Fair Play Projects — Local services in Saint Paul

I left this post in the Merriam Park Neighborhood group on FB in response to the ? does anybody know about Happy Projects. "I do. I shopped there two days in a row! The owners and their store are a marvelous edition to our Selby/Snelling neighborhood! Their products are inspiring and artistic...and that's the point...products to use for your own art projects, teaching kids how to make art, creative books for children (and well, me), many from far reaches of the world. A totally satisfying browsing experience of joy if you don't mind walking around with a smile wrapped around your face. Expect to be delighted when you visit...

It's not every day that you can walk into a shop and ask, "Is that mushroom a lamp?" as you purchase a mackerel-shaped bookmark over a sea of miniature Cupie Dolls. There is so much whimsy and wonder thoughtfully assembled into this cozy space it's kind of overwhelming in the best sort of way. Had a bunch of laughs with the staff and learned more than I ever expected to about the similarities between electrical circuit schematics and...

Adorable store offering equally adorable kids stuff! My husband and I visited to shop for our 5 year old niece’s birthday gift. There was so much to choose from! We decided on a coloring book and a small craft set, and the birthday girl loved them both! We will definitely visit again. It’s a great place to buy a...