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.

Probably the best store in the MSP area. Their seed bead variety is amazing, and they have…read morehard-to-find Swarovsky crystals. Good choice of semi-precious and handmade glass beads as well. Prices range from expensive to very reasonable. Plenty of cheap plastic beads for children, stringing supplies, and accessories. Good amount of loose beads and finished jewelry too. Two ladies working there were super nice and helpful.

It's 3x more expensive then stormcloud and northland visions. Last time I went in with my partner…read morethe employee literally ran over to us and wouldn't stop watching us and following us around. Then her and another worker were being rude to an older native guy and he was telling them that every time he goes in he's getting racially profiled. Then when the man left, me and my partner were standing at the counter and the two employees proceed to shit talk the guy and whisper about accusing him of stealing or that his complaints for being racially profiled were invalid. Right in front of us. Really weird. Wouldn't go back.

I went to this shop few weeks ago wanting to get some note cards. Sarah helped me out choosing the…read moreright card and putting the order in. The staff is really helpful and their customer service proved to be great. I would definitely go back.

This is my favorite store! There is something for everyone, and everyone who works there is happy…read moreand nice. I love getting gifts there.

Gypsy Moon is a neighborhood gem. Staff is always friendly and helpful and they have such a unique…read moreand cool blend of merchandise. I can always find something cute to wear or pick up the perfect gift there.

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

I was excited to purchase this pair of earrings after being told they were $200. As I was literally…read morepulling out my money to pay, the seller (yellow and red hair, lots of glitter on her face) suddenly said, "Oops, they're actually $300." I asked if they would honor the price I had been quoted, especially since I had already made the decision to buy based on that amount. They refused. Whether it was a genuine mistake or not, changing the price by 50% at the point of sale and refusing to honor the quoted price is incredibly unprofessional. It left a very poor impression I walked away without making a purchase. I understand that mistakes happen, but if you quote someone a price you should keep your word and honor it, even if it means losing a few bucks. A friend even tried to remind them of their quote on the final day or the con as they were not sold and they told her no as well. If you're shopping here, I recommend confirming the final price before getting attached to anything. I couldn't stop thinking about these earrings all weekend. I would have never gotten my hopes up if I heard $300 to start with.

Met these folks at the recent AnimeNYC and had a fantastic interaction!…read more They're not just your average, corporate anime store. They do have quite of selection of imported goods alongside American IP merchandise. The prices range from reasonable to pricey, so you may get lucky with a steal! The saleswoman behind the stand was so kind and patient with us. There were a few products I was eyeing and she pulled each and every one of them out individually in order for me to get a better look. Even the assortment of acrylic keychains, she went through each one individually until she found the character I wanted. She didn't have to but it was such a lovely gesture! We got to talking about our favorite characters, and once we found out we shared the same interest, she pulled out this pristine vintage plush from hidden behind the counter and offered it to me at a decent price, and I knew I had to get it then and there (as well as the keychain). I'm nowhere near their brick and mortar store, but if you happen upon these people at a local con, check them out! They're knowledgable and friendly and a pleasure to deal with!

Super nice store. I love the layout of all the handbags. They have these really cute flower shape…read morebags - very unique! Lots of colors and varieties. The staff were nice and helpful. It's mostly accessories, which to me is so fun to shop for. Bag charms are in right now and they had some cool ones. It is right next door to Coach so definitely hard to make decisions but like I said Kate Spade has more of a unique edge over the competition.

This is such a fun store! It's a great destination when people come visit and want to do some…read moreshopping. I really loved the feminist rage + quirky vibes of this store, and there were so many things I thought were fun (for me) or would make good gifts (for me, but also for other people). I got some adorable earrings and a hat! They have a hat bar, where you pick a hat and then pick patches to put on it. Then they cover the patches in a heat-protecting film, and put them wherever you want them. There is street parking right in front or around the block. they will also do corporate events and parties, where the close the shop to the public!

I first stumbled upon Larissa Loden last spring in MOA. I had no idea they even moved out of the…read moremall. I was happy to be driving down Marshall and seeing LL near other cute shops. I love everything about this store. Such cute items, super women empowering and they do permanent jewelry!! I have been wanting to get anklets and add another bracelet to the one I already have but due to needing to have surgeries this year I have to wait a bit longer before committing to more permanent jewelry. The staff were super friendly! Store was clean. Street parking (no issues finding a spot out front but I could see it being a busier area in the warmer months).

Lots of cute clothing, home decor, and natural skin care items. The staff are welcoming but allow…read moreyou the space to shop without feeling pressed. The staff had personal experience with the natural skin care items which helped a lot. Located close to Coborn's and plenty of shopping. Worth a stop in!