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	Southwest Journal, June 2010 In its second annual Best of Southwest issue, the Journal's readers once again pick hunt & gather as their favorite antique shop. The article's author states they are "never tired of looking at the colorful displays parked outside the storefront" and warns that more than a local following is ensuing--Sheryl Crow stopped by last summer and bought some cool stuff too!
	Crave Minneapolis/St. Paul, June 2010 This guide to "the places women crave in Minneapolis, including 125 women you need to know", lists hunt & gather and owner Kristi Stratton in its first edition. It describes the shop as "fresh, funky, and fashion-forward" and appreciates its quality merchandise and thoughtful service. It advises shoppers to always expect the unexpected at h&g.
	eat.shop twin cities, May 2010 This curated travel guide of unique, locally-owned eating and shopping destinations has again chosen hunt & gather as one of the "most interesting, inspired, and authentic establishments in Minneapolis and St. Paul". They especially take note of our selection of vintage buttons, antlers, old flash cards, and "lots of other things you didn't know you wanted".
	Midwest Home, April/May 2010 In one of its "Inspiration" articles, the magazine sources hunt & gather as a great place to find colorful, artful, vintage pottery and vases to liven up your indoor and outdoor schemes this spring and summer.
	Minnesota Monthly, April 2010 In its feature story on the best places to live in the Twin Cities, Minnesota Monthly lists hunt & gather as one of "a treasure trove" of fabulous shops that center the Fulton neighborhood and make it such a great place to live.
	Southwest Journal, September 2009 The newspaper's home improvement guide features hunt & gather in its article discussing how vintage is of-the-moment due to its look, cost, and green factor. They highlight our selection of unique and affordable graphic textiles, mid-century modern furniture, unexpected wall-hangings, taxidermy, and industrial accents. " . . . shimmy around corners and spend time peering into every space to avoid missing something."
	Spirit Magazine, September 2009 Southwest Airline's magazine features "bright, eclectic" hunt & gather as a must-see in its article on planning your adventure in Minneapolis. Even "people who are normally bored by the dry array of ancient goods will enjoy the place. . . It's as if the 20th century had been crammed into one store and marked FOR SALE." Don't miss our "museum of the way things looked before 1976."
	Southwest Journal, June 2009 The readers of the Southwest Journal have selected hunt & gather best antique shop for 2009! The paper says, "hunt & gather is not your typical antique shop. It has 25 stylized booths with all kinds of items. No stale junk, with ever changing merchandise. If you want something unique and quirky, this is the place to go."
	Mpls St Paul Magazine, June 2009 In the Lifestyle section of their annual guide to the best of summer, MSP provides three peeks of our latest in-store displays and reminds readers that many hunt & gather dealers sell at their favorite summer antiques fairs. They particularly like the MADA show, Oronoco Gold Rush Days, and Junk Bonanza. Don't forget to find us there!
	Minneapolis Star Tribune, March 2009 In its Secondhand Settings article, the newspaper features hunt & gather as one place to not miss if you are entertaining on a budget. They highlight our ample selection of mix-and-match glassware, flatware, linens and more at pocket-friendly prices.
	Mpls St Paul Magazine, Winter 2009 All three homeowners profiled for the magazine's "Big Ideas, Small Spaces"feature divulge that hunt & gather is one of their most reliable stops for great finds at even better prices.
	Mpls St Paul Magazine, December 2008 In its annual Best of the Twin Cities issue, Mpls St Paul names hunt & gather Best Vintage Store for 2008. They reluctantly share this favorite haunt of theirs because "now we'll have to get there before you. This multiple-dealers-of-good-taste shop reminds of the good-ol' days of vintage shopping in this town." They particularly commend our selection of furniture, art pieces, and decor.
	Minnesota Monthly, November 2008 In its profile of the shopping crossroads at 50th & Xerxes, the magazine names hunt & gather a hot spot for collectors and treasure hunters alike. "Goods are grouped by vendors who create vignettes that tell a story. Their themed collections inspire new ways to use old things. The selection is mind-boggling!"
	Mpls St Paul Home, Fall 2008 Local design aficionado, Kirsten Hollister, lists hunt & gather as one of her favorite spots to find the variety of styles she blends together to create her trademark Northern European style.
	Mpls St Paul Magazine, October 2008 In its Frugal Chic feature, the magazine lists hunt & gather as a top resource for budget-friendly design and fashion. It tells readers to stop by and peruse our selection of vintage jewelry, conversation-starting furniture, and dealer Brenda Weber's typewriter key bracelets. Find one-of-a-kind looks for both your wardrobe and home!
	Midwest Home, September 2008 Of dealer Sandy Stone's work, the issue raves, "This savvy seamstress breathes new life into old stools, chairs, benches, and sofas with flair and wit. When she runs out of furniture projects, Stone turns her creativity to accent pillows, shams, and bedspreads.” Prowl the shop for her latest piece of furniture art!
	Twin Cities Luxury + Fashion, July 2008 Pick up the mid-summer issue to see dealer Nancy Polacek featured in the magazine’s “Take 5” article. “Capable of creating coin purses, wallets, bags, large totes, belts, furniture coverings, and even lampshades, Polacek’s designs aren’t just fun; their re-invented retro creations give you that one-of-a-kind vintage chic."
	Spaces Magazine, June/July 2008 Twin Cities Spaces, Places and Faces features many hunt & gather items in its article on pulling together the perfect picnic. The magazine resources the shop as a place to find just the right decorative accent to wow your party-goers this season.
	Metro Magazine, May 2008 Todd Pinzuti, one of four local design gurus Metro magazine consulted for its "style force" article, tells readers he finds some of the best stuff for his house at hunt & gather. He adds, "they do a good job presenting their materials, and it's all priced well."
