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Homegrown crafty goodness

Looking for some holiday gifts this year that are (gasp) unique?

We highly recommend the No-Coast-Craft-O-Rama in midtown Minneapolis. You'll find the most incredible selection of stuff there, truly. Last year there were literally thousands of people there so get in early.

American Craft Council, Minneapolis welcomes you

The New York City-based nonprofit American Craft Council announced last week that it is relocating to Minneapolis in 2010. We think they'll find lots of inspiration in our vibrant arts scene, our beautiful natural environment and our national treasure known as the hotdish.

“The council is proud to have been headquartered in New York for 66 years, but the high cost of doing business in the city is not a sustainable financial model for our organization given the current economic climate,” said Leilani Duke, chair of the American Craft Council Board, in a statement. “As part of a year-long strategic planning process, the council board determined that relocating to the Midwest – with its rich craft traditions and energetic artist communities – is an exciting and positive step.”

According to its announcement, “The council plans to open its new office in July 2010, and is currently in negotiations for a space.”

(From Finance and Commerce)

 
(You can purchase these cute tea towels here)

Stuff that you really should know - like, really

Ever get sick of the same old stuff on the radio? We do. That's why when we drove three hours to a client in a quaint little Minnesotan town recently, Dan was smart enough to have a slew of Stuff You Should Know podcasts at the ready. Genius. Want to build your own personal reserve of random but interesting information? Go on and check out their blog then... the boys are waiting.