Carol's Lampshade Wagon is a small storefront filled with bolts of fabric and the wire frames of lampshades. Customers can choose the shape of lampshade they prefer and the fabric they like for a fully customized shade. Carol's Lampshade Wagon also has a small selection of lamps and lamp accessories. Free parking is available behind the building.
Smith Store Fixtures is a cabinet maker. It creates a range of cabinetry solutions and mainly caters to business clients.
Bjorling & Grant specializes in imported furniture from countries around the world and furniture made from reclaimed rainforest wood. It also deals in large slabs of reclaimed wood that can be purchased as is, or constructed into furniture by the company's Minneapolis furniture workshop. Bjorling and Grant runs the several arms of the business out of a single warehouse. Check out owner Ian Grant on TV, acquiring imports and wood on his Travel Channel program "The Relic Hunter."
Paul's Rental equips do-it-yourselfers and professional contractors in the area with an array of construction, painting and plumbing equipment they otherwise don't own or just need for a short period. Helping homeowners find the right tool for floor sanding and resurfacing is a specialty. Located in a small storefront directly across Penn Avenue from Lund's grocery store, it also supplies local residents with party and event rental equipment. Everything from hot dog rollers to folding chairs and generators to camping equipment is available for rent at reasonable prices.
Wrights Refinishing & Repair is located in St. Louis Park and provides furniture repair and refinishing services. Please call the number for details.
Restwell Mattress Factory is more a manufacturer of mattresses than a store/showroom. Although Restwell does sell direct to the public, when you enter the facility, you will find a dozen or so workers assembling mattresses of various sizes. Restwell Mattress Factory takes pride in the beds it makes and recommends that customers purchase directly from this facility or the website to ensure the utmost comfort for a perfect night's sleep.
Xylos is a gallery of unique and custom built woodwork by 12 experienced wood builders. A visit to the shop illuminates not only the sheer beauty of wood, but the unique creativity of each artist. Xylos is on 50th, just east of Xerxes Avenue. The Web site provides profiles of the wood builders and numerous photos of their work.
For more than 20 years, C.W. Smith Collection has been selling furniture, home decor and art pieces imported from South Asia, China and other parts of the world. Some selections include ceramics, chairs, tables and cabinets.
Common Cents Furniture offers bargain bedroom furniture and mattresses. The company has seven locations in the Twin Cities. This outlet is at 60th and Nicollet. An online catalogue of furniture is also available at the website.
AARCEE is a party rental business. It provides tables, kitchenware, tents, bleachers for up to 50 people, stages and much more. Serving the Midwest for decades, it has worked on everything from graduations and birthdays to corporate events.
Acme Brick offers a myriad of brick products specifically associated with residences, architects and construction companies. Acme Brick offers a variety of residential brick products including Aspen, New Bedford, Sequoia and a variety of other types. Visit Acme Brick's official website for photographic examples of the brick products offered.
The Woodshop of Avon is an architecture firm that serves both residential and commercial areas in Edina. Call for more information.
Style Minneapolis, owned by Shayne Barsness, was listed as one of the Best Vintage Shops in the Twin Cities by Minnesota Monthly magazine in 2009. The shop at 45th and Nicollet is invitingly creative. This home and gift emporium offers vintage home accessories, gifts, furniture and Shayne & Coco Classic Vintage Jewelry. See its listing on Facebook for photos and commentary.
Founded in 1980, Karen's Custom Draperies creates customized household items such as pillows, bedding and, of course, draperies. Karen works with each of her customers on an individual basis and provides the lining while her customers supply their chosen fabric. Call for more information.
ARI organizes and arranges fleet services for business customers. The company puts together plans for trucking, rental car and other transportation needs, and also provides support, repairs, fuel solutions and more. This small office is a satellite branch, with the main location in New Jersey.
Jerry's Home Upholstery serves clients throughout the Hennepin County area in carpet and upholstery cleaning and repair. It is independently-owned and operated. For more information on Jerry's Home Upholstery, please call the listed number.
Allied Aluminum Manufacturers is a family-owned and -operated aluminum manufacturing company. It sells to architects, contractors and other professionals. Visit the website to learn more.