A.B. ELLIE
2202 5th Street, Suite 2
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-428-2522
beyond the dress | details for romantics, the badass bride + all lovers in between
“We’re a mother, daughters trio catering to the modern woman — unconventional, authentic and careless to trends but true to her style.”
— ash, designer + founder
Inspired by wild minimalism, our collections are created for the refined woman with an appreciation for the unexpected. From daring to demure, each style has a distinguished personality.
We work with a variety of mediums including freshwater pearls, 14k gold, soft silks and glistening beadwork to bring a level of authenticity to every style. It’s made for you, by us — both being a labor of love from design to creation.
Antiques White Bear
4903 Long Avenue
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-426-3834
Antiques and vintage collectibles.
Bad Little Woman Vintage
Avalon Mall
2179 4th Street, Suite 1-D
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
507-400-1132
Vintage Clothing, antiques & collectibles. Shop located in historic downtown White Bear Lake, MN.
Bamboo Switch
2208 3rd street
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Make the switch! Natural, antibacterial, organic, compostable, sustainable
This Is Our Mission
Bamboo Switch® is dedicated to championing a sustainable future through our bamboo-based products, embodying the essence of boldness in every step we take towards environmental stewardship. At the heart of our mission is a profound commitment to community—forging strong, inclusive connections that inspire collective action for a greener planet. With humility, we acknowledge the journey of continuous learning and improvement, embracing our responsibility to nurture the Earth and empower individuals to make conscious choices for sustainability. Together, we strive to create a lasting impact, so ‘Make the Bamboo Switch™’ with us as a way of life for all.
Chico's
2188 4th Street
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-407-2579
Exclusive designed, Elegantly casual women's clothing and accessories
In 1983, we started as a small Sanibel Island gallery filled with artfully stylish pieces. Though we've evolved, our distinct point of view remains: Create carefully curated collections with quality, comfort and versatility as the focal point — essentials punctuated by memorable pieces, pops of color, artful prints and globally-inspired finds. Our collections invite our spirited customer to discover something chic and unique every day.
From the beginning, we've believed in the power of originality—that's what's different, what makes us bold. And we design with this philosophy in mind. For every piece we create, we ask how it will be unique, inspire women to feel good (no matter their age), and help them express their personality and individuality with confidence.
Couture Fleur
The Avalon Balcony Shops
2179 4th Street #2G
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-788-9711
One of a kind floral designs
About
My name is Lesley Quan, having many fond memories of being with my grandmother in her flower garden and my interest in art helped cultivate my passion for floral design. My training and experiences in floral design has lead me to focus my talents in wedding design and floral sculpture. With my 20 years’ experience I earned the title of Floral Designer of the Year, Cover of Minnesota Bride Magazine, designing for Kare 11 TV and teaching beginning to advanced Floral Design.
My passion is to help my clients to create that magical look and feel for their special day. The most important thing is too get to know you, your style and your vision then I can translate that into floral reality. If you’re not sure of your vision, I can guide you to customize your event by putting that personal touch that uniquely speaks to you. I pride myself in paying attention to every detail to give each client more than they imagined!
Eat! Kitchen & Pantry
2202 5th Street #20
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-653-1228
About Eat!@Banning and 5th
"Not just another sandwich shop." That's what Barbara said when we purchased the space at the corner of Banning and 5th. That's why we picked the name "EAT!"
We want our restaurant and kitchen store to be a little different with great tastes and friendly service. Come up to our counter and see the fresh ingredients for yourself. Ask us for what you want. We make almost everything from scratch so we control the ingredients and therefore the quality. Then we make it right in front of you...no hiding and no bait-and-switch.
Yes, we've done this before and we brought it back with a little more of "us" in it.
GoodKids
4758 Banning Avenue
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-426-8585
Neighborhood Toy Store
With the addition of clothing to the new locations, Sharon and Tyler also broadened the gift store’s selection of kitchen gadgets, gourmet food, home accents and gifts.
