Even when you know your style, it can be downright difficult to find the dress, the restaurant or the design show that suits you. That's why we've put together this style-finder. Use it to go from mags to britches.


If you like domino, then you'll like:
Furniture: BluDot's "Real Good Chair" at Roam in Minneapolis, 612-377-6465. (Don't miss the YouTube video; search for BluDot and squirrel.)

Accessories: Cool global imports from Nola Home in Minneapolis, 612-374-4066, and Bjorling & Grant in St. Louis Park, www.bjorlingandgrant.com.

Clothing: Stella in Stillwater, a boutique home to 30 lines of clothing and shoes. 216 S. Main St., 651-439-7935; www.stellastillwater.com.

Garden shop: Uncommon Gardens in Minneapolis; owner Peggy Poore tweaks her supplies of annuals and perennials with the unexpected. 612-866-3033.

For fun: Get a Paris fix by perusing antiques with a French flair at Laurie's Trunk, an occasional store at 9066 Lyndale Av. S., Bloomington; www.lauriestrunk.com.

Chow: Nick and Eddie, edge of Loring Park in Minneapolis; www.nickandeddie.com.

Design show: "Find Your Style" at 9:30 p.m. Saturdays on HGTV. Host Karen McAloon demystifies the process of pulling it together.


If you like Better Homes and Gardens, then you'll like:

Furniture: BH&G furniture, of course. Visit the store online at www.bhgfurniture.com or check it out at Hom Furniture stores in Lakeville and Plymouth.

Accessories: Vintage and retro linens at www.retro-redheads.com. Or make your own tablecloth from the fab selection of oilcloth available at Treadle Yard Goods in St. Paul. 651-698-9690.

Clothing: The shoe department at Herberger's. Nice selection of sensible (and slightly sexy) shoes.

Garden shop; My Sister's Garden in North Hudson, Wis. Packed with garden decor, unusual plants and gifts. www.mysistersgarden.com.

For fun: Seasons tickets to the Ordway; www.ordway.org. From "Stomp" to "Irving Berlin's White Christmas," it's a crowd pleaser.

Chow: Assemble to-go meals at one of four metro-area Let's Dish locations; www.letsdish.com.

Design show: "Decorating Cents" with our gal Joan Steffend on HGTV.


If you like Country Living, then you'll like:

Furniture: Mudd Lake Furniture in Watertown, Minn., where Euro imports mingle with boho furniture and sizable collections of accessories and lighting; www.muddlake.com.

Accessories: Funky artwork and repurposed finds from the monthy occasional sales the first Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of each month in Buffalo, Minn.

Clothing: The retro sweaters and graphic skirts with kicky details from the Boden catalog; www.bodenusa.com.

Garden shop: Twiggs Home & Garden in Minneapolis (www.twiggshg.com) and Round Barn Potting Company in Andover (www.roundbarnpottingco.com).

For fun: The Bryn Mawr rummage sale the first Saturday and Sunday each May. Details at bmna.org/annualevents/fogaragesales.html.

Chow: Check out the generously portioned soups (including the yummy clam chowder) at the Loaf & Ladle at 200 Central Av. in Buffalo, 763-682-2438.

Design show: "From Junky to Funky," 12:30 p.m. weekdays on DIY Network.


If you like Traditional Home, then you'll like:

Furniture: Sleep like a literary lion in the Old Havana Poster Bed from the Ernest Hemingway collection, Thomasville in Edina, 952-835-0500.

Accessories: An updated glass cloche or a Victorian-inspired orchid magnifier from Smith & Hawken, www.smithandhawken.com.

Clothing: Fashion Avenue, the high-end Edina consignment shop where the well-heeled unload their designer finery. 4936 France Av. S., Edina, 952-929-7919.

Garden shop: An array of unusual annuals and perennials is on hand at Tangletown Gardens (Minneapolis), www.tangletowngardens.com.

For fun: A stroll through the tropical Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park in St. Paul; www.comozooconservatory.org.

Chow: Murray's isn't just "retro," it's the real old-school deal with its "Silver Butterknife Steak" and 1946-vintage pink decor. 26 S. 6th St., Mpls. 612-339-0909.

Design show: HGTV's "If Walls Could Talk" explores "homes rich in history." Colorful characters and notorious tales are the real stars, but the settings offer period decor eye candy.


If you like Martha Stewart Living, then you'll like:

Furniture: Westferry Three-Legged Table by Martha Stewart for Bernhardt.

Accessories: Ribbon-stripe china from the Martha Stewart with Wedgwood Collection at Macy's.

Clothing: Martha's jailhouse gray, hand-crocheted poncho; get a free pattern at www.bernat.com/pattern.php.

Garden shop: Gardenia topiary, www.marthastewartflowers.com.

For fun: Scrapbooking weekends at Archiver's; see a schedule for Minnesota classes at www.archiversonline.com/calendars/

Chow: Classic Tomato Soup, bone-in ham, other Martha Stewart groceries from Costco.

Design show: "The Martha Stewart Show" at 1 p.m. weekdays on KARE-11.