The French have used market baskets for decades to tote their groceries home. So when Minnetonka resident Laura Benson visited provincial France in 2006 and took home one of the baskets, she fell in love with their style and functionality. The entrepreneur soon began importing baskets from Morocco and selling them under the Jeanne Beatrice brand. This week, Benson launches her latest 12-piece line, on the heels of a high-profile mention in InStyle's June issue -- and perfectly timed with the recent basket-as-purse trend. Visit jeannebeatrice.com for more info. $18-$79.

Throw on your best Carrie Bradshaw look -- "Sex and the City 2" premieres this weekend. Better yet, wait until next weekend for a party thrown by local boutique Drama (pushed back due to Memorial Day weekend). Throw back a free cosmo in a commemorative glass, scoop up a swag bag and sign up for door prizes before taking in the movie. Looking for the right dress? Head to Drama on June 3 for a pre-party that includes a 10 percent discount from 6 to 8 p.m.