	Country Living, March 2008 Did you see dealer Sandy Stone in Country Living magazine's Women Entrepreneurs feature? Pick up the March issue to see examples of her creative pillows, chairs, cushions and more. Check out her web site, www.sandystonedesignstudio.com, for more information. Better yet, stop by the shop to see what she currently has for sale in the store!
	Country Living, February 2008 Dealer Sandy Stone’s creatively-embellished gift boxes are featured in the magazine’s home comforts section. They love that these one-of-a-kind designs use vintage patterns for the inner tissue, their fashionable sleeves for the envelope, and sewing notions for trimmings. You can place orders with Sandy directly by calling 612/618-6457.
	Lucky Magazine, February 2008 This popular and fashionable publication says the key to our shop's "greatness" is that "there's not a shred of junk. And the merchandising is brilliant". (Wow! Thanks!) They say it's worth stopping by on a regular basis to take in our ever-changing thematic displays.
	Mpls St Paul Magazine, November 2007 Their Great Stuff Cheap feature lists hunt & gather as one of its favorite places to find design on a dime due to its wide range of styles and great garden accessories. It says the shop is "packed with all the good stuff--at pretty darn good prices."
	Minneapolis Star Tribune, October 2007 The paper's Home and Garden Section highlights the best of shopping retro in the Twin Cities and says to make sure to hit hunt and gather for its selection of vintage bark-cloth curtain panels, remnants and pillows made from them, and nostalgic-patterned oilcloth table coverings.
	Midwest Living, September/October 2007 Midwest Living’s Senior Home Editor lists the shop as one of her favorite stops when visiting Minneapolis. “Every odd, silly and fun item imaginable stuffs hunt & gather, a rabbit warren antiques shop” where, she knows, she’ll be sure to end her day with a smile.
	Metro Magazine, September 2007 In its profile of Mary Lahammer and Chad Flynn’s south metro home, the magazine lists hunt & gather as a way to “get connected” when blending the old with the new. It invites readers to check out “25 discrete booths jam-packed with barkcloth, rustic accessories, English antiques, cottage furnishings, ephemera and more”.
	Mpls St Paul Shops Magazine, Fall 2007 For the second year in a row, Mpls St Paul Magazine's annual shopping guide features hunt & gather as one of its favorite antique stores. They specifically mention the wide selection of vintage fabric, retro art, and cottage and cabin-style accessories.
	eat.shop twin cities, April 2007 This compact, urban travel guide lists hunt & gather as one of the most appealing homegrown and distinctive businesses in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Our plethora of plastic, wood, and metal letters even made the author's list of top 20 favorite things.
	Minneapolis Star Tribune, June 2007 The June 13th home and garden section features Keith and Celeste Nelson's Pine City home. This resourceful couple's stylish abode is a showcase of salvaged goods plucked from auctions, garage sales, and dumpster dives. The owners list hunt & gather as one of their favorite shops for furnishing and accessorizing "the house that junk built".
	Spaces Magazine, Oct/Nov 2006 Local design magazine Spaces highlights the uptown Minneapolis antique scene and names hunt & gather a nearby shop not to be missed while you're out and about.
	Mpls St Paul Shops Magazine, Fall 2006 Mpls St Paul magazine's popular Twin Cities shopping guide highlights the best of everything with hunt & gather featured in multiple sections. They report: "Find kitschy antiques ranging from rustic to retro, including oilcloth, wicker, barkcloth, vintage advertising, and folksy furniture. Don't forget to scout around the lower level."
	Home Companion Magazine, August/September 2006 Home Companion's "worth the trip" section highlights the best places for treasure hunting in the Twin Cities and quotes one reader as naming the shop one of their top 5 reasons to live in Minneapolis! "Rummage through two levels of funky finds, from cottage cute to functional industrial and everything in between."
	Minneapolis Star Tribune, June 2006 Country Living magazine features "Minneapolis style maker" Kristi Stratton! See first-hand how hunt and gather's creative owner highlights industry & nostalgia, battered country pieces, and "juicy decor" into her decorating schemes both at home and at the shop.
	Minneapolis Star Tribune, June 2006 The Star Tribune directs textile fans looking to add warmth and a patina of depth to their homes to hunt & gather for its wide selection of antique and vintage linens.
	Minneapolis Star Tribune, June 2006 hunt & gather--a "thrifty tip" in the Minneapolis Star Tribune's June 2006 Cash Check article. One regular customer gives kudos to our periodic sales events for adding style to her life and a little extra change to her pocketbook.
	Mpls-St. Paul Magazine, April 2006 Local interest magazine, Minneapolis-St. Paul, highlights hunt & gather in its Crossroads article featuring the corner of 50th and Xerxes. They call the intersection a destination full of family-friendly spots and urge vintage lovers to "hit hunt and gather for fun accent pieces and clothing"
	Celebrating Home, Sept 2005 "Celebrating Home", put out by creative people behind Seasons of Cannon Falls giftware and home accent lines, showcases a wide variety of hunt and gather items in its inspired season by season decorating plans for every room.
	Country Home Magazine, Nov 2005 In its holiday prep issues, Country Home names hunt & gather a "Minneapolis Hot Spot". They add: "This two-story antique shop offers affordable vintage items that run the gamut from full-sized furniture to architectural elements, to small-scale accessories. Come with a sharp eye, an open mind and plenty of time for browsing."
	Furnishings Magazine, Aug 2005 Local design publication, Furnishings Magazines, sits down to some style tips and decorating advice from Kristi Stratton, "owner and creative brains behind one of (their) favorite shops".