best of minnesota 2016 design
Best vintage store: The Golden Pearl Vintage - Best of MN 2016
Best bridal shop: The White Room - Best of MN 2016
Best women's boutique: Grethen House
Best apartment amenities for Fido: Latitude 45
Best apartment amenities for nature lovers: The Island Residences
Best home interior store: Roam Interiors - Best of MN 2016
Best home goods store: The Foundry Home Goods - Best of MN 2016
Best vintage funiture store: Flamingos Divine Finds
Best apartment-building community/party space: 4Marq - Best of MN 2016
Best fashion blogger: Madelynn Furlong, Wide Eyed Legless - Best of MN 2016
Best veteran fashion designer: Joy Teiken - Best of MN 2016
Best new home decor store: At Home - Best of MN 2016
Best local brand: My Sister
Best shopping suburb: Excelsior - Best of MN 2016
Best men's boutique: MartinPatrick3
Best apartment building for the dedicated shopper: 71France - Best of MN 2016
Best building for empty-nesters: The Vintage on Selby
Best baby boutique: Pacifier Highland Park
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Best of Minnesota 2016: Design
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