My husband and I have been shopping at Farmers Daughter for many years. We've seen it go from two…read morecombined shops, to one big one. When covid came about, we missed out on over a year of shopping and supporting our favorite place to shop. Please support small businesses. This is a awesome place to shop, and they have soooo many things to choose from, most of which is hand-made. Furniture, signs, candles (just tried 1803 candles) and love the smell, jewelry, you name it. They always have a awesome selection of seasonal like fall, Christmas, Easter etc. when that holiday comes around. Sweet little stores/shops are hard to find, and there is something for everyone's taste. Jeff and Carrie are the real deal. Nice, hardworking people. If your looking for nice wood cabinets, made from real wood, not mdf, this is the place to go. We just bought our second one, and love it. Keep it local. I wish I could go there every week and shop!! : )

Cute store with decorative items for the home. I bought…read moresome cute napkins and place mats.

The spot we usually purchase our annual family Christmas ornaments closed a few years ago. We…read morehappened upon The Christmas Corner while shopping at Ridgedale and this quickly became our preferred spot. They have a plethora of options for both individuals and families. They offer personalization included in the price and we love the option to add our pup! Expect to wait while they're personalize, but you can shop around their space or walk around the mall to get some other shopping/eating done. This location is technically a pop up so they change spaces each year based on availability. You can sign up for their emails or follow them on Facebook to keep track each year.

My mom needed personalized ornaments for gifts and I had seen this store had a huge selection. The…read moreperson had all 3 perfectly personalized within a few mins I couldn't believe it. 3 personalized ornaments were about $52 but we love them and can't wait to gift them.

This is an adorable little boutique in St. Paul. Not only is the boutique adorable, but there are…read morelots of activities for kids and a lot of them are free. A friend introduced us to sing class which my son loves and has taught him how to sing and dance and develop a great love for music. There is playtime on certain days, baby yoga, private events and picture events for purchase. Wonderful staff and a wonderful place for kids to go and play, sing and have fun! Thank you, Teeny Bee!

This place is so cute and I seriously want to buy every single thing in it!…read more I've bought books, clothing, a mobile, some teething/chewing toys and a wonderful invention called a Shusher here- and my boys have loved every single thing! (Well, except the clothes. They really have no opinion on clothing yet. But I'm sure they would love them, if they were old enough to understand fashion.) The owner is super nice and has great suggestions on what to buy even if you only have a vague idea of what you're looking for. She's been all over the store showing me things she thought my babies would like, and opened some of the packages so we could try them out. The place is called Teeny Bee for a reason, they have a lot of baby stuff, and some toddler stuff, but not much for kiddos older than that. They do have classes in the basement that I think are usually free- dance classes and music classes. I can't wait til my boys are old enough to go! You should also "like" her page on FB, she announces random sales and gives product reviews. Here's the only slightly negative- it's on the expensive side. But it's boutique stuff that you can't buy at Babies-R-Us or Target. And in my opinion, it's way better than most of the stuff you'll get there anyhow, but I know how it feels to pay mucho money for something your kid will only wear for a month (if you're lucky.) But sometimes you just have to buy stuff like that because it's SO DARN CUTE!

Good Things is a gem and always a must-stop for me when I'm bopping around White Bear Lake! Every…read moretime I pop in, I find something new--whether it's cookbooks, cards, puzzles, kitchen gadgets, jewelry, clothing....you name it. The selection here feels endless in the best way. Allow yourself some time because the store is pretty big. I especially love coming here when I need a gift or something Minnesota-based as they always have unique, MN-feeling items that hit the mark. It's the kind of boutique where you can happily wander and browse for A WHILE. I haven't had much interaction with staff beyond checkout, and I've noticed they don't typically come out onto the floor--at least not during my last couple of Thursday visits during Marketfest. That said, checkout has always been smooth. Highly recommend if you're in the area and love a good browse through a thoughtfully selected mix of finds! Also, highly suggest joining the rewards program and checking out the clearance section while you're here... there could be some great deals tucked away!

