What a really cool experience!…read more Private session for my friend and I to create and customize a scented soy candle. Personalized attention, great explanations and assistance. After measuring and mixing we picked the perfect vessel for our candle to solidify and were handed a label to name it. We were also signed up for the perfume class. There were fifteen of us present, good energy, nice vibe. It was like a science lab of scents and we worked our magic. We were instructed to choose up to six oils to mix into a beaker. We played around with the scents until it smelled like something we wanted to wear. We were directed to shelves of pretty perfume bottles; some included with the price of the class and upgrades that were not. My pretty pink bottle was an upgrade. When we received our perfumer's alcohol, we poured into our bottles, gave a little shake and came up with a clever name for our signature scent. I was really hoping the owner would pop in. It's good to know that we can refill each perfume bottle and candle jar at a discounted price. I named my candle "Priceless" because the combined scents remind me of my travel experiences. My chosen name for my perfume is "Journey" because that's exactly where each note takes you.

Stumbled upon this experience online and I'm so thankful that I did. I had a great time and I…read morehighly recommend this one they validate for your parking if you park in the shared lot of the building this wasn't mentioned where I got the tickets from but there's various places where you can get tickets from. The staff or team were very friendly and welcoming. The energy was great. This was something new that I've never tried before and I would definitely come back again to this location to try some of the other experiences like candlemaking based on the high energy and environment.

P.O.S.H. was a beautiful store. Everything was curated so nicely and we loved the mix of vintage +…read morenew items. The salespeople working were welcoming. The items are on the pricier side but make great gifts.

Such a darling store, curated really well. Just the space itself is stunning. I love the skylight…read moreat the back. It was amazing being the first people in the door and within 15 minutes, we had trouble just navigating through the space. Mostky French or French inspired, and some cute Chicago themed things- all with a vintage vibe. Just a gorgeous, bougie shop!

This place is an absolute treasure trove brimming with character & whimsical decor! You'll discover…read moreunique gifts, creative finds & delightful memorabilia, all at great prices, right in the heart of the city! The complimentary gift wrapping is a nice touch & this service is available all year long! We stumbled upon this gem while wandering around & so glad we took the time to explore each piece on display! This is definitely a must-visit!

Unique boutique with something for most every female taste. Nice little gifts. Affordable. Always…read moreenjoy popping into the store. People are always friendly and helpful. Besides, I Love supporting local small businesses.

Almost missed it. It's tucked away. I went in with high expectations from seeing all the TikTok…read morevideos and reviews and stuff and I was really disappointed. The female sales associate was less than friendly. Didn't seem excited or cared that I saw their business on social media and drove 4 hours to see it. The other guy was helpful though. I was expecting ALL travel sizes though, not regular sizes too. That's fine. It was fun to look at. I felt obligated to purchase something. I felt like it was really overpriced though. A travel sized bottle of Kérastase for $20.99? No thanks! I'll buy the full size from the company and get that for free. Also, the store is very, very, small. It was nice to see it, but I highly doubt I'd ever go back.

If you've ever been inside a beauty supply store, you'll find this to be a poor imitation. For…read moreexample, they have an extremely narrow selection items of like clips, bobby pins, brushes, combs, scissors, and curlers/curling rods. And they're so overpriced. Moreover, I saw few, if any, wigs, makeup, styling tools, and hair dryers, or they were not prominently placed. The dye section consists of small shelf in the back with 1 or 2 brands, all permanent. Also the travel beauty supplies that they advertise on social media were nothing special. There were a lot of drugstore brands. Beauty supply stores are generally known for their variety and lower prices. Sally's and Target, you pretty much have all the same brands at a better price. Also nobody greeted or acknowledged me, except for a tight smile from a woman standing near the front. I was the only customer at the time. Another employee was trying to stock items in the back of the store where the travel beauty supplies are. It was awkward having someone work around you in such a narrow space, but not really acknowledging you, and they seemed kind of annoyed.

Probably the prettiest flower shop I've ever been to. We originally stopped to check the jellycats…read morebut stayed longer to smell the flowers and look their other items for sale like mugs, candles, and cards. They were also so very nice! Ended up getting a penguin and a graduating egg jellycat!

The shop is beautiful, and the kind worker was very attentive. She helped arrange a bouquet in a…read morematter of minutes. She just asked for my budget and the kind of flowers I wanted and she worked her magic :)

My friend suggested a stop here and I was kinda meh about the idea, but we'd parked in the garage…read morefor MCA so we stopped in. I'm glad she talked me into it because their store has some fantastic stuff. I loved walking around and browsing... the store is really big. I thought it was just the first floor but there's an entire second floor that's even larger. That second floor has a ton of children's stuff; books, toys, stuffed animals, art, and so on. There are also lots of books for adults, and cards, and jewelry, and t-shirts, and so many things. I bought several books for my little one, and there are some toys I think she'd like that I may pick up another time and some really cute stuffed animals as well. I'm not sure if the woman that greeted us was a docent or a paid staff member but she was so welcoming. She's the one who pointed us to the second floor that we didn't know existed and let us know they had kid stuff. Then she welcomed us back when we got downstairs, and told us about the MCA kids days and said she couldn't wait to see us again.

Really cool store with such a nice variety of items! Two floors. Pristine and good vibes all…read morearound. The entire staff was so friendly and helpful. Good vibes all around. I purchased Studio Ghibli postcards for my boyfriend and got myself a colorful clock. Great place for unique gifts and reasonable prices.

Looking for a unique Chicago souvenir?…read more Making a custom hat at Alice & Wonder was one of my favorite experiences during my trip! Instead of bringing home a typical souvenir, I got to create something completely personalized and unique to me. The process was fun, the staff was incredibly helpful, and there were so many options to make the hat your own. I loved leaving with not only a custom hat I'll actually wear, but also a fun memory from my trip.

Love love love this store. Found it on TikTok and it was so cute. Definitely recommend to go early…read morebecause there is a long wait to check in for the hat experience. If you go just for shopping minimal wait depending how crowded the store is! It got so busy inside. Made a hat and cute accessories! Pretty pricey but if you like hats definitely a good souvenir.