This shop is the best kept secret in the Fox River Valley. I often meet my friends for lunch…read morearound the corner from this shop at Thai Village and a MUST after we finish our savory is to make a stop at this darling boutique. Wow...the aesthetics in this shop are incredible...a stucco wall, a brick wall and a perfect complement of ambiance illumination and stunning displays coax even the most reserved shopper in for a delightful dalliance with bling and fun...for a song...seriously great pricing! The buyer for this shop knows her stuff and the display genius is equally brilliant but even with the affordable and glorious offerings, if the staff weren't great, I'd have no interest. The staff here are some kind of wonderful. They are so helpful and so down to earth. I can honestly say that I've never encountered a fashion assistant/accessory expert who was less than stellar in this shop. This is my favorite accessory boutique and NO, I have no personal or vested interest in this shop. I just love grand and this shop is grand....a wonderful small business offering wonder!

UNFORTUNATELY THIS STORE IS NOW CLOSED (Sigh)!…read more Cute little shop for accessories, especially if you like a bit of glitz. I thought the prices were very reasonable - I bought a cute purse for $27, an unusual scarf for $14, and a very unique bracelet for $11. I think my best friend will love this place - so I got her a gift certificate.

I like this place a lot. One of my fav small market style shops…read more We stop by a few times a year, and today we were looking for ornaments. Found our silly specific party ornaments with ease and found a few extra stocking stuffers as well. The space has expanded since I was last here which is so exciting to see. Many small vendors with handmade (distinct IMO from homemade) items. Honey, 3D printed key chains & fidget toys, embroidery earrings, wooden gnomes and so much more. We'll be back.

Came here for the comics and found CHOCOLATE COVERED GUMMIE BEARS! My 1st time and they're beyond…read moreyummy gummy. I also got some Yoda Best card for future gifting purposes. You'll find something as you peruse the aisles so says THE GREATEST explorer you never met

Went shopping there today and was swindled out of $10 by the woman at the counter! Picked up a…read moresweet vintage sweater that was marked $10, put it up at the counter with some other things (so I could shop hands free) and kept wandering for a bit. After perusing a while longer I went to check out. Was told the total was $31 and some change..... I was so confused and asked how (the real price should have been $21 something) so she goes on to say "oh yeah the sweater is $20, that's $10 and half off and those are so and so and so and so". Well, that's odd - I thought.... But I wanted the sweater so I just paid to get out of there. (Paid cash like an idiot and didn't get a receipt ) Got to my car to check the price tag on the sweater and what do ya know?? She took it every other price tag was still intact on every other item I purchased (as I know some antique stores save the tags for the separate vendors to keep track) so now it's double Hinky!! I'm bummed I didn't go back in and ask to see the tag but what can I do now. Oh well, live and learn. Hang onto your items if you shop here otherwise you're liable to fall prey to the age old switcharoo!

AWESOME!!! I was visiting from out of town and stopped in on a rainy day. We were looking for some…read moreroom decor and I was not let down! They have a wide variety of items and the owner was very helpful and welcoming! Here are some pictures I took:)

Have passed by Past and Present for years and not really sure why I never stopped in but the other…read moreday I found myself rounding that familiar State St curve and decided that it was time I satisfied my curiosity. I'm glad that I did because this is a very nicely curated antique shop with a little vintage thrown in here and there for good measure. As far as pricing went I felt it was pretty reasonable for the most part. What really made the experience all the better though was the absolutely friendly shopkeeper who was working at the time. They were nice to everyone they interacted with and we had a nice conversation while I was perusing. I didn't leave with anything but I saw a couple of things I might come back for.

I love this place ! Have driven by so many times and now every other Sunday stop in after breakfast…read more! I love how clean and organized it is . You guys are killing it !

This is a fun store full of authentic Swedish and Norwegian items, from elegant crystals…read more(Orrefors), beautiful textiles, to cute decorations. They also carry a small selection of snacks. My husband's family is of Swedish descent, so we often visit this store to get gifts. Personally, this store gives me a little glimpse of the Scandinavian arts and crafts... until we visit the part of the world. Make sure you check it out when you are in Geneva, IL.

This place is amazing! A local treasure that is guaranteed not to disappoint! I spent $100 on gifts…read morefor a bunch of friends and should have spent more because they were all such a great deal!!! I guarantee you won't be sad after having spent time with the owner here. They have all sorts of wonderful fares and you'll be so happy with everything you find. I have already gotten a bunch of compliments and thanks for the great treasures I sent along to friends and family. If you're in the area, make some time to come here and you'll find wonderful surprises!!!!!!

