Dark, overstuffed, and moody, B-Squad looks a bit like your quirky college housemate’s messy bedroom. Broken-in boots and well-loved vintage pumps line the front window, while brimming round racks of embellished skirts, wildly printed shirts, and bulky jackets beckon from the shop’s...
A colorful blue and turquoise geometric mural adorns the brick exterior of this homey neighborhood consignment shop, and the parquet floors, pale green walls, and blue tooled tin ceiling make for a welcoming shopping environment. Local customers are often found chatting with the employees as...
Yes, it’s a gallery. But this compact, white-walled space also holds some of the most compelling jewelry and accessories in the Cities. Gallery 360 is light and bright inside, and although every inch of counter space is crammed with intriguing objects and the cases are virtually...
Proprietor Joy Teiken may have designed for Hollywood celebs, but there’s no snobbery to be found in this tiny, homey storefront tucked away in a largely residential area of South Minneapolis. Pass beneath the unassuming green awning, and you’ll find yourself entering a wonderland...
With its brick red awning, crowded display windows, and creaky wooden floors, Nokomis Shoe Shop gives off a vintage general store vibe. And since its offerings include everything from jewelry, toys, and gifts to trapper hats, Carhartt jumpsuits, and wool socks, it actually does cover a lot of...
Due to sheer volume of merchandise and extremely loose methods of organization, Nu Look is undeniably overwhelming. Merchandise is grouped by type - seldom by size or color - so a stop here means engaging in some serious digging. But this two-floor consignment emporium is well worth an afternoon...
I’m pretty sure that fairies inhabit all five Patina stores. Although each has a slightly different layout, all feature décor reminiscent of an enchanted glade. As you walk in, spicy floral fragrances from dozens of candles and diffusers swirl around you, mobiles and paillette...
With a pink, purple, and olive green stucco exterior and starkly contrasting black and white awnings, Shop in the City grabs your attention from first glance. The interior of the store is quite large, with the front area dedicated to a large wrap desk brimming with fun and funky costume jewelry...
A subsidiary of Patina, Shoppe Local does carry many of the same vendors, but as its name suggests there’s a local bent to every product. Twin Cities artisans contribute to the store’s wares, and Minnesota-themed goods abound as well.
The space is clean and bright, with...
Size really isn’t everything: This truly tiny shop is absolutely bursting with feminine jewelry and unusual accessories. Squeeze on into this surprisingly bright space, with its exposed brick and black wood floors, and prepare to ogle some gorgeous gems.
Johnson’s own...