This week’s edition of the newsletter comes a few days early with a special edition highlighting sales from local brands, makers and retailers. As always, shop early for best selection, and check back often—this guide will be updated continually as new sales are announced. Look for a mid-week edition to go out after more sales are announced. To be included, SUBMIT your upcoming shopping news and events to me at jahna.peloquin@gmail.com
Local vintage store Moth Oddities is having a progressive sale this week on their Instagram page. (Image via Moth Oddities’ Instagram)
POST-HOLIDAY SALES
MONDAY–FRIDAY:
Moth Oddities Progressive Sale
All items in the local vintage clothing shop's Instagram story highlights will be on sale all week, with better discounts each day. Monday is 10% off all items in highlights; Tuesday is 20% off all items 2 weeks and older; Wednesday is 30% off iteems 5 weeks and older; Thursday is 40% off items 10 weeks & older, and Friday is 50% off items 20 weeks and older. Monday–Friday @ instagram.com/mothoddities story highlights
ONGOING THROUGH THURSDAY:
Häusle Shop Etsy Sale
Most items from the vintage housewares seller are 15% off on their Etsy site. Ends Thursday @ etsy.com/shop/hausleshop
ONGOING THROUGH FRIDAY:
Bearded Mermaid Closing Sale
Vintage clothing shop, Bearded Mermaid, is closing the doors of its longtime St. Paul storefront before they. prepare for their next endeavor. As they prepare to depart the location at the end of this month, they’ll be holding small fire sales. Visit their Instagram page throughout the week for sale hours. Ends Friday @ 953 7th St W, St Paul, instagram.com/shopbeardedmermaid
findfurnish Year-End Progressive Sale
Vintage Mid Century furniture store findfurnish is having its first year-end progressive sale. Save 16% off on Monday, 12/27; each day following, they'll add 1% off until New Year's Eve when they hit 20% off—and jump to 25% off from 9pm to midnight. They’ve also recently marked down over 100 pieces, so that’s sale on top of sale prices. In store only. Daily through Friday, 12/31 @ findfurnish, 13 5th St NE, Minneapolis, findfurnish.com
FORAGE Closing Sale
The East Lake Street shop has announced that December 31 will be its last day of business as a brick-and-mortar. Until then, you can save 30% storewide in store and online. The store will be open Wednesday through Friday from noon; ‘til then you can shop online. Now through 12/31 @ FORAGE, 4023 E Lake St, Minneapolis, foragemodernworkshop.com
Perennial Earring Sale
Save 30% on all yarn tassel earrings from local maker Perennial available in their Etsy shop for the rest of the year. Ends Friday @ etsy.com/shop/weareperennial
Upstate MN End-of-Year Sale
Save 20% off site-wide from the Grand Marais store's online shop with code YOUDELIGHTME. Note, shipping will be delayed until the sale is complete. Now through Friday, 12/31 @ upstatemn.com
Larissa Loden Gift with Purchase
Get a free set of Gemstone Post Earrings from the local jewelry designer with every purchase of $75 or more. Ends Friday @ larissaloden.com
Showstopper Vintage Year-End Sale
Save 20% from everything in the local vintage seller’s web store on Shop Thrilling. Ends Friday @ shopthrilling.com/collections/showstopper-vintage
ONGOING THROUGH 1/2:
Hackwith Design House Online Sale
The local apparel maker's studio is closed for the week, returning 1/3. In the meantime, they're offering 10% off everything in their online shop through 1/2 with code BOXING10 at checkout. Shop now @ hackwithdesignhouse.com
ONGOING NOW:
LaLunette Jewelry End-of-Year Story Sale
Local jewelry maker, LaLunette, is having an end-of-the-year sale, marking all earrings down to $30. Find what’s available in their Instagram story; pieces will go fast. Shop now @ instagram.com/lalunettejewelry
Noisy Eye Vintage End-of-Year Sale
Treat yourself and save 20% on select vintage clothing from the local vintage brand’s online shop. Shop now @ noisyeyevintage.com
Rosella Vintage After-Christmas Story Sale
My vintage brand, Rosella Vintage, has a new Christmas-themed collection of red, green and plaid pieces now available for purchase via my Instagram page, including discounts on vintage Christmas sweaters. Shop now @ instagram.com/rosella.vintage under Story Highlights.
