Friendly service, unique items perfect for gifting, and I appreciated the little touches such as a…read moresprig of pine on the gift bag they happily wrapped up for me. The space is small, but they make good use of it and have a fantastic selection of Thymes products (a personal favorite of mine). I need to come in here more often as they have many hidden treasures.

I've lived in the area for ten years and have been to Ellen's many times. This review is based on…read moremy aggregate experiences in the store and with the employees. -Although the merchandise is varied and cute, it's overpriced. I don't want to spend $35+ on a water bottle or keychain with a college logo on it, $40 for a vinyl toiletry bag, or $25 for a dishtowel -I don't think I've ever been greeted when I walk into Ellen's, despite the fact that there are almost always four women standing right behind the counter -Even upon purchasing items at Ellen's the salespeople are aloof and unfriendly -I don't like their return/exchange policy for gifts. They base it on the date the gift was purchased (one month from that date), which has nothing to do when you receive the gift. I asked for a credit on a gift that was given to me recently but they turned me away because of the date of purchase, which was about two months ago. When the saleswoman asked Ellen about it Ellen didn't even turn around to acknowledge my presence, she just shook her head. I found it to be extraordinarly rude. There are plenty of other shops with great customer service, more reasonable prices, and fairer return/exchange policies.

My kids have a favorite new store in town. I want to avoid it since every visit here ends with my…read morekids on a major sugar high, but have to admit I'm a fan myself. They have every sort of candy to make a kid (or adult) smile...and jewelry too! Candy and jewelry...a store after my own heart. They have all sorts of classes and events happening weekly at Sweet Buddha. Everything from a homework club (genius) to trunk shows to cupcake decorating (yes, more sugar). I've also heard from many friends who were frequent visitors of their old city location that they throw some pretty amazing bday parties! My daughter has already told me (about 1273 times) that she'll be having a future bday party at Sweet Buddha. Sweet Buddha isn't just for kids! When my own summer bday bash on the beach got rained out the owner, Sarah, was nice enough to let us to let us rent the space last minute. It was the perfect venue and I'll definitely look into for all future partying planning in my future (bday parties, moms night outs, baby showers, etc). I'm as thrilled as my little ones to have this in Glencoe and excited to see how this city business adapts to the burbs. I'd love to see some more mommy/caregiver & me classes on the calendar since there's not much for the under 2 crowd in the North Shore. I also think their creative bday party packages are amazing, but the rental fee if you want just the space is a bit high when compared to all the park district rooms nearby (not that the PD rooms are nearly as adorable). Fortunately, the owner is pretty "sweet" herself and I have no doubt will make Sweet Buddha a big success here in Glencoe!

Simply put. A delightful place to be. Just the spirits in there alone make you feel warm. The…read moreManagment is friendly and the candy is OFF THE HOOK! For a kids party...great choice. The painting was fun, and the added bonus of keeping the kids busy while waiting for the parent to arrive was genius. They have friendly high schoolers working with the kids from local schools! Overall, a fun experience. Next time it's the adults to paint and sip on wine!

Love shopping local and Amy is great! She's very accommodating to whatever your needs may be. I've…read moreseen her gift wrap, ship, special order, you name it!! She has a wide variety of styles that are current yet classic, fitting for women of any age. She only carries quality items and the price points are great. The turnover is high - so if you see something you like, don't wait!! It most likely will not be there on your next visit. :( On the other side of that, with the turnover being so high, every time I visit it's like a new store with all new items :) which I do like! Store credit only, but honestly I don't mind because there's always something there that I could put the credit toward. Also, there's a mailing list for discounts/deals. Just write your email on the list up by the register.

Love this place! The owner Amy was so helpful and quickly found me a cute long necklace to wear to…read morea party that night. Prices are reasonable and it's a nice, relaxed shopping experience.

