Show Stoppers

November 2008

Timeless Elegance

Though the overall design of this twenty-one-inch-high hand-painted Chinese porcelain vase is classic, the streamlined form and fresh orange hue help it bridge a number of styles. $249. Nola Home, 404 Penn Ave. S., Mpls., 612-374-4066

Photo by Michael Hendrickson

Crafty Chic

Accessories with a humble, homemade look add a surprising hint of style. Hooked-wool pillows like the one shown here (other styles are available) are among our favorites. $56. EuroNest, 5700 W. 36th St., St. Louis Park, 952-929-2927

Photo by Michael Hendrickson

Vintage Mod

Traditionally used as a lunch pail in India, where it’s made, this cool multicompartment melamine case works for food—and for jewelry, sewing tools, and small office supplies too. $36. Patina, 1009 Franklin Ave. W., Mpls., 612-872-0880; 5001 Bryant Ave. S., Mpls., 612-821-9315; 2305 18th Ave. NE., Mpls., 612-788-8933; 2057 Ford Pkwy., St. Paul, 651-695-9955; 1581 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-644-5444

Photo by Michael Hendrickson

Colorful Personality

Who told us to take work accessories so seriously? We love this sharp PVC messenger bag by Tepper Jackson with a striped canvas strap, printed cotton lining, and brass hardware. $150. MartinPatrick3, 121 N. 1st
St., Mpls., 612-746-5329

Photo by Michael Hendrickson

Reflective Approach

A sheet of stainless steel polished to mirror quality—and cut and bent to create a folded effect—gives this fruit basket by Alessi a fresh twist. $115. Roam, 813 Glenwood Ave., Mpls., 612-377-6465

Photo by Michael Hendrickson

A Little Spunk

Color ties these quirky mismatched socks together so that they don’t look like a mistake. But even if they did, who cares? They’re warm, whimsical, and made of recycled cotton. $16.50. Bibelot, 2276 Como Ave., St. Paul, 651-646-5651; 1082 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-222-0321; 4315 Upton Ave. S., Mpls., 612-925-3175; 300 Hennepin Ave. E., Mpls., 612-379-9300

Photo by Michael Hendrickson

Show Stoppers

Timeless Elegance

Crafty Chic

Vintage Mod

Colorful Personality

Reflective Approach

A Little Spunk

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