This week’s local shopping and style highlights include the opening of a new vintage and plant shop in Minneapolis, fall open studio events in Northeast, and the first of many holiday makers markets. Plus, find a guide to the best local shops to find gifts from local makers.
Hat maker Celina Kane is part of this weekend’s Art Attack studio event at Northrup King Building, where she’ll have hats, crowns headbands and accessories for sale. (Photo: Dammel Photographic Works)
NEW THIS WEEK:
Now open: Strey Secondhand
Five resale clothing brands are moving into the Strey Collective co-op studio just in time for Art Attack this weekend. They include Harlow James, which sells vintage clothing and denim in an inclusive size range; Lighthorse Studios, which focuses on special pieces from the ‘30s to ‘60s; Eco Resale, which sells thrifted basics; Thread Finds Mpls, which repurposes and modifies vintage band shirts and jean jackets; and local clothing designer Joeleen Torvick’s Preloved X JT, a new vintage brand featuring finds sourced in the Duluth area with an eye for current trends. Now open during regular Strey hours & during Art Attack week @ Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE #179, Minneapolis, instagram.com/streycollective
Now available: Minny & Paul's Holiday Collection
Local brand Minny & Paul partners with more than 100 talented local makers and independent businesses to craft its colorful, curated gift boxes, each with a different theme. This holiday season's gift collection includes four options: Merry & Bright (holiday party-themed treats), Snowday (cozy seasonanl drinks and sweets), Rise & Shine (breakfast treats), Merry & Bright Crate (seasonal treats & bar cart essentials). Boxes start at $75. Shop now @ minnyandpaul.com
Now open: Foxglove Online Market
After shutting down over the pandemic, Christine Hoffman’s Foxglove floral shop is reopening its online marketplace for online orders. Foxglove started as a brick-and-mortar store and floral studio in St. Paul, and becoming a leading the Twin Cities slow-flower movement, before closing in 2016. Since then, the local, chemical-free flower advocate has gone on to offer organic floral design, floral workshops and dried flower arrangements. Now open @ www.foxglovemarket.com
Everthine Jewelry Limited-Edition & One-of-a-Kind Release
The local jewelry brand has just launched its latest collection of limited-edition and one-of-a-kind pieces. Look for a mix of banded shield rings, gemstone posts, gemstone hoop earrings, gemstone rings, and celestial Labradorite and moonstone rings. Now available @ everthinejewelry.com
TUESDAY:
Greenhouse Salon & Shop Opening Day
Last week, the Bryn Mawr neighborhood welcomed a new storefront: Greenhouse, a salon and shop. Founded by Emilia Luciano of Second Life Thrift—a retail vet with 15 years of retail and customer service experience—and Jae Wencl, a master hair stylist with over 15 years of experience in the salon industry. Greenhouse specializes in organic hair care and also sells house plants, plant care, vintage home decor and accessories, and handmade goods by local makers, and plan to also sell vintage clothing and handmade clothing and accessories from rotating vendors. They also have plans to offer workshops on houseplant care, design and maintenance. A soft opening is scheduled for this Tuesday, with a grand opening party in December. Hours: Tuesday–Friday 10am–7pm & Saturday 11am–5pm @ 408 Cedar Lake Rd S, Minneapolis, instagram.com/greenhouse_408
WEDNESDAY:
3 Jäg Design Jewelry Story Sale
Local fine jewelry maker 3 Jäg Design is releasing a new collection via Instagram story sale. Expect a witchy, hauntingly beautiful mix of gemstones, rainbow moonstones and labradorite stones in fine silver and sterling silver casts. Wednesday at 3pm @ instagram.com/3jagdesign
THURSDAY:
First Thursday at Northrup King Building
First Thursdays are part of a long tradition of monthly events at NKB—the largest building of artist studios in the state of Minnesota—which opens for the public to tour studios, meet the artists, and shop the art. Fashion highlights include local apparel designer and painter ACG and studio mate, jewelry maker ILO designs (#373), Strey Collective, a cooperative boutique featuring goods from nine local fashion makers (#179), milliner Celina Kane (#225) and Larissa Loden jewelry (#265). Masks are required. Thursday 5–9pm @ Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, facebook.com
