Hey all…   

Fall is definitely here in the Midwest and so are the shopping opportunities!  Just thought I’d mention that there are an abundance of Occasional Sales this week in the Twin City Metro and beyond.   So many in fact, it will take judicious planning to take in all of them. (I kinda like a challenge like that don’t you?!)

Wait… I think I heard someone say…“An occasional sale?  What is that?” Well, let me share with you… Renee Christensen of the Minneapolis examiner.com describes them as: “Occasional sales are usually hosted by an antique dealer or a group of antique dealers, and are held as often as monthly to quarterly to biannually for three to five days.” I would also offer that these sales can be great places to find furnishings, home decor, seasonal decor, unique oddities, special handmade creations, repurposed finds, vintage wares and so much more!  So, if you haven’t been to an occasional sale… you may not know what you’re in for!  (Don’t say I didn’t warn you..)

Looking for something to fill that special spot, want to jump-start your holiday shopping, or just browse until you find that one piece that you didn’t know you would fall in love with?   They’ve got them!  Good buys and great finds.  I am planning on finding a car load of wonderful things for my clients (and my own home)! 

Want to catch a preview of the loot?

Start by checking out A Gathering of Friends down at Bachman’s Flagship Store in Minneapolis.  This great sale has grown over the years to a spectacular sale.  I always leave with not only loads of good stuff, but inspiration and ideas to put into action. I can’t wait to find some architectural pieces, a few vintage accessories, and maybe a white pumpkin or two.  (No matter how many I already have, I always end up buying more here… it’s a like tradition!)  Go ahead… just to temp you… check it out here.

In addition, Bachman’s is celebrating their 125th year by transforming their historic 1920’s Bachman family home, (located on the original Lyndale Avenue family farm), into a seasonal Ideas House.   (The Fall Ideas House is open October 7-10. Tickets are $5 each with 20% of all proceeds benefiting Children’s Home Society & Family Services. Just a note: You must pre-register online for tickets ahead of time.  Go here to do that.)  So, not only can you shop for wonderful treasures, but you can gain some fall decorating inspiration and benefit a special cause all at once!  That’s what I call real shopping ladies!  Learn more here.

Then head on over to Teresa DeJarlais’s blog to see a preview of what’s coming over at The Atelier and The Porch.  You will find me checking out the fall and Halloween decor, the jewelry and maybe a painted piece or two…  You can find the shop right here...

Also check out the wonderful Second Hand Rose’s upcoming sale finds over at their blogspot.  I especially want to check out the upholstered pieces, the lampshades and some of the old clocks (those are for me… I have a growing collection of old clocks.)  Check them out here….

I will share some of my finds with you…if you share your finds with me!  ” A Shop and Share Post”… post your comments and link back to your photos here in the comments.

Can’t wait to see what you find!