The time has come again to start thinking about who makes your nice list… for Holiday Cards. If you are like me that list keeps growing and so do the unique options. This year, wouldn’t it be great to send something hand made from a local artist? Here are a few of my favorites. Getting [...]
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Grand Hand Gallery
Artists and art lovers alike rave about the Grand Hand Gallery in St. Paul. Their beautifully curated collection of quality hand crafted art is unmatched in the area. Whether you are searching for the perfect Holiday gift or something for yourself, the Grand Hand is a place that you must visit. Owner Ann Ruhr [...]
Architectural Salvage
Have you ever been looking for the perfect anatomical model of a crayfish and not known where to begin your hunt? Okay…perhaps not…but now I know where you could find one and a lot of other unique and wonderful treasures. An Art Deco coat rack perhaps, an iron yard sculpture, an incredible faucet? The Twin [...]
Shop Local {Alsadu}
Are you looking for something one of a kind? Maybe something exotic, unique or from a far off place? Alsadu is the place! Alsadu Showroom Specializing in various antiques and wares from Oceanic, African, Asian and Middle Eastern regions. ALSADU also offers handmade and eco-friendly items in addition to stunning tribal textiles, rugs, artifacts [...]
Shop Local {Artful Decor}
Earlier this week, we introduced our September’s Featured Project, Health Foundation Family Health & Birth Center. Yesterday we interviewed designer Jane-Marie Bloomberg. And today, in SHOP LOCAL we are chatting with Stephanie Weber of Artful Decor. Q: How did you get started in art? I loved making art since I was in second grade, but it was [...]
Bits of Inspiration {Fall Colors}
Autumn is upon us and this year the fall leaves are predicted to be the most colorful display we have seen in over 10 years. In anticipation of the impending foliage phenomenon, here are some bits of hand made fall color inspiration. Salsa Rift by laNeva Artisan Tile Harvest Hues Felted Acorns by Rainy [...]
