great selection, everything is so beautiful and the service was really nice, great people and great…read morestore!

They have so many fabrics to chose from but Salma does not take requests anymore. Drove all the way…read morefrom Milwaukee for her to never text me.

I buy all my jewelry from here. Great quality gold and silver pieces at a range of prices. Some…read morevery unique designs too! Friendly staff, amazing owner, plus a locally owned business. They man a booth at the Roger's park annual art market which is where I discovered them. Finally got to visit their store in Lincoln square which is great too!

Nomadic Ant has lovely things. It's hard to decide which one(s) to purchase…read more Their customer service is exemplerary. You will be treated to the best and kindest salespeople. Dont miss either an online or in-store purchase. You won't be disappointed.

My daughter and I drove almost an hour to shop here. They have a great selection of crystals,…read morejewelry, unique household items, accessories, clothing, and much more to list! There's simply so much to see here that there is no way to actually look through everything! The prices are reasonable for the most part, and the woman working there was lovely. She was friendly, patient, and super helpful.

I popped in here at the last minute to buy a stick for my new Tibetan singing bowl. I had no idea…read morewhere to buy one individually as the bowl was a gift. The staff at Amadara was really helpful, and the prices were reasonable. I only paid $6 for my little instrument accessory :). There are so many beautiful stones and handmade goods here, I'll definitely be making a return trip!

Kate found me a gorgeous, perfect fitting teal raincoat from a London designer. I also love that,…read morewhen needed, she offers alterations, sometimes on the spot!!

Cute but limited selection and a specific vibe that just wasn't mine. Might be yours though!!read more

Cloud & Bunny is a wonderful neighborhood toy and clothing consignment shop. I stopped by today and…read morepicked up the most adorable birthday gifts for a couple of toddlers! They have a great selection of unique toys and gifts, and they are bursting at the seams with second-hand clothing and shoes. The owner, Maya, was there and it was so great chatting with her and learning more about the shop. I ended up getting a toddler gardening set and tea set, plus some wind-up furry chicks and bunnies. Maya wrapped up both gifts for me in a lovely butterfly wrapping paper and did a better job than I could have ever done. I can't wait to come back and browse the toddler boy selection!

It's a cute store. It first caught my eye a few years ago because of the beautiful mural by Ryan…read moreTova Katz, perhaps my favorite muralist. I didn't realize it was a consignment store and probably wouldn't have stopped in had I known that, but I'm glad I did. I bought a cute little rain slicker for my daughter and I almost can't wait until spring so she can wear it. There's a lot of clothing and she has them sorted well so it's easy to find the sizes you're looking for. In the back, she even has a dollhouse which I think isn't for sale, but is for kids to play with. Maybe I'm wrong about that, though! There's lots of toys and tchotchkes here too. I bought some little bath bombs that look like donuts because I think my kiddo will be amazed when they start to fizz. I also picked up some crayons and a couple other things. There's no parking lot but you may find parking along Montrose or Ashland. The entrance is a little funny; it opens at street level but there's a steep ramp down to the store, which is below grade. I assume that like many shops at this level it had steps to get down and as a children's store, a ramp definitely would be in order to accommodate strollers. But it is indeed a bit steep so be mindful of that.

This fabric store sells a lot of dated old fabrics. They had a very limited selection of things…read more They had a decent mesh wall with a but a lot of the stuff in there was old. It smelt like mothballs in there. You have to wash your fabric immediately once you get it because it stinks in there. All the styles of fabric were dusty and tough. Everything was overpriced and you are limited to an outdated selection of textiles and prints! The service was bad. Everybody has an attitude. I will never be back. Things have changed drastically at this store and it is not worth the hype.

I watched people for whom this was their first visit wander through the aisles with their mouths…read moreopen in awe at the amazing selection and low prices. No point ever going anywhere else for my fabric and trim needs. Got my curtains, upholstery, and throw pillow fabrics all for about fifty dollars. TDO is an amazing place for decorators, quilters, and costumers. I don't know for certain, but I think the inventory has to be mostly mill ends, or the prices could never be this low. So don't expect the very newest fashions, but do expect good value for your projects.

Lillia barn means "little child" in Swedish. but they don't sell children's clothing exclusively…read more The store has an interesting backstory. The owner makes the clothes she sells in the studio at the back of the store. She began doing so when she was pregnant with her own child years ago and calls herself a "color equity ambassador" according to the website, which I can get on board with: When she was pregnant, she could only find stereotypical boy/girl colors in clothing. I can confirm! It is a struggle to find baby clothes that aren't in the "blue for boy, pink for girl" camp (did you know that pink was once associated with boys, and the gendering of colors is a relatively new phenomenon?). During my own pregnancy a few months ago I had a hard time with this as well, and the inventory at the stores I visited tended to have a lot of blue or pink rather than gender neutral selection. What began as an online store finally grew into a physical location in late 2022. The clothing for both children and adults feature bold, gender neutral patterns. They feature an artist in residence, who at the time of this writing is Adria Green. Although they now have a physical location, they still participate in some local craft shows (they were at Renegade this weekend). The store also features like-minded brands in addition to its own. I purchased something from a brand called Earth Cadets, a local Chicago company that sells durable goods. Another of the brands they carry, Gunner + Lux, actually has a pop-up on their site asking you to confirm you agree with their equity principles or they can't take your money. I love that she supports and provides an outlet for other eco- and socially-conscious brands. The next step (according to the email list that I was apparently added to) is inclusive sizing, which I can definitely appreciate as a plus-size woman. Usually when I go to The Understudy, I park on the Gregory Street side. For that reason I never noticed this shop until today. I'm glad that I did and was able to stop by, and hope this shop thrives in this location.

I adore this colorful shop. It's a full serotonin boost the second you step in! Their bright colors…read moreand funky patterns caught my eye and I was happy to see the door open and music bumping during Andersonville Arts Fest. The staff member was super helpful, they helped me with some suggestions as I was looking for a couple of gifts. I checked a baby shower and house warming off my lists AND grabbed a handful of fun greeting cards that will be great to have on hand. I learned that most everything is made on-site by the owner, their studio is in the back of the shop along with an artist in residence. They also feature other local goods from women-owned businesses. Heck yes. I am happy to have a new go-to small business for my gifting needs and am eyeing some of the impeccable clothing for myself.

This place rocks! Full of variety and style for everyone. Nick is super nice and was super willing…read moreto let me try on plenty of things. If you're a motorcycle enthusiast, this place has it all.

Make sure you stop here if you are doing the retail stores on West Chicago Ave…read more Fashion here is probably considered functional upscale biker for women and men. Although you don't need a bike to shop here. Clothing is definitely great street wear. They do have a great selection of sterling jewelry and motorcycle helmets. Some men's clothing and a lot of women's clothing. They do have changing rooms to make sure the fit is to your liking.