Twin Cities Gifts Stores & Shops

Ali's scoop on Twin Cities gift stores and shops.

• All the Best: Gifts galore, organized by occasion...
• Artful Belongings: No bigger than a closet, but filled with pretty gifts for the person who has everything...
• Artist Mercantile: No need to wait for the Art Crawl. This quaint shop in the Hamm Building is filled with useable objects made by local artists...
• Avalon: Nestled at the end of the avenue in Macalester territory, this is the consummate college gift shop, down to the action hero toys and Che Guevara posters...
• Bibelot: Unique goods you didn't know you needed in a warm setting...
• Bibelot: Unique goods you didn't know you needed in a warm setting...
• Bibelot: Unique goods you didn't know you needed in a warm setting...
• Bibelot: Unique goods you didn't know you needed in a warm setting...
• Blue Moon: For more than a decade, this quiet little shop has been selling artful goods made locally.
• Capers: The lake take on Patina, chock full of little gifts and accessories...
• Che Bella: A special occasion gift and accessories shop especially for brides...
• Cockadoodle Doo: The arrival of this quirky, quaint shop in the heart of Bryn Mawr is giving the neighborhood some welcome energy...
• Corazon: The rustic warehouse space provides the perfect setting for this devoted retailer's appealing mix of gifts and art...
• Corazon: This is the second location for one of the best independent gift shops in town...
• Cottage Chicks: Some old, some new, all with a vintage inspired charm...
• Dabble: A stylish Spencer Gifts...
• Dilly-Dally in the alley: Function can be fun, whether it's a colorful tote to hold a bottle of wine or a floral print closet organizer for handbags...
• Evoke Gallery: In a downtown with very little retail, this contemporary gallery is a good resource for gifts large and small...
• FiveTwoSix Gallery: A spacious gallery in the back of a chic salon, filled with paintings and functional art...
• Fleurish: Corporate gift baskets are the bread and butter, but this shop just off the main drag in downtown Wayzata is happy to sell on an individual basis as well...
• Frost & Budd: Local ties run deep at this darling little gift shop just off Lake Street...
• General Store of Minnetonka: Specialty shopping on steroids...
• Gift Garden & Home: Finishing touches for home, garden and girl...
• Gift Garden & Home: Finishing touches for home, garden and girl...
• Goodthings: Part gift shop, part clothing boutique, the selections are extensive on both sides of the store.
• Goodthings: Part gift shop, part clothing boutique, the selections are extensive on both sides of the store...
• Grand Hand Gallery: If you like your objects to tell a story, don't miss this gallery of contemporary fine American craft at the corner of Dale and Grand...
• Guild: More than a dozen local designers, collectors, stylists and retailers have teamed up for this upscale holiday pop-up boutique...
• Heritage II: Authentic Scandinavian goods including wool sweaters, clogs, crystal and China...
• Heritage II: Authentic Scandinavian goods including wool sweaters, clogs, crystal and China...
• Hillary's: The place to go for personalized gifts...
• I Like You: This happy shop is filled with gifts made by local artists...
• Impulse: Living in the far northern suburbs need not doom shoppers to chain stores...
• IN: Welcome to Aveda mastermind Horst Rechelbacher's latest playground...
• Indulge & Bloom: More than a flower shop, the replacement for Edina 5-0 Florists is a full-on gift shop...
• Indulge & Bloom: This floral shop has evolved into a full-on gift shop...
• Initially Yours: That image you have monogramming shops, located in a mall with glaring lights and a lot of useless Lucite? This modern boutique will wipe it out...
• Inizio: Gifts, home and garden accessories, stationery, women's apparel and jewelry with modern appeal and an earthy bent...
• Irish on Grand: Look no further: This is your source for a gigantic tambourine with the Guinness logo or a tweed cap worthy of Colin Farrell...
• Lavender Thymes: Trendy apparel has become a major draw at this veteran shop, which continues to devote half of its airy space to modern gifts...
• Lavish: This stationery and gift store next to Lund's now offers more gifts and whimsical women's clothing...
• Lavish: From her funny little hats to her prairie skirts, owner Kathy Honey Murphy is an individual and so is her shop...
• Linden Hills Florist: It's like stepping into your eccentric aunt's apartment -gaudy, crowded, quirky and yet strangely compelling...