In 2016, with a growing demand for children’s clothing, toys and gifts, Sharon and Tyler added a third store location downtown White Bear Lake, and GoodThings Kids was born!
GoodStyle
2182 4th Street
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-426-8585
Unpredictable clothes, gifts & homewares
The entrepreneurial spirit was also in the blood of Sharon’s son, Tyler Conrad, who started a manufacturing business of his own in 1993—coincidentally, also at the age of 22. Tyler realized he wanted to eventually make GoodThings his own, and in 1998, Tyler joined Sharon in the family business and the two set their sights on expansion.
In 2003, the mother-son team opened a second GoodThings location at The Shoppes of Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove, Minn.
In 2014, GoodThings expanded its downtown White Bear Lake operations, creating a multi-level clothing, shoe, and activewear boutique, GoodThings Clothing, right next door to the existing gift store.
GoodThings
2184 4th Street
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-426-8006
Unpredictable clothes, gifts & homewares
What is known as GoodThings today began back in 1973 in the basement of a downtown White Bear Lake bank building. At age 22, with a $5,000 loan from her father, Sharon Conrad’s opened Spanky’s Emporium, a 500-square-foot store filled with shirts and socks for teens. She quickly learned the first three rules of running a successful retail store were location, location, location, so Sharon made the move to a street-front location on Banning Avenue. Throughout the next 41 years, GoodThings would evolve through many different name changes and several locations in and around White Bear Lake.
Haus Theory
2182 3rd Street
White Bear Lake MN 55110
651-429-0963
About
We're collectors. Hunters and gatherers. Art and music makers and appreciators. Seekers of adventure, truth, and a good coffee. We try to surround ourselves with the things that bring joy: friends and family, beautiful objects, a peaceful, intentional home. We'd like to share this idea of an intentional home with you.
"Buy less. Choose well. Make it last."
Vivienne Westwood's quote may have been pointed at the fashion industry, but applies to nearly everything in our modern consumer era.
By finding, restoring, and bringing to market quality vintage goods alongside well-designed and crafted modern goods, we aim to demonstrate that there's a different way to do retail. A way that's kinder to the environment. A way that's kinder on our psyche.
And we have a good time doing it.
Follow @haustheory on Instagram to get first dibs on our new arrivals, learn about our latest promotions, and get styling tips and ideas for your home.
Koselig Candle Co
2168 3rd Street, #107
White Bear Lake MN 55110
OUR ROOTS
Co-founder Matt Kruger was toying with the notion of getting in touch with his inner craftsman, and decided his creative outlet of choice would be candle-making. The logical next step was to ask life-long best friend and graphic designer Blake to help with the branding, name, logo, etc. But Blake wasn’t content to sit back and let the proverbial-candle burn—he wanted in.
When it came time to put a name on said idea, they knew what ideal they wanted to depict, but couldn’t put a finger on how to summarize that ideal in a single word.
Enter Grandma.
Born in Norway, GRANDMA ARDIS was known for spontaneously reverting to her native tongue when the need arose. In this case, the need was trying to explain the inner warmth she felt when she entered a room alight with candles, a wood-burning fire and the scent of fresh bread baking in the kitchen.
Her words were this: “Det er så koselig her inne!”
Translation: It’s so cozy in here.
“Koselig” isn’t simply a direct translation of “cozy”—it’s a deeper mindset than its English counterpart. To put it into words, we would say it’s a state of being brought on by an atmosphere.
Hence, the name Koselig Candle Co. was born, as well as the mission behind it. It stems from that desire we have as humans to place a high priority on strong relationships and warm havens in our lives. Matt and Blake truly believe a great smelling and aesthetically pleasing candle can transform any situation into a place where people can come together and enjoy life's simplest pleasures.
Mainstream Boutique
4729 Highway 61
White Bear Lake MN 55110
651-209-6790
LOVE. STRENGTHEN. CELEBRATE
WE ARE DRIVEN TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Our franchisees, in 24 states across the country, have backgrounds as medical professionals, accountants, parents, corporate salespeople, teachers and students. These individuals with such varied backgrounds come to us with something powerful in common: They are driven to do more. They want to make a difference.
