Image courtesy Ligne Roset
Ciel Warehouse Super Sale:
Save 35 to 80 percent on racks and stacks of overstocked items, discontinued upholstery, custom mis-orders, and scratch-and-dent home goods at Ciel Loft & Home’s warehouse store. Get first pick on the selection and sip while you shop during Wednesday’s ticketed preview night ($10 via eventbrite.com). Wednesday from 6-9 p.m., Thursday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday from noon-4 p.m. @ Ciel Warehouse Boutique, 4950 W. 35th St., St. Louis Park, cielloftandhome.com
Ligne Roset Spring Sale:
Ligne Roset, the renowned French furniture and lifestyle brand, is offering 15 percent off its entire collection, exclusively in Minnesota at MartinPatrick3 in the North Loop or shop online at www.ligne-roset.com with code SPRING15. Sales tax and delivery fees are excluded from the offer. Thursday–Monday @ MartinPatrick3, 212 3rd Ave. N., Minneapolis, martinpatrick3.com
The Laundress at Mona Williams:
Get your whites whiter and your brights brighter with cleaning tips from one of the laundry gurus behind luxury cleaning brand the Laundress. Melissa Smith will demonstrate the collection and offer her expert tips during this free event hosted by Mona Williams event, which stocks the brand’s full line. Come anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; no registration is required. Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. @ Mona Williams at Mall of America, 138 South Avenue, Bloomington, monawilliams.com
Spring Parade of Homes & Remodelers Showcase
Get decor ideas at 481 new homes and 63 remodeled 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. Parade of Homes: Thursday–Sunday from noon–6 p.m.; Remodelers Showcase: Friday–Sunday from noon–6 p.m. @ various locations; free guidebooks at Holiday Station stores or go to paradeofhomes.org
Mill City Farmers Market:
The Mill City Farmers Market has headed indoors for the season. Shop from more than 40 local farmers, food vendors, and artisans for unique, handmade items and groceries. Take in a cooking demonstration from Mill City Cooks, and shop for handmade goods by eight talented local makers, including Hat Make by Celina Kane, Indigo & Snow, House of Talents, and Larissa Loden Jewelry. Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. @ 704 S. 2nd St., Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
Lowertown Pop:
This third annual event is a Minnesota pop-up maker market and charity/crowdsourcing fundraiser hosted by Union Depot. The 50-plus makers span goods such as handmade hats, jewelry, skincare and soaps, candles, handbags, ceramics, glass objects, wood goods, prints and cards, baked goods, and more from names including Karen Morris Millinery, Excelsior Candle Co., LES Bags, and Bare Naked Soap. The event also includes maker demonstrations, music, food, and drinks from local distillers and brewers. One-hundred percent of ticket proceeds will be donated to nonprofit Walk Talk Connect and one Minnesota maker. Tickets are $8 via uniondepot.org/events/lowertownpop or $10 at the door. Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. @ Union Depot, 214 4th St. E., St. Paul
Gather & Plant: March Succulent Event:
Celebrate the coming of spring with succulents at Tangletown Gardens’ indoor succulent station. Designers will be on hand to help you create your own artful arrangement in this free open-house event. Start by choosing your container (or bring your own), select your locally grown succulents, and plant. No registration is required. Saturday & Sunday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. @ Tangletown Gardens, 5353 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis, www.tangletowngardens.com
Succulent Make & Take Event:
Join Succ It Up Buttercup for a made-your-own succulent open-house event. Come anytime between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday or between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. 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. Saturday from 1–4 p.m. @ OMNI Brewing Co., 9462 Deerwood Ln. N., Maple Grove, and Sunday from 1–5 p.m. @ Hop & Barrel Brewing, Hudson, Wisconsin; view the Facebook page.
“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. Opens Sunday; on view through April 8 @ Galleria, France Ave. S. & 69th St., Edina, galleriaedina.com
Arctic Market: A Winter Pop-up:
The Minneapolis Craft Market hosts the final edition of its Arctic Market winter pop-up of the season with an indoor market at Lakes & Legends Brewing Company. Shop and meet more than 25 local makers while sipping farm-to-table Belgian-style beers. Goods include handmade jewelry, clothing, prints and cards, wood goods, ceramics, candles, and more. Sunday from noon-5 p.m. @ Lakes & Legends Brewing Company, 1368 LaSalle Ave., Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.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
Design Within Reach’s Semi-annual Sale:
The world’s largest collection of authentic modern design is on sale, in stock, and ready to ship. Take 15 percent off to save hundreds of dollars on thousands of items, from floor to ceiling, for indoors and out. Ends Thursday @ Design Within Reach, 69th St. & France Ave., Edina, and online at dwr.com
