Large HomeGoods located in Hillside, IL, was a stop on the way to visit a family friend. My wife…read morewanted to pick up some liquid soap refills, so I waited inside to get out of the heat. HomeGoods does allow you to sit on their sellable chairs, mostly located near the front. I also appreciated some interesting antique pieces that would have been more at home at an antique store.

There's quite the selection here. It's well organized, items are reasonably priced and well…read morestocked. I rarely ask for help, but when I have, the person sought out the answer. It's located in a strip mall near Target and other popular establishments, so it's an ideal location to knock out a few errands without the need to drive far.

If you haven't checked out Yearbook, you're missing out! A true gem located in Forest Park, IL…read more Yearbook gets my vote as the best shop! A great mix of antiques, vintage decor, and great gift ideas! The visual displays are on point. You can tell the shop owners plan out every detail and their passion and dedication shine through! Their window displays are just a tiny snap shot of the amazing shop that Yearbook is. In addition, their design services are top notch! If you're lucky, during your visit, you may get to meet the official Yearbook mascot, shop dog Henry Clarence. Henry is currently running for president and has done an amazing job raising money for all the animals at the Oak Park animal shelter. I highly recommend Yearbook! Check them out, you won't be disappointed.

I have been missing out on the new stuff on the street of dreams for the past few years - alienated…read moreby restrictive parking and terrible traffic. When a friend mentioned that there was a VIP shopping night at three places I had heard of and wanted to go to, I was all in. We were assigned to Yearbook first and I was so impressed by everything about the store. From the friendly owner and manager, to the quality of the products and the incredibly reasonable pricing - plus the special discount for that night! I finally got the maple syrup jug (made and bottled just for them) that the husband had wanted and picked up some of their store-exclusive candles (no typical boring scents here!) and a vintage travel case and some wood handled toothbrushes. I've got to go back soon and visit the studio to have some crew-themed pillows, etc. made to bring me back to the days when I actualy rowed. I am so glad we had this forum to shop because I would have missed that things you would just assume are decoration (because they are vintage) are actually for sale! LOVE - I cannot say enough great things about this place.

Love the store and the owners. They are very friendly and helpful. You will find some of the most…read moreunusual items in this store. It's been a few years since I traveled back to Forest Park and I am so glad we visited and caught up.

Fine pieces of Afrocentric art and etc. You'll be glad you visited this spot for the authentic…read moreAfrican art objects!!!

I reached out to Elita at Einnim for hosting a candle making workshop for my office colleagues…read more From our communication via email, Elita is super sweet and very well prepared. She came to our office (she is mobile now) and hosted workshops for 25+ people. She had great selection of flavoring oils. Our whole team had amazing time with her and really were excited to make candles just before Valentine's Day. Now my team is thinking about doing something like this on annual basis.

Very informational session on candle making. Learning and base, mid and high tones. Natural vs. man…read moremade. Even the experience of making the candle and knowing the wax to oil ratios. Very informative on how to properly care for a candle that I (a candle lover) didn't think about. A bit short lived. Keep in mind. The entire experience was less than 30 min. But and you candle has to be shipped or picked back up next or later day.

Every visit to Oak Park means a trip to The Careful Peach. The store offers French wine while…read moreshopping their amazing collection. The staff is outstanding!!

This store never feels welcoming. The staff actively ignores some customers. I have decided to…read morenever shop there again.

What a special place! Wow. Step inside to a Time Travel, Back to the Past, before the World…read morebecame so fake and the Real Treasures existed all around us. This place is Very Unique and filled with so many wonderful items. The Sports Section is so Original and Authentic. Very unique NBA Custom lamps, Baseball collection cards. Many special Chicago Items. Step into Grandma's Kitchen, all those wonder 1950's items are here. Many unique prints and treasures from Closets, Dining Rooms.... You must go inside and take a look. You most definitely are bound to find at least 1 nice treasure piece. I couldn't resist the Undisclosed book. I will return again and definitely recommend it. They accept Cash, Apple Pay, Card. There is meter parking outside. $1 per hour. Lovely area to visit. Enjoy!

I do love a good garage sale, and my kid loves shopping in vintage stores, so today we found…read moreourselves at Forest Park Emporium after our planned ice cream outing at the Brown Cow ice cream parlor, next door, ended too quickly. Sadly, the Brown Cow is closed for construction, so we missed out. We had already found parking, so instead of buying ice cream, we went treasure hunting next door. We had a lot of fun moving from one vendor area to the next as we worked our way around the store. It is very, very full of merchandise, but didn't feel super cramped. It would be harder to navigate if you are a larger size or if you need a walker or wheel chair. The aisles and vendor set-ups are narrow, so it does take some patience and balance to maneuver in and around. But everything is clean and well organized, so big plus there. And there is a massive amount of unique things. Smelled fine, too, not stuffy or smoky. The owner was walking around with a spray bottle, tidying up. Owners and customers all wore masks. 6-foot distancing marks are on the floor and additional signs are all around the shop, reminding shoppers about COVID precautions, which was appreciated. I think this would be a fun place to go on a masked, socially-distanced date! Ice cream + treasure hunting.

Thom! He was kind, patient, and oh so helpful! I watched this sofa for a week in person and on…read moreline. He Rocks! 10 Stars!

This is a very nice furniture consignment shop. They do have some nice pieces that I thought were…read moreunique and you won't find just anywhere. The prices do drop somewhat, over time but depends if you want to risk waiting and not getting that special piece you really want. It's definitely worth taking a look and hopefully you leave with a special treasure piece. I did find a nice TV stand. Good price.

Great furniture and great customer service. The delivery guys are professional. And they don't…read moreleave a mess.

I love our new couch. It's perfect for our condo. It's a 2 piece with a long side for stretching…read moreout. I am not used to hanging in the living room. Now you can't get me to leave. It was a great purchase for $800. Super nice owner and staff. Check them out. They'll make you a deal you won't be able to resist. I'd post a picture but it's full of stickers and toddler toys.