I've passed this Patina so many times traveling through St. Paul. I've have wanted to check it but…read moreparking is extremely difficult in this ever busy area. We were finally able to get around to checking it out & I LOVE that when you walk in it's so bright and colorful with a plethora of items. Makes me so happy. This location is 2 floors of shopping. We didn't get down to the basement but the main floor had enough going on for me. If you never been to Patina, they sell home decor, gifts and such. The store is pretty randomly organized but in a cool look at everything way. Like you can be looking at display that's different pink items, or Mn themed or food themed. It is on the expensive side but overall good quality stuff.

I have lived in the Twin Cities since 2000, and loved loved Patina when it opened. Their buyers…read morehave been excellent in their selection of highly creative, wonderfully and uniquely patterned-colored-textured-designed products. Just walking in was an exhilarating experience. The last six years we have spent more time in Florida and I had not been in a Patina store all that time. Yes, it is beautiful colorful fun and everything is displayed so perfectly. But the price points have SOARED and the uniqueness/quirkiness/extra special FUN has dropped considerably. The cards are lovely but not outstanding. Text is minimal. The entire store is more monochromatic in terms of product designs/ concepts/unique creativity. The buyers are good but not excitingly wonderful anymore. There was no service at the St Paul Highland store. A tall gentleman was aloof, just "there" to check out... Sad.

It may not look like much from the outside, but the entire first floor of this building is packed…read morewith beauty AND function. Polish decorative pottery greats you at the front door, an entire kitchen is full of more. The living room is full of art and sculpture (among many other things), and jewelry makes up most of the dining room We went in on a whim during the Grand Meander, and will certainly be back. Awesome place for unique unforgettable gifts

Fantastic location, mission and variety! I have been meaning to come here and I'm so glad I did!…read moreThe shop is located near the Hamline Midway area across from Ginkgo Coffee House. I highly recommend making a shopping date with friends and then hitting coffee afterwards. Bonus: Flying Pig is typically open until 6 pm and Ginkgo 8 pm!! Flying Pig Thrift is staffed primarily by volunteers and everyone is beyond kind. Community resources are available onsite via a bulletin board and the shop supports 3 main non-profit groups. Within the dressing area room, there was a flyer supporting mental health resources and I smiled when I saw it. There are a wide variety of items that shift seasonally and frequently. Items are fairly priced and there are often sales, half price item days and even a permanent sale section in the back. I was really excited to score a denim button up with funky colorful bird designs, a cute yellow bee kind sweatshirt along with a black Nike top. In addition to clothes, there are shoes, cards, jewelry, some handcrafted art, home decor, hospital scrubs, board games, records, magazines and more. Thank you Flying Pig Thrift! I appreciate your mission and service towards the Saint Paul area.

Good selection. Awesome staff. And the handmade items are…read moregreat. Note - there are not a lot of kid's clothes, if that is what you are looking for

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!

My friend and I were so pleasantly surprised with this shop! An awesome vintage / secondhand store…read morewith great prices and a great selection. Mostly home decor here, but you'll find some jewelry and clothes too. The staff was so kind and friendly, letting us stash our finds behind the counter as we shopped (spoiler: we got a lot haha). Lots of great glassware, decor pieces and unique finds here. Highly recommend!

A frequent stop for me as this little gem carries so many odds and ends from tables, chairs,…read moreornaments, kitchen items, pet items, mittens, apparel and more. The owner, Cheyenne, is a lovely human being and keeps her shop filled with various treasures and is quite the homemaker refurbishing furniture and painting many items that will go up for sale. The value is unmatched - everything is reasonably priced. Make sure you stop by multiple times as the inventory tends to change with the seasons. Enjoy!

A great vibe within, and this place has so many options within its walls!…read more Loved the overall feel, as upon entering you have a big store with lots of items in a well-spaced manner. Customer Service was outstanding, as Carolyn was so helpful, and two other staffers (whose names I didn't get) were incredibly kind and gave us recommendations about local places to eat. They had some truly humorous items in the store, and their buyer must have a great sense of humor. Enjoyed the number of gift items to pick from.

Patina has everything you need and then some. I went into the store looking for a gift and found…read moreexactly what I was looking for. The merchandise is very colorful and the associates are very welcoming. I spent way too much time here because there was so much to look at. Next time I need a gift for someone I'm going back to Patina!

Love, love, love what Ten Thousand Villages is all about! They provide fair and just compensation…read moreto artists living in economically disadvantaged countries. The pieces they buy are absolutely beautiful and vary from jewelry to home decor to birthday cards. Ten Thousand Villages pays the artists outright, so the artists do not have to worry about the sale of their pieces to be compensated. When you buy any piece, they have listed which country it originated and they'll include more information about the piece and the artists that created them. It is such a wonderful place to buy unique gifts and feel like you're putting your money to good use. They also have an online website and offer gift cards as well! I would definitely recommend coming here if you are looking for a meaningful gift for your next occasion!

Ten Thousand Villages is a great place to find a distinctive gift for someone you love. They have…read morean eclectic variety of merchandise from decor to other items, all made by individuals living in developing countries. You can feel good knowing that your purchase is helping those living elsewhere. If you spend enough time here, you'll find something for yourself and a friend. They offer decor, jewelry, kitchen items, cards, and more.

My Minneapolis friend brought me here to ensure that I would go home with some cute…read moretrinkets/souvenirs made by local artisans. (I love supporting small business owners/artists, as I am one myself.) The shop itself is not very large, but there's a decent selection of cute stuff that, for the most part, is thematically congruent with the Minnesota/Minneapolis experience. I couldn't resist a glittery ornament depicting the spoon and cherry statue (if you know, you know!). You'll find things like t-shirts, kitchen towels, wooden spoons/spatulas, chocolate, soaps, wooden art blocks, coasters, puzzles, jewelry, baby clothes, coasters, keychains, postcards, stickers, etc. I am uncertain how much or how often stock changes. Prices were pretty reasonable, considering-- obviously more than cheap junk from China would cost, but also more unique and special!

I found some of my favorite gifts here. The friends who received them were thrilled with the…read moreuniqueness and personal feel of them. The website was so easy to navigate, and the curbside pickup was so convenient. When I picked up my order, the person bringing it to me was so friendly. I hadn't know about this shop before Christmas, but I have recommended it to friends and will be shopping here in the future!