Metallic
All Clad bowl; This simple metal bowl comes with a special trick: it has a base that suctions to the counter top—making whisking and mixing a breeze; $35 1.5 quart, $70 3 quart, $90 5 quart; Kitchens
Measuring spoons: Paula Deen’s measuring spoons and cups are perfect for the Food Network fan in your life; $15 for mini spoons, $20 for measuring spoons and $40 for measuring cups; Mill House Gallery & Gifts
Purse: Treesje’s blush metallic purse is the perfect size for a party; $395; Houndstooth
Metallic Tea Lights: Incorporate the colored metallic trends without going overboard by accessorizing with these colorful tea lights; $10.99 for large; $4.99 for small; Bachman’s
Decorative birds: These birds are made from recycled metal cabinets and painted in a variety of colors—each one is unique; $23.95; Jim Gilbert’s Wild Bird Store
Additional Items from Millhouse Gallery:
No. 25 Soy-candle-filled Crocks, $34.50
Tulip Mugs, $30
No. 45 Soy-candle-filled Crocks, $45
Sea Gloss Stones, $4 and $8
Muted Reds
Floral Table Runner: Each of these runners painted by a Minnetonka-based artist is unique, but they’re all beautiful; $95 for large, and $55 for small; Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Gift Shop
Yardly Art: Put out a metaphorical welcome sign for the birds with these ceramic bird baths and houses made by a Saint Paul-based artist; $59.95 for birdhouse, and $75 for bath; Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Gift Shop
Oliver Clay Company Pottery: The former owners of The Mocha Monkey can make mugs even more beautiful than the coffee that goes in them; $16 per mug; Jim Gilbert’s Wild Bird Store
Throw pillows & blanket: Heat up a chilly night with these warm-toned throws; $54 for blanket, $21-$34 for pillows; Jim Gilbert’s Wild Bird Store
Beret: This cranberry bedazzled beret adds a splash of color to the grey days ahead; $16.50; The Stash
Ocean Blues
Glass Bottle: Avoid adding plastic bottles to a landfill with this sleek bottle made by Takeya. The exterior of the bottle is wrapped in a rubberized material to keep the glass safe when you’re on the go; $20.99; Kitchens.
Recycled glass bowl: This bowl, which comes in several different sizes, is imported from Spain. It’s food-safe, so it’s as functional as it is beautiful; $12 extra-small bowls, $18 small bowls, $24 large bowls, $20 platters; Mill House Gallery & Gifts
Peacock Earrings: Made from real emeralds and sterling silver, these earrings will attract plenty of attention; $88; Houndstooth
Lamp: Made from cocoa leaves that are fossilized and then dyed in a variety of colors, these lamps will add color and light to any space; $105 for 16 and 1/2 inch lamp; Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Gift Shop
Scarf: Wrap up in cool blues to stay warm; $14.50; The Stash
Woodgrain
Wooden Fish: Intricate wooden fish sculptures made by an Eden Prairie artist will please outdoors enthusiasts of all types; $138–$236; The Wooden Fish Market on Etsy.com
Wooden Cars: Inspired by the birth of his daughter, this Chanhassen craftsman began making wooden toys; $15 for three cars and $30 for tree puzzle; Little Wooden Wonders on Etsy.com
Bowl: A variety of bowls in multiple shapes and sizes are perfect for tossing a salad or using as a centerpiece; $30–$298 (available in high-gloss and natural finish); Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Gift Shop
Bird house: Attract birds in style with this handcrafted wooden bird house in the shape of an acorn; $98; Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Gift Shop
Boards by Joel: Wooden cutting boards are a necessity in any cook’s kitchen—and these boards happen to be a beautiful necessity; $4.99 coaster size, $19.99 large; Bachman’s
Woodgrain shirt: Take a closer look at this beautiful silk shirt and you’ll notice it’s imprinted with a woodgrain pattern; $140; Houndstooth.
Shopping Guide
Bachman’s, 770 Prairie Center Dr., Eden Prairie; 952.941.7700;
Houndstooth, 582 Prairie Center Dr. #223, Eden Prairie; 952.261.2974
Jim Gilbert’s Wild Bird Store, 48 W. Main St., Waconia; 952.442.2120
Kitchens, Eden Prairie Center, 8251 Flying Cloud Dr. #1048, Eden Prairie; 952.943.0281
Little Wooden Wonders, Chanhassen
Mill House Gallery & Gifts, 516 Pine St. N., Chaska; 952.556.8726
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Gift Shop, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska; 952.443.1400
The Stash, 544 S. Elm St., Waconia; 612.805.0130
The Wooden Fish Market, Eden Prairie