We stopped in to the Good Things store while visiting White Bear Lake on Monday morning. This is an…read moreamazing store! I would definitely call this a "must see" boutique. There are 3 parts to this store and you owe it to yourself to experience them all! I started in the style area, which is the clothing part of the store. This is an upscale women's apparel store, with habitat, Liverpool, Johnny Was, and many other upscale brands. All of it is beautifully curated and displayed. You will have fun browsing the racks. The sales associates were super helpful and knew exactly how to interact with people--making customers feel welcome, but not pressured to buy. Downstairs, there is an amazing sales area. Don't miss this gem! Bargains galore and beautiful things! I'm sure it changes regularly. Then stop at the cafe and have a coffee, pastry, or freshly baked cookie. All the treats look and smell delicious. The staff was very sweet and service was prompt. After that, continue shopping at the Good Things gift shop. This is a top notch gift shop the likes of which I rarely see. It is brimming with themed displays for almost every interest or occasion. If you can't find a gift here, you may never find it! Seriously. You can wander in this shop for an entire morning and still not see everything. I hope you stop by Good Things. It's a fabulous shop. Locally owned. Go there for your next gift.

It's a couple days before Christmas and we all know someone who needs a last minute gift so here's…read morehoping to save someone a little bit of stress by recommending this store! I have found stocking stuffers, birthday presents, and housewarming gifts. They do have a good selection for baby as well. What I really love about this store is knowing that your purchases are supporting a local business and local artists. As far as COVID protocol goes, there is hand sanitizer right where you walk in and the workers are great at making sure that people are shopping around with clean hands. You can also shop online and they do curb side pick up! This pandemic hasn't been easy for anyone really but I have really appreciated how Curosity has responded to the craziness. Street parking available - just pay attention to signs!

I bought a lovely mug from this shop online and I received a call shortly after placing the order…read moreletting me know that it would take longer than usual because the shipment had not arrived to them yet. Not a problem for me and I probably wouldn't have noticed but I really appreciated the personal outreach. These are the things that make me so happy to shop at a small business.

If you're looking for a gift for literally anyone, you have to check out Hello Loveday in Apple…read moreValley! The store is packed with so many fun and unique finds. There truly is something for everyone! They have a kids' section with books, stuffed animals and squishy toys, retirement gifts, Vikings and Packers memorabilia, coffee, candy, mugs with hilarious sayings, art supplies, hand towels, essential oils, baby gifts, and SO much more. I also love that they carry so many locally sourced items, which makes finding a thoughtful and unique gift even better. The owner is an amazing local mom who has created such a fun, welcoming shop. You can walk in needing a gift for someone and walk out with something you didn't even know you needed! Hello Loveday is definitely worth a visit if you're in Apple Valley. Shop local and support this wonderful small business!

I went into this store just to see what they are all about. They have lots of unique gifts and…read morehousehold items for sale. Prices were reasonable and I ended up finding a few things I had no idea I needed. They have different sections highlighting various interests: golf, cooking, cocktails, wellness, etc. If you need a generic gift idea for someone you will likely find it here.

Incredible customer service! I was able to try all of the olive oil and was served Turkish coffee!…read more I bought their South Aegean and Black Truffle oil olive. They also have very nice kitchen towels as well. I'll be pack to purchase more olive oil in the future.

We were looking for aged balsamic vinegar. The clerk told us they were out & did not know when a…read morenew supply would arrive. She couldn't recommend another shop because everyone was experiencing the same supply problems. We found a lovely 18 yr aged balsamic at Olive on Tap in Eden Prairie.

I'd do literally anything to have her back - I have at least five pieces of furniture in my home…read morefrom there. Each piece still makes me happy every day.

A boutique shop weighted more heavily on home decor, A Whimsical Place does a great job of offering…read morefun, unique gifts, jewelry, decor, and garden items. Surprisingly, I've found prices on most items to be much more reasonable than I'd come to expect after a lifetime of suckling at the teat of Bibelot and Patina. Usually carries lots of cottage-y type furnishings and whatnot, but as of today, November 12, unless you want Christmas decorations, you might want to give this a pass until the new year. Don't get me wrong; they're very nice decorations and very affordable, ranging from embroidered tea towels to garland to crystal ornaments and larger decor, but that's pretty much ALL that was there today. I'll definitely be back, but only when it's no longer a Christmas store.