Taking a vaca

Hey Bibelot friends!

Just wanted to let you all know that I'm taking a little break from blogging for the store.  I also do the displays at the Grand Ave location and have become a little busier with the summer shoppers (which is a great thing)!

I'll get something new and fun up very soon- it just won't be every Tuesday as is has been in the past.

Thanks for following me and the Bibelot

through this blogging journey!

Lynne Rossetto Kasper Signing!

The nationally known radio host & 

cookbook author, Lynne Rossetto Kasper, 

was at the Grand Avenue Bibelot last Thursday!

As the process of setting up for her signing went on, a few of us took some photos... there's even a video!  I didn't get every step it takes to get a signing in order, but here's the fun stuff...

• first, we have to get a hold of their publicist/manager/time keeper and find out a day and time that works for both the author and the store.
• second, we have to order enough books to keep the customers happy, but not too many so we sit on a bunch of inventory.
• third, comes the set up.  time to figure out the table, table cloth, food, drinks, etc to serve to customers.
• time to advertise... you saw it on the Bibelot's website, facebook, twitter, and email
• then, comes the baking!  Eric, the merchandiser at the Grand Ave store, as well as one of our buyers, Peggy, volunteered to make these amazing Triple Chocolate Brownie Cakes (recipe found in the cookbook Lynne Rossetto Kasper was there to sign).

Here's Eric's pictorial 

(a foodnetwork star in the making, if you ask me)...

And the final product...

After all that prep work (there is quite a bit more that i didn't mention), here's what the table looked like before she got there...

Our events are pretty fabulous!

One lucky winner did receive her latest cookbook, 

How to Eat Weekends, along with some other 

wonderful Minnesota made products!

And here she is, chatting with the customers!

Don't miss our next event... 3 Seams, a children's clothing line benefiting Haiti, will be at the Grand Avenue location this coming Saturday, May 19th from 11am-2pm.

A fresh new look!

The Northeast Bibelot in Minneapolis

is as fresh as a daisy!

Please be sure to swing on through to check it out- you won't be disappointed.

The entrance is no longer on Hennepin, 

it moved just around the corner on University.

23 University Avenue SE

Minneapolis, MN 55414

You have to see what they did!  It's has a cozier, small town shop feel.  The store has everything it had before- we didn't take out any merchandise (there are a few less socks, I guess), just rearranged it and added a few shelving units.  There's still plenty of space to walk around without feeling cramped... I know that's a reason why a lot of you shopped at the Northeast store.

Here are a few pics of what went on behind the scenes...

 The construction crew was there for just a couple weeks and they did an amazing job!  

The new space is wonderful and has a great vibe.  

Here are a few shots of the store as the staff was putting the store back together...

The Northeast customers and staff have been so patient throughout this remodel... a huge thank you to each and every one of you!  

I can't imagine all the work that went in to this immense project- 

hats off to you, Molly (she's the manager of the Northeast store)!  

You guys did a great job!

Day for the mommas!

This Sunday is MOTHER'S DAY!

Sunday, May 13th

If you can only make one stop for a mother's day purchase, you must make the Bibelot that stop.  This place is filled to the max with great mother's day gift ideas... you just can't go wrong.  

There are the traditional gifts:
flowers, candy, and dinner.

And then there are Bibelot Shop gifts...

For the mom that loves her garden...

For the mom who loves to sparkle and shine...

I Love You Mom Pewter Link Bracelet

You Are My Sunshine Retro Diner Mug

For the mom who likes her tea and quiet conversations...

Conversations With My Mother - Keepsake Journal

For the moms that like to smell good & get comfy after a hot bath...

For the moms who love to decorate their home...

 For the moms that just want a card and some time with you...

And for the moms who need to remind their kids...

Yep, some "kids" still need to be reminded.

Call Your Mother Mug

Home is Where Your Mom Is Mug

Please remember to pick up a couple gifts for your mom or the person in your life that you look up to as a mother figure (the products that have captions are linked to our website, so you can purchase right from that link).  

She'll be so happy you thought of her on this special day and you'll come out looking like the best kid on the block!