The chocolate is oh so good! Love taking family and friends here when they visit. Friendliest staff…read moreas well!

You could spend the night in a candy/chocolate shoppe right in the heart of Highland! Too…read moredelicious to be true?? Nope! When visiting Highland and Aviston, Illinois we passed by The Chocolate Affairs shop while leaving the 9th Street Cafe. We couldn't help ourselves from noticing the young owner Jen busy wheeling away carts of fresh chocolate-covered strawberries to the town's Art Festival. We went inside and were surrounding by tons of little knick-knacks, crafts, souvenirs, and of course, sweets! One of the four rooms is dedicated specifically as the "Candy Room." Caramel pecan patties, real butter creams, hand dipped caramels and chocolate potato chips, to name a few! I enjoyed the chocolate covered toffee with peanuts. Mmm mmm! They also rent out chocolate fountains for your next event. As for the bed and breakfast...It's a historic house built in 1914 by Dr. Tibbetts. The house accommodates guests with 3 bedrooms, each having its own private baths and theme (Angel, Quilt and Blue Rooms). Guests also have full use of a parlor, dining room, kitchen and deck. The best part is you can enjoy chocolate chip cookies and refreshments on arrival, chocolate gift baskets in the bedrooms and a sample from the chocolate case overnight! Continental Breakfast is the Chocolate Lovers Special featuring Triple Chocolate Mess Cake and Chocolate Covered Strawberries. What more could a chocolate lover dream of?!?! I can't wait to spend the night here during my next visit!

What a nice gift and flower shop, and what a cool place for events! I attended a wine night and…read moreenjoyed a glass while listening to live music by Brandon Munie. I loved it! I would definitely attend again (though I wish they had a vegetarian charcuterie board for me and a specialty soda for the kids). I wonder if they rent out the place...

From the owner: Family Owned Business, Sympathy Gifts and Arrangements, Flowers, Plants and Wine, Personalized and…read moreDetail-Oriented Service.

This shop is the best. They have several vendors who make, create, and sell their brands. I have…read morehad the opportunity to come here a few times (live out of state) and have always have found a good find. You can find something for everyone here. I look forward to seeing their new stock soon!

From the owner: The partner group had the idea to start a business where local crafters can sell their creations to…read morethe community.

We entered the establishment and two girls started following us and when we went to checkout the…read morecashier asked part of our group if they were ok and if we were bothering them entirely unprofessional and embarrassing do not recommend

From the owner: hot stuff. cool prices. that's five below. extreme $1-$5 value, plus some incredible finds that go…read morebeyond $5. waaay below the rest...so let go & have fun. shop online and amazing 1,000+ store locations.

I have been shopping here for over a decade. I enjoy everything I buy here from small items to…read morelarge pieces of furniture. I have spent a lot over the years, and appreciate the customer service, the wide range of items, and just finding a treasure here and there. Check them out! You won't regret it.

What a quaint, welcoming, lovely shop. They have so many unique items. The way they arrange a mix…read moreof vintage, antique, or new things is inspiring. I highly recommend a visit to this establishment. They also carry a substantial inventory of paint and IOD products.

We were walking by and stopped in. So many plants. So many sizes of plants. They even have a…read moreprorogation walk. Leave one. Take one. Check their website. They even offer classes.

This store is like Christmas morning to a plant lover. Such knowledgeable staff and owner, very…read morehelpful and kind. I've learned so much from them. They have online ordering too if you do not live nearby. They have really good house plant supplies such as soil, fertilizers, lots of things to promote growth, etc. so much more than I can describe. Of course they have an amazing selection of houseplants. They label which ones are pet friendly too. Love love love. Cannot say enough wonderful things about this business.

The White Barn in New Baden turned out to be a great little overnight stop, even though I didn't…read morehave time to shop. They're part of an RV hospitality program, so I stayed her in my camper van, and the set up was genuinely convenient. The stone parking lot was level, the communication was excellent and despite being right next to the interstate, it was surprisingly quiet through the night. They're also directly across from a Love's, which makes grabbing last-minute snacks or drinks incredibly easy. For a quick, safe and friendly stop just east of Saint Louis, the White Barn is a solid option. Simple, welcoming and exactly what you want when you're rolling across Southern Illinois. [Review 1071 of 2026 - 249 in Illinois - 26250 overall]

This business was a delightful surprise stop. Greeted by Romeo the ambassador at the door. They…read morehave some very lovely items. Super nice folks that take the time to give advice on restaurants and better choice of drives. Take the time to stop. It was a real pleasure for us.

Beautiful curation of great finds here . Everything from candles , gifts , jewelry, unisex scents ,…read morescarfs , unique baby gifts , games and so much more . Your eyes won't know where to look next . Take your time shopping through this treasure house . I picked up tobacco scented incense , tobacco candle & a set of handmade rings .

Urban Matter is a Tower Grove treasure trove…read more Located in the heart of the South Grand shopping and dining district, Urban Matter is a local, women-owned small business with something special for everyone who visits! Ten pictures are far too few to showcase this shop's beautifully curated collection, but these are a handful of our favorites. My husband and I were especially drawn to the honey, tea, fruit spreads, seasonings, and kitchenware; we are foodies after all. Bundle up to support Urban Matter this week, and be sure to give yourself plenty of time to browse. There's a lot to shop!