​The daily lunch routine can grow to be a bit dull. Thankfully during summer, when workers aren't restricted to the skyways for dining options, it's easier to shake things up.

Over in St. Paul there is even more reason to get out and squeeze every last minute out of your lunch hour, not only to soak up a little vitamin D, but also to peruse some locally made gifts, and perhaps even make your own.

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​For many DIYers, textiles inspire projects that consume hours with joyful planning and plotting. Some of us end up making nothing, content to just collect fabric or lovingly squeeze a skein and leave it at that. But when crafting gets serious, days will pass by unnoticed after typing "yarn" into the Etsy search bar, and quilt squares are likened to crack.

This Saturday the Textile Center is having their 11th-annual textile garage sale--the world's largest of its kind. The event is a must for button and bead buffs, fabric-ophiles, and pattern fanatics.More >>

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​It's an ominous sounding name for such a benign day. Thankfully, it only entails shopping. Once again Black Friday welcomes enthusiastic spenders -- and the friends and family members they drag along -- to the stores. While some will be hitting up the malls in search of holiday deals, there are still plenty of opportunities to shop local this Thanksgiving weekend. One such event includes sales on 13th Avenue, where there will be a variety of steals and deals that you won't want to miss.

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​High-end retailer Neiman Marcus is kicking things up this month with some exciting in-store events and trunk shows. September brings the likes of cult shoe brand Manolo Blahnik, minimalist-chic label eskander, and menswear clothier Isaia Napoli to the store's downtown Minneapolis location. Neiman's will also play host to a couple of beauty events that are definitely worth marking your calenders for.

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​It's time again for GH2's bi-annual 90% off sale, happening this weekend. The Minneapolis designer consignment and resale shop is offering deep discounts on high-end brands such as Prada, Chanel, Commes des Garcon, Margiela, Rick Owens, and many more. This is truly one of the best sales of the season so be sure to arrive early and dress to dig.

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Nelle classic clutches

​Local handbag line Nelle is having a trunk show this Thursday at L'atelier Couture in St. Paul. The line was founded in 2004 by Laura Nelli. Since then, the designer has gotten quite a bit of national attention; her bags have even been featured in Oprah's O Magazine, and are carried at famed department store Henri Bendel in New York City.
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Founders Vanessa Messersmith and Jennifer Sapiro

​Eat Street's fashion staple Blacklist Vintage is holding their annual digger's sale on Saturday August 31.

The shopping event will have digger bins priced $1 to $5 for you to explore. To all of the serious vintage lovers who plan on attending, get there early to score duds from the 1920s to the '80s for a huge steals and worthy wardrobe additions.



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