From the time you walk in the door, you will see how this shop is a gem. Something for everyone!read more

It is my Happy Place and Terri is a wonderful proprietor. Looking forward to going to the…read moreGalentines event on Thursday, February 6th.

From gifts to furniture to plants -- this place is stuffed to the brim with cute items. I was on…read morethe hunt for a specific table and decided to try visiting the rustic fox. Although I didn't find what I was looking for, I found many reasons to return. Considering it's a bunch of different vendors you really never know what you'll find. Each section is curated different and the prices range depending on the vendor. I took one star off because no staff acknowledged me on my visit even though multiple workers walked by me.

First time coming here recently just to see what the store offered since it was next to Goodwill…read more This store had a lot of unique finds and unexpected fine as well. Some of the items were a bit overpriced from the booth but a lot of them are having January sales. A good majority of the booths were a bit vacant too and even a whole aisle was gone too. The staff here was very friendly, this place is great to go to if you're trying to find a one-of-a-kind gift for a family or friend. Definitely a place worth checking out But overall I wasn't too impressed either.

Just came here tonight with a couple of friends, and we stayed for more than 2 hours because there…read morewas SO much to look at! We really loved this place and had a great experience! Upon walking in, you see tons off different boutiques sectioned off into different areas. There are handcrafted crafts and gifts from all different vendors, and no matter who you are, you're bound to find something you like, including candles, clothes, sports, food, jewelry, home decor, etc. Prices vary by product and vendor, so of course some vendors will be more expensive than others. Some even sell name-brands like Marc Jacobs. For the most part, I think prices were pretty fair! Not only were the products great, but so were the workers. One of the men who was stocking found out that I love penguins, so he was showing me penguin-themed items. He was nice, and we all kept laughing. Also, when we were checking out, both cashiers were extremely personable. One checked us out, and the other wrapped some of the more fragile items, which I appreciated. The cashier who checked us out absolutely loved us and had a great conversation with us about how we all had so much in common with her. When it comes to location, the building is within a strip mall, and they have tons of parking and other popular shops around. Overall, my friends and I all said we would for sure return to the store! Apparently, vendors normally update their booths every few weeks unless they're out of state, so we will definitely come back soon to see the new stock. Since it is Christmas time, the store was FULL of Christmas and holiday decor. I loved the atmosphere because of this! There were a few bare booths where no vendors were anymore, so it seems as though a couple of vendors left. *If you're an entrepreneur, I'd definitely look into a booth here!*

The positive aspects are that it gives individuals or small businesses the opportunity to sell…read moretheir goods. There is an eclectic selection of goods being sold and is a nice place to browse, as long as you are not looking for anything specific. The negative aspect is that there were many vacant booths/spaces.

Good and Gather is a nice boutique in Glen Ellyn. My husband and I poked our head in to check it…read moreout. We ended up loving the layout and products. I found a bunch of hilarious socks but were reasonably priced. I was laughing out loud too much. I hope I didn't bother the other customers. I picked out a pair of socks that will match with each family member that I have to buy Christmas gifts for. I am a teacher and was given a 10% educator discount even though I didn't have my school ID with me. I love this customer service! I highly recommend Gather and Collect!

Great shop for unique, funny or quirky gifts like the Saint Taylor Swift candle or the slogan items…read moreat reasonable prices. Perfect for milestone birthdays, holiday white elephant gifts, etc. my only issue with the shop is the resale shop within a shop towards the back of the store. A few rooms filled with a hodge podge of items all overpriced. I went yesterday and found a Target Universal Thread button up for $14. That same shirt was $16.99 brand new and selling for $4.99 at Goodwill. It is t like the used clothing is curated to justify the pricing. It's all low end brands and most of the items are heavily used. Granted I am a knowledgeable thrifter but it was crazy to see how heavily used and overpriced the items were. Even Treasure House a few shops down has better prices.