• Live Laugh Love: Tchochkes may be the first word that comes to mind, but give this shop a chance. Once you get past the denim Booty Bags and ceramic angels, it's not a bad gift spot...
• Local Color on Main: Beyond the usual gifty stuff, this shop offers a small, but smart, assortment of updated womens fashions...
• Luna Vinca: More than a flower shop, this sweet enclave a few blocks down from the heart of Uptown is a great spot to grab a gift on the go...
• Machel: This bright spot near Lake Minnetonka offers plenty of grab and go gifts...
• Marianne's Gift Shop: Marianne Richmonds charming childrens book, cards and illustrated paper products are sold worldwide. But you can purchase them from the author and artist herself...
• martinpatrick3: Leave those girly gift shops behind. Finally, men have a destination of their own for fine gifts and accessories...
• Max's: Tough to say which is more tempting: jewelry or chocolate. This shop caters to both whims...
• Melange: Free cookies and coffee! Beyond the welcoming treat table is just what you expect: harvesty decor and candles galore...
• Mitrebox: If you're bored with the usual gift shops, this makes an ideal alternative...
• Omorphia: From the weathered white walls and ocean view paintings to the handmade sandals and jewelry, you'll find yourself dreaming of the Greek Isles..
• Ooh La La and Gifted Baskets: From affordable handbags to customized gift sets...
• Patina: Setting the standard for urban gift shops in the Twin Cities...
• Patina: Setting the standard for urban gift shops in the Twin Cities...
• Patina: Setting the standard for urban gift shops in the Twin Cities...
• Patina: Setting the standard for urban gift shops in the Twin Cities...
• Patina: Setting the standard for urban gift shops in the Twin Cities...
• Penzeys Spices: A fantastically fresh idea for ready-made gifts...
• Penzeys Spices: A fantastically fresh idea for ready-made gifts...
• Presents: The vibe is a bit too folksy for downtown, but you'll find a wide array of quick gifts...
• Presents: The rare independent gift shop in the south suburbs...
• Provisions: A cottage shop chock full of cards, serving pieces, baby things, holiday decor and more...
• Pure Bliss: This little gift shop is full of surprises...
• Quail Ridge Trading Co.: South of 494, France Avenue slows down considerably, becoming more woodsy and neighborhood-like. This folksy gift and apparel shop fits in perfectly...
• Quince: A long wait at Cafe Latte is easier to digest now that this down-to-earth gift, accessories and apparel shop is in the building...
• ROBOTlove: A super cool boutique known for its carefully curated selection of collectible toys, Japanese anime and modern design objects...
• Saga Living: Outside of Finland, this shop offers the largest selection of Marimekko, and not just the expected sheets and wall hangings...
• SaraCura: The smell of patchouli that hits you upon entering is an indicator of what lies within
• Seasons on St. Croix: Bringing artist and admirer together...
• Serifina: Monogrammed gifts for every occasion...
• Shop in the City: If stores were girls, this one might wear a leopard print hat and carry a faux fur bag...
• Shoppe Local: Celebrate the best of local design and product development at this stellar new store from Patina...
• Smitten Kitten: This is perhaps the most civilized sex shop you'll ever encounter - probably because it caters to women...
• Something Different: Gifts for all ages, from darling bath sets for kids to hand painted martini glasses for big kids.
• Specially Yours: Bright and cheery and full of fun gifts, especially - make that specially - for those with a contemporary flare...
• The Gathering: A folksy, sprawling store with an overwhelming amount of merchandise including tableware, candles, bath and body and scrapbooking supplies...
• The Purple Tree: You can be certain that purchase will really count at this family-owned gift shop...
• Three Rooms: You could fill more than three rooms with this unique assortment of contemporary and colorful goods...
• Truly...: Everything in this polished gift shop is independently created. But make no mistake, the merchandise is fresh, not crafty...
• Twice the Gift: If you want to feel good about the gifts you give this season, there is no better place to shop...
• Two 12 Pottery: This full-fledged gift shop is less concerned about featuring the next new thing, and more interested in creating a homey, artsy atmosphere...
• Victory: Owner Kerry Ciardelli-Olson has a keen eye for lovely objects old and new, and her charming boutique brims with good taste...