THURSDAY:
Fine Art Collectors Live Auctions
Local auction house, Revere Auctions, is hosting two days of live, online auctions that art collectors will not want to miss. Day one features fine art, including a collection of old Master paintings and important 20th c. works of art, along with a selection of fine furnishings, jewelry, and decorative art. Day two includes selections from the estate of noted Minnesota collectors, Bruce Dayton and Ruth Stricker Dayton, with some amazing bargains. Highlights include works of Chinese art, antiquities, furnishings, and a collection of bronzes by Jacques Coquillay. Thursday & Friday 10am CDT both days @ live.revereauctions.com
THURSDAY–SATURDAY:
Tare Market Holiday Pop-up
South Minneapolis zero-waste store, Tare Market, is popping up in Northeast Minneapolis for the holidays beginning this weekend. Tare Market is Minnesota's first zero-waste store with a mission of helping others live a more waste-free life through plastic-free and packaging-free goods. Many of their products are sourced locally, and they work with many women and BIPOC brands to bring their plastic-free products to you. Their pop-up will feature a variety of plastic-free and sustainable living products, including best-sellers like their toothpaste tablets, HiBar shampoo and conditioner bars, dishwasher powder, zero waste razors, dish soap, and more. Open Thursdays–Saturdays 11am–6pm through 12/18 @ 945 NE Broadway St, Minneapolis, thetaremarket.com
FRIDAY–SUNDAY:
Fall Open Studios Events in NE Minneapolis
Every fall, the artist buildings of Northeast Minneapolis host a series of open studio events on the same weekend, just in time for you to st art thinking about holiday gift shopping (Think Art-A-Whirl, but for fall.) The biggest of the buildings, the Northrup King Building, brings together over 350 artists and artisans for its Art Attack event along with live music, food and artist demonstrations. (Friday 5–10pm, Saturday noon–8pm. & Sunday noon–5pm @ 1500 Jackson St NE). A Northrup King highlight includes Art Attack Pop-up & Closet Clean-out Sale with art by Ashley Mary and Bereket Weddall, vintage home goods from Simple Object, and vintage and modern clothing from all three (Friday 5–10pm & Saturday noon–8pm @ Northrup King #247). Milliner Celina Kane will be joined by yours truly’s Rosella Vintage in her studio on Friday from 5–9pm, plus Celina will have her studio stocked with hats, crowns headbands and accessories for every season (Friday–Sunday, #225). Fashion designer Danielle Everine will be popping up at Excelsior Candle Co’s Northrup King studio for the weekend with her new collection of scarves featuring her original print designs (Friday–Sunday, #206). Solar Arts Building's Art This Way will feature live music, an author talk and booik launch, the Polymer Clay Guild and open studios featuring paintings, jewelry and gifts for sale, and Indeed Brewery (same hours as Art Attack plus Thursday 5–9pm @ 711 15th Ave NE). Casket Arts' Open Casket highlights artists and artisans in three buildings on its campus: the main building, the Carriage House and the Factory (Friday 5–10pm, Saturday 10am–6pm & Sunday noon–5pm. @ 681 17th Ave NE). Find six floors of art in the historic California Building for California Dreamin' (Friday 5–10pm, Saturday 10am–6pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ 2205 California St NE). Q.arma Building host open studios from its building artists for Fall-in Q.arma (Friday 5–8pm, Saturday noon–6pm & Sunday noon–4pm @ 1224 Quincy St NE). Holland Arts celebrates fall with Holland Days featuring over 30 artist studios in two buildings (Saturday noon–5pm @ 607 & 639 22nd Ave NE). Join the artists of Thorp Building for Thorp Warp, a weekend of exhibitions, demonstrations and gift shopping (Friday 4–7pm, Saturday noon–7pm & Sunday noon–4pm @ 1618 Central Ave NE). The 2010 Artblok building hosts its annual 2010 Artblok Fall Sale featuring over 20 artists and artisans outdoors in its Artist Alley (Saturday 11am–3pm @ 2010 E Hennepin Ave). Explore my NE Mpls Makers Studio Directory to plan your weekend. Learn more at nemaa.org.
