Company History
| 1987 | Mike and Suzanne Schumann opened Traditions in a newly renovated 1,500-square-foot storefront at the corner of Selby and Dale in St. Paul’s historic Ramsey Hill neighborhood. Alongside other pioneering businesses, Traditions helped spark the revitalization of Selby Avenue as a vibrant retail and dining destination. |
| 1991 | The flagship store relocated to Grand Avenue, one of the Twin Cities’ premier shopping districts. |
| 1997 | A second location opened in historic downtown Stillwater, Minnesota—the state’s oldest city. |
| 2000 | Traditions expanded into Minneapolis with a third store near Bde Maka Ska, serving the growing western metro area. |
| 2002 | To support Minnesotans with winter homes, the Stillwater location transitioned to Naples, Florida, establishing Traditions as a trusted furniture destination in Southwest Florida. |
| 2008 | The Minneapolis showroom moved into a renovated 1941 building on Excelsior Boulevard in St. Louis Park, offering expanded space and improved accessibility. |
| 2020 | Traditions continued to grow with the opening of their “sister-store,” The Studio, located across the courtyard from the St. Louis Park store. |
Today
Today, The Studio is recognized as a furniture and home decor boutique in Minneapolis, MN. Offering a thoughtfully curated mix of furniture, decorative accents, and unique gifts. Our Minneapolis boutique is ever changing, featuring pieces that blend timeless design with fresh inspiration and a collected, lived-in feel.
Whether you’re furnishing a space, refreshing a room with layered home decor, or shopping for a meaningful gift, The Studio serves as both a furniture boutique and a Minneapolis gift shop. As a locally owned Minnesota destination, we are proud to offer a welcoming place for inspired interiors and elevated everyday living.