Service, always welcoming. Large selection. I had a…read moredifficult decision with so many choices. This frog has been entertaining....value that keeps on giving.

About one year and a half ago I was leaving an appointment and decided to stop in this store I'd…read moreheard advertised on TV. It was close to Christmas so I decided if I found something it would be great for a gift. I barely got noticed in the store and when I finally chose something I went to checkout. The woman was pregnant she made no acknowledgment of me, she put the merch in a box not giving me a bag and shoved the box toward me no thank you, come back and see us nothing. I walked out thought about how rude she was to and wish that I had declined the merchandise. I could tell I was not welcome there and every time I see the commercial I have a bad feeling. I love specialty shops but that one shop I will never shop in again. I felt discriminated against and it didn't matter whether I could afford it or not. I have experienced such negativity from a merchant in some time.

I'm officially an advocate for the greeting card industry…read more There. I said it. I love sending thank you cards, Valentine's cards, Halloween cards, birthday cards, get well cards,congrats cards, and most of all, I love sending 'just because' cards. Dont' get me wrong, I like hand-made cards as much as the next cat, but no one seems to know me like Fresh Ink (a line carried by most Hallmark's) knows me. Emotionally. Comedically. I would secretely love to meet the team of writers who come up with their witty and ridiculous cards. The last time I went in, I had a panic attack thinking they had limited their Fresh Ink selection, but calmed down when I found the rest on the bottom shelf. Three cards will run you around $8, though that doesn't include their oversized cards, ones with sound and the highly embellished ones. If you're looking for a deal, the back right corner of the store has clearance from 25-90% off. I've found thank you notes, mugs and beautiful photo frames for excellent prices on these wonderful shelves. To round out a pretty awesome store, the staff at this location is always friendly and happy to help me. Everyone loves getting mail. Especially when it's a card with a sombrero-clad chihuahua on the front....

Beside being a florist, this is such a fun store! So much to see at every turn! Leave room to…read moreexplore every nook on both floors! From serving and hostess wares, seasonal decor, garden goods, clothing ranging from casual tanks and tunics for cheap, to shirts with sayings, to beaded evening gowns for a bit more! Tons of purses and stationary options. Quirky gifts for him, her or new baby! Jewelry, dishes, a wall of just teas and flavored sugars! Yum! They have well known brands such as Brighton, Vera Bradley, Life Is Good, Lilly Pulitzer, Michael Aram, and more! I could go on and on but you must see for yourself! If I lived nearby this would be my go-to for special gifts! Definitely something unique for anyone of any age on your list! Every price range too! And they wrap beautifully and complimentary! The store was so well staffed and everyone was helpful! The owner who I met was also very kind and appreciative of our patronage. A must stop for gift giving!

I can see why Cromson Ridge upstairs location is closing! I've been there several times since the…read moreannouncement. At 40%, then 50% off prices still too high. They have tons of merchandise left which should tell them something! Poor quality, high prices don't make a bargain. Outdated food and soaps that no longer smell. Good luck getting rid of all this stuff!!

Beautiful dresses, shoes and bags! The ladies that work there are very friendly and fun. They…read morereally take pride in what they sell and it's one of the best boutique's in the Chicagoland area. They have lot's of unique little items for an extra added gift for yourself or a friend. Very affordable too.

This is the cutest little women's "gifts/home/accessories" shop around! Whether you are looking for…read morea nice (NON-CHEESY/TACKY) handbag or a custom made piece of jewelry, a pair of shoes, or a wine bottle topper, you can find it at Roxy Carmichael. The owners actually work at their own business, which always makes me feel, as the customer, that I am supporting a great independent store, and they are so nice and welcoming that it makes shopping there a feel good experience every time.

I love everything about One Love Candle & Bath! Stephanie mixes and makes such wonderful products,…read moreand I know that they are cruelty free and made with love. The employees are phenomenal! I have never had a bad customer service experience - in fact, they regularly go above and beyond, and help customers create gift baskets that look very nice. Handmade items from area artists, like Lis Dunn, as well as, unique items are cost friendly alternatives from big box gifts. My favorite items are: My #1 favorite item is their fragrance free goat's milk and Shea butter lotion. I have a small bottle I'm my purse at all times, as well as at work and home. It's not greasy, has no smell, and is hypoallergenic. Any of the lip balms, but especially the 24K Honey, which cleared up my dry and cracking lips last winter. Any of the reed diffusers it wax melts. My favorite One Love scents are rosemary, lavender, and chocolate. The unique selection of gifts and cards. You can find a greeting card that's more beautiful and has a more sentimental message, than at any Hallmark or American Greetings store.

