Love, love, love what Ten Thousand Villages is all about! They provide fair and just compensation…read moreto artists living in economically disadvantaged countries. The pieces they buy are absolutely beautiful and vary from jewelry to home decor to birthday cards. Ten Thousand Villages pays the artists outright, so the artists do not have to worry about the sale of their pieces to be compensated. When you buy any piece, they have listed which country it originated and they'll include more information about the piece and the artists that created them. It is such a wonderful place to buy unique gifts and feel like you're putting your money to good use. They also have an online website and offer gift cards as well! I would definitely recommend coming here if you are looking for a meaningful gift for your next occasion!

Ten Thousand Villages is a great place to find a distinctive gift for someone you love. They have…read morean eclectic variety of merchandise from decor to other items, all made by individuals living in developing countries. You can feel good knowing that your purchase is helping those living elsewhere. If you spend enough time here, you'll find something for yourself and a friend. They offer decor, jewelry, kitchen items, cards, and more.

It may not look like much from the outside, but the entire first floor of this building is packed…read morewith beauty AND function. Polish decorative pottery greats you at the front door, an entire kitchen is full of more. The living room is full of art and sculpture (among many other things), and jewelry makes up most of the dining room We went in on a whim during the Grand Meander, and will certainly be back. Awesome place for unique unforgettable gifts

Simply put, this is a great store, filled with apparel, gifts, kids stuff, and home items in a…read moreterrific setting. Excellent customer service, great layout. Loved this place, as the humorous items were awesome. Bought a great card, and a wonderful pair of socks that celebrated Prince. Pricing is good, and the setting is excellent.

I really like stores like this because they offer a wide variety of items. Kind of like Patina /…read moreGeneral store vibes. The store was packed with novelty items, clothes, kids stuff, decor and more. Some parts of the store felt more crowded than other parts. The prices of many items were a bit high but I'm sure it's on par the clientele of the area. They do have a rewards program that's free to sign up for. We stopped in during Grand Old Days but parking is street, and this area is usually busy.

Walking in here felt like I was transported into an old world market in India or Egypt. Or maybe…read morethat was just me. This place has all kinds of unique furnishings for your home. And if you ever want a Tiffany style stain glass lamp, this is the place to go. They were EVERYWHERE. On almost every piece of furniture. And believe me, there was a lot of furniture. Not only did they have stained glass lamps, but stained glass decorative pieces that you could hang in your window. There were quite a few of those, too. The furniture is all rich, dark stained wood pieces. At first blush, they all looked very well made, but I didn't investigate them very thoroughly. I was just walking through. The back quarter of the warehouse-type store was all Persian-type rugs. All sizes and shapes and lots of them. If ever you were looking for a rug, this might be a good place to look for selection. The store is right off Hwy 280 next to the ApplianceSmart. Take the Como Ave exit to get to it. When I was there just last week, they had a 40% off sale everything in the store. From what I hear, this is a common occurrence. If you're looking for a Tiffany lamp, or an unusual piece of furniture, come here and browse a little. You should find something you like.

From the owner: River of Goods is your global source for unique products…read more At River of Goods, we are truly passionate about products, people and places. Drawing inspiration from the rich history of the cultures & cities we visit all over the globe, our expertise lies in sourcing, designing and developing unique lighting, home furnishings, décor accents, and area rugs. We are the largest importer and wholesaler of Tiffany styled lighting, & our quality of work shows in each piece. * We source, design and develop custom home décor products at exceptional value. * We are passionate about helping you achieve your goals. * We travel the world to be inspired and to find unique products rich with history and stories.

My Minneapolis friend brought me here to ensure that I would go home with some cute…read moretrinkets/souvenirs made by local artisans. (I love supporting small business owners/artists, as I am one myself.) The shop itself is not very large, but there's a decent selection of cute stuff that, for the most part, is thematically congruent with the Minnesota/Minneapolis experience. I couldn't resist a glittery ornament depicting the spoon and cherry statue (if you know, you know!). You'll find things like t-shirts, kitchen towels, wooden spoons/spatulas, chocolate, soaps, wooden art blocks, coasters, puzzles, jewelry, baby clothes, coasters, keychains, postcards, stickers, etc. I am uncertain how much or how often stock changes. Prices were pretty reasonable, considering-- obviously more than cheap junk from China would cost, but also more unique and special!

I found some of my favorite gifts here. The friends who received them were thrilled with the…read moreuniqueness and personal feel of them. The website was so easy to navigate, and the curbside pickup was so convenient. When I picked up my order, the person bringing it to me was so friendly. I hadn't know about this shop before Christmas, but I have recommended it to friends and will be shopping here in the future!

This my new favorite shop! From the outside it looks small but there are SO many good finds, for…read moreimpressively reasonable prices!

This is a lovely little store, full of treasures. A wide selection of unique cards and the clothes…read moreare an excellent value. Service is attentive but not intrusive.

