AlwaysMod’s Golden Valley location hosts sale on Finnish kitchen and home products this week. Photos by TJ Turner.
Nov. 2-8: MINQ Dress Event at MINQ Southdale: Through the end of this week, all dresses from L.A. brand Laundry by Shelli Segal are 50% off at MINQ’s new Southdale location. Check out this sale for everything from holiday cocktail party dresses to work-ready attire. Select clearance styles will also be available. MINQ is a women’s boutique with an eye for seasonal trends at reasonable prices. (1915 Southdale Ctr., Edina, facebook.com)
Nov. 4-6: Gina B. Designs Warehouse Sale: The stationary and gift store’s annual warehouse sale offers deals on a variety of paper goods. Look here for original holiday cards, note pads, list and recipe cards, calendars, and more. Gina B. Designs’ on-staff designers make all of its products in America with the help of freelance artists. (8 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 4-5, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 6., 12700 Industrial Park Blvd. Ste 40, Plymouth ginabdesigns.com)
Nov. 4: Perfectly Curated at dpHUE: Hosted by Tamara Waterston of Champagne + Macaroons, this pop-up shop will feature clothing, jewelry, and more from Sota Clothing, Lucy & Co., Wool and Whiskey, and Goldfine Jewelry. Agra Culture will provide drinks and snacks. The event is free, but you must register here to attend. (6-8 p.m. at dpHUE salon, 4944 France Ave. S., Edina, champagnemacaroons.com)
Nov. 5-11: Sales at AlwaysMod: Head to AlwaysMod for 15% off Finnish-made kitchen and home products. Lapuan Kankurit makes woven goods using contemporary designs and environmentally conscious techniques, and products on sale include tea towels and wool blankets. Magisso produces innovative kitchen tools that are stylish and easy to use, like ceramic serving plates and glasses and bamboo cutting boards. (905 Decatur Valley, Golden Valley, alwaysmod.com)
Nov. 5: An Italian Affair with Milana Stile at June Resale: Women’s resale shop June brings a taste of Italy to the Midwest with this showcase of Milana Stile Italian jewelry. Milana Stile’s pieces come directly from Italian artists and are not otherwise available in America. The pieces showcased at the event come from Rome, Florence, and Torre del Greco. (5-8 p.m., 3406 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, facebook.com)
Nov. 5-8: Lily and Violet Holiday Event: Ten percent of all sales at this event will go to The Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery, a non-profit helping families in need. Throughout the weekend, the Minneapolis boutique will be offering a free gift with purchase, complimentary snacks and drinks, prize drawings, and a jewelry trunk show. A brow artist and masseuse will be on hand. (10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 7, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 8, 3413 W. 44th St., Minneapolis, facebook.com)
Nov. 6: Maiden Minnesota 2015: This annual event shines a spotlight on the work that women-owned companies and organizations in Minnesota do for their communities. Five dollars from each ticket sold will be given directly to Dress For Success Twin Cities, an organization that helps low-income women dress and prepare for the workplace. Maiden Minnesota is a great networking opportunity for women, as well as a way to learn about and support fellow women professionals in the local community. (2-9 p.m., Loews Minneapolis Hotel Ballroom, 601 First Ave. N., Minneapolis, maidenminnesota.com)
Nov. 7: Second Debut 10th Anniversary Event: The St. Louis Park vintage and consignment store celebrates its 10th year in business with an anniversary event. Complimentary cake will be served and receive 20% off your purchase with a chance to win a gift card. All proceeds from Second Debut go to support job skills training and employment placement services at Goodwill-Easter Seals MN. (4300 W. 36 ½ St., St. Louis Park, seconddebut.org)
Nov. 7: A Ladies Night Out Pop-up Shop: Head to Wayzata Crossing for a night of wine, food, education and fun that benefits Young Life of Wayzata/Maple Grove, an organization that teaches and supports children from low-income families. Take advantage of deals on products from Merilou Boutique, Harvest Moon, and more while you sip some local wine. Free mini massages will also be available. (5-8 p.m., Wayzata Crossing, 1421 E. Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata, facebook.com)
Nov. 7: Walker Jewelry Artist Mart at Walker Art Center: Take in the works of more than 25 jewelry artists at this showcase in the Walker Shop. While you pick out handcrafted jewelry, taste treats from local chocolatier B.T. McElrath. Walker members will also receive 10% off their purchases at the event. Check here for a list of the artists participating in the showcase. (11 a.m.-5 p.m., chocolate from noon-2 p.m., Skyline Room, 1750 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, walkerart.org)
Nov. 7: Wild Ruffle Pop-up: The Prior Lake boutique just opened a brick and mortar location, but still works to support local artisans at its frequent pop-up shop in Prior Lake City Hall. More than 30 vendors selling clothing, accessories, gifts, and food products will be present. Wild Ruffle donates 20% of its proceeds to charitable organizations. (9 a.m.-1 p.m., 4646 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, wildruffle.com)
Nov. 8: L’Avenir Jewelry Sample Sale at Via’s Vintage: Via’s Vintage welcomes hand crafted recycled jewelry from L’Avenir in the store for a sample sale event. L’Avenir reworks vintage and antique pieces using a sustainable design technique. Take a look at past and future collections from the online retailer, which will be represented in person at the event. (12 p.m.-5 p.m., 2408 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, facebook.com)
By Nina Hagen
