Twin Cities' Best Offbeat Store

Coat of Many Colors

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

Reviews:

• “Fun place to shop”
• “A few good gifts, NO HELP TO BE FOUND!”
• “Guy’s Dream Come True”
• “cute stuff, horrible service”
• “Senses Overload”

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

Patina

Avalon On Grand

Buy yourself a housewarming gift that’s sure to spark conversation at parties.

Reviews:

• “Outstanding cool Furniture”

Tips: It’s a tiny store with lots to look at and is very popular. Walk slowly, don’t bump into anyone and be glad it doesn’t stock much glassware.

Go Home Furnishings & Gifts

Reviews:

• “Best Bead Store Around-GREAT PEOPLE!! HUGE SELECTION!!”
• “Nice Large Bead Selection, Arrogant Rude Staff”

Bead Monkey

Luxury is in the details at this beloved bauble shop.

Reviews:

• “Pure shopping fun!”
• “Fabulous!”

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 Shop—Grand Avenue