best of minnesota 2015 design
Best of Minnesota 2015: Design
The best shops, fashion, designers, apartments and more.
Best shop for home interiors - Honeyshine
Best new apartments for empty nesters - Paxon North Loop
Best local brand - Leatherworks Minnesota
Best shopping news - Saks OFF 5th Returns
Best baby boutique - Teeny Bee Boutique
Best home furnishings store - Ciel Loft and Home
Best fashion blogger - Chelsea Lankford
Best bridal shop - a&be
Best purveyor of manly fashions - Mend Provisions
Best veteran fashion designer - Lindsey Hopkins
Best new fashion designer - Emily Trevor
Best furniture consignment shop - Wabi Sabi Shop
Best new apartments for cooks - Arcata
Best new store for Instagrammers - Wilson and Willy's
Best new apartments for pet owners - LPM Apartments
Best women's boutique - Idun
Best off-the-beaten-path shops - 50th & Chicago
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