My sister and I had a day to spend in Champaign so decided to walk around town. The front counter…read morelady at our hotel recommended this store and I'm so glad she did. The store is cute and unique. All items made in there come from impoverished parts of the world. My sister and I both got some socks and I got some earrings for myself and a hacky sack for my friend's son. It was great chatting with the employee there and learning about the different areas the products were from.

I only get to come here about once a year when I happen to be in Champaign visiting my daughters…read morewho over the years have gone to school or lived in the CU area. It is a cute little store with very unique items. With the infrequency of my visits, the stock changes quite a bit. Over the years I have collected good looking table items and found exotic gifts for people. Yesterday I bought two stupendous greeting cards just because I liked them. All of this would be enough but the business model is fair trade items to benefit areas and peoples of the world which traditionally are not paid a fair wage for their labor. As a result the prices are fairly high. I like the idea of paying people a wage they deserve and getting quality, hand crafted merchandise that are more one of a kind. Cool stuff and helping the world be a cooler place, two thumbs up!

Plenty of discounted items to choose from in all kinds of categories…read moreNormally the staff is very friendly and helpful, however today the cashier, a rather large woman, was a bit rude to a man in front of me in line trying to make a return\nTo

The next big in neighborhood savings. Ollie is an economical outlet with most name brands at great…read morediscounted prices. The cashier was courteous and helpful.

Out of towner and walked into this place! Cute clothing but wouldn't dare spend a dime here based…read moreoff the environment and staff alone. Made it very clear they didn't want to be bothered with me in their store.

If you're wondering where all your favorite Farmer's Market crafts people sell their work in the…read moreoff season, its here! There's also high end home goods. Great spot to check out during christmas or wedding season!

I died and went to mid century modern heaven. Lol kidding, but what a solid gem this place is…read more Smells of vintage treasures. When I say vintage, I mean a mixture of really HIGH END vintage and mid range affordable pieces. Every piece is a worthy piece here. I have purchased clothing and furniture with excellent service. Down stairs is a lovely selection of curated clothing. They update about every week. There summer hours are limited, but this place is not one to be missed!

This place is such a gem in Champaign. The inventory is constantly moving, the pieces are in great…read moreshape, and the owners are welcoming. We always manage to find something to take home every time we visit. During my most recent visit I was able to find a great mcm wire plant stand and gorgeous mushroom lamp. Check this place out!

I visited this location for the first time on a Saturday afternoon…read more The store was packed with people. When we first arrived, the check-out line wrapped around the checkout area and all the way down one of the main aisles of the store. Even with 4 cashiers busting their tails. Should I have visited on a Saturday? No. But ya gotta do what ya gotta do. I thought this HG had a great selection. I didn't visit all of the departments, though, because I came in for very specific items. Plus, it's hard to maneuver around carts and large groups of people throughout a store that has a lot of inventory. Our cashier was super friendly and I'll definitely come back.

I absolutely LOVE this store. It is such a pleasure to browse through. I am extremely impressed…read morewith the staging. Every isle is in near perfect shape and there isn't anything laying on the floor or stuffed into random holes. It's clean, organized, plenty of options and some great deals to be had... the staff seems invested in their jobs. Everyone seems bright faced and happy to serve. I was in this store multiple times over the holidays and this store hands down had the best staff along with best presentation of product and cleanliness. I try to compliment every worker I see there to tell them what a great job they are doing. Goodman's & Michaels are sloppy messes with very tired merchandise. Been the same old thing for years. Even Hobby Lobby seems to be a disappointment with their dates product along with broken, dented or scratched merchandise. Their customer service is great so I keep going there. Their picture, flower arrangements seem dated too. My first go to store is now Home Goods. Check it out you won't be disappointed. The Home Goods in Chicago and Normal were the pits and I swore I'd never go back but I am glad I did.

If you're a plant lover and happen to be in town, you've got to check out Planted. The store gives…read moreoff a great west coast Oregon vibe, and I absolutely loved their collection. Most of the plants are really healthy, and they have a fantastic selection of butterworts, all reasonably priced! Their moss collection is also pretty impressive. The big windows in the store give it a cozy vibe, especially during the early morning hours--it's a perfect spot to relax and browse the plants. Plus, the street offers free parking on the weekends, which is a nice bonus! Overall, I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area. It's definitely worth a visit!

Calling all plant lovers! Cutest lil shop bursting with great plants and plant accessories…read more(trellises, pots, swag). I bought an adorable curly spider plant! Great succulent selection and many very large plants at VERY reasonable prices IMO. Great selection of pots. Shop local!

I walked in with my wife just to look for a new mattress. I spoke with Daniel Wheatley and he was…read morean awesome employee. He asked me what I was looking for, showed me exactly what I asked for, even showed me some items that he felt I might like because of the needs I had. My overall experience was very pleasant and I would recommend anyone going to see Daniel.

On Monday I bought a loveseat that was advertised as on sale. They set up a delivery date of this…read moreSaturday and they showed up on time, about 10:30 (I had a 10-12 window), and the guys were very friendly. They even helped me put pads on the bottom so that it won't scratch my floor. Go shop there, Peeps!