Rip off! Used Groupon - asked about using Groupon before I even sat down - employee told us not to…read moreworry as it would be same price or just a $1 difference. I wasn't told of about any extra charges for BYOB, or anything else. Groupon price $55. They tried to charge me $79. I paid with Groupon. Now they are calling multiple times and texting me to pay more because their computer system said they were short because of taxes. I would up having to pay $5 BYOB fee + $0.56 tax on the $5. Even though we had a good time, still upset at the deceit. EVERY SINGLE PERSON WAS CHARGED BYOB! They did not uncork the wine and did not ask us for our IDs until the end. DO NOT GO! OMG! Mismanaged by employees AND owner. Shame on you.

Went to treat our son's girlfriend to a birthday treat as she loves candles…read more Blank Mason is located at Old Orchard shopping mall in Skokie. Parking was pretty easy considering it's the holiday season. We had reservations and as we walked in, we were greeted immediately and checked it. They showed us to our workstation and settled in. The store is brightly lit and smaller if different fragrances. It was not over bearing and smelled nice. Our candle expert introduced herself to us and let us know the process. She was very nice and explained everything clearly. Through the process she was helpful with answering our questions or checked in on us. After mixing our scents into the melted wax, we selected our decorations. We left and were asked to return in 1 hour so the candles can harden. When we returned we decorated the candles. Overall, what a great experience. Candles ranged from $55 to $40 dollars to start and can go higher depending on options. You can also BYOB and or Food if you wanted to have a party! I enjoyed the process and the conversation we had.

Cute store with home decor and such situated in Plaza del Lago. The female sales associate are…read morenice, and one of the days, even offered me a sample of popcorn kettle corn clusters. I enjoy their cute porcelain-ware from France in the back as well as unique greeting cards. +small selection of home decor and gifts +greeting cards +located inside Plaza del Lago

Wonderful, professional, stylish I can't say enough about the personal attention and quality…read moreproducts. From the staff to the inventory, Yellow Bird is a superior stationer and gift shop.

Smaller location at time of review as the larger location at the mall is under a remodel…read more Service was friendly, but not pushy. Staff showed me their display of new products. The checkout was fast and efficient.

Had an amazing experience with an associate named Ashley! She was such a sweetheart. I came for the…read morecandle sale to hopefully find my candle and she greeted me nicely and offered me a carrying case for my candles. She never once pressured me while shopping. She was extremely helpful in finding products. I will be returning and asking for her personally! Happy holidays Ashley!

If you prefer greeting cards that are astonishingly perfect for the recipient and the occasion,…read morethis is the place for you. Worth it.

Paper Source is my go to for stationary, cards, crafts and gifts. When I can't seem to find…read moreanything in store their staff is helpful in finding what I need and going online to get it. Their prices are expensive but the tradeoff is paying for quality and appeal. If you're newly engaged, I would recommend taking a look at their wedding stationary. They have a gorgeous selection of invites. Parking is found along Central Avenue. If parking on Central is difficult there's a metered lot across the street which accepts coins and card.

How this so-called 'local' floral shop continues to stay in business is beyond me, because the…read morestaff/employees here are NOT friendly - they're actually pretty rude and super unprofessional. We were interested in purchasing a few bouquets/flower arrangements for the home, but we felt very unwelcomed. Selection was minimal, and the organization of what they had could have been better. Definitely not worth your support or a visit - so overhyped. Hard pass. +horrible & rude staff

Gorgeous flowers, and great customer service. Would definitely recommend this florist - reasonably…read morepriced, very friendly, and they had a quick turnaround. I had called in the early afternoon and asked if they could put an arrangement together for delivery that day, and they were able to do it. Their website was easy to navigate and set up delivery, but calling was also super simple and painless. I'll be using them again!

Lovely selection. Terrific customer service. I found great deals on the Christmas cards.read more

Need a quick pick-me-up? I'll usually stop in this store when I need to mail a package (usually…read morebecause I need a card to put in the package). The cards are the usual -- I find the less flowery sentiments the better. But what brings me in is sometimes they have cool merch. One year I found a "ghost in a bottle" and I often find other great seasonal items. I'm not a Hallmark ornament collector but I always enjoy looking at them. On this day my eye was drawn to these food combos -- PB&J, burger & fries, avocado & toast, mac & cheese -- plushies and magnetic ornaments. These are so fun and delightful and would make cute gifts.

