“I grew up making Pisanki/Pysanky (Pisanki is the Polish spelling, Pysanky Ukrainian) and the last few years have gotten back into making them as an adult, getting more and more complicated/detailed with my pieces has been a joy and I couldn't do any of it without the amazing products that the Ukrainian Gift Shop provides. As the largest mail-order source of Pysanky and Pysanky supplies in the world you can find everything you need here, a rainbow assortment of egg dyes, pattern books, beeswax, kistka (hot wax pens), display stands and more! They have everything you need to get started or take your work up to the next level. I LOVE their dyes, too. I've tried others but theirs seems to give me the brightest, richest hues. I've done all my shopping online so I unfortunately can't comment on the shop in person but when I find myself in MN next I'll be sure to stop in in person to explore!”
“Offers a great array of gifts, from weddings to birthdays, quirky to heartfelt. Love how they support local businesses and artists. The staff is always very friendly and helpful!”
10AM - 8PM
109 W Grant St, Minneapolis“I always feel very comfortable and welcome when I stop in to shop, the selection is amazing. They have anything you could want, I really appreciate how they have clean and well lit fitting rooms surrounded by mirrors so you can really check put your selections from all angles.”
“This is the best fossil and rock store ever! Why? Because you can sign up to take lapidary classes in the shop in the back and learn how to cut and polish stones like agate and much more. The classes are well run with instruction on cutting, grinding and polishing, and they make it very accessible to the beginner.”
“Ingebretsen's, a family business on East Lake Street that dates back to 1921, is a gem in Minneapolis. My brother and family live near there and often bring us dill, havati or dill-havarti cheese at Christmas. They are my favorite cheeses.One side of the store is mostly meat, fish and cheese. I recently brought my sister-in-law there, and she had to go back a second time because her husband loved the smoked salmon she bought and she wanted to surprise him with a second package.The other side is a smorgasbord of beautiful Scandinavian gifts and kitchen/dining items, books, clothing, baked goods, and much more. You'll find a fabulous selection and friendly people to help you find something.One year we were staying in an Airbnb near my brother's house to see the May Day Parade. My elderly mom woke up before anyone else, so she decided to walk to the house. She took a wrong turn and ended up at Ingebretson's, where she got directions from a handsome older man (we call him the Handsome Man now because we neglected to get his name). But she still couldn't get there, so she ended up with a homeless lady who was about to take her back to the house when my daughter showed up and gave her a ride (my daughter got some money and went back and gave it to the lady, whose help was much appreciated). Before that, some of us had stopped at Ingebretson's and talked to the Handsome Man, who felt so bad that she hadn't made it home. Once we got her safe at our rental house, we drove to the store with Mom to let him know she was okay, and he was very happy. Mom felt bad to have worried him, so she bought two books. Great choices: "A Man Called Ove" and "The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared."I tell this story because it illustrates how kind the people are at Ingebretson's. They love their customers, their neighborhood and their community, and they speak up for those who they feel need to be lifted up. It's a wonderful place to shop, for the products, the beauty of the store, and the lovely and meaningful story of the store that has been going on for more than 100 years.”
“Leanna at the front is very generous and sweet as soon as you walk in. Corey, the life coach has a great spirituality about him and the presence of this store is absolutely powerful. The moment you walk in and feel the positive force behind each crystals, and metaphysical practices that surround Paganism. From divination to tarot cards to pre-made spell jars. This place is worth the visit.”
10AM - 5PM
2276 Como Ave, St Paul“This shop has a unique selection of clothing and all kinds of other items; a little something for anyone! The owners and staff are very kind and special as well!”
“African American black owned women owned local Northside business with cultural amenities, paintings, and cosmetics.Met with local celebrities and athletes of Afrodiskayak, Devin Brown, who plans to Kayak the entire length of the Mississippi River, beginning next labor day. Nice boutique.”
“Super friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff. Bright, open, and welcoming environment with a wide array of products for people of all genders, body types, orientations, and preferences.I'd highly recommend SK to anyone ~ vanilla-to-kinky, beginner-to-advanced, curious-to-experienced ~ folx, alike!”
