Flamingo’s Divine Finds

Great rotating selection. Everything is in like new or refinished condition, as well as reasonably priced. Friendly staff.
My favorite purchase to date was a 5ft tall five-​drawer «Mad Men» (mid-​century modern) style dresser for only $ 68! Real wood, had been refinished with gel stain.

This is an occasional store only open once a month on Cedar. There are retro and cute antiques. Some things are pricey some things are reasonable. The steps going to basement are uncomfortable and you need to announce coming down so no one tries to walk up on the other side. There are 3 small rooms downstairs with stuff. There is free candy. The people running the store are friendly. So hit or miss. Sometimes I buy something, sometimes I don’t. Parking is on Cedar before 4:00. They have a tiny lot in back.

I stopped by here on a whim the other day and boy was I glad that I did! This place was packed full of cool stuff. The place looked small but it was way larger than expected. There are 2 levels. The prices were reasonable and I left with a couple of steals! I will be back!

It took me months of passing by this place to finally walk in. Very glad I finally did! Great deals on furniture, art, queer records, knickknacks! Super friendly, knowledgable and helpful staff.

The store itself is really cool. They’ve got unique and funky finds and it’s a shame I won’t be giving them my business anytime in the near future. Although there are different sellers, the owner is extremely rude and inflexible. I was interested in buying a poster that he purported was vintage, only to realize it was manufactured circa 2014. The same poster sells for $ 5 in a museum gift shop; not so much a divine find after all. I tried to negotiate price since he wanted $ 25 for it, but instead of being reasonable or providing any customer service he was snarky and rude. When I voiced my discontent he barked at me to «go buy it online.» Buyer beware.

You probably need a white washed cow skull right? A red plaid thermos? Vintage martini glasses? A cobalt blue bird cage? Yeah, you do. Here’s where to get your vintage houseware fix. I don’t find something every month, but I’ve found little things that I love… Like a little brass fish shaped letter opener… see?! I didn’t even realize I needed it!
The people than run this shop are very friendly and helpful. Even when I have my little darlings with me.

Charming vintage occasional shoppe. Management is wonderful and the prices are reasonable. It’s also great that local artists and craftsmen occasionally sell their work. I always seem to find something. It’s DIVINE! Pun intended.

NEAT! NEAT! NEAT! NEAT! NEAT!
Why couldn’t I have found this place sooner???
From the second we drove up and saw the sidewalk filled with treasures, I knew this wouldn’t be a quick stop.
My mom and I made our way through the furniture and knick knacks on the top level, only to find out they had even more downstairs!!!
I will warn you… those stairs could KILL YOU! So incredibly steep and there isn’t much to hold on to because they have more items strewn along the side as you go down.
The basement had even more fun things than the upstairs!!!
Our final purchases?
A vintage coach purse and a 70’s overnight suitcase that was ADORABLE!!!
Thank god this is only an occasional sale… it allows me to save up $$ for the next one!

This place is so odd, and not just in name alone.
I love it.
Now, its very hit or miss, but because I’ve had several hits, I love it. And I’ll keep coming back. They have a unique mix of items… some really old, some retro, some just strange. Its good stuff.
Generally speaking, their prices are great. The people that run the shop are so nice, as well.
The sale runs once a month, from Wednesday to Sunday. I’ve heard that on Sundays, there is a big flea market in the back, with some great deals. I haven’t gone yet, but I am eager to scope it out.
This place is always worth a monthly walk-​through!

Flamingo’s Divine Finds is an interesting place — definitely a bit flamboyant as the name encourages one to think, but I wouldn’t say it lives up to the «divine» statement. I’ve never found anything here — I’ve only been twice but usually once the second visit happens for me at places like this I can find something that will keep me coming back to check it out. Not here, not at all.
One big issue with this place is their steel, break-​your-​neck stair case for the basement full of more goods. It’s a scary event going up and down those stairs and when you get down them, there really isn’t anything to write home about.
This place is worth a quick glance, but if you’re running tight on time — don’t feel bad if you pass it up.

Love this place! Could spend hours just staring at all the cute stuff.
I’ve had two successful visits to this place. My purchases? A mint condition gum ball machine (working!) and the cutest little vintage dresser you ever did see. both for amazing prices. Seriously. any other «found stuff» store could have charged a pretty penny for either of the items, but both were under $ 60. True story. DEFINITELY worth a visit!
Oh and the employees are really helpful and friendly!

