It is that time of year!  Home Improvement!!  The Minneapolis Home & Garden Show kicked off last night and had the usual display of hot tubs and retaining walls.  The most interesting part of this year’s show was how distinctly QUEER it was!  There were all sorts of curiosities like leather scented candles and these wonderful, magical little beads that plump with water and last for weeks to keeps you magic bamboo alive (you really must see them).

The full size superhero advertising heating and cooling company Bryant – complete with a tight fitting outfit showing he is the right package for many a gay home – adjacent the poster announcing the runway show, happening this evening, of hometown hero and project runway contestant Christopher Straub.  

Lavender held a reception featuring both Christopher and Barefoot Wine and Bubbly.  Randy Arnold, “The Barefoot Guy,” has a daily showcase of signature recipes he and his partner have developed.  The opening act on the Lifestyle stage on Wednesday – the first day of the show – was Find your Stud presented by Janet Rickstrew of Tomboy Tools!  If that doesn’t beckon the queers with dreams of picket fences I don’t know what will.  The show continues through the weekend and is my fave pick for everything from a quick sip of great Barefoot wine to a little nosh on any of the great food samples or whatever you find roaming the aisles.  Enjoy!