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!

The Northbrook Artisan Shop is located within the Northbrook Historical Society which is a…read moreworthwhile stop when in town, particularly if you have any fondness for Northbrook. I am so delighted that they have chosen to add the shop offering artisan gifts made by local artists. This includes paintings, jewelry, quilts, scarves, knits, serving pieces, and lots of other unique gifts. The prices range from about $5- $350, priced within reason. Part of the profits go back to the historical society..

To begin with, I'm not a Lego person. I can appreciate it, but it's not my thing. My husband,…read morehowever, is. We don't have kids, but in the de Taylor household, I have to watch where I step, because there may be a Lego underfoot. Accordingly, my husband asked if we could stop by Brick Loot on the way home from Beyond the Cheddar Curtain, and I'm a team player. It's a pretty adorable store. The owner's dad** said that he has three main things that the store does. First, there's a monthly loot box for subscribers. Secondly, they sell lighting kits for legos. Finally, they sell legos themselves. It's not a huge shop, so it's not an alternative for going to the lego store. However, they have a lot of clever kits that I think the owner or the owner's dad put together, as well as the light kits and various spare parts. It's definitely a neat place to go for a lego enthusiast. The only thing I'd suggest is getting a "partner's chair" for when a partner comes along for the ride. However, I imagine that would also inspire inattentive parents to sit down and let their kids run wild, so perhaps that's not a good idea after all! ** The owner's dad was very clear that his 12 year old son was the owner and brain behind the operation, which I find pretty adorable too.

Their light kits are made in China, very poor quality. The one I received had multiple issues,…read moreincluding one which made the install not possible. Customer "support" tried to blame me for it, refusing to send a replacement or refund. Will be contacting my bank to dispute this charge.

Lise at Basketworks did it again! She pulled together a beautiful Chicago themed basket as a thank…read moreyou for a dear friend on a moments notice. I was excited to surprise my friend with such a quality gift - and she was thrilled at the thoughtfulness. Thanks for always making me look good!

Basketworks and Lise sent out very specific holiday baskets for multiple clients of ours, on time…read moreand were of great quality. They also included thoughtful add-ons for the enhanced versions of some baskets. Lise was very helpful.

04/04/26 - This afternoon I was on my way up to the northern suburbs to pick up my older sister…read morethat is visiting from the east coast & currently staying w/my younger sister. I stopped in @ Chalet Nursery for a brief look as spring is here. What I found is a very nice nursery w/an assortment of items needed to do spring planting, landscaping materials & an assortment of seeds, plants, planters, gardening tools & fertilizers.... Basically almost anything you need to start or enhance a garden. They also have an area on the north end where they have a glass enclosed area. Unfortunately I really didn't have a lot of time to shop as I was on my way to pick up my older sister but would like to come back sometime when I have a little more time to peruse the items in the store

Just a quick note to say that chalet is still killing it. I came several times throughout the past…read moreseason and it's always a visual feast to explore. Also, they do incredible sales after Christmas, so my neighbors and I were all able to pick up a few goodies at a massive discount (one commented that she's all set on gifts for next Christmas lol). A few years ago I got a Christmas cactus for an insanely low price at their sale on a discount shelf and it is still alive and kicking! I'm excited for them to get set up for spring and to attend some of their free classes and lectures for the new year. There's something for everyone here.

I had a last-minute need for flowers to be sent, and Edwards was able to fill my order with just 24…read morehours' notice. The online ordering was easy, and I ordered the Designer's Choice, which essentially allows them to create a gift with the available flowers on hand. This can be a gamble, but I also wanted to be realistic since I was asking for help in a very short time frame. The arrangement arrived as hoped, and I think it is beautiful! There is an obvious designer's good eye in the finished product, and I was pleased with my purchase. The other part of this order I appreciated was the communication. I ordered easily online, got an acknowledgement for the order, and then also a notice (can't remember if it was email or text) letting me know when the delivery was made. I was very pleased with this service and will remember Edwards for my future floral needs.

Incredible customer service and beautiful custom flower arrangements. Could not recommend any…read moreflorist more.

Amazing selection of communion gifts. Reasonable price and friendly staff. I would definitely go…read moreback again.

A hidden gem. This place is so amazing and they have so much to offer. Not to mention the employees…read moreare great!

I arrived at the Chicago Botanic Gardens and went to my trunk to apply sunscreen, only to find out…read morethat I didn't pack any. Oh no. After a few minutes of frantic searching every nook and cranny of my car, I remembered that there is a gift shop inside the park. I asked the clerk if they had sunscreen because I didn't see it on display. It was behind the counter. The Garden Shop saved me from getting burned today. Thank you!!! Don't forget that members get a ten percent discount. I highly recommend The Garden Shop!

This store so incredible. The variety and selection are unparalleled and they cover such a wide…read morerange of ages. They have a great eye for bringing in high quality, interesting and unique things. We are so lucky to have a store like this in our community. It was my first time visiting today and I will be back many, many more times!

What a sweet little gem in our community! I wandered in on a weekday afternoon while my husband was…read morefinishing up his eye exam next door. I wasn't sure I was going to buy anything - I'm generally on the lookout for gifts for the kidlets in our lives. The store is bright and easy to navigate. The displays seemed to be arranged by age, which was really helpful as I looked at things for four kids ranging from two to thirteen. And because the emphasis is on screen-free play and interactive play, I knew I would get the parents' seal of approval on anything I picked out. If I can get their faces away from a phone or Nintendo Switch, even for 30 minutes, I'll be aunt of the year! The staff were warm and friendly, asking me a few times if I needed any help. Before I knew it, I had some holiday gifts selected for the littlest friends in my life. They'll be pleased with the crayon rings and books and fidget toys, and I can be pleased that I was able to support a local shop in our community. I'm looking forward to coming back as the kids' interests and ages change. And, let's be honest, I had as much fun there as I expect the kids will.