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Looking for holiday gifts and want to shop local? Here are five new(ish) local shops in West St. Paul that offer unique gifts this holiday season.
Ardis Beauty
- Details: 1201 S. Robert St. #15 / ArdisBeauty.com
- What they sell: Korean beauty products.
- Hot tip: Moisturizer is popular with winter drying everyone out.
- More: “We’re here to help people discover self-love and self-care in a new way—where skincare isn’t just a routine, but an experience,” said owner Jen (see our story).
Calisota Boy’s Customs
- Details: 1840 Oakdale Ave. / Facebook
- What they sell: Custom printing and clothing.
- Hot tip: It’s the closest place to get custom printing. Custom holiday shirts are especially popular.
- More: “We are part of La Raza [the community] and we love to cater to our people’s needs,” said co-owner Abraham Marquez. (see our story).
Eco Chico
- Details: 1201 S. Robert St. #7a / EcoChicoResale.com
- What they sell: Kids resale clothing.
- Hot tip: They also carry maternity clothes and have a wide selection of holiday apparel, whether you need Christmas pajamas or children’s dress clothes.
- More: “We want to enable parents to be eco-conscious in a really convenient way,” said owner Krystell Theisen Escobar (see our story).
Poppy and Wonderments
- Details: 374 Annapolis St. West / PoppyAndWonderments.com
- What they sell: Local art and gifts of all kinds, plus classes.
- Hot tip: It’s the rare local shop that carries West St. Paul and Minnesota stuff, plus they feature more than 40 metro area artists. Grab a gift card to give the gift of future art classes.
- More: The name “wonderments” highlights owner Sue Doyscher’s art (see our story).
Other Skies Weird Fiction
- Details: 803 Dodd Rd. / OtherSkies.ink
- What they sell: Rare and collectible horror, fantasy, and science fiction books.
- Hot tip: Experiences are popular, as evidenced by a packed house for last year’s British tradition of reading Christmas ghost stories. They hope to offer it every weekend until Christmas. Watch their Instagram for more details (and holiday hours).
- More: “For me, wealth is measured by how many people you affect and how many books you have,” said owner Josh Hames (see our story).
Shop Local
Of course there are way more small businesses you can support in West St. Paul than these five, whether you need music gear (Eclipse Music), an appliance or vacuum (Plaza TV), candy (Regina’s), or more. And when you need to refuel from shopping, hit up local restaurants including El Cubano, FoodSmith, 5-8, Fireside, and more, or hit Amore Coffee, Tii Cup, or Micho Love for a quick treat. Support your neighbors when you shop this year.
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