4.5/5 Always fun to…read moreperuse this store, it's a maze! It definitely seemed bigger when I was younger but I still had a good walk through recently. I found a VHS for a little over $5 with tax and the employee took 10 cents off because I mispaid him and he didn't mind...kind folk in a fun space.

For a satisfying trip down memory lane, Staples Mill is a must! Great fun and a huge selection of…read moreeverything you remember and much you don't! Staffed by those "in the know" who willingly help with knowledge and pricing. Spend an hour or two easily.

Had a mirror from a recessed medicine cabinet that was a bit of a special job to redo. They…read morereframed very nicely and reasonably priced. I have found a new frame shop!

Great hometown bookstore. Treasures can be found inside and the prices are excellent. The staff…read moreis very helpful and friendly. If your in the area this is a good stop.

Went on a little trip to Red Wing, but of course, saw this on the way and had to stop! Isn't that…read morewhat a good day trip is made of?? Fantastic antiques and books-and nothing to dig through. Organized antique shop...what a concept! Her book prices were very very reasonable-four dollars each for brand new books, and her used ones were in great shape. The lure was the table on the sidewalk with one dollar books. When I was perusing them I realized that the buyer seemed to have a real eye for books-she had a lot of popular high quality literature, and not a lot of junk. The owner was great to talk to, gave me some book club recs and some ideas for where to eat lunch. Wisconsin. Books. River Road. Sunny Sunday in April. A treat of a day that was meant to be enjoyed! I didn't look too hard at the antiques, because I was too intrigued with the books I wanted to buy. I was impressed with some of her antique linens however...

A bottomless pit of a rented room style antique mall. Clothing, dishes, books, baseball cards,…read morefurniture--they've got it all. The man who as cashiering was very friendly. Stop in and take a look.

Unfortunately, I have to knock these folks down a few stars - 2 stars!…read more Abigail Page managed to REALLY tick me off. I'm super disappointed. I've been watching a pair of 1951 Reglor Lamps advertised in Facebook Marketplace, showing a photo of them in the front window. I happened to be meeting a friend for lunch in Hudson so I made sure to bring $400 cash and to stop in after our meal. 1. Apparently, the lamps are no longer in the store. But the 2 staff running the shop couldn't tell me anything about them. Where are they? Why are they still listed in Facebook? 2. The worst part of the interaction was I got the "fake polite" treatment. Friendly but not really friendly and more passive aggressive, if you know what I mean. I'm used to that treatment in Minnesota. It seems to be part of our cultural DNA. But I'm surprised to encounter it in Wisconsin. 3. The staff running the shop weren't able to access the store listing on Facebook. Why? 4. When I got home, I sent a direct message to the store on Facebook from their listing to ask about the lamps. Are they gone? Why is there still an active listing? 5. It's been 8 days. The listing is still up. No one has answered my direct message on Facebook. All of this stuff is ridiculous. Everyone knows that is takes 30 seconds to respond to a message on Facebook. All of these negative vibes could have been avoided if someone simply responded to me, apologized, promised to do better next time, and to request that I please visit again. I'd still be a customer. As it is now, I'll never walk through the front door again. So...I'm feeling pretty negative about Abigail Page. I guess they're okay if you wander in off the street, buy something off a shelf, and walk out with your item. But if you see something on-line, buyer beware. And keep an eye out for the smarmy attitudes. - Maxx

Paint! What a fun place to be creative! I love that it's right downtown in beautiful Stillwater…read more I took my son here during his MEA break. We made a reservation ahead of time which was super easy by calling the studio a handful of days earlier. A reservation is optional. We were greeted by Andy who showed us the ropes regarding picking a ceramic piece, paint, & showed us to our table which was right up against the windows so we had some nice natural light. It was a relaxing atmosphere and I love how stress just melts away when you're painting. I decided on a llama succulent plant holder while my kiddo decided on the Eiffel Tower. The staff are great and friendly. You can also paint canvases if you want. They also host bday parties too! Tips: The staff will want you to do 3 coats of paint before you're done. If you don't finish your masterpiece during your visit - you can come back 1 more time to finish up. The price of the object includes the paint, firing the object, smocks, paint brushes and your time and table. Tipping is optional but appreciated.

I spent about two hours with two teenagers here. It was lovely and peaceful. The choices were…read moregreat. The supplies were good quality. The people who work here are on top of things, but also chill. I don't normally get all excited for places like this, but I definitely recommend Kari's! There are two types of paint. One you can take home same day and the other requires you to pick it up about a week or so later. They give you a month to pick up. We just walked in on a summer Friday afternoon. I would guess most of the time they have room for a group of 4 during walk in hours.

A 2-for-1 gem in downtown Hastings. Feeling like shopping for pottery? Come here! Feeling like…read moremaking pottery? Sign up for a class. When shopping for pottery, Squeaky Wheel has a wide variety of pieces including coffee mugs, soap dishes, plant holders, tiny keepsake turtles and otters, small jewelry dishes and more. The colors of each piece are truly unique and there's certainly room to purchase pieces in a set if need be. Additionally, there is a small section of local honey, chocolate, candles and soaps. Everything is made and setup with intention. The entire staff is lovely! RE: the pottery classes? Amazing! Shout out to Molly who helped me on my first clay therapy experience of sculpting traveler tumblers. The workshop space is nestled directly behind the main shop and is designed so perfectly with cubbies for personal belongings, complimentary water, hooks for jackets and tons of room for creativity including lots of stamps for clay printing, letters and samples for inspiration. Furthermore, there are a variety of color options to select from for the final glaze. While the wheel wasn't used today, it's certainly something I look forward to revisiting and trying. I booked my class online (if you sign up for emails, you will get reminders on the upcoming schedule). My travel tumbler was classified as handbuilding which means my entire piece was sculpted by hand. I learned so many aspects of clay including texture, shaping, refining and glazing. Classes are intimate with 4-6 students which allows for a focused environment while at the same time having fun and meeting new people. My travel tumbler was created within 2-hours, however, it's important to note that all pieces take 4-6 weeks to be fully dried, glazed and fired. I cannot recommend Squeaky Wheel Pottery more! Thanks for creating such a welcoming environment and providing me with a new learning opportunity!!

Bill Hosko framed some art work for me. He gave me very helpful advice regarding the frame style…read moreand matting colors, and his prices are fair. He has lots of St. Paul-themed art work in his gallery. He obviously loves my city, which makes him alright with me! I'd go back.

Airy and brite gift shop for browsing or shopping with friends. They have cards, candles,…read morekitchenware gifts, etc. I find the layout very open and the prices a bit on the high end. I also have never found anything here extremely unique that I haven't seen in other standard gift shops.

A cornacopia of items from children to adult outdoor and indoor. Trinkets, books and clothing along…read morewith outdoor furniture. Kind of pricey...they have an arondec chair for $999.00....parking is tricky.