I went to go buy hair pieces for a show I was doing, I asked to see one piece in a different color…read more The older Asian man working seemed totally inconvenienced, he sauntered over looked around put the pack down. I picked it up to see if it clipped on and he pulled it out of my hand and said its the same thing as the other one. I said I just wanted to look at it If I'm going to buy it. He said well it's the same and I said ok I'm leaving your customer service is awful you have a bad attitude and he says "you have a bad attitude". I put down the makeup I was holding and said I could bring a lot of business here but you ruined it and he laughed at me then I walked out. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE, very disappointing since I live in the area. By the way I'm a hair and makeup artist and do a lot of theatre, very disappointing. Half the items were very cheap anyway.

Awesome spot for affordable Chicago souvenirs for under $5. There are Chicago plates with stands,…read moreshot glasses, Chicago hats and caps, sears tower souvenirs and a lot of other things. The owners were very welcoming even though we showed up past their closing time. It was worth it for them. My friend and I spent over $100 in souvenirs.

Every time I come here, I've always found something perfect for the people that I've given gifts…read moreand the whole staff have always been very nice , helpful, and give great customer service. There amazing and they have so much beautiful items. They have a really good selection of different things for different occasions and the quality is so good! The store is a hitting gem . I love shopping here . It's my favorite gift shop.

The people that run this place are amazing! They help us out so much with gifts in a jiffy. This is…read moremy go to place for personalized Christmas Ornaments. Due to Covid, the holiday season, and the amount of ornaments you want to purchase to personalize, some orders may take longer than others. My mom gets them for her 7 kids and they were completed within 2 days. She is always willing to wait because of the holiday season and it's totally worth the wait! Best price out there, too!

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.

The quality of the product is superb, and so is Gino! I…read morealways feel like I'm back in Italy when I visit. I am never disappointed when I shop there!

This place blows any Little Italy out of the water. The owner Gino Will warmly greet you and assist…read moreyou through your entire experience. You will feel like you're in Italy. He has everything from clothing to housewares, find Murano glassware, Bavarian espresso sets, stainless steel essentials and more

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.

A cute little gift shop in Evanston. I found some postcards to send to friends, but they also have…read morehome decor, jewelry and other gifts all packed into this little storefront. Worth a stop if you are nearby.

Yesterday we participated in our first successful Small Business Saturday…read more Stumble and Relish was on my bookmarks list and this time I had reason to go! There are many lovely crafted items. So many unique finds too! They have Evanston-centric decor and souvenirs so if you're looking for that perfect gift for yourself or a loved one, you're sure to find it here. After making your purchase, they will box your items (free of charge) upon request. This is my first opportunity shopping local and after my visit here, it won't be my last!

This store is a gem in downtown AH. It's always a delight and a treasure hunt for one of kind items…read morethat are great quality

Favorite store in Arlington Heights. They have fabulous taste and items you just didn't find…read moreelsewhere. Run there and check it out if you can.

This is a pretty cool "bookstore" located in Mitsuwa Marketplace. Lots of awesome manga, both in…read moreEnglish and Japanese. They had some classic series and lots of modern stuff that's blowing up right now. This could be a great place to start a collection or fill gaps for an existing one. They've got plenty of merchandise as well. Figures and posters and bookmarks and so much more! The place was super crowded but it was a Saturday, so I'll plan to come back and make some purchases on a weekday when browsing might be easier.

Best Japanese bookstore in the Midwest. Incomparable selection of Japanese fiction, art books,…read moreManga, anime, comics, and magazines. Both English and Japanese language reading. Enticing selection of omiyage, kawaii (cute) gifts, Japanese good luck charms, origami paper and books, and of course, cat stuff. They can order Japanese books at a very good price. Part of a half day adventure at Mitsuya supermarket.,