They've got a little something for everyone here…read more... Three years ago I would have been shocked if someone told shopaholic me that I'd enjoy shopping for my kids way more than myself, but it's true. I skipped the cute women's clothing and made my way towards the back of the store to check out the cute little onesies, tutus, etc for my little ones. I just so happened to be here during the Winnetka Sidewalk Sale so I got some fab deals on kicky pants PJs and other cute outfits for my son. I didn't have as much luck for my daughter, but next time we're in need for a tutu we'll be headed here. If you stop in on the 363 days the Winnetka Sidewalk Sale isn't happening it can be a bit pricey, but definitely worth checking out for the kids. And perhaps even yourself.

What a neighborhood gem! Looking from the outside in, there's no way you would have any idea that…read morethis place meets all of your needs for pretty much everything. A fun top and jeans for yourself, a baby gift and card to match for the little one in your life, a candle for a hostess gift along with a cute sparkly card, some perfume for your sister, earrings for your mom along with a necklace to match, oh and a bracelet for your sister-in-law. Might I add, they have so much more. This is the store for you if you're looking for more of a one-of-a-kind look rather than the, everyone is wearing it vibe. When I walked in I was trying to keep up with my eyes as I was scanning everything as fast as I could but then kept looking back because I didn't want to miss anything. When I stopped in today the owner happened to be in and she was so friendly and kind, I was very impressed. She seems very down to earth and just wants we customers to walk away happy. I'm so glad I found this place. I'll definitely be back.

If you've read some of my reviews, you may know that I love home decor/interior design shops. I…read morestumbled upon this one whilst wandering downtown Winnetka. It's a nice shop with some lovely items. What drew me in was seeing some nice photo frames when I peeked in the windows; they had some nice ones but not quite what I was looking for. They had 15% off Christmas stuff when I was in but I didn't see anything I needed (and other similar shops I'd visited in Uptown, Andersonville, Wilmette, and even down the street in Winnetka had 40-60% off Christmas items, so it was easy to pass). Staff were friendly and I was greeted by both employees within moments of entering, both happy to help me find anything if needed. If you're looking for a gift, decorating a home, or need advice on either, Madarine Home would not be a bad place to shop. There's a step in order to enter the store, so you may want to call and find out if they have an accessible entrance if you can't manage the step. There's parking all around this shopping district that is free.

From the owner: Mandarine Home is a home goods boutique and full-service interior design firm servicing Chicago's…read moreNorth Shore. Pop into our Winnetka store and get inspired by our colorful and chic furniture, lighting, pillows, rugs, and accessories.

I love this store! My husband and daughter went there to buy my Christmas gift and they couldn't…read morehave been more helpful. They helped him pick out a lovely Brighton bracelet and even gift wrapped it for him. I have shopped here severL times with my 4 year old son who loves to touch everything and they never seem to mind. Lindseys is a great asset to downtown Libertyville!

I love Lindseys! I am so sad that the one in Gurnee closed, it was my go-to shop for all my…read morefriends and family when I needed something extra special (and then of course it was easy to get a little something for me too...) They always have unique things and Wendy and her staff have been nothing but extremely cordial and welcoming to me and my slow browsing shopping ways! Great selection and service and now a bit of a drive to Libertyville to get my fix, but totally worth it. I have been a fan since the original Third Lake store and will be continuing to shop there for a long time to come. Keep up the great work!!

Love this little store. Unique, cute gifts. Always something new for each of the holidays and/or…read moreseason. She packs it up for you, for gift ready.

A great little shop with lots of Christmas decor right now artfully displayed. I will be back in…read morespring to check out the garden gift items.

Every time I order a basket from thoughtful presence, it is exactly what it's title is. Thoughtful…read more I have sent many baskets and gotten a lot of feedback that people love them. Now they're asking for cards to be enclosed so they know where to order from. I would suggest everyone give them a try because thoughtfulness is really put into each basket they do. They follow any special instructions you have and they're very nice and respond quickly. This is my only basket place that I will ever use again!

Worked with the owner on a custom basket for my husband. communication on the contents and the…read moreefforts made to accommodate my requests was top notch. Recommend Thoughtful Presence without hesitation. And glad to support a local business.