"During the darkest months of the Great Recession, the busy corner of Selby & Snelling Avenues in St. Paul emerged as a shopper’s destination. First, the cities’ fifth outpost of gift and housewares emporium Patina joined corner mainstays including vintage clothing and furniture shops Lula Vintage Wear, Up Six, and Go Vintage. Then came a charming outpost for feminine wares, A. Michele, and a third location of resale shop Everyday People. Add to that the relocation of lingerie shop Flirt Boutique and the antique store The Drawbridge and you have one of the densest, most well-rounded shopping corners in the Twin Cities. While you’re there, check out coffee shops Cosmics Coffee and Cahoots, as well as the all-natural baked goods at Two Smart Cookies...."
December 1, 2009
October 1, 2009
Minnesota Monthly: Best of the Twin Cities 2009
"Over the past few years, the block of early 20th-century buildings at the corner of Selby & Snelling in St. Paul has been renovated and modernized to accommodate an exceptional collection of locally owned boutiques. Shop for message onesies at Rebel Ink, vintage frocks at Lula, party clothes at A. Michele, pretty lingerie at Flirt, and hip gifts at Patina. Then refuel in the leafy courtyard with a latte from Cosmic’s Coffee and melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter hideaway cookies from Two Smart Cookies. You’ll never miss the mall."
July 3, 2009
Minneapolis Picks Feature
"Some of our favorite childhood memories including sneak-reading the 'adult' Judy Blume books, pretending to be on the cast of 'Love Boat,' and mom making us cookies. The latter is still a favorite (Judy Blume is a close second), as freshly made cookies really truly make everything better...."
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