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Modern designs rescue the vegetable motif from its country-craft repute

Photo by Terry Brennan;
Additional Images Courtesy
of Stray Dog Designs
and Amiaga Photography

Cool & Crisp

“Pete” lamp by Stray Dog Designs is anchored by a classic pedestal design—an artichoke—but still feels crisp and contemporary, $460; through Ataz, Edina, 952-925-4883.

Organic Function

Servers celebrate the slim elegance of asparagus spears, $60, through Bibelot. See www.bibelotshops.com for metro locations.

Dig This

Red oak “Onion Chest” with removable ash prongs by Long Island artist David Ebner, $25,000, stands 44 inches high. Order through Blue Sky Galleries, Minneapolis, 612-789-9868, www.blueskygalleries.com.

Salad Days

Flexy, plastic “Cabbage Leaf” placemats by Raz Imports, $3.95 each; available through Patina. See www.patinastores.com for metro locations.

FRESH TIP:

Produce can make a wonderfully eye-catching arrangement. Karissa Johnson, vice president of Stems & Vines, used green, purple, and ruffled kale, purple cauliflower, red cabbage, asparagus, artichokes, and poppy pods to create this tribute to veggies. Stems & Vines, St. Paul, 651-206-9415, www.stemsandvines.com.

Shades of Green

Sherwin-Williams “Celery” #6421, “Romaine” #6421, and “Organic Green” #6421 paints; see www.sherwin-williams.com for metro locations.

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