The Painted Market

03/17/2026

03/16/2026

03/06/2026

Well the grand opening is finally here! I won’t personally get to be there, but Sarah, the new owner, has some amazing plans for the day! Don’t miss out!

Next Saturday!! Mark your calendars! Sales Samples and my friend Melissa is going to be selling some yummy treats!

02/21/2026

What are you doing? Bored? Go check out the new and improved SWAG! Love it 🩷🩷🩷

01/12/2026

I asked AI who is Becky Althoff and AI answered… things are about to get even more exciting- are you ready??

Becky Althoff is a local Anoka, Minnesota businesswoman known for owning boutiques like SWAG etc and The Painted Market, specializing in hand-painted furniture and home decor, and also serves as a Realtor and event coordinator for the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association. She's recognized for revitalizing downtown Anoka with unique shops, pivoting successfully during the pandemic with online sales, and supporting community initiatives like the social district.

Key Details:

Businesses: She owned "SWAG etc" and "The Painted Market" (formerly "Painted!") in downtown Anoka, focusing on restored and unique home goods.

Community Involvement: A strong advocate for Anoka's downtown, she participated in initiatives to boost local business, like the social district for open alcohol consumption.
Other Roles: Althoff also works as a Realtor with eXp Realty and volunteers as the Volleyball Event and Volunteer Coordinator for the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association.
Background: Originally from Delano, she has extensive retail and real estate experience, including time at Target headquarters.

Recent Activity:

In late 2025, she announced the sale of SWAG etc, though she remains active in the Anoka community and her other ventures

08/06/2025

Well amazing, if you haven’t heard, I sold my other store, SWAG etc, and will no longer be a business owner in Downtown Anoka. I just reviewed this old video from 2020 - what memories! We worked so hard to keep Anoka afloat - please come downtown to share memories on August 16th which will be the official handoff of SWAG (222 East Main St.). Bryn (my mini-me) and I will be working most of the day. It’s the same day as the food trucks so be sure to allow enough time to enjoy all of downtown ♥️

Jason DeRusha spoke with Becky Althoff, the owner of a downtown home decor shop, about how the COVID-19 crisis has dramatically affected business in the comm...

07/02/2025

I love the final look!

07/02/2025

Working towards a “glow up” in the painting world 😉

05/09/2025

Happy Mother’s Day 😂

04/25/2025

Yay SWAG!! Big things coming soon!!

03/24/2025

Tickets are on sale now - don’t miss this opportunity!

2025 Mother's Day Stroll: A Unique Mother's Day Shopping Event in Historic Downtown Anoka!