A spin-off of the long-running Minneapolis Home + Gardening Show, the Minneapolis Home + Remodeling Show offers budget-saving tips and more than 100 vendors for DIY remodeling, interior design, and home improvement. A highlight is sure to be the Cargotecture exhibition, which showcases container homes (living spaces made from corten steel shipping containers), an offshoot of the tiny homes movement, and features local vendors such as Blackbox Container Studios. Home-design celebs including Vern Yip of HGTV’s Design Star and Kayleen McCabe of DIY Network’s Rescue Renovations are speaking and signing autographs, and local architects and designers will offer home design tips and recommendations throughout the weekend. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri., Jan. 27 & Sat., Jan. 28, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., Jan. 29, U.S. Bank Stadium, 900 S. 5th St., Minneapolis, 952-933-3850, minneapolishomeandremodelingshow.com
More of this week’s shopping and style highlights:
Sip, Shop & Save at Lily & Violet: Items marked 25 percent off drop down to 50 percent off, and items marked 50 percent off are marked down to 70 percent off. 4-7:30 p.m. Thu., Jan. 26, 3414 W. 44th St., Minneapolis, 612-746-4160, lilyandviolet.com
Spot-a-Dot Sale at Ciel: Spot a dot and save at Ciel Loft & Home during its weekend-long sale. Almost everything in the store will be on sale, with markdowns of 15 to 50 percent off. Thu., Jan. 26-Sun., Jan. 29, 4415 Excelsior Blvd., St Louis Park, 952-922-2747, cielloftandhome.com
History Happy Hour: Steampunk: Learn about the world of steampunk, the alternate Victorian history and fashion genre. Sarah Barsness, MNHS digital archivist and steampunk aficionado, will explore the fascinating history of steampunk and take a look at its connections to, and influence upon, literature, movies, television and fashion. Tickets ($25/$20 MNHS members) include two drinks and snacks. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Thu., Jan. 26, Alexander Ramsey House, 265 S. Exchange St., St. Paul, 651-296-8760, mnhs.org
A Gentleman’s Guide to Jewelry Curation: Chris Rivard of Spring Creek Gems will answer questions about jewelry, gems, and how to procure the best pieces into a collection. Enjoy snacks and cocktails from Bittercube during this free event. (Registration requested.) 5-8 p.m. Thu., Jan. 26, Stephen Vincent Design, 2900 Thomas Ave. S., 3rd floor, Minneapolis, 612-338-1481, svstudio.com
gh2’s 90% Off Sale: Take a whopping 90 percent off new and gently used designer women’s clothing and accessories during the biggest sale of the season at the Grethen House sister outlet and consignment store. Savvy shoppers will get there early—expect a line down the block for this popular sale. Doors open at 10 a.m., Fri., Jan. 27 & Sat., Jan. 28, 318 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, 612-378-0509, shopgh2.com
The Paris Flea at Piccadilly Prairie: The vintage and antique store is transformed into the streets of Paris during its annual French-styled flea market at its new, larger Southdale location. Enjoy complimentary wine, 1960s French pop tunes, and French (and French-inspired) finds throughout the weekend, or reserve a free opening night ticket for first dibs on the goods. 6-9 p.m. Fri., Jan. 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., Jan. 28, and noon-6 p.m. Sun., Jan. 29, 2815 Southdale Center, Edina, 612-234-5014, piccadillyprairie.com
Galleria Clearance Experience: Save up to 80 percent off end-of-season styles on fashion, home, and beauty brands at the Edina shopping center, including 70 percent off select fall and winter styles at designer shoe boutique Pumpz & Co., 50 percent off at menswear store Hammer Made, and an additional 20 percent off sale items at home goods store Ampersand. Fri., Jan 27-Sun., Jan. 29, Galleria, Edina, 952-925-4321, galleriaedina.com
Global Technique, Local Pattern: Ikat Textiles Opening Party: Explore the history and process behind ikat in this comprehensive exhibition produced by the Goldstein Museum of Design. The bold, intricate pattern—traditional to Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Uzbekistan, Japan, and the South American Andes—has been used in everything from basic cotton garments to luxurious silk saris. The opening party includes spinning demonstrations by members of the Weavers Guild of Minnesota, live Andean music by Enrique Burga of Ecuador Manta, and light refreshments. Opening party: 6-8 p.m. Fri., Jan. 27 (free; registration requested); exhibition runs Jan. 28-May 14, Gallery 241 at Goldstein Museum of Design, 241 McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Ave., St. Paul, 612-624-7434, goldstein.design.umn.edu
D.NOLO One-Day Blow-out Sale: Take up to 90 percent off select seasonal goods from the North Loop boutique co-op’s eight vendors, including Bluebird Boutique, Bumbershute, Ciel Loft & Home, Collective, Kindred, Requisite, Rosegold jewelry, and Witt + Bliss. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., Jan. 28, 219 N. Second St., Minneapolis, 612-584-3244, dnolo.com
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore Annual 50% Off Sale: The home improvement outlet, which features quality, donated home furnishings, furniture, and building supplies, hosts its annual half-off sale, with all revenue supporting Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s work buildings, rehabbing, and repairing homes for low-income families. Special hours: 9 a.m-4 p.m. Sat., Jan. 28 @ both ReStore locations: 510 Co. Rd. D W., New Brighton & 2700 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis, 612-588-3820, restore.tchabitat.org
Ne + Re Blog Launch Party: Local style blog Champagne and Rosé has rebranded as Ne + Re. It celebrates with a relaunch party at Salon Rouge featuring complimentary wine, beer, and gourmet snacks, entertainment, a giveaway basket featuring goods from Kindred Folk, Showroom, and more, and a first look at the new blog. The event is followed by an after-party at Oui Kitchen + Bar at the new RadissonRED hotel with exclusive drink and food specials. Sat., Jan. 28, Salon Rouge: 4-6:30 p.m., 6 S. 13th St., Minneapolis. RadissonRED: 7 p.m., 609 3rd St., Minneapolis, champagneandrose.wordpress.com
Ongoing after-holiday sales:
My Sisters’ Closet: Save 50 percent storewide on vintage and better designer brands during this semi-annual sale. Ends Jan. 29, 1136 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-222-2819, and 2741 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, 612-886-2891, mysisterscloset.com
Roe Wolfe Closing Sale: Less than a year after opening a new location in North Loop, Roe Wolfe boutique has unexpectedly announced it would close after finding out its building was purchased. Following its closing sale, which includes 50 percent off winter gear and buy-one, get-one at 50 percent off on everything else. Ends Feb. 13, 121 N. First St., Minneapolis, 612-294-6583, roewolfe.com
Kisa Boutique Season-end Sale: The shop has moved its downtown Minneapolis store from the skyway to the street level. Shop 50 percent off storewide at the new location. RBC Plaza, 555 Nicollet Mall, kisaboutique.com
La Petite Parfumerie Closing Sale: Take 20 to 40 percent off storewide—including labels such as Bond and Creed—at the luxury perfume boutique, which opened at Southdale back in 2014, plus get deals on store fixtures and displays. Ends Jan. 31, 2155 Southdale Center, Edina, 952-475-2212, lapetiteparfumerie.com
Hammer Made: Save up to 50 percent off during the men’s store’s Half Time Sale, both online and in-store. 4 Twin Cities locations including Galleria, Mall of America, and Ridgedale, hammermade.com
MartinPatrick3: Take 40 percent off all seasonal men’s products, including apparel, winter accessories, and footwear. Take 20 to 60 percent off select, in-stock furniture, lighting, rugs, and home décor. Take up to 50 percent off all goods by Minnesota bedding brand Colette Jaffe, plus buy any pair of pillowcases, get a second pair for free, both in-store and online at colettejaffe.com. Also, take 20 percent off more than 50 select items from Filigree Jewelers’ in-store showroom. 212 3rd Ave. N. #106, Minneapolis, 612-746-5329, martinpatrick3.com
BlackBlue: The annual winter sale from the cult men’s store includes 25 percent off most seasonal items both in-store and online. 614 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-260-5340, blkblu.com
Ampersand: Take 30 to 60 percent off select table linens, paper goods, dinnerware, barware, and home décor during the home store’s annual winter sale, in-store and online. Plus, take an additional 20 percent off January 27-29. Ends Feb. 1. 3445 Galleria, Edina, 952-920-2118, ampersandshops.com
Key North Boutique: Take up to 75 percent off fall and winter clothing. Jan. 19-31, 515 First Ave. NE, Minneapolis, 612-455-6666, keynorthboutique.com
Mona Williams: Save up to 90 percent storewide on new and vintage designer women’s clothing and accessories during the designer retailer’s Orange Sale. Mall of America, 133 W. Market, Bloomington, 952-854-1228, monawilliams.com
Stephanie’s: All remaining sale items are marked 40 to 80 percent off, including denim, outerwear, and accessories. 758 Cleveland Ave. S., St. Paul, 651-690-3802, stephaniesshop.com
Brightwater Clothing & Gear: Save up to 50 percent off on select winter sportswear and outerwear during the store’s winter clearance sale, with new additions daily. 256 Water St., Excelsior, 952-474-0256, brightwaterclothing.com
Harpers Bryn Mawr: Save up to 80 percent on fall and winter collections at this trendy women’s clothing store. 409 S. Cedar Lake Rd., Minneapolis, 612-377-3182, harpersbrynmawr.com
Oh Baby!: Score deals of up to 75 percent off on items from the Minnesota-made children’s brand’s wholesale line, never before available at its Galleria store, with new items arriving daily. (In-store only.) 3509 Galleria, Edina, 952-928-9119, ohbabystyle.com
Macy’s Closing Sale: Expect discounts of 20 to 40 percent storewide, with deepening price cuts as March nears. Leased departments, such as cosmetics and fragrances, are excluded from the sale. This month is also your last chance to visit the restaurants on the 12th floor, including the Oak Grill and the Skyroom, which will close on January 27. 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, 612-375-2200, macys.com
Grethen House: Take 70 percent-off fall and winter collections by designers such as Maison Margiela and Comme des Garçons during the women’s designer boutique’s biggest sale of the season. (Edina location and online only.) 4930 France Ave. S., Edina, 952-926-8725, grethenhouse.com
Pumpz & Co: Take 70 percent off fall and winter styles at the designer footwear boutique. 3511 Galleria, Edina, 952-926-2252, pumpzco.com
Roam Furniture & Lighting: Take 15% off all Gus Modern furniture and accents, plus with every Gus Modern purchase, a tree will be planted through out the entire month of January. Ends Jan. 31, 2914 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, 612-377-6465, roaminteriors.com
Atmosfere: Save 25 to 40 percent on all fall and winter merchandise. 730 N. Washington Ave., Minneapolis, 612-333-1843, facebook.com/Atmosfere
Mille: Take 60 percent off fall and winter collections, in-store and online with code “sixtyoff” at checkout. 316 W. 48th St., Minneapolis, 612-209-7364, shopmille.com
Askov Finlayson: Take 25 percent off all seasonal apparel and accessories, including sweaters, parkas, scarves, and more, both in-store and online. Plus, Skyway Avoidance Society members receive an additional 10 percent discount on outerwear in-store. 204 N. First St., Minneapolis, 612-206-3925, askovfinlayson.com
Semblance: Take an additional 30 percent off all clearance items the month of January for a total discount of 30 to 90 percent off, in-store and online with code “EXTRA30.” Ends Jan. 31, 204 N. Minnesota St., New Ulm, 507-304-0377, shopsemblance.com
Parc: Save up to 50 percent off on select fall and winter items at the women’s boutique, plus free shipping on orders over $100. 320 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, 612-353-4966 and 5023 France Ave. S., Edina, 952-405-2505, parcboutique.com
Hazel & Rose: Take an additional 30 percent off sale items for a total savings of 65 percent off select fall and winter styles at the sustainable fashion retailer, both in-store and online with the code “EXTRA30.” Ends Jan. 31, 945 Broadway St. NE #220, Minneapolis, 612-788-4178, shophazelandrose.com
Pacifier: Save up to 50 percent on winter clothing, shoes, and select gear for kids and babies. Four Twin Cities locations including North Loop: 219 N. Second St. #102, Minneapolis, 612-623-8123, pacifier.me
Cliché: Take 25 to 50 percent off select fall and winter clothing and accessories. 2403 Lyndale Ave., Minneapolis, 612-370-0420, clichempls.com
My Sister: Save 25 percent on select t-shirt designs for men and women, in-store and online. 1616 W. Lake St., Minneapolis, 612-400-1194, mysister.org/collections/sale
Idun: Take 40 percent off fall and winter goods at this stylish Cathedral Hill boutique, in-store and online. (Some exclusions apply.) 495 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-348-6104, shopidun.com
D.NOLO: Take up to 50 percent off fall and winter merchandise at the North Loop boutique co-op. 219 N. Second St., Minneapolis, 612-584-3244, dnolo.com
Wilson & Willy’s: Save 20 percent off on all women’s outerwear, including the shop’s exclusive, small-batch collections from Hackwith Design House and Faribault Woolen Mill. 211 N. Washington Ave., Minneapolis, 612-315-2280, wilsonandwillys.com
J.W. Hulme Co.: Take 50 percent off fall and winter collections by the Minnesota heritage bag maker online. jwhulmeco.com
Solid Manufacturing Co.: Save 20 to 40 percent off handcrafted wood furniture and leather good samples by the Minnesota brand, plus free U.S. shipping with code “NEWYEAR.” solidmanufacturingco.com
Winsome Goods: Take 20 percent off all fall and winter styles by the local womenswear designer. winsomegoods.com/shop
