By Jahna Peloquin | Image: Woven Arts showroom at International Market Square, courtesy Woven Arts
This week’s shopping and style highlights:
- Honeyshine Spring Sale: Refresh your space at this annual spring sale at the Linden Hills home goods store, which is offering 50 percent off storewide. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. March 11-19 @ Honeyshine, 2720 W. 43rd St., Minneapolis, 612-377-7300, honeyshine.net
- Creating Fashion in Interior Design: Fashion Group International’s Minneapolis-St. Paul chapter presents an evening that explores fashion’s connection to interior design. Hosted by the Woven Arts carpet and designer rug showroom at International Market Square, a group of local interior designers–Tiffany Hanken of Tiffany Hanken Interior Design, Carter Averbeck of Omforme, Richard Anderson, and Katie Brandt of Katie Brandt Interiors–will discuss how fashion inspires their work. 5:30-8 p.m. Thu., March 9 @ Woven Arts, 275 Market St. #235, Minneapolis, buy tickets at eventbrite.com
- Knife Skills Class: Learn the basics of how to use and care for your knives and take home a pair of complimentary Wüsthof kitchen shears at this workshop offered by Cooks of Crocus Hill’s resident blade expert, Chef Colin Murray. 6-8 p.m. Thu., March 9 @ Cooks of Crocus Hill, 877 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-228-1333, register at cooksofcrocushill.com
- Spring Sales at ROAM: Save 20 percent off all Cassina and Cappellini furniture, plus save 15 percent on all Le Corbusier, Reaction Poetique, Flos, Tom Dixon, Kartell, and Pablo furnishings and lighting during ROAM Furniture & Lighting’s spring sale. Thu. March 2–Thu., March 16 @ 2914 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, 612-377-6465, roaminteriors.com
- Spring Parade of Homes Showcase: Get decor ideas at 481 new homes during the annual Spring Parade of Homes event, which showcases the latest in floor plans, interior design trends, furniture, finishes, and “Smart Home” technology. Events include wine and cheese tastings, seminars on green design trends, the art of downsizing and interior design styles. Admission is free except for a $5 donation to tour four high-end Artisan Dream Homes. Noon–6 p.m. Thursdays–Sundays from March 4–April 2 @ various locations; free guidebooks at Holiday Station stores or go to paradeofhomes.org
- Gerten’s Greenhouse Tour and Workshop Event: Put on your walking shoes for a free greenhouse tour and participate in six free workshops on seed-starting, succulents, easy landscapes, native plant gardens to attract pollinators, and gardening with kids. 11 a.m. tour, workshops throughout the day, Sat., March 11 @ Gerten’s, 5500 Blaine Ave., Inver Grove Heights, 651-450-1501, register at gertens.com
- American Grown Field to Vase Dinner: Len Busch Roses hosts this artisan dinner created by Common Roots Catering inside its newly remodeled tulip greenhouse. Tickets are $150 per person for the dinner and $175 for dinner plus a farm tour of the third-generation flower farm at 3 p.m. followed by a VIP reception. 5-8 p.m. Sat., March 11 @ Len Busch Roses, 4045 Co Rd 101 N, Plymouth; tickets at eventbrite.com
- Home Improvement & Design Expo: Get expert advice and services from more than 150 painters, remodelers, interior designers, contractors, and financial and landscape professionals during this expo, plus take advantage of free interior design consultations, programs on solar power for the home, flooring and bathroom trends, and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., March 11 @ Ames Arena, 19900 Ipava Ave., Lakeville, mediamaxevents.com
- Plant Your Garden for Seed Saving Workshop: This workshop hosted by Oliver Kelley Farm explains seed selection, planting and growing methods, and harvesting tips. Topics include hand-pollination and isolation techniques, proper tools for seed-saving, seed preparation, and proper storage. 9 a.m.-noon Sat., March 11 @ Oliver Kelley Farm, 15788 Kelley Farm Rd., Elk River, 763-441-6896, get more information at mnhs.org
- Minneapolis Craft Market: The monthly maker’s market comes to North Loop taproom and event space Modist Brewing with handmade jewelry, clothing, bags, prints and stationery, woodwork, ceramics, skincare products, and more from dozens of local artisans. Noon-5 p.m. Sun., March 12 @ Modist Brewing, 505 N. 3rd St., Minneapolis; see full lineup at Facebook. facebook.com
- Mill City Farmer’s Market: Shop local produce, meat, cheeses, artisan foods, flowers, and unique gifts during this weekly market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat., March 11 @ Mill City Museum, 704 S. 2nd St., Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
