1985 National Award for Outstanding Accessories Merchandising

1987 National FAME Awards (Fashion Accessories Merchandising Excellence

1992 Two of Minnesota's Best Entrepeneurs (Mpls/St. Paul Magazine)

1993 One of Minnesota's Best Designed Stores for 1993 (American Society of Interior Designers, ASID)

1993 One of the Worlds Top 100 Stores (Stores Magazine)

1993 Showcase Magazine (Industry Recognition)

1994 Travelware Magazine (Industry Recognition)

1995 Gifts and Decorative Accessories Magazine (recognized as one of the leading retailers in the industry)

2001 Recognized as a Hallmark of Excellence Business by its Industry (Travel Goods Association)

2002 Winner Best Travel Gear Store Award (Mpls/St. Paul Magazine)

2003 St. Paul Pioneer Press (featured as the leading specialty travel goods niche retailer)

2003 MSP International Airport (ranked #1 retail concessionaire among all existing MSP merchants)

2004 National Marketing Innovation Award Nominee (Travel Goods Industry)

2004 MSP International Airport (ranked #1 retail concessionaire among all existing MSP merchants)

2005 One of Minnesota's Best Designed Stores for 2005 (American Society for Interior Designers - ASID)