I don't live close to Awakenings, but I can honestly say it is 100% worth the drive--even with four…read moresmall children in tow! Awakenings is so much more than a place to go buy your favorite spiritual tools and supplies. The moment you walk through the door, you can feel that you're surrounded by like-minded people who genuinely want the best for everyone who comes through their doors. The atmosphere is incredible, the energy is absolutely popping, and there's such a welcoming, positive feeling throughout the store. If you're going through any kind of spiritual awakening, exploring your gifts, deepening your connection to Spirit, or simply looking for a place where you feel understood and welcomed, this is the place to go. The people who work here are truly amazing and were so kind and welcoming, even with my little ones along for the adventure. Out of all the spiritual shops I've visited, Awakenings is hands-down one of my favorites. I've found wonderful spiritual supplies here, but I've also found something even more valuable--the feeling of being surrounded by people who get it. Thank you so much for your amazing service, your kindness, and your beautiful energy. I'm already looking forward to coming back!

This place always has a great selection of tarot and oracle decks! They also have a variety of…read moreother items like crystals, candles, sage, artwork, etc. The decks I have purchased there generally range from $20-$25. The staff has always been friendly and helpful when I have visited. There is no parking lot available but I have found free street parking within the block. (This might vary depending on the time/day you visit).

Here is a newer must stop on the popular St Croix Trail (95) between Taylor's Falls and Scandia…read more Located just south of the Franconia Sculpture Park. We have enjoyed the unique flavors of ice cream in cones, cups, pints and etc... With plenty of outdoor seating. They also have many gifts and items such as honey, maple syrup and more. Great place to stop.

Have used Hudson Flower Shop many times and have always been satisfied. You get nice flowers for…read morethe money, and delivery is always done well. I recently selected the option where it's "florist choice" and you just select how much you'd like to spend. I thought they did a wonderful job and I will definitely use them again.

It seems this is the only flower game in town. Friendly, helpful service and some cute vase and…read moreglassware options. They have a limited supply of fresh stems in their cooler, if you are wanting to build a bouquet as we were. The worker was incredibly patient as we looked around to see what we wanted to snag. The issue with it being the only flower shop nearby? Holy moly, the prices were high. My sister was with me and owns a floral truck in San Fran...the land of mega inflation. She said that flowers were 50-75% more here than what she pays per stem at home. Between the limited options and the prices, we build a small (but beautiful) bouquet, which they put in a wet wrapping and placed upright in a box for us. We spent $70 for the pictured flowers and later added wild flowers from home to fill it out a bit more.

Do some gift shopping here! They have an online shop you can always use, but it's way more fun to…read morecome in when they're open. The most obvious reason is that of course you want to smell what you're getting. But also I just love the whole ambiance when all the studios at the Northrup King building open up to let you wander around. And acutally, a really cool thing to do is save your used containers and bring them back, and they will sell you a replacement candle of the same size for half off! These are very thoughtfully crafted candles, with unique scents that I have gotten compliments on from my houseguests. They have new creations each time I come in, and they have different styles depending on your preferences. Some I've liked much more than I expected, like Tomato Garden, I've been stocking up on that scent, very pleasant! Check their socials for when they're open, but I think the normal thing is on Saturdays from 9-4 and on the first Thursday evening of each month.

I had an awesome time learning the art of candle making with owner Heidi! She is a rockstar and is…read moreso freaking talented. Her story is very inspiring and I love how she's passionately sharing her talents with others. All of her candles are environmentally friendly and she also offers a candle exchange program that promotes healthy and sustainable choices for avid candle users who wish to recycle. Excelsior Candle Co is perfect for a date night, gathering with family or friends, or anyone that's interested in making their own candles with a guide. Her sessions are also very reasonably priced and are of great value. I think my favorite scent of all time was made by Heidi and it's her Guilt Free Egg Nog candle.... Thanks to her, every room in my home is warmly scented and I couldn't be more happy! FYI- They are inside Northrup King Building - Floor 2, Studio 206

I love the White Bear Lake store, so when I stumbled upon this one while walking Arbor Lakes Shops…read moreI was super excited! So many fun gift ideas!!! Unique kitchen items. Soup, baked goods & cocktail mixes along with recipe books. Clothing & jewelry! Art, lamps... stuff we don't need, but would love to get/give as a gift because it is all so cool! Staff were attentive and friendly! Nothing cheap here, but it is all high quality. I am a fan and will be back!

