CJC@Home. Courtesy Carver Junk Company
Bodega LTD. Stylist’s Guide Launch at the Foundry:
The Foundry Home Goods hosts a party to help launch the recently published book, Bodega LTD.: A Stylist’s Guide to Minneapolis + St. Paul. In the guide, Bodega LTD., a creative firm founded by Liz Gardner and Josef Harris, highlights their favorite spots around the Twin Cities. Join them for beverages by Brody Howard and Adam Gorski of Young Joni for socializing and learn more about the publication. Copies will be available for purchase. Thursday from 5–8 p.m. @ The Foundry Home Goods, 322 W. 48th St., Minneapolis, thefoundryhomegoods.com
Ladies’ Night Out at Sailer’s Greenhouse:
Gather your gals for a ladies’ night out to help you get ready for spring. Get your hands dirty and create your own spring herb garden, sample and visit with local vendors, and get a sneak peek at spring flowers. The gardening team at Sailer’s will offer guidance to design, create, and care for your spring container. A ticket includes all materials for your take-home creation. Register at priorlakechamber.com. Thursday from 5–8:30 p.m. @ Sailer’s Greenhouse, 1610 170th St. E., Prior Lake, sailersgreenhouse.com
Minneapolis Home + Garden Show:
This annual show returns to the Minneapolis Convention Center for two weekends, with home and garden vendors, decorating and gardening tips and trend presentations from interior designers, gardens on display, a floral design competition, a tiny home village, and a staged idea home. Celebrity guests include Paige Davis of Trading Spaces and Jason Cameron of DIY Network. Friday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday from noon-6 p.m. @ Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave. S., Minneapolis; tickets at homeandgardenshow.com
CJC@HOME Spring Farmhouse Market:
Carver Junk Company’s CJC@HOME series brings the retailer’s collection of vintage, refurbished, and farmhouse-style furniture and décor into a new-construction home for a weekend shopping experience. Everything in the house, including the house itself, will be available for purchase. The home, located in Victoria, will showcase new and classic design trends for every room and will be restocked throughout the weekend along with giveaways for Carver Junk gift cards and merchandise. Early-bird tickets include first-chance shopping of the home plus back-stock inventory in the garage, a swag bag, beverages, and snacks. Tickets range from $5 to $15 the rest of the weekend and are available at cjcathome.com. Friday from 6-8 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m.–noon @ Victoria (address given with ticket purchase), carverjunkcompany.com
Gather & Plant: Celebrate Spring with Bulbs:
Discover how to design containers with spring bulbs for indoors and outdoors at this weekend event at Tangletown Gardens. With help from its design staff, learn how to about color combinations, compatible plants, bloom time, and care for your bulb creations. No sign-up required for this open house-style event. Saturday & Sunday from 10 a.m–5 p.m. @ Tangletown Gardens, 5353 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis, tangletowngardens.com
Hands On: Succulent Garden Planting Party:
Utepils Brewing Co. continues its “Hands On” series with a succulent garden planting party with Succ It Up Buttercup. Choose from hundreds of containers plus several succulent plants to fill them with for $15 to $30 per container. Plus, enjoy craft beer while you craft your creation. Sunday from 1–5 p.m. @ Utepils Brewing Co., 225 Thomas Ave. N. #700, Minneapolis, utepilsbrewing.com
Succulent Make & Take Event:
Join Succ It Up Buttercup for a made-your-own succulent open-house event. Come anytime between 2 and 6 p.m. on Sunday to create your own creation, choosing from hundreds of containers—from vintage to modern—and several succulent options. Prices are between $15 to $30 depending on how many succulents you create; price includes everything you need for your take-home arrangements. Sunday from 2–6 p.m. @ Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St. NE., Minneapolis
RAAS: Ladies Night:
The RAAS: Local Market shop at Mall of America hosts an exclusive shopping event geared toward women. Several of the store’s 17 female Minnesota makers will be hosting demonstrations, offering customizable items, and offer special discounts on their handmade products. Offers include a self-guided facial featuring Essence One‘s all-natural skincare products, followed by a complementary makeup application, plus free bubbly. Register for the free event at eventbrite.com. Sunday from 7-9 p.m.; open through May 13 during mall hours @ Mall of America, 262 West Market (second level near Nordstrom), Bloomington, mallofamerica.com
“Spring Is in the Air” Floral Experience:
Immerse yourself in a unique floral experience with “Spring Is in the Air,” a new floral experience presented by Galleria in partnership with Bachman’s Floral. View floor-to-ceiling arrangements, floral installations, and specialty gardens made of springtime favorites such as hyacinths and tulips throughout the Edina shopping center, and view floral-inspired fashions and home goods at Galleria stores. The display is free to view during mall hours. Read more about the exhibition on the MNMO style blog. On view through Sunday @ Galleria, France Ave. S. & 69th St., Edina, galleriaedina.com
Bachman’s Spring Ideas House:
Get inspired to update your home for spring with Bachman’s spring ideas house. Schedule a self-guided tour of the house for fresh décor ideas, florals, and an array of green and blooming plants. A portion of proceeds benefits the Friends of the Institute, which supports the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Registration is $5 @ bachmans.com. Daily through April 15 @ Bachman’s on Lyndale, 6010 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis
