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 bought a lovely mug from this shop online and I received a call shortly after placing the order…read moreletting me know that it would take longer than usual because the shipment had not arrived to them yet. Not a problem for me and I probably wouldn't have noticed but I really appreciated the personal outreach. These are the things that make me so happy to shop at a small business.

Well what the heck! I can't believe I've walked by this adorable store so many times without…read morestopping in, or honestly even knowing it was there. Curiosity is across the street from Young Joni and Dangerous Man, and it is a lovely little place! When we entered, we were greeted by an employee. Not even just greeted; he also struck up friendly conversation. Nice! Literally! The store is small but mighty, boasting very eye-pleasing house wares, gifts, decor, and more. I was mostly interested in and impressed with their plant holders/pots, local and mindful infant toys, care packages for new mothers, dinnerware, wall decor, and other pretty little things made by local artists. I thought the prices were very reasonably considering the items were mindfully curated and mostly locally sourced. I really look forward to coming back and shopping here once we get settled in our new home. The friendly employee (or maybe owner??) said that they rotate their inventory often. He also said that they don't have a ton of local clout (hence me neglecting them this whole time), so stop in and tell them you saw them on Yelp!

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.

I've been to the other Minneapolis location, but this was my first time at the Northeast one. We…read morepopped in around 11:45am on Saturday. It was quiet and easy to browse around. Parking was easy too, which was a nice bonus. There's always so much to see--personal care, home goods, food items, and more. My bestie and I both found super nice-smelling perfumes at a budget friendly price. Phoebe helped us out and was nice. I appreciated that she took the time to chat. It made the visit feel warm and personal. Always a great spot for low-waste finds!

Really cute place with tons of options for bulk kitchen goods, eco friendly (compostable!) home…read moregoods, and misc beauty products. If you're smell sensitive, be warned! I personally enjoyed the smell, but it was way too strong for a friend of mine and we had to leave sooner than we would have liked due to it. I've been on a hunt for bamboo toothbrushes from places that are NOT Whole Foods, and this place delivered!

A small little outfit that delivers on customer service. They have many samples and a booklet of…read moreswatches available to browse through to get everything just right. I came here to take a look at a wool stuffed pillow and was able to make an educated purchase. For products they don't have on display or are out of stock they're able to give you a very good idea of what to expect in terms of feel, look, and even how it'll wear over time as it's cared for which I really appreciated since the higher quality items here do come at a premium price.

We just bought our second set of mattresses from Moss Envy, the brand is Savvy Rest. We bought the…read morefirst one 15 years ago and it's still very comfy and will make a great bed for our guests. We decided we wanted something bigger, and added an adjustable frame. The service is top-notch.

Got a couple of flowers for an outdoor planter, and considering it's mid June, I was happy to see…read moresuch variety. Regretfully I didn't go inside to check out the goods, but outside... there was an abundance of flowers, herbs, succulents, plants, small decor and others. Signage for price, clearance (in the back towards alley), and shaded plants were clearly marked. I appreciate that while the staff was kind, they weren't overbearing and allowed you to shop and your pace. I ended up needing advice and found someone who was very helpful. They have shopping carts (I didn't notice baskets), but the space is so tight, I didn't bother using one. As for parking, it's just street parking but I was able to find a spot on the parkway. Anyway, I've passed by so many times and don't know why it took so long to stop in, but glad I finally did.

Such helpful and knowledgeable staff! If you get overwhelmed, just ask! I stopped in to find a new…read morepot for a plant that was getting too tall, and one of the staff members spent 20 minutes with me pulling down pots to try and find the perfect one. Then, I asked what type of soil, and they looked up the plant in a database and and gave me a suggestion. I ended up getting my pots, soil, and a new plant (because of course) and they walked me to my car to help me carry everything even though it was cold out. Amazing service, great selection, and a gem of a small business!

Duke Albert is a gem full of gems on Central. I'm so glad I realized that it was NOT a barber and…read morepopped in for some unique shopping. Walking in, I loved the decor which included neon lights and a big State Fair chalk mural (this is a belated review from the summer. RIP, summer). Duke Albert offers an assortment home goods, bath and beauty items, gift, trinquets, and even some vintage clothing from local artists and beyond. I ended up getting a plant hanger, enamel pin, and colorful skirt. Other tempting items of interest: local hand soap, cool candles with metal skeleton cores, silly cheese kit that they found in France, an antique stucco stamp, vintage games and posters. The owners (I assume) were really cool too, providing lots of info and even insight on where they found some of the unique treasures. I'll for sure stop in here periodically when I want something for friends but mostly myself.

I've been eye balling this store for awhile when I come down to the co-op. Omg! I can't believe I…read moredidn't come in here sooner!! What a cool freakin' find!!! Opening the door, the cozy scent of light incense and Palo Santo wafted into my nose. I knew right then it was going to be something a out of the norm. The dimly lid store had a cool, clean, modern mix with bohemian, zen kind of vibe. The kind of store I could personally hang out in for a good hour (or two) just for the smells and all the awesome random finds!! (If only the kids weren't with me today...) While it isn't really a kid geared store- I found something for just about every age group. It's a mix of (extremely clean & crisp) vintage trinkets and clothes, gorgeous more natural lines of personal care, a few beautiful cannabis based things, just funky randomness, classic & modern art, air plants in stellar wall hanging containers, jewelry, (did i mention cool vintage things that were immaculately cleaned??!) well made things I'd like for my next house...it just had a bit of a whole lot of really neat stuff. I'm definitely coming back- again & again. Probably every time I need to find a gift of something a little more unique for some of my cool friends that prefer unique random finds.

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!