The Foundry Home Goods has opened its new location in south Minneapolis
This week’s top shopping events include last-minute Valentine’s sales, The Foundry’s grand reopening, and Rosenthal Interiors’ annual clearance sale.
Landscape Design Workshop: Learn about landscape design at the next meeting of the Garden Club of Minneapolis. University of Minnesota horticulture assistant professor, Julie Weisenhorn, will discuss sustainable landscape design and plant selection. The event is free, although an optional dinner will be served at 6:15 p.m. ($13). To attend, register at resmwgcm@juno.com. Tuesday at 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. program @ Lake Harriet United Methodist Church, 4901 Chowen Ave. S., Minneapolis, mwgcm.org
The Foundry Home Goods Grand Reopening: After opening in 2012 in a onetime brass and metal foundry in the North Loop, The Foundry has moved to a new location in south Minneapolis. The hostess haven is hosting its grand opening just in time for Valentine’s Day with an all-day soiree. Through Valentine’s, you can also pick up a fresh bouquet and a gift for your sweetie. Read more about the big move on the Midwest Home magazine blog. Now open; grand opening Wednesday @ 322 W. 48th St., Minneapolis, thefoundryhomegoods.com
Scarborough Fair’s Annual Everything-on-Sale Sale: St. Paul women’s and home boutique, Scarborough Fair, hosts its annual storewide sale, with items ranging from 20 to 80 percent off. Save on furniture and décor, clothing and accessories, and beauty and skincare items from small, boutique labels. In store only. Thursday–Saturday from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. daily @ Scarborough Fair, 2238 Carter Ave., St. Paul, scarboroughfairshop.com
Minneapolis Home & Remodeling Show: Get inspired to take on a DIY remodeling project or get help planning a major renovation at the Minneapolis Home & Remodeling Show. Take in presentations on interior design and home improvement, get budget-saving tips, and meet with vendors, plus view the latest design ideas at three designer rooms displaying trends in kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces. Tickets $4–$12 via minneapolishomeandremodelingshow.com. Friday & Saturday from 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. @ U.S. Bank Stadium, 900 S. Fifth St., Minneapolis
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Winter Art Fair: This weekend, local artisans will take over the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum for a third year running. Shop handcrafted goods by nearly 50 local makers, including natural soap and skincare, jewelry, pottery, glass, wood goods, artisan foods, visual art, clothing and accessories, soy-wax candles, and more that reflect the beauty of nature. Saturday & Sunday from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (member preview Friday from 5–7 p.m.) @ Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska, arboretum.umn.edu
ASI’s Conversations on Craft + Form and Curated Cocktail Tour with Ingegerd Råman: As part of the American Swedish Institute’s current exhibit, CraftBOWL, visiting Swedish glass and ceramics maker Ingegerd Råman will discuss how form, function, and aesthetics have influenced her work. The acclaimed artist will be joined by members of Minnesota’s craft and design community including ceramic artist Liz Pechacek, wood maker Jess Hirsch, glass artist Chad Holliday, and shoemaker Amara Hark Weber (Saturday at 10:30 a.m., $5–$10 via asimn.org). Later that evening, join Råman for an exclusive tour of the CraftBOWL exhibit as part of ASI’s cocktail tour (Saturday at 7:30 p.m., $50–$55 via asi.org). @ American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave., Minneapolis
Rosenthal Interiors’ Annual Clearance Sale: Save up to 90 percent off for three days only during Rosenthal Interiors’ biggest sale of the year on Presidents’ Day weekend. Save on quality furnishings storewide from brands such as American Leather, Thayer Coggin, and Gamma for the living room, dining room, bedroom, office, and entertainment areas. Plus, save up to 40 percent on goods from luxury Italian brand, Calligaris, during its ongoing floor model sale. Saturday–next Monday @ Rosenthal Interiors, 22 N. Fifth St., Minneapolis, rosenthalfurniture.com
Wanderlust Vintage Market Store Closing Sale: After a year within its brick-and-mortar location, traveling vintage vendor, Wanderlust, is closing shop and returning to its mobile-only business aboard its Vintage Caravan. But first, they’re cleaning house. Get major discounts of up to 80 percent off furniture plus at least 30 percent off vintage décor. Saturday from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. & Sunday 11 a.m.–4 p.m. @ Wanderlust Vintage Market, 349 13th Ave. NE., Minneapolis, wanderlustvintagemarket.com
Northeast Winter Farmers Market: Shop fresh produce, artisan foods, and handcrafted goods by more than 30 local vendors at this monthly event co-presented by the Eastside Food Co-op and Chowgirls Killer Catering. This indoor market also features prepared foods from Chowgirls, vinyl tunes, raffles, local beer and a bloody mary bar, kids’ activities, and a best-dressed disco contest. Sunday from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. @ Solar Arts by Chowgirls, Solar Arts Building, 711 15th Ave. NE., Minneapolis, northeastmarket.org
Succulent Make & Take Event: Join Succ It Up Buttercup for a made-your-own succulent event. Come anytime between 1 and 5 p.m. 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-hour arrangements. Saturday from 1–5 p.m. @ HeadFlyer Brewing, 861 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
The Foundry Home Goods has opened its new location in south Minneapolis
by Jahna Peloquin (image courtesy The Foundry Home Goods)
This week’s top shopping events include last-minute Valentine’s sales, The Foundry’s grand reopening, and Rosenthal Interiors’ annual clearance sale.