A few years ago, I saw a friend post a picture of a store with an insane Jellycat selection, so I…read moremessaged her and had to know where, and she told me about Fairytales in downtown Lombard. I have since probably purchased over 20 Jellycats from here, it's my favorite way to do so because I love supporting a local business and this shop is genuinely just the best. Outside of Jellycats, I've gotten Hello Kitty Blue Sky Ceramics, an Allen designs clock, Christmas ornaments, a lazy Susan, and baby gifts. Although I don't live in the area, anytime I'm out towards Oak Brook I ALWAYS make sure to stop by Fairytales to see what's new. Unfortunately due to the immense popularity of Jellycats, their stock has declined significantly which is a bit of a bummer, but it seems to be out of their control from my understanding. Everyone I've interacted with here has been incredibly sweet, I've done waitlist orders (I was able to get the large snow dragon jellycat this was as well as some of the rare Christmas ornaments!), and I've done a few online pickup orders as well. Each time my items are packaged beautifully and I feel so special walking out with the super high quality, beautifully branded Fairytales bag. Downtown Lombard truly has a gem, if it was closer to me I'd frequent a lot more, but it just makes my trips even more special when I do get to stop by.

I purchased an alpaca plush from the Lombard location around July 20th of this year, and it broke…read morejust a few days ago- less than two months after I purchased it. It wasn't a small tear either, its entire head came off. Honestly it was quite the massacre (photo below). So, I called them to see if I could get a replacement, or at least store credit because frankly it was quite expensive ($100 for the large size). Anyways, they said there was nothing they could do because the return period of THREE DAYS had passed, which is ridiculous because who is ever returning something within three days of purchasing?? Also, I wasn't even trying to return it, I was trying to get compensation for my poor alpaca. It makes me wonder what they would've done if it broke four days after purchase?? Just tell me "sorry, sucks to suck" after losing $100? Now, I understand that it may have been too hopeful to want a full replacement since a month had gone by, however I don't think it's unreasonable to expect store credit or a coupon or something. But no, they couldn't even offer that. I know that it's a small business so they aren't able to take the hit as much as a big corporation would but seriously, if you're charging $100 for a plushy and it breaks less than two months after purchasing, you should be able to offer some sort of compensation. I miss my alpaca but unfortunately, as a poor college student, I can't afford to scalp out another $100 to replace it. Usually I don't take the time to write reviews, but I'm so upset that my alpaca is gone and the poor customer service that I have just experienced that I felt it necessary to warn future customers to be wary when spending a lot of money at this store.

Ok, so we had gone to breakfast at Millie's and we were curious about what was right next door! I…read morereally didn't know what to expect. To be honest, I was thinking I was going to walk in and be greeted by a whole bunch of creepy dolls. The kind that give you nightmares. The porcelain ones with the eyes that move when you move, haha (nervous laugh), if there was a doll like that I'd make sure to destroy every single one. I just hate dolls. I never had any as a child and my children will never have them either. Ever heard of the Annabelle Higgins doll? No? Google that shit, creepy as heck! Sooooo, anyways, we walk in and it's just a fun little shop with knick knacks and decorative items for your home. There was this big antique wheel and bird house that I wanted but it wasn't for sale. Waa waa. I liked the wine accessory section, perfect gifts for those wino friends of yours. I'm sure that if you're looking for something cutesy to give someone, this is the place. Not a big store, just a Kozy little one. ;)

This is a hidden gem! Attached to Millie's Pancake House is the "Kozy Korner Gift Shoppe." The…read moreowner has a huge assortment of gift, collectible and decorative items to fit almost anyone's taste. You can find some of nicest ways to make memories for your friends and loved ones (and YOU!). You'll find Norma's store is a fantastic place to shop.

This is such a cute coffee house especially during the summer because there is outdoor seating and…read morespaces upstairs you can rent out for work meetings. The vibe is welcoming and I love all of the products they have supporting missions around the world. The coffee and snacks are delicious here, I would definitely recommend stopping in the next time you're in town.

