Good Things is a gem and always a must-stop for me when I'm bopping around White Bear Lake! Every…read moretime I pop in, I find something new--whether it's cookbooks, cards, puzzles, kitchen gadgets, jewelry, clothing....you name it. The selection here feels endless in the best way. Allow yourself some time because the store is pretty big. I especially love coming here when I need a gift or something Minnesota-based as they always have unique, MN-feeling items that hit the mark. It's the kind of boutique where you can happily wander and browse for A WHILE. I haven't had much interaction with staff beyond checkout, and I've noticed they don't typically come out onto the floor--at least not during my last couple of Thursday visits during Marketfest. That said, checkout has always been smooth. Highly recommend if you're in the area and love a good browse through a thoughtfully selected mix of finds! Also, highly suggest joining the rewards program and checking out the clearance section while you're here... there could be some great deals tucked away!

We stopped in to the Good Things store while visiting White Bear Lake on Monday morning. This is an…read moreamazing store! I would definitely call this a "must see" boutique. There are 3 parts to this store and you owe it to yourself to experience them all! I started in the style area, which is the clothing part of the store. This is an upscale women's apparel store, with habitat, Liverpool, Johnny Was, and many other upscale brands. All of it is beautifully curated and displayed. You will have fun browsing the racks. The sales associates were super helpful and knew exactly how to interact with people--making customers feel welcome, but not pressured to buy. Downstairs, there is an amazing sales area. Don't miss this gem! Bargains galore and beautiful things! I'm sure it changes regularly. Then stop at the cafe and have a coffee, pastry, or freshly baked cookie. All the treats look and smell delicious. The staff was very sweet and service was prompt. After that, continue shopping at the Good Things gift shop. This is a top notch gift shop the likes of which I rarely see. It is brimming with themed displays for almost every interest or occasion. If you can't find a gift here, you may never find it! Seriously. You can wander in this shop for an entire morning and still not see everything. I hope you stop by Good Things. It's a fabulous shop. Locally owned. Go there for your next gift.

I shop at Hallmark stores generally because I like their (variety of) cards and their loyalty…read moreprogram is decently rewarding, and specifically at this one because it's pretty close to my house. This store is rather large and has a surprising amount of space devoted to things that are not cards. I scoffed at this "gift shop" until I found Xmas presents for both of my parents and one of my cousins when purchasing holiday cards in Nov. Got me! In addition to cards they carry stationary, wrapping paper and accoutrement, seasonal and collectible ornaments, books, CDS and DVDs, toys, knick-knacks and decorations, purses, scarves, jewelry and lotions, candles, candy, kitchen gadgets, and more. Three things I especially like about Hallmark products: the wrapping paper is very good quality and has cut guides on the inside, every holiday season (or perhaps all the time?) they carry cards that benefit charities such as Unicef, and they have a section of 99 cent cards, which is great since greeting cards are like the most overpriced consumer good out there. The service at this location is pretty friendly. There's a big parking lot because it's in a shopping center. Also on the 80 and 64 bus lines. As long as I live on the EastSide, Laura's Hallmark will have my business.

Great gift/card shop. I always find what I need for greeting cards and it's fun to poke around the…read moregift shop. Service is always friendly and efficient.

Cutest shop! Great prices! Loved everything in here!…read moreLooking to decorate or buy a gift, this is the place. Downtown White Bear has many cute shops. Don't miss this one!

Great store with a large selection. I find something new every time I go. So much of my house has…read morebeen furnished by this lovely little shop. Thank You

Had to take to trip here after receiving A gift card for store credit to Pandora. We had called in…read moreadvance to make sure they had what we needed and to make sure they would be able to run our gift cards. Upon arrival, they let us know that to process our gift cards and purchase, they would have to call the Mall of America Pandora store. The sales lady tried the store once, and then when they didn't pick up, she let us know that there was nothing she could do and that we would have to walk away without the earrings we had driven 40 minutes for. throughout the entire experience she was very rude and never once apologized for the inconvenience, we had to ask her nicely to try the store a few more times before she was able to get through and get the purchase done. We walked away not only with our earrings but with a bad impression of the store. We will not be shopping here again.

I came into the store and was looking to buy a pandora bracelet. The older lady who I was dealing…read morewith was really short with her answers and annoyed at my questions. I asked to try on a bracelet, and midway through trying to help me put it on, she suddenly stopped and said "oh, the bracelet should fit you" and just completely stopped helping me put it on. It was so awkward. I was left to try to clasp the bracelet together awkwardly, but managed to put it on. The other young lady with her didn't say much to me, but was much friendlier and was keeping my little ones busy. Too bad I had to deal with the old crabby one that made me feel like I was a bother to her and treated me like I wasn't good enough to buy a pandora bracelet. She was not very nice. Taking my business elsewhere for pandora products.

Love this shop! The owner Donnie is super passionate about aviation, and it shows in the pride he…read moreputs into running this place when he's not jetting around the world himself as an airline pilot. Their Rose Day event this year was FABULOUS!

I have not been there is person but the online selection is great, the prices are decent tooread more

I love The Nest. Have been going here for over 10 years. They have a wonderful assortment of…read morethings that just make me feel good walking around the store! Great place to buy something for yourself or as a gift. Jewelry, clothing (for young and old)--including organic cotton which can be hard to find locally, soaps, pictures, notecards, natural cleaning products, dishes (incuding beautiful recycled glass, which I just adore), books, food items, etc etc etc. Customer service is excellent and they take care of their customers after the sale. I always look forward to a trip to The Nest.

Little gift store in downtown Hudson that you should stop in if you are shopping for a gift for…read moresomebody. They have Curly Girl artwork and gift items which i just adore and little sections for babies, wine enthusiast, cooks, a ton of gift books and cards too. Everything seems reasonably priced. I enjoy browsing in this store and have actually found some great gifts for people.

From the owner: We may not have everything, but we have everything that matters...read more

Stopped into Hallmark while I was in the area running other errands. I always love browsing here…read morebecause there's so many cute and creative gift ideas! My wallet isn't always thrilled, haha, but I give myself a time limit because I could spend forever looking around. The store was quiet, which I appreciated. I wasn't greeted when I walked in and only saw staff at checkout desk when I passed, but I didn't need help since I was just browsing. Some items can be a bit pricey, so I do compare prices elsewhere when I can. That said, the store is always beautifully decorated and really pleasant to walk through. Yes, I'll be back!

I've been a hallmark girly for a long long time and it was time to stock up on some cards. They…read morehave a great selection of cards and don't forget to check out their clearance area. The people are friendly and they have some cute but expensive ornaments...I should know, I bought a lot in my 20's and 30's.

This location is mostly close to where I live so I often visit here. It was a bit slower during the…read moreholidays, but they are picking back up at Spring approach, and slowly bring in the spring flowers and decoration. They have more selection of plans and garden decorations during the spring season. The nurse we have a good amount of parking space and it's very clean inside. Staff are friendly, and they provide a good service. Obviously, you know Bockman is not cheap, but depends on what you're getting the quality of the products reflect its price. I often like to come and stroll through the store, cause you never know what you'll find that's very eye-catching, and to your liking. Did you have a gift shop and floors on site with some minimal plants? It's a bit quiet at this location because it's not the main store but it's a great place to visit for relaxation. I got some seat from here and garden decorations. I like their vases choice and often bought several already.

First time checking out this location--WOW! They have all the options. The staff was incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and friendly. I'll definitely be coming back!