Twin Cities' Best Gifts and Stationery

A Northeast outpost of this beloved shop for clothing, gifts and unique jewelry.

Reviews:

• “Weird, eccletic mix.”
• “Where’s the Jewlery?”

Tips: The fall and winter holiday season brings in a crowd. Check out the Christmas ornaments that look like small works of art and ’30s-style papier-mache Halloween pumpkins.

Bibelot

Lots of natural light and an eclectic, soft-rock soundtrack add to this Maple Grove showroom’s homey vibe.

Tips: The lady who knows what she likes can use the store’s wish lists to gently nudge her special someone toward her heart’s desires.

Lavish

With its low prices and huge selection, this is truly a one-stop-shopping mecca.

Target

Shop sells traditional African garbs, gifts and fashions.

Tips: Shop online 24 hours-a-day.

The Amias Project

Sweet tooths know to come here for heavenly fresh cream truffles that are handmade daily.

Reviews:

• “Unbelievable!”
• “Things I never knew about chocolate …”
• “Not worth the hype”
• “Great for Gifts and Get extra for Yourself!”
• “Chocolate Worth Driving For”

Tips: They’re pricey, but each one-ounce truffle is a good three sensual bites worth.

Chocolat Celeste

Coat of Many Colors

Last-minute gifts that look like you’ve been planning them for ages.

Reviews:

• “Stellar!”
• “Go Here!!”

Tips: Grab a shopping basket, so you don’t have to juggle a bunch of tiny things or bump any breakables.

Patina

National scrapbooking store chain offers workrooms, classes and color copiers as well as cardstock, pens, adhesives and other tools.

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