Loved this shop! It has something for everyone, I was hunting for a tea towel for my mom for…read moreChristmas and I found that and a unique puzzle for her, viking socks for my dad, and portable dauchaund Bluetooth speaker for my daughter Can't wait to stop there again!

WBC feels like an extra storage space for Bath & Body Works. The stores are connected and you can…read moreshop both sides. WBC mostly has candles, air fresheners, candle holders and such. Even when the store is busy they hardly have registers open on both sides. Generally there's always staff around and the will help need be expect for checking out. Overall you can usually find some good deals and nice candles!!

Not to be confused with Wide Barn, which is the same store but for big and tall people…read more This is more quiet and sleepy and maybe more friendly and definitely a better selection because they're so much less busy, than the Roseville location of this little candle store in the mall up there. This one is in Ridgedale, the sleepy mall in the west burbs of Mini Soda. They're not cheap but they do have a good selection. I just can't spend too much time in here cuz I get a migraine headache because of all the scents. It just doesn't make scents.

Candle is cheaply made! For 40$+ I'd expect the glass to be black at least, and the scent to be…read morenoticeable. So sad, the style is cool. The glass was not black as appeared has obviously been spray painted black and was scratched when we got it home, not noticeable in the dark store. Doesn't smell like much once lit. Even after an hour and a half. Won't be shopping here again. Oh, and the country music being played was kind of a weird culture clash! But that was more funny than anything.

The experience was fine but overpriced. We went as a Mother's Day experience. I've been to other…read morecandle making experiences and this was not as fun. I also paid to have the candles shipped the next day and we didn't receive them. I called to get them shipped out and they said they would be in the mail the next day. We still have not received them. so while the experience was "ok" we haven't received the product we paid for and so I cannot recommend them.

Took a class to make candles and learn about the history of Roseline's place! We loved to hear…read moreabout all the sustainable efforts from the jars to the labels. We even got a rechargeable electric lighter to take home! Had a great time getting to customize the label and experiencing the process. The store is filled with amazing local finds too

Such a great experience! We scheduled a candle making session with my family at Roseline's Place…read morefor my birthday and it was so much fun! We each had our own kits to make the candles and got to pick out our scents from a wide variety of options. The instructor was super helpful and took us through step by step on how to make a candle. We brought our own wine so we even made it a sip and candle make class ;)! There was about an hour that we waiting for them to dry so we opened presents and got dinner next door. It was the perfect activity to do for my birthday and well worth the time and money!

This is our friend time and we will definitely be back! We went to meet Santa which was a great…read moreexperience. Not sure if they use the same Santa each year but he was so wonderful and patient with our boys and held our baby with ease! The store itself was beautiful and well organized. We went at Christmas time and they have amazing gift insides and decor. I'm wish I went here first this season and now we know! The staff were so friendly. They have a private bathroom and easy for kids. Parking is easy out front. We'll go back for gifts for sure!

This place has a gift for everyone in it! I have ventured into the Woods a handful of times and…read moreyou want to make sure you allow enough time to actually shop in here. So many things to look at and many ideas for your home or yard. Cute store and you could spend a fortune in it! It's easy to do. We will be back when searching for a gift for an in law or coworker. Perfect and have fun while in there. The staff are always very friendly and helpful.

Visited this cute shop today. Nice selection of crystals, jewelry, and books. Prices are great,…read moregood parking, and staff are friendly. Definitely check out this hidden gem for unique gifts.

From the owner: The Hidden Gem is a women-owned gift shop located in Maplewood, Minnesota. We carry a variety of…read moreunique gifts and items suitable for people of all ages. Our location is off the beaten path hence our name, and our inventory is always changing and growing. Stop in and see what we are all about. We would love to meet you!