I wanted to like this place, I really did, but after two visits I'm done…read more My first visit was back in January so I was unfamiliar with the ordering process. When I approached the counter no one acknowledged me so I said hi and an employee said hello back but didn't offer to take my order, so I assumed I needed to order at the tablet which is located before the seating and counter area. While placing my order, multiple people walked past me and ordered at the counter, so that was a little confusing. Those people were eating inside, though, so I thought maybe you need to use the tablet for take-out and order at the counter for eating in. To be honest, I'm still not sure. I assume if a person approaches the counter the employee should do more than just say hello and keep working, especially when I had to say it first, so that was a bit off-putting. I had perused their menu before my trip and wanted to try the breakfast pizza but when I saw it in person it looked old and dry so I decided to try the rice crispy treat instead. Well, it was so hard I had to microwave it when I got home just to be able to eat it. While it didn't taste stale, I don't think you should serve a rock hard rice crispy to someone and ask $4.50 to boot. All that said, the iced latte I ordered was exceptionally good, so I kept that in mind for the future. A few days ago I went back and ordered the same exact latte (via their app this time), just in a larger size. It tasted nothing like the one in January. Not only that, but after taking a sip and inquiring about getting some packets of sugar, I was told there were some around the corner from the counter. All I saw was fake sugar in packets and Sugar In The Raw in an open container with a spoon. Maybe I missed where the regular sugar was, I don't know. The whole area felt really disorganized and dirty which was a turn-off. For what they charge I expect fresher food and a consistent drink experience. I want to support small businesses but this place makes that hard. I won't be back.

I mean seriously, how many candle making studios do you know of? This was such a unique and fun…read morebusiness owned by Natasha, such an incredible gal! Be Nude Candle Co is the most perfect place for birthday parties, bachelorette parties, or literally any fun event you wanna do. I can't even begin to tell you how much everyone loved making their candle here and how amazing this whole establishment is. Natasha and her daughter were beyond informative, funny, personable, helpful, and were just such great hosts. Natasha walked us through the whole process from start to finish and gave us such creative freedom, all while helping with every step. The place itself is spacious and PERFECT for events for 10-20 people. The sunflower wall with the swinging seat is such an adorable addition to the place (perfect for cute pics, too!), along with the grassy wall with the lit up #BEnude sign. The actual candle making was something I will 100% do here again - we got to be little scientists for the day and we all loved it. From mounting your wick, to creating your scents and color of your candle, to pouring it in your vessel, the whole process was enjoyable and creative. I seriously can't wait to come back here for another event. Be Nude Candle Co is one of the best businesses out there!

This space is amazing! I never thought that I would absolutely love candle making and I do…read moreThe owner was so approachable and so hands-on with us. My group and I had an amazing time. There's so many selections of candle, scents and vessels and you can just let your creative juices flow endless Those two hours went by too quickly and I wanted to stay and chat and enjoy this wonderful spot. This activity surely can be bonding time . It could be a fun girls night out. It could be a fun couple's night bridal shower, birthday party, baby shower gifts, whatever you wanted to be We love the cool setup and we were running around all over snapping pics and she was so nice and kind to even create some memorable Instagram boomerangs for us as well. I definitely will tell , my friends and family to patronize this business and I hope to see this black-owned woman business flourish

Enesco is a privately held American giftware company. Brands owned or licensed by Enesco include…read moreHeartwood Creek (Jim Shore) and Department 56, and formerly Precious Moments and Things Remembered. Enesco is known in the industry for its 25 years of success with the Precious Moments porcelain figurine line of products. I was given a few porcelain figurines as a child. I had one for my birth month. When I first started purchasing these it was from the store Things Remembered. I purchased the porcelain figurine for my daughter with her birth month. We still have many of these in boxes wrapped in newspaper from moving so much. This Xmas my daughter purchased the Jim Shore wooden figurine of Snoopy. Jim Shore has an open ended contract with Enesco. I love his work. I recommend you visit the website and see the available items. Their products make wonderful personal gifts. The names Precious Moments and Things Remembered certainly continue to apply to their merchandise.

I started buying Precious Moments in the 80's & loved collecting them. They were originally…read moresupposed to be a valuable collectible & I have well over 1000. I no longer have room to house that wide a collection & now they are impossible to sell due to overproduction instead of limiting quantities to make the price more sustainable. You can now buy them at garage sales & thrift stores for a few dollars at best, when they were originally as high as over $100 each. Shame on Enesco for destroying a once valuable collection that I had hoped would retain its value. I still display over 100 of my most priced ones from family & my late husband, but I now have totes filling my garage that I have no hopes of ever being able to sell.

The best shop EVER! So many amazing treasures and unique finds. You can have a glass of wine while…read moreyou shop! The owner is really sweet. This is my favorite store.

From the owner: Specialties: Boutique Items at Approachable Pricesread more