We are in Minneapolis, visiting our daughter and son in law, who bought a very cool house in…read morePlymouth. As loving parents, we want to help them furnish their home with furniture they will cherish. Repurpose Republic has the best stuff and the best prices in the city. I know, because we spent all day checking out consignment stores in every nick and corner of the Twin Cities. (They're certainly not identical twins!) The proprietor Doug is engaging and informative. He has an eye for a pieces that are architectural beauties. Yet, he can also turn that basement throw away into something that should be displayed in the Museum of Modern Art. Repurpose Republic is the kind of place you want to return to often, just to see what new beauty shows up on the showroom floor. Unfortunately, Repurpose Republic was our first stop, and I was exhausted with all the wasted hours visiting other consignment stores. Save yourself some time and just "hit up" Repurpose Republic. It's the best.

I'm new to NE and happened to spot a post about this store on the I Love NE Mpls Facebook group and…read morehave been wanting to hunt it down. While driving past after hanging out with my mom, I slammed in my brakes and whipped a U-ee. Lucky me with my good parking juju, I was able to pull in right out front. I love a good repurpose store and now living in NE I'm in need of some lighting that fits the whole cool Nordeast vibe. This store is chock full of mid century/retro/some redesigned stuff all without that old people basement smell. (Thank God!) This place has more mid century lamps in one store than I've ever seen in my life!! There are a few super groovy ones that would be a blast to have just for conversation it would conjure up all on its own. The con: maybe it's my jacked up NE Mpls rent I'm now paying or my lack of experience on the cost of retro lighting but I'm not sure I can afford these prices. Boo...because I had a good 5 different lamps/lamp sets that my heart was pitter-patterning over. I was able to chitchat with the owner for a bit before there was a sudden Saturday afternoon rush that poured in. I had asked "if it was consignment? Just him buying/reselling? Buy from others that bring things in off the street?" He responded with "All three" and let me know that he also has some local artist work displayed for sale as well. (Ya, this girl is totally into the whole "support local" thing!) I'll definitely be back to see what cools finds get added...and probably be back for a few lamps...after payday.

Stay away from this company and their estate sales. Every time I have attended an estate sale I…read morehave been treated as though I may steal something, employees following me around without offering sales support, and most recently chastised for asking for a "Sold" sign for two low-value items. Steer clear at all costs unless you want to feel bad about yourself the rest of the day. And never take a child, even if you are a single parent and have no care coverage options. They must train their employees to assume the worst in people.

H & B Gallery is one of the best kept secrets in the Twin Cities. An absolute dreamland for folks…read morewho like antiques and rare objects. You can easly spend an hour wandering through the different rooms. The staff is very helpful and the manager Jonathan is extremely knowledgeable. I have purchased and sold things there.

This is a super cool spot that I finally got a chance to check out. Their hours vary, so make sure…read moreto check before you go, but I've heard it's because they basically sell out of everything when they're open and spend all of the time that they're closed to restock their inventory. The selection of goods is highly curated but also greatly varies, and I found a lot of very interesting knick knacks. The prices seemed very reasonable to me as well, and the woman I talked to at the register was very friendly. Would definitely return

Love this place! It's very clean and organized - but there are also opportunities for digging…read morethrough treasures if you're into that too. :) The prices are very reasonable and there isn't any pressure to purchase anything. The owners were around and available for questions but not hovering - which I appreciate. They have home decor, furniture, clothes, bags, accessories, etc. I got a little horse figurine and a 100% linen shirt for $13 each. I'll definitely be back! I'd recommend following them on Instagram so you can see new goodies and their hours - they're usually open every other weekend. Also, dogs are allowed inside!! Yippee.

I lose track of time so easily at Junket. So many cool things to peruse. You never know what you're…read moregoing to find. My favorites are the old books downstairs and, though I haven't been able to find them for a while, they used to have a huge bin full of old name patches. So many treasures in one small building. Of all the vintage shops on the Minnehaha Mile, this is my favorite.

One of my favorite things to do in the whole wide world is thrift/vintage shopping!…read more This place is AMAZING! When you get so many neat little trinkets and treasures together in one place it's really difficult to keep any sort of organization. This place has figured it out. You could honestly walk in and say something specific of what you are looking for and through what appears to be some chaotic organization, they will find it for you. They have everything! I had so many pinterest crafts come to mind as I walked through the shop. They have two levels FULL of neat stuff ranging from furniture, to maps, to assorted board game pieces. It's so neat! I will definitely be back... Oh! And I forgot to mention, when I walked in the door I was greeted with donut holes and coffee... ummmm name another store like this.. yeah, I couldn't think of one either!

I've drove past Flamingo's many times when I lived in south Mpls. I always said I wanted to stop by…read moreand finally made it happen. There's a ton of stuff to look at. Store was pretty busy when I went so it made me a bit nervous moving.m around rooms are parked with items. I realized this was more than just an antique shop, kind of thrift shop vibes. Like they had really old vintage items with modern day items mixed in; like Stanley cups next to cassettes. Trendy jewelry and such. It's generally cool to look at all the randomness. Prices seemed fair as far as things I checked for. It's two floors. The basement had a room with clothes, and some other stuff. Again tight spaces. Staff were nice and chatty at the checkout. Plenty of street parking out front.

Flamingo's is a hoot! They don't have regular hours; watch social media for announcements of their…read morepop-up weekends. The weather was mild when we visited and small furnishings were displayed outside-- including vintage toys, and lawn furniture. Inside the shop is fun, playful and colorful. Merchandise ranges from classic to kitschy, vintage to new-but-cool. Clothing, housewares, decor and more are artfully layered in room after room. We took home several reasonably priced items and we'll be back!

I was in the area and returned many years later. I worked at Fraser back in the day. The nasty…read moresmelly candle store is gone and they took over its space. Mainly old biddy nosy volunteers are working. At least they priced records nicely at $1 each. I bought: Gordon Lightfoot, Bruce Hornsby,Greg Kihn band, Hooters, The Judds, Don Henley and Atlanta Rhythm Section. The prices on clothes are ridiculously high. $18 for a sweater! I also found current People magazines for 50 cents each. Its more of a boutique thrift store as some prices were nuts. At least I scored on records! (30)

Hidden treasure. Nice store with nice volunteers. It is hit or miss. They have recently changed…read moretheir name, and sometimes things can be somewhat expensive but generally a good store for thrifting.

One of a kind finds! Worth your time checking it out!! Unique pieces for your home & personal…read moreaccessories.

If you're looking for some vintage finds or antiques take a trip to the Urban Cottage. Owners…read moreCheryl and Patty have a flair for designing and love to collect just about anything. This is a quaint old house filled with lots of treasures. It's the "occasional sale" concept in that it's only open once a month. When I walked in they had a large collection of refurbished furniture and accessories and were featuring a local artist (Here We Go, Alice) . The Urban Cottage is definitely worth shopping at for those one-of-a kind items or great deals. This is the kind of place that is fun to look forward to and see what new and exciting merchandise you'll find at the next sale.

Great finds and great prices! $0 .99 crystal pieces that match my set!! Incredible!!!read more

This is a great store for those who are improving/repairing their homes. We came here for the first…read moretime to see what they have and I could see that it's a great place to get things that cost less than retail. There was furniture there for living and dining room that looked pretty good. I would certainly consider ReStore when I'm in the market for a dining room set. I am considering changing what I've got. We didn't interact with any staff, as it wasn't necessary. They all seemed to be friendly and were helping various customers throughout the store.