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This week in St. Paul shopping, holiday shopping events at ELINOR, Picky Girl, w7, the Grand Hand and more.

Thursday & Friday: ELINOR Holiday Shopping Event
What: Eclectic art boutique Elinor is givin’ us the ol’ razzle dazzle with an evening of holiday shopping. Stop by this Thursday and Friday to peruse tons of handmade gifts, pretty art pieces, knit accessories, wearable wools and tons more winter staple items from over 50 local crafters. To make it a real bash, ELINOR will be serving up treats, chocolate, gifts and discounts throughout the night. -Lauren Gantner
When: 4–8 p.m. Thursday, November 18 & Friday, November 19.
Where: ELINOR, 1559 Randolph Ave., St. Paul, 651-771-1791, elinor7.wordpress.com

Thursday: Picky Girl Shopping Event
What: Get picky this holiday season with handpicked designers from Grand Avenue shop Picky Girl. This weekend, the shop is showcasing a handful of their faves, including original clothing from Calpurnia Peach (one-of-a-kind pieces exclusive to Picky Girl), Annie Fink, accessories from Vintage City Classics, and more. To make this soiree even more special, Picky Girl will be handing out tons of freebies, from gift certificates to floral arrangement and local designer must-haves. -Lauren Gantner
When: 6–9 p.m. Thursday, November 18.
Where: picky girl Boutique, 949 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, 651-698-4107, pickygirlmn.com

Friday: w7 Collective November Social: Holiday Sparkle
What: Get into the holiday spirit this Friday when w7 Collective pops up at Shamrock’s in St. Paul’s historic brewery district. Shop the Collective’s locally curated art, design, fashion, accessories and gifts (with special guests anne & c friends of Wayzata’s Artists’s Mart) while enjoying food and drinks from Shamrock’s and music. -Jahna Peloquin (Pictured: Attagirl by Kedrin)
When: 1-9 p.m. Friday, November 19.
Where: 995 W. 7th St., St. Paul, 651-228-9925, w7collective.posterous.com

Beginning Friday: Handcrafted Holidays
What: The Grand Hand’s annual Handmade Holiday bazaar opens for the holiday shopping season just in time for Thanksgivin. Stock up on fresh finds and perennial favorites, including a wide selection of ornaments, jewelry, prints, and pottery as well as work in fiber, glass, metal and wood. We’ll be adding new goods throughout the season, with plenty of options under $60. -Jahna Peloquin (Pictured: Jewelry by Brittany Foster)
When: During store hours November 19-December 24.
Where: The Grand Hand Gallery, 619 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-312-1122, thegrandhand.com

November Deals at FiveTwoSix Salon
What: Every month, St. Paul salon FiveTwoSix – which was recently named one of the top 100 salons in America by Elle Magazine – has tons of ways to keep you pretty with great deals and promos. This month, get your winter hair fix with Bumble & Bumble’s Wear and Care Quenching Treatment; the line starts at $35, and you can take 20 percent off when you invest in all four treatments from the line. For your dry skin fix, take in a winter skin spa treatment from Dermalogica; get a 30 minute treatment for only $35, and take home its Smooth and Renew kit with free travel size samples for only $36 ($66 value). More deals running through the month: get a free 4 oz. Bumble & Bumble hairspray with a Messy or Dressy production collection purchase; free makeup touch-ups from Smashbox Cosmetics after any hair or spa appointment; and if you refer three people to your stylist, you’ll receive a free haircut, and they’ll receive a complimentary Bumble & Bumble product.
-Jahna Peloquin
When: Through November.
Where: 526 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-222-3839, 526salon.com

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