independent designers – Francois et Moi https://francoisetmoi.com Making a Handmade Modern Home one DIY project at a time. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:07:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://i0.wp.com/francoisetmoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Untitled-2-2.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 independent designers – Francois et Moi https://francoisetmoi.com 32 32 76357554 Local Purveyors to Explore https://francoisetmoi.com/uncategorized/local-purveyors-worth-exploring/ Sat, 15 Mar 2014 00:35:51 +0000 http://francoisetmoi.com/?p=4613   Wow, what a crazy week it’s been. I feel like I plopped down my suitcase in our apartment on Sunday night (after flying home from Chicago), blinked and it was the next weekend! Reflecting on the few days we spent in Chicago, one big thing I took away was how much I really enjoyed and appreciated the locally-owned shops we visited for their commitment to originality, as well as, their support for independent designers and artisans. With sky-high rent and big box competition, I’m sure it’s not always easy being the little guy or gal on the block.  So now that we’re back home, I’m motivated more than ever to really explore the local, inde shops Minneapolis and St. Paul have to offer. To start, there 3 main shops on my “Must Explore List,” (and honestly I’m a little embarrassed I haven’t been yet) but as they say, better late than never! The Foundry. 125 N. 1St St. Greater Goods.  2515 Nicollet Ave. S. Mille. 316 W. 48th St. Do you have a favorite local boutique? Please share! Photo via MSP Mag.

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