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.

I never even knew this was even in Roseville. We were really browsing and I also just wanted to…read morelook at kitchen tables. They have some gorgeous bedroom sets and huge tables for a formal dining room. Nothing was bought today but they have some really unique and modern items at a very deep discounted price.

There's no way to take a look at what you have at your store I put in the Roseville one would not…read morepull up or just kept showing all these pictures and not even the furniture I would give it a one because you couldn't even go further than just the first page

we had multiple teak furniture pieces to sell and after two calls and one email without a response,…read morewe gave up on the buyer and went elsewhere. Even if they weren't interested, a call back or email would've been courteous.

I had a 40 year old teak dining table top that had gone through a lot. A daughter allowed a candle…read moreto melt on it. Someone had used a sharp knife on it. A kindergartner had put a school project on it while the glue was still wet and when he lifted up his project, a weird pattern of the wood stain was gone! Luckily the base of the table was in very good condition. Last summer, Danish Teak Classics worked a miracle. My table top looks like it did when it was new and we both were 40 years younger. The staff hauled the table top to & from my hatchback and wrapped it in a new movers quilt when I hauled it home. I highly recommend their restoring services.

Tucked behind the Firm on Glenwood Ave, this is one of the Cities design gems. Uber modern and…read moreEuropean, this place is great if you've moved into one of the cool lofts in the North Loop or at IMS. In fact, we saw a good deal of empty nesters shopping here on Sat morning. Aside from furniture, this is a great place to stop in for gifts and home kitsch. While, not much here fits my home's style, I really had a great time wandering around...it reminded me of trips I've taken through Northern Europe and the Netherlands. I didn't even need to dust off my passport.

Whoa, ho, ho. Roam just moved in to the old Booksmart store a couple of weeks ago and you would not…read morebelieve what they've done with the place. What looks like miles of the restored original floors (yep, original!), a remodeled stairwell that no longer makes it seem like you're entering your aunt's musty basement. This showroom for the home is open, bright and positively stunning. Roam is a store that won't please everybody, but it will please those with modern taste and a deep pocketbook. It would also be a good place to buy an interesting wedding gift if you have very posh friends. Between high-end imported furniture to... well, still very high-end local goods (Blu Dot), there's lots of room to browse here. I must admit that Roam doesn't quite roam into my budget or personal style. When the friendly owner (I think) began to explain some of the designers they carry, I wanted to stop her and say, "All my furniture is from craigslist, m'lady." Still, I can appreciate what they are doing here. In my brain, it roams more into the category of frivolity-that-might-actually-be-kind-of-awesome.

If you have an older home, own vintage furniture in need of repair or want an article from the past…read morefor your dwelling Architectural Antiques is a go to. A piece of hardware, a drawer pull, on a vintage chest of drawers we own broke. I was dubious we could find a replacement that matched the existing item and thought at best we would have to replace all 12 pulls. We went to Architectural Antiques and they were able to help us find a replacement part (used of course! And since we brought the drawer they even installed the replacement part. The cost was minimal - much,much less than buying and installing all new hardware. The staff is upbeat and very helpful and they have everything from door knobs to light fixtures. It's an interesting place to go and browse.

If you own a house that was built in 1960 (like mine), or need a part for something that is no…read morelonger made, you should know about Architectural Antiques. They carry parts that have been salvaged from old buildings -- anything from a hinge, to parts for a door, to stained glass that has come out of churches and old houses. It's the place to look if you need a replacement, or if you want to add an antique cabinet, light, or window. I was able to find hinges that matched, when one broke, and I was able to find a door mechanism that fit our very strange front door lock (the door knob is in the center of the door, making the lock linkage extra long. Who shops there? Everyone from restaurants to businesses to average consumers. The people in the store miraculously know where everything is located and a very helpful. It's truly a treasure.

GREAT place for vintage and repurposed furniture! Got a beautiful dining room set for only $389 and…read morea gorgeous desk and chair for an additional $125. Make sure to take your time and envision the pieces in your home! I guarantee you'll find something you'll love!

My favorite place to shop in Anoka. Great finds! One of a kind so if you see it, buy it. I…read moremissed out on a couple of items due to not acting now. Friendly atmosphere.

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.

Pretty store but a lot of over priced junk, and some items are mass produced…read more I don't think they even know what they are selling (but pass off as vintage items coming from Europe). I'll stick to my trusted sellers.

I have two favorite stores in Mpls, this is one of them. I never yawn when I'm at Victory. I have…read moresome fab things I've gotten there. I always get great advice, a glass of Prosecco, and many laughs with the owners.