At Mainstream Boutique, we are dedicated to caring for others. We are passionate about lifting customers up and making them feel beautiful. We believe in the power of community and in the value of strong local communities.
Naptime Faith & Life Gift Shop
2168 3rd street
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Faith • Life • Home • Gifts
ABOUT US
What started as a hobby in 2015, turned into what you know know as Naptime Faith & Life Gift Shop! I started making jewelry in 2015 during my kid’s nap time. It was a quiet hobby, I could enjoy while my kids were sleeping. I called the business "My Naptime Jewelry" and I was most well known for my Aromatherapy Jewelry, using volcanic lava stones to diffuse essential oils. I did many art fairs and online sales and etsy for a couple of years until, eventually, the business outgrew my home, and I needed to find a separate space to ship orders and store supplies.
Nothing But Hemp
4762 Banning Avenue
White Bear Lake MN 55110
612-524-9095
Nothing But Hemp was established out of the need and desire to provide an all-encompassing hemp experience online, through our call center, and in our stores. From premium THC products, other cannabinoids, and hemp clothing... we have you covered. We believe in educating our clients and creating safe and effective products.
Nothing But Hemp has served over 200,000 people nationwide through our national website, hemp derived THC retail stores in Minnesota and Florida. All of the individuals working for Nothing But Hemp go through intensive training on hemp products and have obtained professional certification in CBD Physiology and Health.
Oldies & Goodies
4717 Clark Ave.
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Vintage & Artisan Boutique
Inspiring community through art & sustainability!
ABOUT
Oldies & Goodies opened in June 2023 in its new location at 4717 Clark Ave in White Bear Lake, MN. Working together Amber and Emily have created a space where anyone can come shop vintage clothing and accessories, second hand furniture and decor and of course items from local makers and artisans. They now work with over 100 local artists, many of them from White Bear Lake and surrounding communities.
In addition to gifts and decor the store now hosts events and classes with local artists and authors. Together they are supporting the local community and helping keep items out of the landfill by promoting sustainable shopping with secondhand clothing and housewares.
Polar Bear Store
2187 4th Street
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-429-5356
Concrete Yard Decor
Get great gifts for everyone in the family with the incredible selection of White Bear Lake gifts available from Medicine Chest Pharmacy. We have custom glassware, polar bears, and much more.
If you live in or are visiting White Bear Lake, you will notice that we are very proud of the animal our town was named after — the polar bear. You'll find polar bear images on statues, signs, and even vehicles. Medicine Chest Pharmacy is the place to shop for polar bear related souvenirs in White Bear Lake.
We carry concrete polar bear statues, car decals, floor mats, coasters, postcards, stuffed animals, key chains, flags and magnets. We also carry White Bear Lake glassware, mugs, wine goblets, beer steins, water glasses, and more.
If you're looking for something beyond our White Bear Lake gifts line, we have a vast array of other gifts available. We have beautiful plush bears, Hallmark cards, and delicious Russell Stover and other boxed fine chocolates.
Primp
4766 Banning Avenue
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-340-4717
Cheap-Chic-Boutique
WELCOME TO PRIMP!
Where we show you all the cute clothes at prices you won’t believe, shower you with compliments but also give you our honest opinion, and (most importantly) make shopping fun! If you are visiting us in person, we’ll offer you a glass of champagne and prep a fitting room full of all our favorite new arrivals. We can’t do that virtually (yet, anyway) but we will definitely keep the new arrivals coming and can guarantee compliments with every order.
Roam Bike Shop
2200 3rd Street, Suite 2
White Bear Lake MN 55110
651-478-2200
ROAM is where the heart is.
On a bike you can chart your own course. Explore new areas. Push yourself to new limits. Or to just relax and take in the fresh air. Alone or in a group, shredding or commuting, collecting QOMs or cruising with the family—there are no wrong ways to ride. So get out and ROAM your neighborhood. ROAM the back roads. ROAM around the lake. ROAM your local mountain bike trails. Wherever you decide to ROAM, we've got the bikes and gear to keep you rolling.
