Glitz at the Galleria
Silver and gold really shine at the new home furnishings store in the Galleria. Z Gallerie offers beds, bedding, furniture, accessories and a gallery of artwork, as well as a huge assortment of silver and gold home decor.
Room vignettes showcase a variety of design styles — from sleek and modern to luxe Hollywood Regency, with lots of reflective finishes. Other collections evoke a more relaxed, casual aesthetic. "We have everything from chandeliers down to area rugs," said Nic Sims, a manager for the California-based retailer.
Ready to embrace Pantone's Color of the Year? There's plenty of Ultra Violet-hued accessories to choose from. In fact, color-coded walls of Mongolian wool pillows, candleholders, vases, table runners and other pieces make it easy to zero in on a palette.
"A lot of today's floor plans are open," said Sims. "You can pull pieces and colors from each vignette to tie it all together."
A dining bay displays glam sparkly dinnerware and stemware for "entertaining the queen," said Sims. The store's 6-foot-tall faux palm trees, fiddle leaf fig and aspen trees can easily fill a corner — but require no care.
Z Gallerie offers a more moderate price point than the recently opened Design Within Reach. Side chairs are $299 and up, mirrored table lamps from $199, vanity mirrors from $250, and sofas start at $1,500. Framed art ranges from $50 to $900. You can register for a $1,000 gift card at the store through April 1. Z Gallerie is in the new east wing by Cov Restaurant and Starbucks.
The Galleria, 69th St. and France Av. S., Edina, 651-846-0480, zgallerie.com
Floral spring fling
Miss the Macy's spring flower show? Bachman's has partnered with the Galleria to stage "Spring Is in the Air," a floor-to-ceiling floral experience that runs the length of the shopping center from March 25 through April 8.