Sunday Postage Vintage End-of-Year Sale
Save 25% on everything from local vintage brand, Sunday Postage Vintage, on their online shop. Online now @ sundaypostagevintage.square.site
b. Resale Dress Sale
Save up to 75% on a full rack of dresses from the hip secondhand shop. Now in store @ b. Resale, 2613 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, bresale.com
WEDNESDAY–FRIDAY:
AudreyRose Vintage Pre-NYE Blowout
Now’s the time to grab your New Year’s Eve look. South Minneapolis vintage shop, AudreyRose Vintage, is throwing a progressive blowout sale just in time for year-end gatherings. On Wednesday, save 15% off storewide; the discount jumps to 20% off on Thursday, and a whopping 25% off on Friday. Wednesday. 2–6pm, Thursday 11am–5:30pm & Friday 11am–6pm @ AudreyRose Vintage, 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis, instagram.com/audreyrosevintage
THURSDAY & FRIDAY:
Strey Collective Open Hours
Shop goods by 20 small, local retail businesses spanning leather handbags, apparel, jewelry and more at Strey Collective. The cooperative studio also recently launched Strey Secondhand, a section of the store featuring vintage clothing and home goods from local brands Harlow James (which specializes in denim), Lighthorse Studios, Eco Resale, Thread Finds Mpls and Joeleen Torvick’s Preloved X JT. Thursday noon–7pm & Friday 10am–4pm @ Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, instagram.com/streycollective
THURSDAY–SUNDAY:
Green Threads Vintage New Year's Sale
Head to the Scooter Gang Vintage shop where Green Threads Vintage will be having a New Year's sale. Save 20% on everything from Green Threads' sweet selection of ‘80s and ‘90s vintage finds for one weekend only. Thursday–Sunday noon–6pm daily @ Scooter Gang Vintage, 2496 University Ave W, St Paul, instagram.com/greenthreadsvintage
SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
Glam Diggers Vintage New Year Sale
Head to the new Glam Diggers Vintage studio for a two-day sale to ring in the new year. Save 22% on everything, plus be sure to dig into the $5 to $10 racks (not included in the 22% off deal). Saturday & Sunday 11am–6pm @ 3338 University Ave SE, 3rd floor, Minneapolis, instagram.com/glamdiggersvintage
BEGINNING SUNDAY, 1/2:
Montgomery Collection Sample Sale
There are few things as sustainable as a sample sale. Local handbag line Montgomery Collection is having a rare sale on samples from past collections in its online shop. Save on minimalist, handcrafted leather travel goods from the brand that are slightly damaged, test pieces for patterns, and past-season items. Find some special and save. Online only. Starts Sunday, 1/2; runs through 1/9 @ montgomerycollection.co
CONTINUING:
Gamut Gallery’s Raging Art On - Online Marketplace
For those looking for some truly unique gift ideas, look no further than indie art gallery, Gamut, for its 10th annual Raging Art On “uncurated” holiday gift market. Shop giftable, affordably priced goods, including original paintings, photography, prints, handmade fiber art, jewelry, sculptures and stocking stuffers, from more than 60 local emerging and established artists and makers, including Lora Hlavsa, Manthra Studio, Martzia Thometz, Third Daughter Restless Daughter, Bekah Worley. and Scott Seekins. Online through 1/10 @ gamutgallerympls.com
The Departments at Dayton's
The long-in-the-works Dayton's Project in downtown Minneapolis is now open with a seasonal makers market—just in time for holiday nostalgia for Dayton’s to kick in. The Departments at Dayton's features more than 30 local vendors on the first floor of the Dayton’s building. Vendors include Larissa Loden jewelry and Karen Morris Millinery, plus several Native American- and Indigenous-owned makers and artists. The market will also sell apparel and accessories featuring the iconic Dayton’s logo. In a nod to Dayton’s iconic holiday displays, the building will also unveil some new holiday window displays designed by Kent Hensley, a former creative director for Marshall Field's, including a tribute to Santa Bears. Hours: Monday–Saturday 10am–6pm, Sunday noon–5pm (check website for holiday hours) @ The Dayton’s Project, 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, thedepartmentsatdaytons.com
TMORA Holiday Shop at Russian Museum of Art
The Museum of Russian Art Shop officially opens for the holiday season this weekend. Located on the mezzanine level of The Museum of Russian Art in Minneapolis, MN, the TMORA Shop is a gallery within a gallery – carefully curated and beautifully unique. Explore a wide array of winter treasures from the Slavic tradition, including hand-carved fairytale ornaments, tasty treats from the Slavic kitchen, Russian coffee table books, folksy candles and artful greeting cards. Shop the store in person or online. Open daily @ The Museum of Russian Art Shop, 5500 Stevens Ave S, Minneapolis, shoptmora.org
American Swedish Museum’s Jul Shop