Sweet Life Lane
2180 3rd Street
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
email
651.705.8600
Flavors, Favors & More!
Our Story
SweetLife Lane is a candy and chocolate shop in the heart of beautiful downtown White Bear Lake.
Enjoy a nostalgic experience strolling through our vintage candy shop that bridges multiple generations of sugary wonder from old time retro confections of the past to today’s hottest candy treats.
If you’re looking for the best handcrafted confections you do not have to look far. We source delicious, beautiful and indulgent chocolate and related treats from local, national and international artisans. Our sweet and savory treats are perfect for special occasions and everyday fun.
We are a local family business that looks forward to bringing you an experience where everyone can take some time for the “SweetLife”.
That Old Blue Door
2176 3rd Street
White Bear Lake MN 55110
651-800-1541
A wide variety of up-cycled, hand-crafted & vintage furniture along with a great selection of carefully curated home decor items including hand-crafted items from over 35 MN vendors! We re-stage the store every week so it looks new & inviting every time you come in!
We started our business up-cycling furniture & hand-crafting furniture plus finding unique home decor items & talented local makers back in 2017 in Waseca, Minnesota. We moved to the White Bear Lake area in 2019 & started our store here in downtown White Bear Lake in February of 2020.
The Farmer's Daughter
4905 Long Avenue
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-653-6768
email
The Farmer's Daughter features
Handcrafted Goods and Gifts.
Our Story
The Farmer’s Daughter is currently owned and operated by Jeff and Carrie Thomas.
On April 1, 2003 Lynn Hennings (the original owner and founder) realized her lifelong dream of owning her own store when she opened The Farmer’s Daughter Handmade and Handcrafted Gifts. Since her days as a 4-Her on the family farm in Grafton, Wisconsin, Lynn would play store in her parents’ basement, selling her county fair sewing projects.
Visitors to the shop can see photos of the farm, her family, and her blue ribbon dairy cow from the Ozaukee County Fair. What started as a 4-Her’s dream became a reality with just under 900 square feet of space and 20 crafters. Now the shop has doubled its size and the number of crafters.
In 2010, Jeff and Carrie Thomas joined The Farmer’s Daughter as Lynn’s business partners. After spending several years as consignors at the Farmer’s Daughter, Lynn, Jeff, and Carrie realized that not only had they formed a wonderful friendship, but that they all worked really well together and shared the same dream of owning a store.
Jeff and Carrie have spent the last 25 years working as artisans. Jeff’s passion is working with wood and Carrie’s with fabric, so they make a perfect team. They both grew up in the Twin Cities, but after spending 14 years living in Florida they decided that home… really was here in Minnesota with their family and friends.
The Minnesotan
2186 4th Street
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-600-3194
Celebrating the journey through lifestyle apparel honoring tradition, heritage, nostalgia and passion.
The Olive Branch Oil & Spice Company
4770 Banning Avenue
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-653-2207
Welcome to Olive Branch
We are a small family run - and loved - business dedicated to offering the highest quality oils & vinegars, fresh spices, hand crafted blends, delicious specialty foods and beautiful items for your kitchen and home. We believe the best moments are those spent with the people you love most enjoying delicious food.
The Women Collective
4716 Hwy 61.N
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-747-7950
ABOUT
The Women Collective is a curated retail space in White Bear Lake with the mission to uplift and inspire women with purpose. It showcases women-owned, product-based businesses such as gifts, jewelry, flowers and more. Our space also offers a platform for engagement and authenticity and is home to training, events, and workshops.
Verizon Wireless
4705 Highway 61
White Bear Lake MN 55110
952-388-2179
Our Mission
Connecting technology to life in the most trustworthy, fun, and profitable way.
By the Lake Boutique (previously Whatnot Boutique)
2168 3rd Street
White Bear Lake MN 55110
612-231-3131
Trendy women’s styles and accessories. Located directly across from Washington Square Bar & Grill.