SATURDAY:
Bachman's Winter Farmers Market
Winter Farmers Markets are back at Bachman’s. Enjoy farm-fresh foods and support your community growers at the same time! Stock up on produce, sweet treats, crafts, and gifts from local farmers, bakers, and artisans at our Farmers Markets, hosted by the St. Paul Farmers Market. The November market will be held in the parking lot of Bachman’s; plan ahead with weather-appropriate attire. For all other markets located in the greenhouse, a capacity of 150 persons will be monitored. All food items will be take-out only, so you can bring home and enjoy any delicious treats you pick up. Saturday 10am–2pm @ Bachman's, 6010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, www.bachmans.com
TMORA Holiday Shop Unveiling 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. Opening Saturday 10am–4pm @ The Museum of Russian Art Shop, 5500 Stevens Ave S, Minneapolis, shoptmora.org
MN Christmas Market
The MN Christmas Market is an annual pop-up holiday shopping event that showcases homegrown brands and makers, with a charitable twist. The $1 entry fee and 7% of sales and concessions from the event will be donated to The Reel Hope Project, which helps foster kids find their forever homes. Nearly 50 makers will be featured at each of the four market events taking place across the state. VIP ticket holders will receive 1 hour early entry to the market (9am), a morning beverage (cocktail, coffee or water), specials and discounts from participating artisans, and a shopping bag for your haul. Saturday 10am–5pm @ The Waiting Room at Union Depot, 214 4th St E, St Paul, www.mnxmasmarket.com. VIP tickets $25 @ eventbrite.com
Neighborhood Roots Winter Market
The Neighborhood Roots Winter Market season kicks off this weekend in the Fulton Farmers Market site. The outdoor market features vendors from Kingfield, Fulton and Nokomis Farmers Markets, with this week's vendors including Bogart’s Doughnut Co, Num Nuts, LoveTree Farmstead Cheese, and Icebox Handcrafted Pie Crust. Saturday 11am–1pm @ Fulton Farmers Market, 4901 Chowen Ave S, Minneapolis, neighborhoodrootsmn.org
Northeast Winter Farmers Market
Beginning this month, this outdoor market is held one Saturday each month through April, snow or shine. Food and beverages will be served to go. No pets allowed. Masks and socially distancing required. Saturday 11am–1pm @ St. Boniface Church parking lot, corner of University Ave & 7th Ave NE, Minneapolis, northeastmarket.org
Fall Harvest Vintage & Makers Market
About two dozen local vintage sellers and makers are popping up at Sociable Cider Werks for an outdoor market co-presented by Restore Society Club. Shop upcycled, screen-printed vintage goods from Restore Society Club, and my own shop, Rosella Vintage—and enjoy some craft brews, live music from open-mic musicians and plant-based provisions from Francis Burger Joint. Plus, it’s just a hop, a skip and a jump away from the Art Attack open studio event at Northrup King Building. Saturday noon–6pm @ Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis, instagram.com/restoresocietyclub
BEGINNING SATURDAY:
Merry Thriftmas at Arc’s Value Village
Head to Arc’s Value Village this Saturday for the first day of Merry Thriftmas. Find festive fashions, holiday decorations, collectibles, bakeware and much more. All three stores restock daily through December so shop early and shop often. 10am–7pm daily @ 3 locations: Bloomington, Richfield & New Hope, arcsvaluevillage.org
SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
Plate & Parcel Holiday Market
The Linden Hills Farmers Market moves indoors for the winter and becomes the Plate & Parcel Holiday Market. Held in partnership with Minneapolis Craft Market, this market is a charming, festive, one-stop shop for unique handcrafted gifts, local, foods, holiday decor and Christmas trees. Every Saturday and Sunday Minneapolis Craft Market, Wagner Garden Centers and Linden Hills Farmers Market vendors create a bustling and festive hub of farmers, food makers and artisans, with new vendors every day. The market is free to attend, and family- and dog-friendly. Masks are required when not eating or drinking. Ticketed shopping reservations are required to control capacity. Saturday & Sunday 10am–2pm @ Wagners Garden Center, 6024 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis. Reserve your free shopping pass @ www.mplscraftmarket.com
SUNDAY:
St Paul Brewing Weekly Makers Market
Shop handmade and vintage goods from a rotating group of local artists, makers and vintage sellers at this weekly indoor market hosted by St. Paul Brewing, happening every Sunday through the holidays. Sundays 11am–3pm @ St. Paul Brewing, 688 Minnehaha Ave E, St Paul, www.instagram.com/stpbrewing
