There’s nothing better than finding a gift with a real purpose than wandering around a local store and stumbling upon something that makes you think, Oh, this is perfect for them. That moment of discovery? You just can’t replicate it online.
I asked our Instagram audience what their favorite stores were for holiday gifts, and the answers came rolling in. Today I’m sharing a great list of lovely local downtown shops worth visiting for holiday gifts (just in time for small business Saturday this weekend). Happy shopping!
These are my (and your) favorite urban gift shops bursting with holiday gift ideas…
St. Paul Gift Shops
1. Betty’s Betty’s Antique
Go here with: Vintage European-inspired tableware, fine china, glassware, and porcelain jewelry.
2. Blackblue
Go here with: Menswear is limited to mermears, accessories, and important behaviors.
3. Emery’s Playhouse
Go here with: Whimsical baby gifts, party supplies, and cute clothes.
4. European European market
Go here with: Handmade handmade crafts, glühliin, and holiday treats from 80+ vendors.
5. Fair play projects and toys
Go here with: Unique, fun items for kids of all ages, from toys to ART Supplies to other accessories to decorate.
6. Gold painting
Go here with: American-made food, cookbooks, candles, dog treats, and much more.
7. Heimie’s Haberdashery
Go here with: Custom clothing and accessories, tailgating services, and a good team.
8. The IDUN
Go here with: Well-designed women’s clothing, shoes, leather goods and jewelry from emerging designers.
9. June The Vintage Room
Go here with: Vintage vintage furniture, furniture, clothing, jewelry, and art.
10. Dischief Toy Store
Go here with: Games, comics, art supplies, outdoor gear, and creative gifts for tweens, teens, and kids in all of us.
11. Introduction to Moloney’s Ireland
Go here with: Authentic Irish goods, from woolen rugs and Belleek China to biscuits and chocolates.
12. Wet paint
Go here with: The best Art Supply store. Oil pastels, writing paper, journals and special pencils and erasers – the perfect place for unique (and usable) specialty shops.
Minneapolis gift shops
13. 14 Hill
Go here with: Cookbooks, Tabbookware, ornaments, candles, children’s toys, and much more.
14. A mano
Go here with: Beautiful pottery, handmade in Minneapolis.
15. Antives are bird species
Go here with: Antique curios and home goods for the stylish homebody in all of us.
16. Alma
Go here with: Macherhoud cafe equipment (and delicious baked goods), with a thoughtful collection of hand-crafted items for the home, kitchen and baking.
17. Bench pressed
Go here with: Letterpress Greeting Cards (printed inside!), Art supplies, craft food, and unique items – a little something for everyone.
18. Curiosity
Go here with: Unique home and kitchen goods, decor, apparel, jewelry, and baby items.
19. Dayton holiday market
Go here with: Delicious bites, warm drinks, and handmade gifts from over 100 local artisans.
20. Foxwell
Go here with: Progressive home furnishings, candles, pillows, and gifts with a modern aesthetic.
21. Gallery 360
Go here with: Local art, pottery, and ceramics, and a wonderful selection of jewelry.
22. Hazel and Rose
Go here with: Sustainably made clothing and accessories, home goods, and beauty products.
23. Hermione
Go here with: ’80s – ’00s vintage clothing in natural fibers—think ’90s Sitcom wardrobe meets French beach.
24. Madge at home
Go here with: A well-curated assortment of home goods, from candles and art to coffee books and decor.
25. Waves & Quinn
Go here with: Cookbooks, novels, coffee table books, and children’s books, It’s housed in a spacious storefront with a nostalgic vibe that immediately welcomed you. Grab a coffee from one of the many coffee shops on the block and plan to fundraise for a while.
26. Moon MoonO
Go here with: A delightful selection of curated homewares, stationery, baby gifts, and Korea Skincare. Order a specialty coffee or tea to enjoy while you browse.
27 Mother Co, plants
Go here with: A lovely assortment of cactus, plants, and terracotta pots in a beautiful sunlit setting.
28 North Clay center
Go here with: Beautiful handmade ceramics from all over the country, including dishes, autmare, ornaments, jewelry, and decorative items.
29. A cent
Go here with: One-a-kind gems and unique gifts with a European feel.
30. Real goods
Go here with: Fun Viles and unique finds featuring local artists and local crafters.
31. Domestic Goods Received
Go here with: Handmade home goods and beautiful everyday treasures.
32. Shop in Mia
Go here with: Art books, cookbooks, artisan jewelry, Asian-inspired tableware, and local maker goods, as well as a strong selection of children’s toys and crafts.
33. Walker Museum Store
Go here with: Design-forward modern gifts, modern art books, and their new house 3 collection of furniture, lighting, and table that blur the line between art and object.
Gift shops with locations in many cities
34. Eleelcour
Locations: Edina and (Coming soon!) Minneapolis
Go here with: French pastries, croissants, and delicious baked goods
35. The Pacifier
Locations: Edina, Minneapolis, and Wayzata
Go here with: A great selection of clothes, toys, and toys and accessories.
36. Patina
Locations: Minneapolis, St. Paul, Roseville, Golden Valley, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, Woodbury
Go here with: Ornaments, candles, cards, and many gift options. I love picking out decorations for my kids here – there’s something for everyone, and they’re perfect for gifts.
37. The Phzereys
Locations: Minneapolis, St. Paul, Lakeville
Go here with: Unique spices, condiments and gift boxes for the home chef. You can’t go wrong!
Gift shops in cities cities cities
38. Cocoa & Fig
Location: Shakopee
Go here with: Sweet, artisan baked goods are perfect for gift giving (and to enjoy on your shopping trip).
39. Content book store
Location: Northfield
Go here with: Thoughtful books, gifts and stationery. Grab a sandwich at Hologan’s bros after.
40. Gray Home & Lifestyle
Location: Excelsior
Go here with: Clothing, home goods, and a good selection of apothecary.
41. Golden Age Design
Location: Robbinsdale
Go here with: Carefully restored with modern and Danish furniture, as well as home goods and art
42. The Golden Rule
Location: Excelsior
Go here with: Art, custom jewelry, gifts, and hand-crafted goods from local and national makers.
43. Mille
Location: Edina
Go here with: Feminine personality, pieces inspired by travel are made to wear real life.
44. Rose and Loon
Location: RoSdale
Go here with: Midwest maker goods, including jewelry, candles, art prints, pottery, and craft gifts.
45. An odd pair
Location: Northfield
Go here with: Unique shoes, accessories, and gifts. Live in the village area of ​​the city.
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