Cuuuuuute alert! For all you artsy crafty mavens out there, this is your stop. It's a shop filled…read morewith a well-curated selection of paper goods, books, coloring books, custom art, fabric lamp shades, and gifts in varying price points. From the second I walked in, I was engulfed by a most delightful smell, perhaps a candle burning somewhere? I was greeted by the owner's assistant, Kate, who gave me an overview of the shop and some of the classes they offer in the back, like coptic bookbinding, collage, crafting, and self-motivation classes. They also have a meet up group called The Grown*Up Girls Club where you can meet up with other like-minded individuals and explore new art/craft/maker techniques. The Club meets the second Sunday of every month. The Collage Cafe is a newer business located in an adorable corridor mixed with other art-inspired shops. You can go door to door and visit each one while you're at it! Can't wait to stop back in. But, as I'm writing this, when I go back I realize the selection is too overwhelming for my taste (in a good way of course) because I want one of everything.

One day my young daughters and I where walking by and came in into this beautiful place, what a…read morewonderful store! The owner is such a great lady, great host, kind and knowledgeable. I scheduled a coloring evening for a group of friends from church. We had a delightful experience! The place was set up with a wide variety of water colors, wood colors pencils, markers, etc. the pages provided were also varied, from really intricate to more simple so we were all able to pick something that suited our taste and level of artistry. We already scheduled another event and are looking forward to it. Definitely a great place for gifts, classes and more.

Located in downtown Skokie, around the corner from the well known Village Inn Pizzeria, See Jake…read moreSparkle is a true hidden gem and boutique offering all sorts of fun and unique items. Highlighting their passion for fair trade offering goodies from around the world, and sharing their mission there really is something for everyone. Each time you look around the store you find something more fun to look at. Most of the items you find are handmade and showcase the craft of the different countries. The owner Sara Jane is so friendly and is there to share the story behind each piece. She also offers her own line of jewelry and clothing! I can't wait to come back and shop for more gifts soon!

I loved Sara Jane's boutique in Evanston and was happy to know that she has a presence in Skokie…read morenow. The shop displays unique fair trade items from around the world and each piece has a story. It's a great place to find special gifts while supporting good causes. Today I bought a hand painted Christmas ornament and two glass coasters.

Years ago I planned a professional event and needed flowers, and decided to go the easy route,…read moreordering from a vendor my company recommended: FlowersFlowers. Fast forward to now, and not only am I STILL ordering flowers from this amazing shop, I use them for all of my flower needs. Why? Because the talent, creativity, beauty, professionalism, and care that this shop gives is beyond incredible. I love the creativity and talent these artists embody, so much so that unless I am ordering for a very specific professional event, I always let them create for me. I've never been disappointed, everyone loves the creations I give them, and. I'm convinced that one holiday event is a guaranteed invite because the host knows my host gift will be something beautiful from FlowersFlowers. The staff and owner are kind and professional, and I've always enjoyed working with them. I highly recommend this shop.

I ordered the "lavish long and low" centerpiece arrangement for Thanksgiving, expecting something…read moreactually full and lavish like the pictures shown on the website. The cost was $180, with tax and delivery bringing the total cost to $213. The flowers were nice quality, but the arrangement was very, very small (10 inches long by 5 inches high) and compact, especially for this price and for a table centerpiece. Given that this was a gift for the host, I was very embarrassed. There were 13 flowers (5 roses, 3 kale, 3 anemometers, 2 protea) plus some pedestrian eucalyptus filler. I called to ask if the wrong arrangement had possibly been delivered, and was told that this was a high quality arrangement. Quality was fine, value for the $$ was very poor.

This is a great shop for gifts and for presents for yourself. The women who work in the store are…read morewelcoming and helpful. They do beautiful gift wrap too.

La De Da has been a family favorite for years. Jill (owner) and team have developed the perfect…read morecombination of service, including a great selection of unique gifts, along with having the ability to both know their customers likes/interests. Going to the store is always a nice experience and perhaps their most valuable talent is in assisting guys like me who have always struggled with coming up with that "perfect gift" for my wife. La De Da is one of a kind!