The BlackOUT: FALL
The BlackOUT is a vision of celebrating Black Excellence, giving you the opportunity to spend money with and support Black-owned food vendors and brands from the community. Hosted by CoMotion, a co-working movement center operated by a collective of 13 non-profit and for-profit arts and athletic organizations, this market features a rotating lineup of local, Black businesses offering giftable goods just in time for the holidays. Sunday noon–6pm @ CoMotion Center for Movement, 655 Fairviewe Ave N, St Paul, www.facebook.com/events/895573037724990
MONDAY:
Shop & Sip with MOA Stylist Sara Rogers x lululemon at Mall of America
Learn how to style your favorite lululemon pieces with style expert Sara Rogers. We'll share looks for the busy parent, hybrid employee and the on-the-go worker. Shop the racks post event so you can grab the looks too! All are welcome. Your ticket includes a drink, a lululemon self-care kit and a chance to win some great prizes from MOA and lululemon! Prizes will be raffled off before end of event. Monday 6–7:30pm @ lululemon Experential Store, Mall of America, Level 1. Tickets $15 @ eventbrite
UPCOMING TICKETED EVENTS:
Tickets are now on sale for Neckerchief November: 2nd Annual Scarf Soirée on Friday, November 12. Local accessory designer and scarf enthusiast Marly Ramstad is once again teaming up with AudreyRose Vintage for an evening celebrating all things scarves. It includes limited-run, hand-printed scarves, scarf-tying tutorials and vintage scarf styling tips, plus complimentary bubbles to sip. Only 15 tickets are available due to capacity. Tickets $6 @ eventbrite.com
Tickets are now on sale for FGI’s semi-annual Communiqué Fashion Report & Global Presentation on November 16, highlighting Spring/Summer 2022 global runway fashion trends. The presentation is followed by a conversation and Q&A with a panel of local experts, including local fashion producer and stylist Grant Whittaker. Tickets $20 members, $35 general public, free for students @ fgimsp-communiquepresentation2022.eventbrite.com
Creative studio LAB Mpls is collaborating with a group of their favorite local brands and artisans for Hydda Way: Made-in-Minnesota Experience, a special retail shopping experience coming to The Northern Express the first three weekends in December in Excelsior. Tickets $20–$22 adults ($15–$17 kids 2–18) @ thenorthernexpress.org/tickets
ONGOING:
B. Resale launches Free Closet & Pay-It-Forward Program
Buy/sell/trade thrift shop B. Resale is launching a free closet and pay-it-forward program. True to B. Resale's community-oriented mission, it's an initiative to help the community have better access to a basic necessity. How it works: When coming in to sell your clothing, you can choose to donate select pieces that are in good condition to the free closet to help houseless folks and anyone else in need. Plus, anyone can donate a portion of their store credit toward the pay-it-forward fund so everyone can have access to shop at B. Resale. Note: This isn't a drop-off service; staff will have final say in what items they'd like to take based on current inventory levels. Now @ B. Resale, 2613 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, instagram.com/bresalempls
Ribnick Furs Closing Sale
The Twin Cities' last remaining furrier is closing its doors after 76 years of business. Owner Bill Ribnick, whose grandfather Isaac Ribnick started the business in 1945, decided to retire and sell the North Loop building in which the business has been located. The closing sale is now 40–80% off storewide, including fur, shearling, leather, cashmere, down and accessories, and is expected to run through the end of the year. Now through 12/31 @ Ribnick Luxury Outerwear, 224 N 1st St, Minneapolis, ribnickouterwear.com
NOW OPEN:
Vuefinder Optical
Uptown Minneapolis has welcomed a new locally owned eyewear shop this week, and it’s going to become your new go-to for unique, cool frames. Vuefinder Optical is owned and operated by Nadine Gross, an ABO-certified optician with more than 20 years of experience (you may recognize her from her days at Visionary Optical and eyebobs eyewear) styling clients with the eyewear they love. The eyewear pro is beloved by her clients for suggesting the perfect frame for your face and your style, and getting you the right lenses. The store carry new lenses from brands including Killsgaard, Raen, Woow, Fatal Eyewear, Dolabany, The Abord Eyewear Co, and Wolf Eyewear, plus she’s also repurposing gently worn designer and vintage frames via consignment. Appointments are encouraged Monday through Friday; Saturdays are open for walk-ins only, with limited capacity for COVID-19 safety precautions. Now open @ 2909 Bryant Ave S #205, Minneapolis, vuefinderoptical.com