First lets talk about location...its pretty great, not too far off Hwy 100 and Excelsior…read more There are plenty of other stores in the area, but they have their own parking lot so you don't have to try to scavenge for street parking. I came in specifically to look at Joybird sofas as they are an authorized retailer and have sofas on the sales floor. Its scary to make an online purchase (and such a large, custom purchase) without touching and feeling an item, so I was thrilled to learn this store was so close to home and had what I was looking to purchase. I had a great time working with Kristin. After countless emails and a couple visits to the store I ordered my sofa, and also ended up with a chair and lamp. Kristin was great to offer her designer opinion while listening to mine and helping me make the big decision based on my existing home design. They offer financing (OAC) and 'white glove' delivery (they take all the packaging stuff with them when they leave, set the item in the room of your choosing) just like Joybird, but they will for other items you purchase there, too. The kicker is the 2 week in home trial period. Keep it for two weeks and if you decide you hate it they will take it back to the store and offer you store credit to replace the item. This really eased my worry about spending 2K on a sofa I may not like as much in person. I can't wait until it arrives! They also have home decor items here, like pillows and lamps. Its a super fun place to just look around and get inspiration, or fall in love with a custom fox lamp which would totally look amazing on your nightstand. Or maybe that fun mounted anatomical model of a heart on your desk. Or maybe that chair with acrylic arms. You get the idea... Inventory is changing constantly, so visit often. See you there!

I walked in my with my kelly green coat and my hot pink pants and immediately saw some bright…read moreorange chairs and a sales person that had purple hair. I immediately knew I was going to be at home in this store. There was furniture and accessories, for you neutral people there was plenty of that. For those of us who like color, plenty of that too. My designer Billie was super sweet and let me browse but also let me know that anything can be custom ordered and that this is just a small sampling of what they can get for me. I wasn't sure if I could afford it so I had her price out a chair for me it was $1100 but they had a 20% off sale so it would be $880. I'm new to furniture shopshopping so I went to another store later (La-Z-Boy) and it was comparable to that. I walked in at 20 minutes to closing on a Sunday night, but Billie didn't seem rushed at all. I was the one saying "let's just wrap this up. Can you give me something to look at online?" And she gave me two websites she thought I would like based on our conversations and looking at what they have to offer. I will see where our furniture shopping journey takes me but I plan to be back!

You guys!! I love this place. Nice open space to really look at everything. Cute unique items. I…read moregot a bright big yellow flower print for a friend and adorable bamboo nesting tables for my house. Staff/owner super helpful, helped me out to my car with my loot. Also, if I saw a toddler enter my carefully curated home decor establishment, I just might be be terrified, but not the case here. Owner was so sweet to my little one, chatting with her and even sending her home with a little ring. I can't believe I've been driving by on my way to Trader Joe's and haven't stopped in before. Major lapse in judgement. Check it out!

Aspiring to decorate your home in various shades of brown? Then Movables might be for you!…read more Merchandise appears to be of great quality and in good shape, but don't count on finding any bold colors.

If you're looking for a last minute gift (or a treat for yourself), Mustache Cat has you covered…read more They've got fun pillows, quirky knick-knacks, and personality galore. The owner is kind and welcoming and does a great job curating their shop. Parking: free, but you might be competing with the next door Trader Joe's customers if it's peak hours. However, they have 2 spots reserved for their business.

I came to The Mustache Cat for a Candlemaking collab class with Onyx Candles as a gift for my…read morebirthday. What a fantastic gift to receive!!! Lots of free parking options nearby & in a convenient location in St Paul. Immediately as I was walking in I fell in love with the colors, selection of goods to search through, and textures everywhere. It's not overwhelming, but it seems like everywhere you look there's more to see. It also smells great in the store! Sometimes when I go to curated vintage stores they're a little out of my budget, but The Mustache Cat really had something for everyone and all price ranges. For example, there was a really sweet almost neon orange retro mushroom lamp for about $130, and across the room there was a cozy vintage ceramic soup bowl for $12. I loved Rebecca's curated selections, and she was kind, inviting, and helpful. Worth noting is that it can be easy in the space to accidentally bump into things. A couple items took a little tumble while I was there (gasp!!!! Always a scary moment) and it was met with the kind assurance, "we are not a museum, it's ok!" So nice! One of the unique things about The Mustache Cat is that the inventory is either thrifted and curated by Rebecca or is created by women makers. She had a corporate job before opening TMC and this is her big dream. I can tell looking around that she's passionate about her business and loves what she does. Great spot for decor, paper goods, candles, and more. Lovely place to find gifts for yourself or someone else! And the stock is ever changing so there's always a reason to come back ;)

I've passed this Patina so many times traveling through St. Paul. I've have wanted to check it but…read moreparking is extremely difficult in this ever busy area. We were finally able to get around to checking it out & I LOVE that when you walk in it's so bright and colorful with a plethora of items. Makes me so happy. This location is 2 floors of shopping. We didn't get down to the basement but the main floor had enough going on for me. If you never been to Patina, they sell home decor, gifts and such. The store is pretty randomly organized but in a cool look at everything way. Like you can be looking at display that's different pink items, or Mn themed or food themed. It is on the expensive side but overall good quality stuff.

I have lived in the Twin Cities since 2000, and loved loved Patina when it opened. Their buyers…read morehave been excellent in their selection of highly creative, wonderfully and uniquely patterned-colored-textured-designed products. Just walking in was an exhilarating experience. The last six years we have spent more time in Florida and I had not been in a Patina store all that time. Yes, it is beautiful colorful fun and everything is displayed so perfectly. But the price points have SOARED and the uniqueness/quirkiness/extra special FUN has dropped considerably. The cards are lovely but not outstanding. Text is minimal. The entire store is more monochromatic in terms of product designs/ concepts/unique creativity. The buyers are good but not excitingly wonderful anymore. There was no service at the St Paul Highland store. A tall gentleman was aloof, just "there" to check out... Sad.