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Urban Junket Sample Sale

Just what the title says, it's time for the semi-annual Urban Junket Sample Sale:Wednesday September 3rd: 11:30am-7pmThursday September 4th: 11:30-7pmFriday September 11:30-5pmUrban Junket's high quality bags at 40-75% off retail. The showroom is located at:Savoie Building126 N. 3rd St.Suite 450If...

Published Fri, Aug 08 2008 11:45 AM by Girl Friday

Filed under: Shopping: Trends & Lucky Finds

Thrift Store Art Find: "Bullfight"

I just couldn't resist this watercolor. Found at the Roseville Goodwill on Saturday (surprisingly empty for a Saturday afternooon) for $6.99: I didn't realize how old it was until I got it home and inspected the back for reframing. There's...

Published Sun, Aug 08 2008 6:51 PM by Girl Friday

Filed under: Shopping: Trends & Lucky Finds

Addendum

Addendum to previous post re: my friend Kara sucking: Kara clearly does not suck. Could a person that truly sucks have made five pairs of such gorgeous earrings for me over the last year? Kara's earrings are available at The...

Published Fri, Aug 08 2008 3:05 PM by Girl Friday

Filed under: Shopping: Trends & Lucky Finds

MOA Best Buy Giveaways

The Mall of America link I dropped in the comments of my "Mexican at the MOA" post has some info on giveaways during the grand opening of the Best Buy store this week: Celebrate the Grand Opening of Best Buy's...

Published Tue, Aug 08 2008 1:57 PM by Girl Friday

Filed under: Shopping: Trends & Lucky Finds

More Mexican at the Mall of America

Chipotle is now open at the Mall of America, on the same floor as Qdoba (3rd) and in the same food court as Baja Sol (South). You officially couldn't avoid a giant burrito at the mall if you tried. Cantina...

Published Sat, Aug 08 2008 5:32 PM by Girl Friday

Filed under: MUSIC, Shopping: Trends & Lucky Finds, Food and Drink

The Uptown Art Fair Is Upon Us - I've Got an Alternative

It's back, our city's most despised art event of the year: the Uptown Art Fair. The festivity that Minneapolites love to hate on and all but ignore on the local internet. Why do we hate it so much? For one,...

Published Fri, Aug 08 2008 12:13 PM by Girl Friday

Filed under: Shopping: Trends & Lucky Finds, Minneapolis Miscellany

Hula Hoops

In my infinite boredom--which is not to say I'm never busy, just that I'm almost always bored--I'm frequently trying out new hobbies in an attempt to keep the mundane at bay. As a result, I have certifications in various things...

Published Mon, Jul 07 2008 10:57 PM by Girl Friday

Filed under: Shopping: Trends & Lucky Finds, Minneapolis Miscellany

Altered Esthetics Garage Sale Tomorrow

Saturday July 12, 2008 7am-4pm Altered Esthetics is hosting a big group garage sale in the giant lot next to the gallery. "We're planning some fun events in addition to the garage sale, including cardboard box games and even some...

Published Fri, Jul 07 2008 12:46 PM by Girl Friday

Filed under: Shopping: Trends & Lucky Finds, Minneapolis Miscellany

Coco and Steve

I bought four nectarines from Lund's last night and they turned already today. I'm always amazed when fruit does this. Is there some airborne chemical at the grocery stores that keeps stuff shiny and perky? Only to go soft and...

Published Thu, Jul 07 2008 7:13 PM by Girl Friday

Filed under: Shopping: Trends & Lucky Finds, Food Miscellany, Food and Drink

Pumpernickel Jalapeño Cheddar Pretzel Sandwiches

I guess giving up grocery store junk food for the most part was a pretty stupid idea if it means I've lived without these for two years: They rock my world. Snyder's of Hanover Product Info Entry on Junk Food...

Published Tue, Jun 06 2008 11:59 AM by Girl Friday

Filed under: Shopping: Trends & Lucky Finds, Food Miscellany

Art-a-Whirl & Local Jewelry Artists

It's Art-a-Whirl weekend! The biggest and best party in Minneapolis, happening right here in Northeast from Friday to Sunday. Grab a map at one of many Art-a-Whirl featured locations or click here and print your own. NEMAA has their list...

Published Fri, May 05 2008 9:27 AM by Girl Friday

Filed under: Shopping: Trends & Lucky Finds, Minneapolis Miscellany

Friday... Four

- The Rosedale Sephora opens today. They're not offering any sweet grand opening discounts, so I'm refusing to go until I need something. Besides, I just got an Ulta coupon in the mail and their Roseville store will be a...

Published Fri, May 05 2008 2:20 PM by Girl Friday

Filed under: Shopping: Trends & Lucky Finds, Drinking, Minneapolis Miscellany, Food Miscellany

Bumper Sticker Theft

Well, some jerkoff's finally done it. Someone stole my Bill Clinton/blowjobs bumper sticker. I handled it with grace when someone defaced it. I even laughed it off when someone left an angry note about it on my windshield at the...

Published Wed, Apr 04 2008 4:02 PM by Girl Friday

Filed under: Shopping: Trends & Lucky Finds, Enticing Links

Keep or Return: Peep Toe T-strap Sandals

Found at DSW for $39.95: I think I already know what you're going to say, so know that I bought them on a whim on one of those "I hate all my shoes!" days. There are few outfits I couldn't...

Published Wed, Apr 04 2008 11:07 AM by Girl Friday

Filed under: Shopping: Trends & Lucky Finds

One Bag At A Time

I heard this thingy on NPR yesterday about stores that will no longer offer plastic bags as of this year (Whole Foods, IKEA) and what manufacturers are doing to keep up with the "green is the new black" trend among,...

Published Wed, Apr 04 2008 1:53 AM by Girl Friday

Filed under: Shopping: Trends & Lucky Finds

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Urban Junket Sample Sale

Thrift Store Art Find: "Bullfight"

Addendum

MOA Best Buy Giveaways

More Mexican at the Mall of America

The Uptown Art Fair Is Upon Us - I've Got an Alternative

Hula Hoops

Altered Esthetics Garage Sale Tomorrow

Coco and Steve

Pumpernickel Jalapeño Cheddar Pretzel Sandwiches

Art-a-Whirl & Local Jewelry Artists

Friday... Four

Bumper Sticker Theft

Keep or Return: Peep Toe T-strap Sandals

One Bag At A Time