“An amazingly well curated collection of the top makers in the mid west. The selection is always fresh and seasonal.We bring out of town family in ever chance we get and they are always impressed.”
“This is such a cool little shop! They have the best seasonal gadgets and decorations and lots of other cute Knick knacks (which are not usually my thing) and other items that make the best gifts. They have the best Montessori style toys and the cutest blankets and keepsakes. The one major negative is that it is quite pricy, which is why I do more browsing than shopping! However, if you need a unique, quality gift, this is a great place to look!!”
9:30AM - 8PM
1581 Selby Ave, St Paul“adorable little gift store. every time i go in i end up coming out with things for myself and everyone i know. this location is especially awesome because of the huge basement.”
“A lovely shopping experience. Super lovely staff. It's wonderful to see so much locally made, ethically sourced crafts and goods. Definitely worth a stop on your next mall trip!”
“The customer service was top notch… highly communicative and friendly. They answered all my questions and some.
The arrangement was both beautiful and delicious. The chocolate covered caramel apples were my personal favorite. I’ll definitely be ordering from them again.”
“I'm so grateful that this store made it through the pandemic! I haven't been there for a while, but have found some awesome things especially jewelry with rings that fit me! Going back soon.”
9:30AM - 5:30PM
338 County Rd 81, Osseo“Love this store! Beautiful, fun, unique decor or gift items. Open hours can be a bit challenging, they close at 5:30 on weekdays but are open on Saturdays. I would definitely recommend visiting this store.”
“Every time I want to make a nice gift for my family or friends from Mexico, I come to this store, where they have many souvenirs to choose from, all very nice. The staff is always there to help you, they are super friendly. I don't understand people who complain about prices, I think that you are buying a gift that represents a special memory of the place you have visited and that makes it different and special than any others.”
10AM - 9PM
6522 Bass Lake Rd, Crystal“This store is GREAT! Has so many options both male and female. And CECE??!! She’s amazing! You can ask her questions and she will genuinely give you great answers! Even on natural items that they have in store!”
“I usually go to Art n Soul in Stillwater for crystals but MO'R is just as great, if not better, a crazy selection of high quality crystals that will blow any crystal lover away. And if you're a crafter they have a HUGE selection of beads and pendants. Even though it's far away I'll definitely be back for more stuff!”
“If you visit Minneapolis, this amazing art museum has to be part of the trip. A wonderful collection of modern and contemporary art. Sculpture garden is very cool. Grab something to eat too!”
“Have everything you want and or need for the type of products they sell. We got there close to closing time I think 30 minutes left open and the lady immediately informed us of that rather rudly I mean you coukd tell she was ready to leave and go home. She also rudly reminded us every 5 minutes how long to closing the shop but as far as products they sold I was happy there we easily found everything that we were looking for.”
“I stopped in to grab some adult goodies for my wedding anniversary with my husband. The staff was very nice, Knowledgeable, and non judgemental. I'll go back in the future if we have any more needs.”
10AM - 6PM
4646 E Lake St, Minneapolis“Adorable shop! I feel so happy whenever I can come here. I just learned CorAzoN is dog friendly, so that's a huge plus and I totally look forward to bringing my pooch here soon. I also learned that the previous owner of Bibelot helped train a lot of the employees here, Goodthings along with Patina which totally makes sense as each of these stores have similar decorating and energy but varying products. CorAzoN sells all the things you never knew you needed. Today I purchased two ballpoint pens, a pet squishy toy, and an adult giant sticker book with over 1,000 stickers. I'm also grateful for the conversion I had with the staff member as I learned a couple of new facts. Enjoy exploring and maybe conversing!”
“Melesha was super attentive and helpful. She helped me on exactly what I was looking for. The fruits are super fresh and so tasty. Great location and awesome employees.”
“The store was organized and very clean. The staff was kind, she let us walk around and when I did have a question she was more than happy to help me out. Wish you would do parties again I would love to have some lady friends go to the store and learn more about the products you have available.”