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!

This is an adorable gift shop that you can easily spend hours in without ever seeing all there is…read moreto offer! From handmade birdhouses to gourmet foods to throwback candy to inspirational books, this place has something for everyone! Be sure to check out their Facebook page and be informed of upcoming sales and events! They have a special Wednesday night girls night that includes a discount on all purchases. My anti-shopping husband and I went on a Sunday afternoon and I had to drag HIM out of the store! He found so many things that he wanted that he had to start a pile at the register so he didn't have to carry everything while he continued to shop! Our treasures included a pizza oven cook book, a shepherd's hook, a birdhouse, some peach bbq sauce, a handmade pen, a large picture/wall hanging, and a few caramels. We love it all and can't wait to go back! Pro tip....be sure to use the restroom so you can read about the history of this beautiful space. Sounds weird, I know, but what a lovely story abut a well-loved place! This is the PERFECT place to go if you are wanting to buy a unique and thoughtful gift for someone but have no idea what to get. Your gift will be the best one your receiver had gotten! The prices are fair. Not too high but not a discount store either. It is still a boutique. Oh...and the salespeople are just awesome! So sweet and make you feel like you are their closest friends. They wrap your goodies under with care and even offered to help carry things to our car. The whole experience was a 10/10!!!

The Round Bar is a long standing boutique in the North Suburbs. It's got great land history it…read moreprides itself in. I'm not all that knowledgeable on it but I'm sure they'd tell you about the "farm" it sits on. It's in a great location off of Bunker, near Round Lake. Parking is behind the building. Now you may think you are parking in a memory care apartment complex because you are. That's a part of this original Farmstead property. They take pride in MN. You'll find anything made by a local MN artisan here. There's a section devoted to just the MN State Fair. It may be stuffed to the brim with things, but it is organized well. Bath, body, kitchen, cabin, baby, faith, sports, fashion, treats. I usually want it all. And it's a great place to find a birthday or thank you gift. They offer gift cards and have offered basic gift-wrapping in the past (ribbon tied on the bag). They also host artisan markets to showcase some vendors. They gave me a postcard for an upcoming event, which includes food trucks. Sis and I stopped in on our way to the Downtown Anoka shops. But I found everything for my bday peeps here. No need to fight for off-street parking or the sidewalk sales crowd. Thank goodness!

Sadly, we have had multiple memorial services over the past couple of years, and one family has…read morealways sent flowers. The arrangements from this family have been unique and literally outstanding from the others! The flowers are fresh and beautiful. Every time (more than 5 deliveries) the arrangement looks custom and professionally thought through. The flowers from each - long outlasted the other arrangements that we received. I recently reached out to find out where these had come from and am excited to order my first delivery from the Wild Orchid. This will be my first option going forward. Highly recommend!

My mom ordered an arrangement from The Wild Orchid for my Dad's memorial service. The arrangement…read morewas absolutely perfect and so beautiful! Other arrangements that were sent to the service were also from The Wild Orchid and were equally as beautiful.

This was a great shop in a location where original shops are scarce. It has since been the victim…read moreof the Big Lots & the Walmart's & online retailers. So, don't bother to try & find it. (Did I write enough words yet???????????????)

GREAT place for vintage and repurposed furniture! Got a beautiful dining room set for only $389 and…read morea gorgeous desk and chair for an additional $125. Make sure to take your time and envision the pieces in your home! I guarantee you'll find something you'll love!

My favorite place to shop in Anoka. Great finds! One of a kind so if you see it, buy it. I…read moremissed out on a couple of items due to not acting now. Friendly atmosphere.

Received gift (Priced at $75), did not care for it..not my style. Brought it back to exchange for…read moresomething else within the week it was purchased WITH the original receipt and price tag on merchandise. Sales clerks refused to return or exchange item. Told me all sales were final per store policy. My husband was never told that when purchasing said item and there were NO signs posted with that policy, so I am stuck with an expensive, unwanted gift. I will never shop there again...I used to stop in quite a bit. I will also make sure that everyone I know that lives around here knows about this business' ridiculous return policy and my experience. Especially considering it is a "GIFT SHOP"!

From the owner: The Special Touch Gift Shop…read more The Special Touch Gift Shop - A Most Unique Home Accessory and Gift Shop, over 5,000 square feet of unique accessories and gifts decorated throughout the store. We have a huge selection of home goods, mirrors, picture frames, home decor, gift ideas, candles, lamps, unique gifts, pillows and wall decor. We love helping our customers make their home a little more relaxing and warm. Decorating services available. We offer in store or in home decorating services. Stop in for details. Come and visit The Special Touch Gift Shop.

Wonderful merchandise! You will find beautiful things that you didn't know you needed and you will…read morebuy them! Great experience. Will be returning again and again when I'm in Maple Grove.

Such a cute store!! Service was amazing, they were all very sweet and had an amazing time shopping…read morearound , so cute!!!

Great location for home decor and entertaining! I love their kitchenware displays. They have so…read moremany different, fun things to look at every time I shop here. I've found so many great items for my house and special events-- Linens, area rugs, natural soaps, art prints, the list goes on... I even bought some ceramics and glassware to use as part of my wedding table centerpieces. The prices are very reasonable, I just wish I could buy everything in the store! The store is conveniently located next to a Marshalls and a dollar store. Lots of parking space too but like most of this area in Maple Grove it gets very busy on the weekends. The staff here are pretty friendly and I've never had an issue with returns.

HomeGoods is a great place to find a variety of unique and useful home decor and utility items…read more They carry a vast selection of products including seasonal decor (holiday/spring/summer/fall/winter), kitchen staples - gadgets and gourmet food, pet beds - furniture and treats, bathroom accessories, lamps, rugs, artwork, wall mirrors, bedding, throw pillows, throw blankets, window coverings, curtain rods, decorative baskets and bins, and smaller furniture accent pieces (no bedroom sets or full size couches with matching chairs found here but great accent tables abound). Every store receives different stock, so if you see something you like, BUY IT! There's no guarantee it will be there tomorrow. On the flip side, tomorrow or next week may bring some great additions that weren't there the last time you were in. I really enjoy shopping at this store not only for my home, but for gifts and staging items for my business (real estate). You'll find treasures throughout this store. I'm a fan!!!