Fresh Cut

May 2009

By Melissa Colgan

Pressed Matter

Capturing the whimsical nature of Minnesota’s most precious buds, David Coggins’s Eden Summer Collages is filled with flowers and plants collected in Pine Lake and Minneapolis over the course of one summer in 2004. Printed on an assortment of quirky papers—including newsprint, hotel stationery, and old notebooks—and emblazoned with diary entries, drawings, and photographs, Eden charts the 90 days of summer with an artistic eye. $40, from Common Good Books, 165 Western Ave. N., Ste. 14, St. Paul, 651-225-8989

Photo by Michael Hendrickson

Coming Up Roses

Inspired by Madonna’s book The English Roses, this umbrella has a houndstooth–and-fuchsia rose print that’s just right for keeping the little one’s crinoline dry. $15.95, from Patina, four metro locations including 1581 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-644-5444

Photo by Michael Hendrickson

Haute Hippie

With its embroidered square neckline, explosion of hothouse blooms, and billowy sleeves, the Maria peasant top by Johnny Was puts the ease in effortless summer dressing. $199, from Judith McGrann & Friends, 4615 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park, 612-922-297

Photo by Michael Hendrickson

Shabby Chic

Squirrel away charms and summer necessities in this blue rose–splashed petite carrier. $78, from A. Michelle, 1591 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-917-6966

Photo by Michael Hendrickson

Faded Grandeur

Flourishing watercolor blossoms on simple white porcelain, the Camellia sugar and creamer set make an elegant setting for tea time alfresco. $22, by Martha Stewart, from Macy’s, five metro locations including 700 Nicollet Mall, Mpls., 612-375-2200

Photo by Michael Hendrickson


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