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January inspiration and quick lesson in the art of accessorizing from one of our favorite Minneapolis Interior designers, Ms. Kelli Fontana of TSG Vol. 5 @westbayhomes @kellifontanadesigns We love this clean, bright delight of an entry way and Kelli’s use of a stunning console table to help frame the gorgeous mirror and accessories from @maitland_smith @hickorychair Look for @westbayhomes and @spacecrafting_photography featured in the current Scout Guide Minneapolis Vol 5📚 📷@spacecrafting_photography #thescoutguide #tsgminneapolis #tsgmplsloveslocal #tsgmplsvol5 #kellifontana #westbayhomes #supportsmallbusiness #hickorychairfurniture #maitlandsmithfurniture https://www.instagram.com/p/CZPp_u9P2YX/?utm_medium=tumblr

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The Winter Kite Festival is this Saturday on Lake Harriet from 12-4! 🪁🪁🪁🪁🪁🪁🪁 Bundle up the kiddos, get outside and enjoy this beautiful tradition, if your looking for kites reach out to @kinoko_kids and tell ‘em The Scout Guide sent ya🪁 📷 @kinoko_kids #scouted #mplsfun #mplskids #mplskites #kitefestival #lakeharriet #tsgmplsloveslocal #shoplocalmpls #tsgmplslovessmallbusiness (at Lake Harriet, Mpls) https://www.instagram.com/tsgminneapolis/p/CY-Ix6zMbsT/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Happening now… The Floor Sample Sale @martinpatrick3 📢 This is where you find those treasures and deals at up to 60% off on those brands you’ve been dreaming of! 😇 💵 See more of @martinpatrick3 in The Scout Guide Minneapolis Vol. 5 📚 #martinpatrick3 #northloop #mplsinteriordesign #shopmpls #mplsfurniture #mplssale #mplsmensstyle #mplswomensstyle #tsgmplsloveslocal #tsgmplsvol5 (at MartinPatrick 3) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYpj3fsMTwj/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Still looking for a plan for tonight’s ⏰ 🎉NYE celebration? 🍾May we suggest a visit to the fabulous @thesondershaker in NE!🍸🍸 Hop over to their Gram, check out the beautiful pre-fix menu on line and maybe you’ll get lucky with a reservation,🍾 if not keep this little gem in your back pocket for another time, and whatever your plans stay safe, be kind and cheers to a great year ahead🎉Welcome 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣2️⃣🎊⏰ .#sondershaker #scoutedinmpls #eatdrinkdishmpls #mplsfoodie #supportmplslocal #tsgmplsloveslocal #thescoutguideminneapolis #nordeastmpls #shopmpls #eatmpls #nyeinmpls (at Northeast, Minneapolis) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYJ27_aLrDC/?utm_medium=tumblr

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What she’s having… 🍸🎄 Today as we run around for last minute items, don’t forget to check out the MN brands in your grocery store, liquor store and specialty shops, we like @herspiritvodka one of our many favorite local brands here in Minneapolis & St. Paul! She’s got the Spirit❤️ Wishing you a festive day out there!🎁🎄🎁🎄🎁 #herspirit #christmasinmpls #volka #mnbrands #shopmpls #shopstpaul #thescoutguideloveslocal #thescoutguidempls (at Minneapolis, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CX4B5ADFpeQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Keeping it simple can be a beautiful thing!🌲 As the temps dropped drastically today, this perfectly styled room from @ashleylouis_design got our attention and inspired us to stay in, keep it simple and get ready for the holidays all day.🌲🕊🦌☃️🌟 #styledlife #xmasinmpls #ashleylouisdesign #mnstyled #tsgmplsloveslocal #tsgmplsvol5 #mplslife #thescoutguideminneapolis (at Minneapolis, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXjpzzxP0BJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Minneapolis is looking spectacular today in this overhead shot from our friend @will_wright4 📷👏 Let it snow!!! ❄️🌲❄️🌲❄️🌲❄️🌲❄️🌲 Hope you got out and had some fun in this beautiful white stuff!❄️ #mplssnowstorm #mpls #lakeoftheislesmpls #thescoutguide #tsgmplsloveslocal #thescoutguidemplsloveocal #shoplocalmpls https://www.instagram.com/p/CXXGM6UsaO7/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Festive fun is always in fashion @bettydangers but on major steroids during the Holidays🎄🎄🎄 Come all ye faithful for a holidazzle night of fun to Betty’s!🦌🎅🎁 📷 @sarajeanmpls #eatdrinkmpls #tsgmpls #thescoutguide #tsgmplsloveslocal #scouted #queens #mplsfun #mplsbar (at Northeast, Minneapolis) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXCwvLOMaug/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Local Shopping in Minneapolis & St. Paul is at a fever pitch on this Black Friday!!!🖤 Watch our stories for local deals and don’t forget to mark your calendars for our annual TSG Mpls & Hewing Hotel Holiday Market @hewinghotel. Sunday December 5th, 11-4🥂🌲🥂🦌🌲 Come shop some of of our LOCAL favorite makers… @faribaultmill @baublesandbobbies @heresthedealspice @excelsiorcandle @mnicards and more! Complimentary gift wrapping from @tsgminneapolis elves😉🎁🎁🎁 and, wait for it…. SANTA will be making a special appearance in the Hewing Lobby👀🎅🎅🎅 You won’t want to miss this festive Holiday Market🥂🎅🎁 Today, we hope you are taking advantage of all the local deals from some of our favorite retailers like @martinpatrick3 20% off @woodhousespa_minnesota Deals galore ! @goodnightmoonkids @kenzington_boutique @stephaniesshop @pumpzco @beanandro @woodysfurnituremn @bluebirdedina @evereve_edina @sotascents #tsgmplsloveslocal #scouted #thescoutguide #thescoutguideminneapolis #mn #mplsshopping #stpaulshopping #blackfridadeals #mplsholidayboutique #hewinghotel (at Minneapolis, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWwIsCEPnTp/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Hello Minneapolis! & St. Paul! 🌲🎄🌲🎄🌲 As we gear up for the Holiday Season 🦃🎄🦌🎅it is NOW more important than ever to support 🎁 our local Minneapolis & St. Paul businesses! So many of you are already shopping and supporting our local community, so all of us at The Scout Guide came together with a few more great ideas on how you can do more… So here you go, PLEASE spread the word, tag your friends and family and share on your stories, DM’s and more! Let’s Shop Our MSP businesses first! #blackfridaylocal #minneapolisshopping #thescoutguidetips #tipstoshoplocal #supportlocaltips #localmn #mnshops #stpaulshopping #tsgminneapolis #tsgmplsloveslocal #xmasinmpls #thanksgivinginmn (at Minneapolis, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWoRhQcv-ty/?utm_medium=tumblr