My boyfriend and I were in downtown Geneva checking out some of the shops before dinner when I…read morenoticed there was a plant store. I am so happy I found this place! Their plants look really healthy and they have an amazing selection. I had been looking for a scindapsus pictus (often called a satin pothos, but I learned while I was here that it's not actually a pothos). The nurseries I'd been to never had one and so I was pleasantly surprised they had quite a few to pick from! Laura was super helpful and kind! They have a really pretty setup. They sell adorable decor and plant pots as well. As someone who is new to plants, I appreciated Laura's expertise and advice. She answered all my questions thoroughly. I was advised that I could buy soil for my plants from them in the future whenever I need to repot. She gave me a plant card with information on how to care for my plant at checkout. I also joined the plant points program. I live kind of far but will drive out here again to buy another plant, soil, or anything else I may need in the future! If you're a plant person, you must visit GROW Geneva.

I stopped by with a friend when I was in town, and I hadn't been to their new location. This one is…read moreso much bigger than their old shop, so it's great to see that they're doing well. They have a good mix of common and more rare plants, and prices are reasonable for the most part. Their $5 Saturday in store and online plant special is always a good deal (the day I went it was a 4" peperomia frost in store and a 4" lipstick plant online). Their new store has more homewares, jewelry, and gifts/trinkets than their previous location, since this one has more space. They had some cute things. Definitely a fun place to browse, and for plant-lovers like myself it's extremely hard to walk out empty-handed.

This is a great store that exudes love for Chicago everywhere. You'll find some stuff local to…read morethese far west suburbs as well, but a lot of the stuff has Chicago-specific themes to it (for instance, the Chicago flag). They have t-shirts, blankets, coasters, glasses, hats, wall art... you name it, you might find it. It's a great place for Chicago souvenirs or just for those who love the city (and most people around here love their city) and its environs to find something for themselves. I saw some things that looked familiar and that's because they were from Tori Grace Outfitters, a local artist whom I love (check out her Chicago icon pajamas, they're great!). The place is super packed but we were able to navigate well enough with strollers. But being packed to the gills just means it's that much more likely you'll find just the thing you're looking for. I ended up with a Swiftie t-shirt for my kiddo because my friend handed it to her and then she would not part with it. The employees were friendly and talkative, and one of them I think was the owner. I liked the store a lot and as I said, it's a great place for souvenirs. I don't live close to Geneva but that's the only reason I wouldn't shop here. If I had known about the place before I went home a few weeks ago, I probably would have visited because I was looking for a place to get some souvenirs for my friends kids, and may keep them in mind for the next visit home for exactly that reason.

This store is very Chicago themed and features goods from local artisans…read more I bought a sports themed shirt for my son and coasters. The coasters had tons of unique options. Some were of children's books, adult books, and sport logos. Friendly customer service!

Hadn't been here in a while, and Cocoon had now taken over the whole building, but this is now the…read moreleast handicapped accessible shopping experience I can think of. Have to go down two sets of steps to get to the door, then back up stairs to the main level... overall I think we climbed up and down six sets of stairs, and we didn't even go to the highest level of the building! And this is using a cane: I think if you had a wheelchair you'd be out of luck, unless there is a hidden elevator somewhere. Their stock really hasn't changed much in a long time, so I guess between that and the fact that I can't get around the shop easily this just isn't the place for me.

I get the best gifts from here every time I go! From great smelling candles to everything in…read morebetween it's our favorite spot for a cute gift or unique home decor

Was offered a koval liquor taste while shopping which was nice…read more Off though that most items did not have prices and I had to ask them to come over and tell what items cost

Have come here to buy cheese before. Generally a pleasant experience. My last experience tried a…read moresample of the crackers on display, was going to buy them but when I saw the exorbitant price, I put it down. The lady sort of mocked me like with a tone of: oh too poor? "Oh looks like you're good". The reverse psychology doesn't work. No I'm not spending **$8.50** on a box of crackers worth 3-4 handfuls.

Charming shop with so many fun and different items to choose from! Great customer service!read more

It's such a beautiful small Christmas gift shop . So so beautiful decorations , candles small or…read moreamaze ya you name it they have it