Through May 15: Ciel Loft & Home Moving Sale: The home furnishings store is on the move—to a larger space across the street on Excelsior Boulevard. Take 20 percent off storewide, including new arrivals, plus additional markdowns. (4416 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park, 952-922-2747, cielloftandhome.com)
April 27-April 30: Ampersand Sale: French designers Gien and Jacquard Fançais will be 20 percent off all weekend. The complete collections consist of kitchen essentials and amazing accents. The offer is available in stores and online. (The Galleria, 3445 W. 70th St., Edina; ampersandshops.com)
April 28-May 1: Arts in Bloom at Mia: Combining classic pieces and fresh perspectives, Art in Bloom offers floralists the opportunity to interpret the art in Mia’s collection and turn it into an arrangement. The show will be pleasing to see and to smell, and admission is free. Read more on our Home Dish Blog. (Mia, 2400 Third Ave. S, Minneapolis, artsmia.org)
April 29-May 1: AlwaysMod One Year Anniversary Celebration + Open House: Refreshments, giveaways, and a 20-50 percent off storewide sale will commence AlwaysMod’s second year in its new space. Pick up favorites from brands like iittala, Marimekko, Alessi, and more. Try something new with Pohjolan Helmi Jewelry, which features handcrafted and timeless pieces. (905 Decatur Ave. N., Golden Valley, alwaysmod.com)
April 30: Julia Knight In-Store Signing Event at Ampersand: Julia Knight will be at Ampersand Shops to personally sign any of her pieces. Her unabashedly bold style shows through in her pieces, and her passion for design informs each of her collections. (1-3 p.m., 3445 W. 70th St., Edina, ampersandshops.com)
May 1: Mille Makers Market: Mother’s Day is around the corner, and Mille is bringing together some of the Twin Cities’ finest makers so you can surprise your mom with a thoughtful, local gift. Featured products include ceramics, kitchenware, paper goods, and more, from makers including MAD-Martha McQuade, Dan Clark, Jess Hirsch, Ginny Sims of Powderhorn Kitchen, Erin Lynn Smith, and more. (Mille, 12-5 p.m., 316 W. 48th St., Minneapolis, fashionweekmn.com)
By Maxine Whitely
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