags, Oh Dier wood goods, and Worker B skincare. To learn more about this year’s home goods makers at the market, read Jahna Peloquin’s post on Midwest Home’s Home Dish blog. Saturday, July 8 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. @ Mill City Museum, 704 S. Second St., Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
North Star Lily Society Annual Show: View a wide, colorful array of lilies in all shapes and sizes featured in 25 floral designs in this annual show put on the by North Star Lily Society. The show features shade-tolerant Martagonas, Asiatic lilies, Trumpet lilies, and many other species. The weekend also includes a lily floral design workshop that’s free for members and $15 for non-members. View more details and register at northstarlilysociety.com. Show: Saturday, July 8 from 1-5 p.m. & Sunday, July 9 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; workshop: Sunday, July 9 at 10:30 a.m. @ Bachman’s, 6010 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-861-7311
Plant Selection for a Changing Climate: Maintaining a garden amidst dry spells, storms, and intense winters can be a challenge for Minnesota gardeners. This workshop offers guidance for gardening in an increasingly unpredictable climate from University of Minnesota educator, Julie Weisenhorn, who will offer tiems on maximizing the health and steadiness of your garden, from soil to plant selection. Saturday, July 8 from 9:30-11 a.m. @ Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska, 952-443-1400; registration is $41-$55 @ arboretum.umn.edu/gardeningclasses.aspx
Art at St. Kate’s: Shop handmade art and artisan goods during the 10th annual Art at St. Kate’s outdoor art fair. Goods include hand-dyed silk apparel, hand-woven rugs, turned wood goods, cards, metal sculptures, and more from more than 100 juried artists, including milliner Celina Kane. Saturday, July 8 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. @ the grounds of St. Catherine University, 2004 Randolph Ave., St. Paul, artistscircle.org
Max’s Semi-Annual Sale: Receive discounts of 30 to 80 percent on a large assortment of items during the boutique’s semi-annual sale, including fine and contemporary jewelry, home and gift, and artisanal chocolate collections. June 23-July 8 @ Max’s, 3826 Grand Way, St. Louis Park, 952-922-8364, stylebymax.com
Maker Days at Linden Hills Farmers’ Market: Shop for handmade goods from nearly 20 makers while stocking up on heirloom vegetables at this special maker’s edition of the Linden Hills Farmer’s Market. In partnership with Minneapolis Craft Market, the market features handcrafted goods include jewelry, clothing, home decor, pet gear, woodwork from 20 makers. Sunday, July 9 from 9 a.m.-noon @ Settergren of Linden Hills, 2813 43rd St. W., Minneapolis; view event page for a full list of makers
Crafts & Drafts Summer Craft Fair: Maker-oriented boutique Gathered Goods Company has partnered with Excelsior Brewing for a craft-brew-infused craft market. Shop handcrafted goods included natural skincare, wood goods, jewelry, and more from more than 18 vendors. Sunday, July 9 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. @ Excelsior Brewing Company, 421 Third St., Excelsior; view event page for a full list of makers
Cooks’ Annual Trade-Up Event: In support of Women’s Advocates and Valley Outreach charities, Cooks of Crocus Hill is hosting a “trade-up” event for the month of July. Bring in your gently used cookware, and they’ll give you 20 percent off a new piece of cookware of your choice. Donations are being accepted at any of Cooks’ three retail locations. July 1-31 @ 877 Grand Ave., St. Paul; 324 S. Main St., Stillwater; and 208 N. First St., Minneapolis, 612-223-8167, cooksofcrocushill.com