I take out of town guests and close friends here to shop, along with gorgeous Umei next door. If…read moreyou want to find the most cared for and curated gift store in the Twin Cities, this is the place! Anna and Emile are kind, thoughtful and caring. Anna's chocolate lab is the sweetest old man. Every piece here is hand selected and curated by an experienced purveyor with good taste and love. You will find the highest quality products and gifts of character that your friends and family will remember and cherish. Spending time and money here is the retail equivalent of a spa. Great local and imported good, often women-owned small businesses that you are supporting. It's expensive because it's great quality.

Such a beautiful space. The owner was such a pleasure to talk to. The products are so cute and easy…read moreto shop.

Wow! This place has some cool stuff. I will be back for more. They had some things I've never…read moreseen before. Things I may not need, but definitely want. They also have lots of things I really do need. I took lots of photos so that I can think about some of the things that caught my eye. Also, the service there was first rate. I was very pleased and glad that I found the perfect desk chair before someone else bought it.

Love this place. Don't go there cuz you might buy something I want…read more I bought two Eames vintage chairs, a vintage stainless steel rolling cart so we can put stuff on it (coffee, liquor, food) and roll it around the house. I also bought two vintages designer lights and a couple pieces of glass labware to put cocktails in and put on the rolling cart to roll around the house (see above). I also bought a very cool looking gumball machine where you push down a little lever and a gumball comes out.** **I have put real gumballs and M&M peanuts in this thing and it has yet to spit out a gumball. It's pretty cool, though. OK, these guys have vintage cocktail glasses and shakers (do you see a problem here?) and more labware that I might buy. And a couple great vintage stands from a chemistry lab that has lots of clamps for test tubes. I'm trying to justify this one. My god!! They have two gigantic overhead light fixtures on rolling frames. If you live in one of those hoity-toity warehouses there is no excuse not to buy these. O, VINYL RECORDS YOU PEOPLE. SOUNDTRACK ALERT!! Endless Boogie was playing on their sound system. New favorite band. Ba-bump ba-bump ba-bump (Jaws) they are only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from about noon on.

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!

Wow! So much to look at! Spent a fun hour or so meandering through all the vintage finds. I wished…read moreI'd known about the bottom level, I could have spent another hour! Loved all the unique pieces, could have bought more than my bust of Apollo, but I had to pack whatever I could in my suitcase haha. The bus was a little pricey at $50 but I love it and there were plenty of staff around if you needed help finding anything I did ask if they had any marble chess boards, they did not thankfully for me. It probably would've been another hundred lol fun time searching around!

This is a really cool store. So many cool vintage items and craft (especially scrapbooking/junk…read morejournaling) things. It's like a giant yard sale. They have an outside area with giant letters from signs, garden items and such. The main rooms upstairs are all kinds of random pieces of art, photos and supplies, dolls and more and downstairs they have even more stuff to check out. Jam packed, can be a bit overwhelming. It was my first time going and didn't really know what to expect but I'll for sure be back to grab some things for my scrapbooks & other art projects. I will say it's a bit crowded & very warm, they did have fans in the basement which was nice.

I've been shopping at the R&B outlet since my mid-20 grad school days. Now in my early 40's, I can…read moresay that great deals are still to be found and my furniture from over a decade ago and multiple moves around the country is still holding up well, looks classically stylish, and has been a great investment. I've never done the opening hour stampede, so I can't speak to that insanity, but I have been there when it's crowded, but also when it's chill. Persistence is key, doing some research on what you want before you go, and having a realistic budget in mind are all part of setting yourself up for success. In 2008, I got a $3000 couch for $800. They shipped it and delivered to my living room in NJ for about $100. She is still with me, going strong. There was a puppy pee accident about 5 years after purchase and R&B replaced the cushion insert for me at a very reasonable cost ($250?). [Insert loads of great finds over the years for me, friends, and family who I would shop for virtually and R&B would take payment over the phone.] Fast forward to yesterday, while back in MN for a visit, I popped over because the piece we wanted for our guest bedroom/office is delivering mid-Nov new, so I figured, why not check the outlet? LUCK! There she is, $1200 less than list, and if there is something wrong with her, I can't find it...even after an associate helped me move it around and look for issues. I'll probably drop back in today to see if there's any new stock on Sunday, just in case :)

Love this store! It's only open on the weekends, so the lines to get in can get long. The staff is…read morealways very friendly and helpful. I have had some trips where I didn't find anything, but other trips where I've brought home a ton of things. It all depends on what they get in each day. Shipping price and timeline are very reasonable and a breeze to set up.

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.

Cute shop! Though I love the Independence, MN, location better because it's in an old creamery…read morebuilding out in the country so it's bigger with more nooks and crannies to explore. This spot is a nice fix closer to home with super cute home decor made out of found objects and antiques. I found most of their prices spendy, but I am more of a do-it-yourselfer/ crafty type. I still found lots of great ideas! I even bought an old pill bottle and have a list of a few other items I will go back to get, budget willing. My Mom got a peony type flower made out of old sewing patterns! Super cute! Our other fave ideas were old coffee carafes as planters and Ball jars painted metallic! They also have the old-fashioned milk paints for sale or for classes which antique wood nicely. Definitely check this store out!

love this place!! So far I have only bought chalk paint here but they were so helpful. I love…read morelooking around each time bc they have so many unique and beautiful pieces. Im quite sure I will be buying one at some point soon.

What a wonderful shop! If you're in need of a small gift for a friend (or yourself) this is a great…read moreplace to look. Wonderful jewelry, home decor, planters, kitchen items and hilarious wonderful card options to pair for any occasion. In the area for coffee or anything else, make sure to stop in and look around.

You know that friend you have who is super hard to buy for? You might find what you need for them…read morehere. Very eclectic and unique gift shop! It reminded me of David's Apothecary in Schitt's Creek. I especially liked the wall of irreverent greeting cards; many of my favorites can't be quoted here, LOL. Artisan candles, vases, room scents, art, and really sweet owners. Just what this area needed!