Let’s Gather…
Our little store hopes to be so much more than a simple retailer. We found and designed a space intended for “gathering”. A place to find joy…not over-think or over-plan. A place to laugh, inspire, and connect. A place to simply be and find peace in the crazy busy of life.
Store Hosted Events
Please refer to our calendar and registrations below. You are always welcome to email us your questions at hello@shoplavie.co.
Private Events
Interested in hosting a private event at the store (i.e. book club, girls’ night, birthday celebration, networking, or client appreciation event for your business, bridal or baby shower…maybe a party for your tween)? Email us at hello@shoplavie.co to discuss details and date(s). Space is free to use and makes for a beautiful and fun gathering!
You are invited to use our newly refreshed event space (with sink/serving counter/fridge), our store if we are closed, and front deck (weather permitting). Our event space can comfortably host 8-10, but we have hosted as many as 15-20 if you are collectively using our event space, store and front deck. Private events are generally best before 10 am (or before the store opens) or 5 pm and later (or after the store is closed). Events can be scheduled Tuesday - Friday.
You are also very welcome to bring your own food and drink, or we are happy to make some recommendations.
Store personnel are always available during your event to assist you and to keep the store open for anyone who might want to do a little shopping.
Interested in doing an activity during your private event? We would be happy to arrange for an artist or maker to host a fun craft or activity (i.e. jewelry (bracelets, necklaces, earrings), candle-making, chocolate tasting, cooking or floral arranging (during the growing season)). There would be a small fee (most typically $30 - $50 per person) for maker/artist’s time and supplies along with a minimum of 6-8 attendees (determined by individual maker/artist). Email us at hello@shoplavie.co to coordinate.
Store Hosted Events Just Around the Corner
Events Calendar
May 9th: Mother/Daughter Candle-Making Class with Kirsten Long (Nordic Scents), 6 - 8 pm
May 11th: Mother’s Day Snip, Sip, Savor, Spa and Shop with La Vie Est Belle (Including Locally Grown Tulips by Petal & Stick, Artisan Truffles and Fudge by SKOJOLADE, Happy Everything MN Clothing Sale, Henna with Mada Mehndi, Personalized Gold-Filled Beaded Bracelets by Savi Rose Co., Girl Scout Cookies by Girl Scout Troop 57681 (% of sales given to Holiday Hope at Christmas)), and Book Signing for “Love You, Mean It (Sometimes)” with author (Libby Hilsendager)
May 11th: Woody’s Canteen Bus (a Chef Lucas Concept), 10 am - 2 pm (possibly later)
May 15th: Jewelry Class with Marquess Studios
May 18th: <Private Event> Candle-Making with Burnt at Both Ends for Alison H. and Family, 4 pm
May 25th: Blooms and Bites Spring Brunch Cooking Experience, 11 am - 1 pm
June 2nd: <Private Event> Debbie S. party
June 6th: Wire Pendant Class with Accessories of Courage, 5 -7 pm
June 11th: <Tentative> Class with Sprout Nutrition and Wellness
June 19th: Jewelry Class with Marquess Studios
June 26th: Jewelry Class with Suzi Beads
July 24th: Jewelry Class with Marquess Studios
July 27th - August 4th: No Events
August 7th: Petal & Stick Snip and Sip
August 15th: <Tentative> Boutique Bingo with Peggy Brooks, 5 - 7 pm
August 21st: Jewelry Class with Marquess Studios
September 14th: Farm-to-Table Lunch with Margie Schmid (Sprout Nutrition and Wellness), 11 am - 1 pm
September 18th: Jewelry Class with Marquess Studios
September 19th: Petal & Stick Snip and Sip
September 26th: Fall Candle-Making with Burnt at Both Ends Candle Co., 6 - 8 pm
September 28th: Holiday or Seasonal Wreaths with Candee Moser
October 12th: Anniversary Party/Holiday Reveal
October 24th: Nordic Scents Holiday Candles
October 30th: Jewelry Class with Marquess Studios
November 6th: <Tentative> Nordic Scents Holiday Candles
November 9th: Holiday Watercolor Project with Julie Taunton
November 14th: The Perfect Holiday Gift! Personalized 14K Gold Filled Beaded Bracelets with Savi Rose Co.
November 20th: Jewelry Class with Marquess Studios
December 7th: <Tentative> Light Up Lake Elmo and Holiday Sip and Shop
December 11th: Jewelry Class with Marquess Studios
December 12th: <Tentative> Sip, Shop & Wrap (Sponsored by Autumn Schinka, Thrivent Financial)
Please note Store Hosted Events not yet available for registration are still being planned and subject to change.