This is our friend time and we will definitely be back! We went to meet Santa which was a great…read moreexperience. Not sure if they use the same Santa each year but he was so wonderful and patient with our boys and held our baby with ease! The store itself was beautiful and well organized. We went at Christmas time and they have amazing gift insides and decor. I'm wish I went here first this season and now we know! The staff were so friendly. They have a private bathroom and easy for kids. Parking is easy out front. We'll go back for gifts for sure!

This place has a gift for everyone in it! I have ventured into the Woods a handful of times and…read moreyou want to make sure you allow enough time to actually shop in here. So many things to look at and many ideas for your home or yard. Cute store and you could spend a fortune in it! It's easy to do. We will be back when searching for a gift for an in law or coworker. Perfect and have fun while in there. The staff are always very friendly and helpful.

I love the White Bear Lake store, so when I stumbled upon this one while walking Arbor Lakes Shops…read moreI was super excited! So many fun gift ideas!!! Unique kitchen items. Soup, baked goods & cocktail mixes along with recipe books. Clothing & jewelry! Art, lamps... stuff we don't need, but would love to get/give as a gift because it is all so cool! Staff were attentive and friendly! Nothing cheap here, but it is all high quality. I am a fan and will be back!

Loved this shop! It has something for everyone, I was hunting for a tea towel for my mom for…read moreChristmas and I found that and a unique puzzle for her, viking socks for my dad, and portable dauchaund Bluetooth speaker for my daughter Can't wait to stop there again!

This is an adorable gift shop that you can easily spend hours in without ever seeing all there is…read moreto offer! From handmade birdhouses to gourmet foods to throwback candy to inspirational books, this place has something for everyone! Be sure to check out their Facebook page and be informed of upcoming sales and events! They have a special Wednesday night girls night that includes a discount on all purchases. My anti-shopping husband and I went on a Sunday afternoon and I had to drag HIM out of the store! He found so many things that he wanted that he had to start a pile at the register so he didn't have to carry everything while he continued to shop! Our treasures included a pizza oven cook book, a shepherd's hook, a birdhouse, some peach bbq sauce, a handmade pen, a large picture/wall hanging, and a few caramels. We love it all and can't wait to go back! Pro tip....be sure to use the restroom so you can read about the history of this beautiful space. Sounds weird, I know, but what a lovely story abut a well-loved place! This is the PERFECT place to go if you are wanting to buy a unique and thoughtful gift for someone but have no idea what to get. Your gift will be the best one your receiver had gotten! The prices are fair. Not too high but not a discount store either. It is still a boutique. Oh...and the salespeople are just awesome! So sweet and make you feel like you are their closest friends. They wrap your goodies under with care and even offered to help carry things to our car. The whole experience was a 10/10!!!

The Round Bar is a long standing boutique in the North Suburbs. It's got great land history it…read moreprides itself in. I'm not all that knowledgeable on it but I'm sure they'd tell you about the "farm" it sits on. It's in a great location off of Bunker, near Round Lake. Parking is behind the building. Now you may think you are parking in a memory care apartment complex because you are. That's a part of this original Farmstead property. They take pride in MN. You'll find anything made by a local MN artisan here. There's a section devoted to just the MN State Fair. It may be stuffed to the brim with things, but it is organized well. Bath, body, kitchen, cabin, baby, faith, sports, fashion, treats. I usually want it all. And it's a great place to find a birthday or thank you gift. They offer gift cards and have offered basic gift-wrapping in the past (ribbon tied on the bag). They also host artisan markets to showcase some vendors. They gave me a postcard for an upcoming event, which includes food trucks. Sis and I stopped in on our way to the Downtown Anoka shops. But I found everything for my bday peeps here. No need to fight for off-street parking or the sidewalk sales crowd. Thank goodness!

Sadly, we have had multiple memorial services over the past couple of years, and one family has…read morealways sent flowers. The arrangements from this family have been unique and literally outstanding from the others! The flowers are fresh and beautiful. Every time (more than 5 deliveries) the arrangement looks custom and professionally thought through. The flowers from each - long outlasted the other arrangements that we received. I recently reached out to find out where these had come from and am excited to order my first delivery from the Wild Orchid. This will be my first option going forward. Highly recommend!

My mom ordered an arrangement from The Wild Orchid for my Dad's memorial service. The arrangement…read morewas absolutely perfect and so beautiful! Other arrangements that were sent to the service were also from The Wild Orchid and were equally as beautiful.

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.

Received gift (Priced at $75), did not care for it..not my style. Brought it back to exchange for…read moresomething else within the week it was purchased WITH the original receipt and price tag on merchandise. Sales clerks refused to return or exchange item. Told me all sales were final per store policy. My husband was never told that when purchasing said item and there were NO signs posted with that policy, so I am stuck with an expensive, unwanted gift. I will never shop there again...I used to stop in quite a bit. I will also make sure that everyone I know that lives around here knows about this business' ridiculous return policy and my experience. Especially considering it is a "GIFT SHOP"!

From the owner: The Special Touch Gift Shop…read more The Special Touch Gift Shop - A Most Unique Home Accessory and Gift Shop, over 5,000 square feet of unique accessories and gifts decorated throughout the store. We have a huge selection of home goods, mirrors, picture frames, home decor, gift ideas, candles, lamps, unique gifts, pillows and wall decor. We love helping our customers make their home a little more relaxing and warm. Decorating services available. We offer in store or in home decorating services. Stop in for details. Come and visit The Special Touch Gift Shop.

Such a cute store!! Service was amazing, they were all very sweet and had an amazing time shopping…read morearound , so cute!!!

So many cute things in a wide variety of categories. Great place for gifts for people that have…read moreeverything.

Great time! Get there early on a Saturday......we were there when it opened. Grandkids loved…read moreit! Thbak you!

I don't know of anyone who doesn't like coming to this place or something similar. It's so…read moretherapeutic to pick out something you like, paint it how you want while listening to music and sipping on coffee, chatting or just focusing. The to pick it up your finished project a week later like it's a surprise is super fun. I just wish it was so expensive!!! It cost my son and I almost $100 just to do two medium sized items. I would have given them 5 stars but the daytime staff were not helpful and acted annoyed when I'd get up and ask them for more paint which is what they told me to do. Half the time they sat at a table gossiping. The evening crew that came in was great. They immediately checked in with us and were super helpful and kind. Good customer service goes a long ways. Especially when you're dropping that much $$$.