I love this place! Amazing finds and for a great cause! I've never purchased any second hand…read morefurniture but their clothing selection is good! Often have brands like Agolde, Paige, and z supply! Staff is really friendly and helpful.

The items that you will find at the Hope Chest will amaze you! The vast majority of the items that…read morewill shop are BRAND NEW. From new designer clothing to new designer home furnishings & furniture you will not be disappointed. The prices are reflected in the quality of the items that you will find at the Hope Chest. The used items that you will find are well above average in both quality and pricing (you DO get what you pay for at the HC). I enjoy stopping in and just taking a walk around the store, it is very clean laid out and tranquil. Do yourself a favor and stop in for a look see for yourself, you won't be disappointed unless you are expecting typical thrift store items and pricing. This is not the typical Goodwill, thrift store by any means.

Review 100 woohoo! I've really been on a chalk paint/vintage/rustic shop visiting spree lately and…read morethe Mama's Happy in Independence is one of my favorites! Always so charming and cute with well styled displays of chalk paint furniture and upcycled decor. The prices are very reasonable for a boutiquey kind of shop and I love that it supports this amazing group of hard working mamas who enjoy crafting. I've purchased a distressed craft table, a vintage bookshelf and a re-upholstered chair here. The ladies that run the place are always so nice and truly happy. Annie Sloan chalk paint, waxes, and brushes for sale as well. This is an occasional shop so it's only open about once a month (look on Their website for dates). Their other shops in St Paul, St. Louis Park, and Stillwater are open 7 days a week. Every time I come here there are constantly changing and exciting treasures to look at and find. Many times they offer complimentary wine or refreshing beverage to sip on while you peruse the store- how fun! On my most recent visit they had an open house of the "Makers Cottage" next door- a beautifully custom designed home with several rooms and an inviting deck available to rent for events or overnights or what have you. They also host an annual vintage market at the end of the summer in the backyard/field with many other vendors. Very limited parking in the driveway of the building mostly for loading items into your car. Just plan to park on the street unless you come close to closing time. I absolutely love the creativity and beautiful shop, it's a special place and worth the drive!

This is by far the best occasional shop I have been to. They have a large selection of unique finds…read moreand the prices are very reasonable. Many of the items have been "upcycled" and bring a fresh look to used or antique finds. The prices are very reasonable. I have been to many similar shops and traveled far for them, but this one is worth the drive everytime! I was delighted to find out that they opened a store on Grand Ave in Saint Paul. The size of that store is much smaller, but great for quick stop-ins. They also offer furniture painting classes at both locations.

What an incredible store...the type of place you can always find something you need or absolutely…read moreput on your want "wish list" Cool place with lots of nautically inspired theme gifts and a great spot just to browse to get awesome decorating ideas for your home or cabin. A must stop if you're walking around downtown Excelsior....

If you haven't been to Excelsior lately then it's time for a visit. There's been a surge of retail…read morestores opening and one of the most recent is Lake Effect. As the name implies this store seems to be dedicated to the boating lifestyle or cabin you might have. You'll find lots of nautically inspired home decor and gifts for everyone. When I walked into the store I was greeted by Danielle, the owner. She couldn't have been more friendly and I loved hearing her story about how she decided to open her own shop. Retail experience seems to run in the family as her mom owns a shop in the Galleria and she also had an aunt in the business too. You'll be sure to find something here so check out this great addition to Excelsior!

Love this store and everything in it! The girls working there were great, super kind. Stopped in…read morehere while visiting my in-laws and will be stopping there again next time!

I was at Gray earlier today and the service was terrible. I walked in and neither of the women…read moreacknowledged me until I looked straight at one. Further, a third woman was walking up the steps from the basement and I was right at the top looking at something and when she saw me there was also no acknowledgement, not even a smile and a welcome. Gross.

You Stopped by on Valentine's Day 2021, after a great meal downtown Excelsior. Owner Ryan Huggett…read moreis a native of Excelsior and and has a sincere affinity and affection for the craftspeople who gave their wares displayed. We bought a few small items, greeting cards and a wooden spreader. Ryan told us the stories of the craftspeople and how they came to their arts in wood and paper. Everything in the store has 'wabi' : a serene beauty. Story by and visit often. There's a lot to like.

I have purchased, and paid for, two pieces of furniture that the Bee Cottage was more than happy to…read morehold for me until I moved (the time frame was approximately two weeks). I was told to call and they would be happy to set up a date and time for me to pick them up and they gave me a card with the name and number of the gal to contact. I have made three calls to make those arrangements and none of them have been returned. They were also supposed to get a price on a lamp that was unmarked and then call me with that information and they did not do that either. I get that it's a once a month, flea market type sale, however, we are talking about customer service bottom line. They were happy to take my money, but evidently not to interested in delivering their merchandise. I would think twice before making any other purchase and certainly never buy something that I can't take with me.

Such a beautiful eclectic spot full of lovely decor, cards, jewelry, prints that you can get framed…read moreonsite. Loved

Beautiful store filled with unique items including amazing artwork, natural beauty products,…read morejewelry and home goods. I love coming here for gifts but always leave with something for myself too. Great way to support local and indie artists. They also occasionally host shopping events, like small business Saturday, in their upstairs space which are a fun way to meet some of the featured artists.