Haus Theory
After months of preparation, Twin Cities vintage seller Haus Theory has opened its first storefront. Located in White Bear Lake, the shop features hand-picked and restored vintage furniture and home decor alongside well-designed modern pieces, with an emphasis on a less-is-more, intentional shopping experience. You can still shop select pieces on their e-shop, too. Now open Saturdays & Sundays 11am–6pm @ 2182 3rd St, White Bear Lake, haustheory.com
Bench Pressed
Longtime local mom-and-pop letterpress and design studio is opening its first storefront. The shop will feature their own stationery and greeting cards, letterpress printed by hand with antique equipment, plus apothecary items for body and bath from other small indie brands, home decor and kitchenware, and creative gifts for kids. Masks are required to shop. October hours: Tuesday–Saturday 10am–4pmish for the soft opening; more solid hours will be in place for November. Now open @ 2010 26th Ave S #2, Minneapolis, benchpressed.net
Roseline’s Place
Northeast Minneapolis’ Central Avenue is now home to Roseline’s Place, owned by Roseline Friedrich of local soy + vegan candle maker Roseline’s Candles, an Immigrant- and Black-Woman-owned local business that sells its candles in recycled jars. Roseline’s Place offers their own goods along with a mix of items from other makers, including body butters from Dipp’d in Hunnie, as well as candle-making classes. You can also contribute to their ongoing GoFundMe to support store-opening costs at gofundme.com. Now open @ 2430 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, instagram.com/roselinesplace
MORE OF THE BEST LOCAL SHOPS FIND GOODS FROM LOCAL MAKERS:
14 Hill Gift Shop
Find unique giftables for everyone on your list, plus home goods, kitchenware & home décor. @ 4737 Chicago Ave. S., Ste. 2, Minneapolis, 612-886-3606, 14hill.com
Bibelot GoodThings
Find Fair Trade & environmentally responsible products plus locally designed and handcrafted items. Various locations, shopgoodthings.com
bread: A unique pop-up market
This holiday pop-up market created by local entrepreneur Marsha Magdalene will feature a mostly BIPOC group of locally owned brands and goods from local makers. @ Maplewood Mall (lower level next to Lids/Caribou Coffee), 3001 White Bear Ave N #1015A, Maplewood, breadpopupmarket.com
Community Commons at Mall of America
Last fall, the Mall of America debuted Community Commons, a new, rent-free space dedicated to BIPOC retail businesses. Vendors include Silk Road Wellness, LVLS House of Hoodies and more. The storefront is also acting as a launching pad for some brands—Herbal Alchemy, a former Community Commons vendor, has just opened its own storefront. @ Mall of America, Level 2 South, Bloomington, mallofamerica.com
Corazon
Find unique, handmade art, gifts, stationery, jewelry, home goods & more by local makers. @ 4646 E Lake St, Minneapolis, 612-276-0198, www.corazononline.com
Founders Co.
This collective of local small business owners, creators and makers—founded by Excelsior Candle Co., B + D Custom Crafts, MEND Jewelry—now have a permanent location at Southdale with a diverse assortment of goods from other local, woman-owned businesses. Expect a mix of elevated, handcrafted home decor, gemstone jewelry, clothing and accessories, organic skincare, fine art and modern pottery from 20 local makers, including LES Bags, KISA, Hossle Woodworks and Isadore Nut Co. @ Southdale Center on 1st floor rotunda, Edina, founders-co-mn.myshopify.com
Fox Run
This store carries locally made artisan home goods, fashion accessories, art, apothecary, stationery and gifts. Limited hours: Friday & Saturday 10am–6pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, 12241 Elm Creek Blvd N, Maple Grove, foxrunmn.com
The Golden Rule
Find modern, handmade jewelry, accessories, home goods, art and gifts from local makers and small brands. @ 350 Water St, Excelsior, shopgoldenrule.com
The Grand Collective
Find apothecary, lingerie, jewelry, vintage clothing, hostess gifts and more at this shop owned by nationally renowned laundry expert and Mona Williams’ Patric Richardson, whose Laundry Love book is also available at the shop for sale. @ 791 Grand Ave, St Paul, instagram.com/grandcollectivemn
Homespun MN: A Minnesota-Made Pop-up Market
