My favorite Mussels in America- Morocco meets Asia!! Great space- great wine-Great fun to be had!

My favorite chef in the Twin Cities is back in Lowertown.He can layer flavors like no one! The best mussels in the USA!! Contemporary Morocco/Mediterranean cuisine. www.facesmearspark.com

The American Craft Council is re-locating from New York to Minneapolis in July, 2010!!! Welcome- smart move!www.craftcouncil.org

www.Zandrarhodes.com

We brought Zandra Rhodes the internationally known artist to town to speak to us about the costumes and sets she designed for The Pearl Fishers- WOW!

They celebrate their 35th Anniversary in New York-Incredible source for deco and contemporary French pieces- magnifique! www.maisongerard.com

Yoshioka’s Bouquet Chair is the hottest ticket this spring- Suprised? Nothing is more fresh, exciting, exploding! Congratulations! www.YoshiokaBouquetChair.com

Pendant Light of Silvered Glass Orbs inspired by molecular models- lighted by halogen bulbs-HOT! www.charles-paris.com

Glass is being used everywhere! Check out Calatrava’s new bridge in Venice- the first in 300 years- and it is GLASS!! Outdoors! Wild! www.Carvart.com

Let’s all do our share preventing hunger. Each trip to the co-op, market, grocery- grap a few extra non-perishable items for your local food shelf.www.emergencyfoodshelf.org

My most decadent escape this winter! Visit over 700 species of butterflies & moths in a tropical garden! Heavenly!Visit the NY Museum of Natural History.www.amnh.org

Tim Harding is my friend, my neighbor, and one of the most talented textile artists in America. His latest coillection inspired by flowers and nature is stunning.www.timharding.com