The candles are very fragrant and well made. Staff is lovely. Beautifully decorated and fun store…read moreto explore. Lots of great gift items.

Just wanted to thank this business for their amazing service in making sure my brother received the…read moreflowers I ordered for while he was in the hospital. He was in CCU for awhile and was not able to receive flowers (which I was not aware of when I placed the order) but the folks at Pepper Creek checked in every day to see if my brother had been moved to a regular room. When he was, they delivered the flowers. My brother said they were beautiful. Thank you Pepper Creek Floris! Will definitely use you again.

Wonderful *Local* Flower Delivery Service! My sister loved her beautiful Birthday flowers. Fresh…read moreselection and worth the price! Will use again in the future. You guys set the standard!

Years ago I bought a pre-lit artificial Christmas tree from a local garden store. Each year I had…read moreto replace more than a dozen lights that burned out. Several years later I was informed that the replacement lights were no longer available which left me with the decision of having my tree restrung with new lights or buy a whole new tree. I was not happy with the attitude and service from where I bought the tree so I went to Ambrose. The restrung my tree with many more lights then it originally came with and it looks amazing. Best of all, after three years I have had to replace only two lights-that's two lights total after three years compared to replacing dozen(s) of lights each year from the garden center. Do yourself a favor and go to the pros first. You will save money in the long run.

This place is so beautiful and has such a variety of Christmas decorations. There are a ton of…read morelittle rooms on the first floor, each with its own theme. If you want a Christmas gift or even something for your own house, this is place is a must! Plus, their prices are reasonable for all the specialty stuff they sell. My favorites are the under the sea themed tree and Santa's workshop (themed room with a tree). There's even a bridal shower themed room:)

Would not recommend buying from this place. I saw they had an electronic device that would act as a…read morespeaker for your phone and would also tell you if you left your phone behind. I asked for more information about it and none of the 4 associates knew anything about the product they were selling. I walked around for a little while longer and finally inquired about engraving and the associate told me it was $6 for two words. Came back the next day and bought something to get it engraved, the lady said it was $6 a word not $6 for two. I had already paid so I was SOL. Sales associates don't know anything about the store and fail at communicating. Don't waste your time.

This is a nice little store with tons of Scandinavian items. I went to find a Swedish gift for my…read moregrandma. The people that work there seem very nice and I even got the item gift wrapped for free and they wouldn't even let me tip them for it! Cute little place with lots of interesting items.

From the owner: When we began our business in the Spring of 1985, Finials was a lamp shop selling a wide variety of…read morelamps for the home and offering a large selection of replacement lampshades. After two years, we had the opportunity to purchase our present location. It had been a Scandinavian gift shop for a number of years. As we moved into the new location and after extensive remodeling and decorating, we fell more in love with our Swedish heritage. So, we decided to try something very unusual and combined the two businesses. Over the years, we have added on to the property yet with a concern to keep the charm of the original building. Presently, our 13 room ?little red stuga? is filled with a wide variety of Scandinavian gifts. We shop various markets each year as well as going to Scandinavia in order to offer the best selection possible. Now you will see beautiful handcrafted wooden pieces to the very simple smr (butter) knives - from the fine hand blown Orrefors crystal to the replacement glass for the Danish iron candle holders. We carry T-shirts to hand woven sweaters and so much more. Oh yes, we still carry over 2000 lampshades, carry a beautiful collection of lamps and continue to do lamp repair as well as create a custom lamp for you.

Urban Farmgirl is the best! They are always a big part of all the community events. We love the…read moremarkets that they promote. Our family always enjoys going to Urban Farmgirl!

Made the trip out to see them on one of the two weekends they were open for the month. That's…read moreright, folks, they are only two weekends a month, so check before you go. The store is very cute. It is very easy to pass by because it is in a residential area. There are no other businesses around it and the signage is pretty subtle. There are minimal amounts of vintage items. There are lots of items you can find in other stores in Geneva, etc. There did seem to be an abundance of beachy items which I didn't expect in a place called Urban Farmgirl. If you are thinking that you will be checking out lots of vintage items or updated vintage items, that isn't the case. There is some of this, but mostly new items. It's a very cute store and worth a browse.