The Museum Store supports the American Swedish Institute’s year-round programs and exhibitions by offering uniquely designed and curated items that reflect modern Swedish and Scandinavian art and culture. During the holiday season, the Store expands to include the Jul Shop, which offers a broad selection of unique holiday gifts perfect for everyone on your list, from glassware, ceramics and jewelry to cooking products, ornaments and books. Open Wednesday–Sunday during museum hours (museum admission required; check holiday hours) @ American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, asimn.org
Homecoming Queen: The Wonderful World of Utica Queen
Homecoming Queen invites visitors to explore the wonderful world of Utica Queen, star of Season 13 of RuPaul’s Drag Race and a fixture of the local drag scene. The exhibition features garments, accessories and original design sketches by Ethan Mundt (Utica Queen), editorial photographs of the Drag Race alum by photographers Ben Seagren, Dan Little, Eric Magnussen, Liam James and Trevor Beaty, and a short documentary highlighting Mundt’s background and creative process by Tatyana Kurepina. This first-of-its-kind 4,000-square-foot drag fashion and photography exhibition will include immersive virtual gallery accessible to visitors worldwide. On view through 4/4/22 ($5 museum admission) @ Rochester Art Center, 30 Civic Center Dr, Rochester, rochesterartcenter.org
Get Wrapped Up in Holiday Fashion Designer Showcase
Experience the magic of downtown Minneapolis in the historic Foshay Tower with a fresh take of decorating for the holidays. A group of 18 local fashion designers have come together to display their festive, holiday-inspired tree-dresses on mannequins along the W Minneapolis’s main level hall. It’s a great spot to hit when downtown, especially when friends and family come in for the holidays. (And don’t miss the chance to bring them up to the Foshay’s iconic Prohibition Bar on the 27th floor with a view of downtown that can’t be beat.) Ends 1/2/22 @ W Minneapolis, 821 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, instagram.com/wminneapolis
TICKET ANNOUNCEMENT:
Tickets are now available for Black Hearts Ball 2022 on February 12, presented by TIM+THOM in partnership with Aria Minneapolis. It’s the first return to the runway for the long-running event since before the pandemic began. This year’s event features collections from local fashion designers including Thom Navarro for TIM+THOM, Gilded Roots, CJW Designs, FRIKA, Be Tvum, Happy Calamity, Diays Designs, and a gallery presentation by Felt Good, set to a backdrop of a special performance by Minnesota Opera. Get tickets @ www.eventbrite.com
NEW ARRIVALS
She She launches pajama line
Local wallpaper designer duo She She has expanded to launch its first custom, wearable products: a line of pajamas featuring two floral color-ways: Summer Flora and Winter Flora. (But don’t let the names hold you back—both patterns can be worn year-round.) Each set is available in cotton ($85) and silk ($175) fabrications in unisex sizing from S to XXXL, and comes in a ready-to-gift, matching hand-tied sachet. While you’re at it, be sure to pick up some of their new holiday wrapping paper designs. Now available @ bysheshe.com/gifts
SHOP-LOCAL DIRECTORIES
Springboard for the Arts launches Ready Made
Minnesota is getting a new way to shop and support local artists and makers across the state year-round with Springboard for the Arts’ launch of Ready Made. Ready Made is a new extension of Springboard’s website, which allows people to easily discover handcrafted, one-of-a-kind pieces by local artists and makers across Minnesota who have worked with the St. Paul–based not-for-profit arts service organization in some capacity. They’ll be adding new makers regularly to create a year-round platform for artists. Shop now @ springboardforthearts.org/ready-made
Urban Rooster Shop
Find handcrafted gifts from a dozen Minnesota brands on one website all season long with Urban Rooster, an online shop founded last year by two former Target execs who want to help small local retailers market their goods. The new holiday assortment includes jewelry, leather handbags, kids’ toys, home goods, specialty food gifts and more from brands and retailers such as MEND Jewelry, Legacy Toys, Strange & Co, Maddy & Maize, Kisa Boutique and Arway Bags. Shop now @ urbanroostershop.com
The List Virtual Makers’ Marketplace
The List is a Minnesota-based online maker hub. The marketplace aims to be a one-stop shop for high-quality artisans, makers and other small businesses, just in time for holiday gift-giving season. Find a mix of fashion, home goods and skin care by 40 top local makers, including Strey Designs, Adam Turman, Essence One, FOAT Design, Hackwith Design House, ILO Design, J.Lux Jewelry, Joeleen Torvick, Julia Elise Skincare, Tiny Loud and Minny & Paul. Shop now @ www.findmeonthelist.com
Minneapolis Craft Market Online Marketplace
You can now shop Minneapolis Craft Market’s roster of local makers online, 24/7, with their online marketplace. Shop now @ mplscraftmarket.com
Threaded
Threaded is a community dedicated to retail businesses leading a more sustainable future for fashion, with a directory spotlighting sustainable businesses in Minnesota. Explore now at www.wearethreaded.co
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