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This room’s moody interior has us ready to embrace the dark side… 🌺 if your with us then you won’t want miss the National Scout Guide story 👀 featuring tips and inspiration from Minneapolis designer extraordinaire, Lucy of @lucyinteriordesign on how to create warm and moody interiors!💛🔥 Link in profile to TSG National Blog… check it out🙏 #lucyinteriordesign #lucylovescolor #thescoutguide #tsgmplsloveslocal #elldecor #sodomino #mplsinteriordesign #supportlocalmpls https://www.instagram.com/p/CWmPQ26sHcB/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Beautiful Rice Park in St. Paul is lit up and ready for the Holiday! 🎄👀 What a lovely place to get into the spirit🌲🎄🌲 📷 @svbuckman #stpaulmn #riceparkstpaul #xmasinstpaul #xmasinminnesota #shopstpaul #shopmpls #tsgmplsloveslocal #scoutedinstpaul (at St. Paul) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWhcja7sU6X/?utm_medium=tumblr

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It’s happening Minneapolis! The iconic building that is being developed by our friends @daytonsproject, is opening it’s doors (with the help of @thedepartmentsatdaytons) for local Holiday Shopping and more, experience the magic starting, Thursday Nov. 18th Monday-Saturday 10-5 Sunday 12-5 and going for the next 4 months👏👏👏 We can’t wait to be inside this beautiful building once again! Don’t miss the special revival of the Santa Bear Holiday Windows🐻🤶🎅 #mplsholidayboutique #mplsshopping #daytonsshopping #oldschool #daytonswindows #shoplocalmpls #tsgmplsloveslocal #scoutedinmpls #marytylermoore #marytylermooreshow (at Daytons) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWWwWP3s6v5/?utm_medium=tumblr

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The holiday garland & twinkle lights are starting to pop up around town, we give this festive outdoor fireplace decor an A+😍 @momsdesignbuild always does an amazing job, from landscaping, design-build and even holiday decor! 📷 @momsdesignbuild #mpls #mplsbuilders #mplslandscaper #tsgmplsloveslocal #tsgmplsvol5 #mplsdesign #xmasinmpls #letitsnow #holidaydecorating #outdoorfireplace (at Minneapolis, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWHKePSvkzx/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Look who’s making news👀@martinpatrick3 and their chic Golden Holiday Sweater 🌟 made the tippy top of The Scouted Life’s new article… Lux Gifts for Her 👑@thescoutguide 🙏 TSG, thanks for showcasing 74 small businesses across the country for this upcoming Holiday Season of shopping LOCAL 🌲💛🌲💛🌲 Check out our 74 Lovely & Lux Gifts for Her @thescoutguide (link in profile for entire story👏👏👏 #thescoutguide #tsgmpls #martinpatrick3 #mp3womensboutique #holidaygiftsforher #luxandlovely #giftsforher #shoplocalmnminneapolis (at Minneapolis, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWCEh2zsEji/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Have you heard about @teardroptap… the traveling bartending service?!?! 🥂 🍹🥃🍷🥂🍾 Well if not it’s time to hop over and check out these cool entrepreneurs on the Gram… they’re winning awards and taking down names, for bookings that is😉😉 Congrats and cheers to yet another Minnesota success story👏👏👏 #tsgmplsloveslocal #travelingbar #coolbusinesses #mplsbusiness #teardroptap #scouted #thescoutguidempls (at Minneapolis, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CV3hExVPuwt/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Hey November, we’re loving your crisp start here in our city and this stunning overhead shot of Lake of the Isles. Cheers to the sweater weather ahead!🧶 📷 @ogeevisuals 🙏 #novinmpls #novemberinthecity #mplsdrone #lakeoftheisles #mplsneighborhoods #fallcolors #scoutedinmpls #tsgmplslovessmallbusiness #tsgmplsloveslocal (at Lake of the Isles) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVv4PufPa7T/?utm_medium=tumblr