Landscape Design Workshop: Learn about landscape design at the next meeting of the Garden Club of Minneapolis. University of Minnesota horticulture assistant professor, Julie Weisenhorn, will discuss sustainable landscape design and plant selection. The event is free, although an optional dinner will be served at 6:15 p.m. ($13). To attend, register at resmwgcm@juno.com. Tuesday at 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. program @ Lake Harriet United Methodist Church, 4901 Chowen Ave. S., Minneapolis, mwgcm.org
The Foundry Home Goods Grand Reopening: After opening in 2012 in a onetime brass and metal foundry in the North Loop, The Foundry has moved to a new location in south Minneapolis. The hostess haven is hosting its grand opening just in time for Valentine’s Day with an all-day soiree. Through Valentine’s, you can also pick up a fresh bouquet and a gift for your sweetie. Read more about the big move on the Midwest Home magazine blog. Now open; grand opening Wednesday @ 322 W. 48th St., Minneapolis, thefoundryhomegoods.com
Scarborough Fair’s Annual Everything-on-Sale Sale: St. Paul women’s and home boutique, Scarborough Fair, hosts its annual storewide sale, with items ranging from 20 to 80 percent off. Save on furniture and décor, clothing and accessories, and beauty and skincare items from small, boutique labels. In store only. Thursday–Saturday from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. daily @ Scarborough Fair, 2238 Carter Ave., St. Paul, scarboroughfairshop.com
Minneapolis Home & Remodeling Show: Get inspired to take on a DIY remodeling project or get help planning a major renovation at the Minneapolis Home & Remodeling Show. Take in presentations on interior design and home improvement, get budget-saving tips, and meet with vendors, plus view the latest design ideas at three designer rooms displaying trends in kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces. Tickets $4–$12 via minneapolishomeandremodelingshow.com. Friday & Saturday from 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. @ U.S. Bank Stadium, 900 S. Fifth St., Minneapolis
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Winter Art Fair: This weekend, local artisans will take over the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum for a third year running. Shop handcrafted goods by nearly 50 local makers, including natural soap and skincare, jewelry, pottery, glass, wood goods, artisan foods, visual art, clothing and accessories, soy-wax candles, and more that reflect the beauty of nature. Saturday & Sunday from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (member preview Friday from 5–7 p.m.) @ Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska, arboretum.umn.edu
ASI’s Conversations on Craft + Form and Curated Cocktail Tour with Ingegerd Råman: As part of the American Swedish Institute’s current exhibit, CraftBOWL, visiting Swedish glass and ceramics maker Ingegerd Råman will discuss how form, function, and aesthetics have influenced her work. The acclaimed artist will be joined by members of Minnesota’s craft and design community including ceramic artist Liz Pechacek, wood maker Jess Hirsch, glass artist Chad Holliday, and shoemaker Amara Hark Weber (Saturday at 10:30 a.m., $5–$10 via asimn.org). Later that evening, join Råman for an exclusive tour of the CraftBOWL exhibit as part of ASI’s cocktail tour (Saturday at 7:30 p.m., $50–$55 via asi.org). @ American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave., Minneapolis
Rosenthal Interiors’ Annual Clearance Sale: Save up to 90 percent off for three days only during Rosenthal Interiors’ biggest sale of the year on Presidents’ Day weekend. Save on quality furnishings storewide from brands such as American Leather, Thayer Coggin, and Gamma for the living room, dining room, bedroom, office, and entertainment areas. Plus, save up to 40 percent on goods from luxury Italian brand, Calligaris, during its ongoing floor model sale. Saturday–next Monday @ Rosenthal Interiors, 22 N. Fifth St., Minneapolis, rosenthalfurniture.com
Wanderlust Vintage Market Store Closing Sale: After a year within its brick-and-mortar location, traveling vintage vendor, Wanderlust, is closing shop and returning to its mobile-only business aboard its Vintage Caravan. But first, they’re cleaning house. Get major discounts of up to 80 percent off furniture plus at least 30 percent off vintage décor. Saturday from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. & Sunday 11 a.m.–4 p.m. @ Wanderlust Vintage Market, 349 13th Ave. NE., Minneapolis, wanderlustvintagemarket.com
Northeast Winter Farmers Market: Shop fresh produce, artisan foods, and handcrafted goods by more than 30 local vendors at this monthly event co-presented by the Eastside Food Co-op and Chowgirls Killer Catering. This indoor market also features prepared foods from Chowgirls, vinyl tunes, raffles, local beer and a bloody mary bar, kids’ activities, and a best-dressed disco contest. Sunday from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. @ Solar Arts by Chowgirls, Solar Arts Building, 711 15th Ave. NE., Minneapolis, northeastmarket.org
Succulent Make & Take Event: Join Succ It Up Buttercup for a made-your-own succulent event. Come anytime between 1 and 5 p.m. 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-hour arrangements. Saturday from 1–5 p.m. @ HeadFlyer Brewing, 861 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis