This week’s shopping and style highlights:”‹
Galleria Art Walls: Art of Edina, which spotlights community art in public spaces, has debuted its latest project: a pop-up exhibit of art walls at Edina shopping center Galleria, designed and curated by Jill Emmer and Paul Johnson, with help from local artists Matthew Custar and Chank Diesel. Located on the east side of Galleria on the upper and lower levels, the art walls make a great backdrop for selfies. For every art wall post (with the tags @galleriaedina and @freeartsmn plus the hashtag #galleriaartwalls on Instagram), Galleria will donate $5 to Free Arts Minnesota. Now through April 30 @ Galleria, France Ave. S. & 69th St., Edina, 952-925-4321, galleriaedina.com
Debut @ MOA Season-End Sale: The Mall of America is in the process of trading in a new group of craft-oriented brands at its multi-vendor shop, Debut, available beginning May 12. In the meantime, the store is offering specials on its current lineup of brands, including Woolrich (40 percent off apparel, 50 percent off accessories). Now through April 15 @ Debut, Mall of America, 125 North Garden, Bloomington, mallofamerica.com
Edina Progressive Party – Readying for Derby Day: Get geared up for Kentucky Derby Day on May 6 with this day of shopping hosted by Polo for Philanthropy at 50th & France boutiques. Retailers including Cos Bar, Fringe Accessories, and Luxury Garage Sale will offer a curated selection of Derby wear, plus Edina Grill will offer mint juleps and other Derby-style specials and miniature horses will roam the area. 4-10 p.m. Thu., April 13 @ W. 50th St. & France Ave., Edina, thepoloclassic.com, 50thandfrance.com
Lowertown Pop Maker Market: This annual market features handcrafted goods from nearly 50 makers spanning clothing, fashion accessories, skincare, home decor, and edibles. Highlights include sustainably made handbags featuring natural elements by nest PURE, Moxie Malas’ prayer and meditation beaded jewelry made from natural wood and semi-precious stones, Stormsisters’ hand-poured lipsticks, and colorful Taki Watches for men and women. This crowdfunding market also donates 50 percent of ticket sales to nonprofit organization River’s Edge Academy and the other half going to one lucky Minnesota maker. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., April 15 @ Union Depot, 214 4th St. E., St. Paul, lowertownpop.com
Progressive Sale at D.NOLO: This weekend, save 10 percent off one item, 20 percent off two items, and 30 percent off three items or more from North Loop boutique co-op D.NOLO, plus partner stores Bluebird Boutique and Bumbershute. (In-store only.) Fri., Apr. 14 & Sat., Apr. 15 @ D.NOLO: 219 N. Second St., Minneapolis, 612-584-3244, dnolo.com; Bumbershute: 5014 France Ave S., Edina, 952-475-2684, bumbershute.com; Bluebird Boutique: 3909 W. 50th St., Edina, 952-746-8675, bluebirdboutique.com
Grethen House Bunny Days Sale: The women’s designer boutique hosts its annual Bunny Days sale at both of its locations, with the chance to receive 20 to 50 percent off all new spring merchandise with an in-store scratch-off coupon. Online, take 20 percent off one order using code “SPRING20.” Online April 9-16; in-store April 7–15 @ Grethen House Edina, 4930 France Ave. S., Edina, 952-926-8725, and @ Grethen House North Loop, 212 Third Ave. N. #109, Minneapolis, 612-339-5702, grethenhouse.com
Camba Jewelry Spring Trunk Show: Shop handmade jewelry by local designer Kristin Krull of Camba Jewelry. Each piece, made up of semi-precious gemstones, crystal, fresh-water pearls, and precious metals, comes with a custom charm inscribed with one of the designer’s five mantras. 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Fri., April 14 & 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Sat., April 15 @ Spalon Montage, 8375 Seasons Pkwy., Woodbury, 952-915-2900, cambajewelry.com
Yardbird Furniture Opening Weekend: The Twin Cities’ newest home furnishings retailer specializes in wicker furniture built to last through the Minnesota winter. The new company will focus on selling direct to customer, both online and at their St. Louis Park showroom. The first two opening weekends include special promotional pricing. Get an inside look at the new location on the MnMo Style blog. April 7-9 and April 14-16 @ Yardbird Furniture, 6501 Cambridge St., St. Louis Park, 877-927-2846, yardbirdfurniture.com
Bénou Lahaye Pop-up Jewelry Sale: Black Dog Cafe hosts a pop-up sale from French glass jewelry artist Bénou Lahaye, who hand-blows her glass beads and constructs her jewelry in her workshop in the old quarter of La Roche-Bernard. Sat., April 15 @ Black Dog Cafe, 308 Prince St., St. Paul, 651-228-9274, atelier-benou-perles.fr
AlwaysMod Store Closing Sale: After two years in its Golden Valley location, modern home décor store AlwaysMod, formerly Finnstyle, is closing its doors. The entire store, including goods by Alessi, Tom Dixon, Riedel, Chilewich, Georg Jensen, and Fritz Hansen, will be 30-80 percent off, and store fixtures, shelving, and all display items will also be available for sale. Get more details on the closing on the MnMo Style blog. March 24–mid-April @ AlwaysMod, 905 Decatur Ave. N., Golden Valley, 763-746-5600, alwaysmod.com
