Patch Picks: 5 Local Boutiques and Specialty Shops

Tired of shopping the "big-box" stores? Want to find more unique items? Richfield Patch has the picks for five local boutiques and specialty shops to check out.

Top 5 Boutiques and Specialty Shops

• : A local shop that specializes in consigning and selling gently used women’s clothing and jewelry.
• : For those men of a taller stature, Casual Male XL is a local shop that carries clothing, accessories and shoes to fit.
• : Located in the adorable 50^th and France shopping district in Edina, MN, the shop offers a variety of contemporary women’s clothing from all over the country.
• : A unique shop for drumming musicians that features a variety of products for sale and can perform repairs as well. They also make custom drums.
• : This Southwest Minneapolis boutique, which is just a short jaunt from Richfield, carries everything from the gaudy to the glitzy; mostly specializing in eye-catching handbags. The shop even offers "glitter makeovers" for accessories.

Honorable Mention:

• : Everyone loves a great smelling candle. This Richfield shop features candles of every variety; from locally-made to soy-based candles. They are also a great stop for holiday decorations, which Richfield Patch found out .

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