We’ve been back in Minnesota six months now, and I’ve been to Haupt five times. It’s not that impressive until you take into account that Haupt opens only once a month! Located in a lovely old house, guest house, and carriage house, Haupt is overflowing with vintage and reproduction goods. With the guest house they added a few months ago, it’s almost overwhelming.
I visited this past weekend with a few girlfriends, just a short jaunt down Hwy 52 in bucolic Rosemount. The donut truck wasn’t there (must be a summer-only thing) but we had warm cups of Starbucks (chai soy latte) to fuel our hunt. With some encouragement, I ended up purchasing four dog figurines – which sound a lot dorkier than they actually are. I have a thing for dogs, I won’t lie, and I also needed some “trinkets” for our hutch. I need to take pics, but they look like this:
I also bought some garland made out of fake pears. I also have a thing for decorating with fruit.
Ben thinks the dogs are a little strange. I think they walk the line between kitsch and antique, which in this case is just fine with me. I draw the line at porcelain dolls – I do NOT do dolls. Or clowns.
Back to Haupt – it’s wonderful. One of the very best antique markets in the Twin Cities. Here are its vitals:
14690 South Robert Trail
Rosemount, MN 55068
www.hauptantiek.com