Shop the the best in Minnesota-made gifts for the holidays with this pop-up shops at Ridgedale Center and in South Minneapolis, with each location featuring more than 70 local brands and makers. @ Ridgedale Center, Level 2 in Center Court, 12401 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka & 2709 E 38th St, Minneapolis, homespunmn.myshopify.com
Les Sól
Find women’s clothing, jewelry, accessories, apothecary and gifts from small brands & local makers. @ 4353 Upton Ave S #104 (entrance on 44th & Upton), Minneapolis, shoplessol.com
i like you
Find quirky, handmade gifts, pottery, prints, jewelry, greeting cards and more by local makers at this longtime gift shop, which recently moved to a new location in Northeast Minneapolis. @ 1955 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, i-like-you-minneapolis.myshopify.com
Inspire: Global Gifts for Urban Adventures
Created by local nonprofit, Smile Network, this gift store sells handmade, fair-trade goods by tribal women in developing countries. The artisans get a fair price for their goods and steady income, and 100 percent of the profits from every item sold at the store funds reconstructive lip- and cleft-palate surgeries. @ City Center, 10 S 7th St, Minneapolis, smilenetwork.org/shop
Mona Williams
This locally owned shop at the Mall of America is the brainchild of laundry expert Patric Richardson, and it’s a great destination for unique gifts and luxe laundry products. The store also carries vintage and designer clothing. @ Mall of America, 180 South Avenue (First Level), Bloomington, monawilliams.com
Moth Oddities
After nearly seven years selling vintage online, in local pop-ups and on the road, Moth Oddities has opened its own storefront. In addition to vintage, the duo sells products by makers (both local and from around the U.S.) who put an emphasis on sustainable practices, especially those from BIPOC & LGBTQIA communities. Limited hours: Friday & Saturday noon–6pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ 2201 NE 2nd St, Minneapolis, mothoddities.com
Northland Visions
Native American art and gifts made in Minnesota, the Dakotas, Wisconsin and Canada. @ 861 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, northlandvisions.com
Rock Paper Scissors Goods
Handmade jewelry, greeting cards, art prints, kids' toys & more gifts from local makers, plus vinyl records. @ 2403 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, rockpaperscissorsgoods.com
Rose & Loon
Goods by Midwest makers, including fashion accessories, food gifts, houseware and more. @ Rosedale Center, 1595 Minnesota 36, Roseville, roseandloon.com
Six for Good
Apothecary, food gifts, jewelry and more giftables from 6 local woman makers. @ Rosedale Center, 1595 MN-36, Roseville & Nolan Mains, 3931 Market St, Edina, sixforgood.com
Stranger & Co.
This new store carries thoughtfully curated home goods, apothecary items and gifts from small brands and local makers. @ 3921 Market St, Edina, www.strangerandco.com
Strey Collective
This collective of local designers sells apparel, handbags, jewelry, accessories, gifts and more. @ Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE #179, Minneapolis, www.instagram.com/streycollective
Union Market Mankato
Find apparel and accessories, kids’ items, apothecary, home goods, plants & more. @ 615 S Front St, Mankato, www.unionmarketmankato.com
Uniquely Global
Presented by Chameleon Shoppes, the local pop-up market concept, Uniquely Global offers clothing, spices, cosmetics, fabrics and statement art pieces for any home. UG finds are chosen from around the globe, with offerings including affordable fashion at designer boutique quality, globally sourced spices, handmade statement art pieces and more. Hours: Monday–Friday 10am–4pm daily @ Gaviidae Common, Suite 130 (street level), 651 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, www.chameleonconsortium.com
WALRUS
WALRUS is an artist- and community-led art and consignment gallery and marketplace that opened earlier this year in North Minneapolis. It sells and showcases affordable, framed artwork by local artists. Within the shop, you’ll find pieces priced from $25 to $2,500, about 90% of which is made by local artists. Part of Walrus’ mission is to prioritize the representation of artists of color—out of this 90%, about one quarter is art made by artists of color who are local to North Minneapolis. @ 4400 N Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis, www.walrus.style
VIRTUAL SHOPS & DIRECTORIES:
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
Check out my Minnesota Vintage Directory, a curated listing of vintage stores and online sellers across the state for both clothing and home.
SUBMIT your upcoming shopping news and events to jahna.peloquin@gmail.com