Flamingo’s Divine Finds is an excellent source of the quirky, the arty, the older and better and even the practical. If it were open more than four days a month, I would go every week. If I had a little more money and a lot more room I would buy stuff every time. As it is, I got one of the best furniture pieces I have ever got from there — a lovely heavy but not fussy bookcase, low-​profile, with little drawers along the bottom. It’s sitting by my bed, and it really «makes» the room. Also, a friend bought me a really quirky oil painting from there which is just the thing I need to nail down my attempt to combine 50s and 60s retro with artsy-​craftsy in my apartment décor. They’re very friendly there too, and the prices are quite reasonable.

Warning: give yourself at least one to two hours to explore this wondrous place. If you’re looking for one of a kind pieces of furniture, art, décor, etc. you must visit Flamingo’s. There’s so much to see. I’m a fan of vintage items, so it’s interesting to explore and see what you can find. The first time I visited this place I walked out with one item… the second time I walked out with four items. I’m afraid of visiting a third time. Go here during their weekend sales. Some items are a bit pricey, but I’ve found that most of the prices are decent. You can find many dressers here. Why go to Ikea when you can go vintage (and most likely cheaper, too)?

I visited Flamingos for my first time during their January sale. It was a chilly evening and they greeted me with hot apple cider. what a perfect way to start my hunt! :) Usually I enjoy going to these types of places to look/​drool over the cool furniture, but I rarely purchase because I’m a bit of a penny pincher… Here I actually made purchases! I found a desk chair, a nightstand & some décor nick nacks. The store had a nice variety. The people working were friendly, helpful & seemed to enjoy talking about pieces. The gentleman that helped me load my car seemed to have a passion for furniture & was conversational about it. It was a fun way to spend an hour pa-​roozing, and nice that I could actually find something within my budget to purchase! I will definately be making it a habit to visit monthly!

What a unique find you are, Flamingo’s! Thanks Unilocal,for the introduction.
I ventured over to this place for their October sale, and let me tell you, I was very impressed! Go here for the antique furniture, nightstands, and desks. Seriously, so many to choose from.
I found myself a neat sofa table in a seafoam green, and a nightstand in white. Both of the finishes were not done well, but I bought them with intent of painting them and fixing them up a little. A lot of pieces definitely need a little TLC, as miss Annie D. stated. but just a little sanding and repainting.
I kind of disagree with the other reviewers about Flamingo’s not being painted an array of colors. Most things at the sale this time were bright blues & greens, with an ocassional piece that was white or black. And not many I spotted with the orginal woodwork unpainted.
Flamingo’s definitely reminds me of The Cottage House, but the prices at Flamingo’s vary a bit. Some are a crazy good deal, others are a bit more pricy. It just takes a little digging! Just like estate sales, you can sometimes bargain down the prices on the last day (Sunday), but most likely not before then. All in all, a definitely must see for crafters with a vision and love for fixing up some furniture or fashionistas on a budget.
Note: They did a wine/​shopping hour the night before the sale launched in October. Aka those on the mailing list got first dibs. DEFINITELY think about going early, to snatch up those great finds.

I love Flamingo’s! I discovered this occasional sale last summer, and have made it a point to visit every month. I always find something to buy that is unique and reasonably priced; one time I was short on cash and the vendor knocked a couple dollars off the price. The staff are friendly and helpful, and there is even a form to fill out to request custom items. I’ve converted my friends into fans– make sure you sign up for email reminders of upcoming sale dates.

This is another one of those places that I’ve selfishly kept to myself for a while. Time to introduce y’all. Unilocal,meet Flamingo’s.
Flamingo’s is an occasional shop that features vintage and antique furniture and home décor. If you have Anthropologie taste on a Forever 21 budget, you should come here. I don’t know what the man metaphor would be, but you should also come here if you’re furnishing your house and don’t want to rely solely on Craigslist.
Flamingo’s a lot like the other open-​monthly store Cottage House in South Minneapolis, but with slightly less painted, shabby chic furniture.
I LURVE Cottage House too, but I often think, «I’d dig this dresser/​chair/​table if it weren’t painted lime green.» At Flamingo’s it’s not painted lime green! Some of it is painted, but many of the items had their original stain (yay, wood grain!). A few things looked as if they could use some TLC, but a little sanding and staining is nothing compared to stripping green paint off of a gorgeous mahogany desk… then sanding and staining.
Flamingo’s has a basement too, so what seems like a small store is actually pretty large. I saw interesting light fixtures, a set of beautiful gothic chairs and so many more treasures. It’s an absolute gold mine for side tables and nightstands.
The store is open about one long weekend a month (Wed-​Sun). The staff was very engaging and seemed to be having a lot of fun doing what they do.
I see one problem with these occasional stores is that everyone snatches up what I like on the first day. It was heartbreaking to rush over to an antique dresser only to see a SOLD sign on it (and then have that happen another two times). However, the lesson of garage sales, estate sales and Flamingo’s is that the early shoppers get the deals, so I just have to get up earlier next month!