Sadly, CLOSED, as you can see from the photo. I had wanted…read moreto get into this store your years, but it had very selective hours that did not match up with my schedule. Once inside, I was disappointed. Maybe it was the "longing to get inside" but once inside it was less than I anticipated. Even with the 50% off, I found absolutely nothing to be a bargain and took nothing home.

My friend and I spotted this place after eating bbq across the street, so we rounded out our day…read morewith a browse here. Happily it was still open (hours weren't anywhere to be found online, but I found a sheet in the store snd added them here!) and we had some time to roam around the small two story space which is packed with goodies! If you've lost your marbles, this is the place to look for them; bottles and jars full can be found all over the shop! Along with items as diverse as a lady's plumed riding hat, artistic miniature figures, a lot of classic bar gear, vintage radios, classic instruments from makers like Fender and Gibson, and so much more. If you like tiny things, the owner has boxes behind the counter, divided out into categories (political etc). The owner, John, was a fun fellow to chat with. Be prepared to pay cash; Uncle Bubs across the street does have an ATM! My friend did find a unique metal clarinet, including its original case and a stand, for $65. Prices were fairly reasonable overall for the things I looked at. Items do apparently move quickly here; someone stopped in while we were shopping to ask about a typewriter that was recently there and it had since sold. So if you see something you like, better jump on it! Overall, definitely worth dropping in! I would certainly check back on a future trip to that side of town.

Although I did not purchase anything, I thought this store was cute and quaint. I enjoyed walking…read morearound and looking at all of the items. It is filled - I mean jam packed - with antiques. They have everything from silver spoons, paintings, and jewelry, to a letter from Robert F Kennedy. I overheard the gentleman behind the counter say that the store has been around for something like 40 years! No wonder! If you're in the area and you like antiques, I'd stop by and take a gander. You might find something you love.

A Beautiful Little Antique Store! A Nice Smattering of items to look at. Happy with my Purchases. I…read moretravel to many Antique stores. This one was worth my time. It was a Great Experience !

Spoke with the lady that owns the place, very nice lady. At first glance it didn't seem like they…read morehad a lot of stuff but then you realize they have two buildings behind there so they're actually is quite a bit of stuff. If you're in the area I would definitely recommend stopping in. Lots of smiles, no junk.

Nestled behind this quirky houred antique store in Westmont are small brick courtyards filled with…read morecharming antique garden accessories and seating. Well worth the visit to see the selection of garden furniture. It's seems to be unique to the area as I don't know of any other store with garden stuff like this. It isn''t stuff to find at Tuesday Morning but actual old iron and stone benches and tables and chairs, just delightful! The store itself is nice with a good selection of furniture, jewelry and smalls. I feel though that the prices are a bit high compared to other area stores, but it just might be the slight difference in quality and rarity of items compared to other stores. ( I'm not enough of a expert to know.) The store is packed so plan on a long visit.... in between the garden courtyards are more back buildings filled with less qulaity furniture and stuff. All together I think there are 3 buildings, and 2 courtyards. I also recommend not bringing your screaming kids- the aisles are quite narrow and stuff is piled high and one bad move of the elbow and I bet someone will be buying the things they break. Touch with your eyes, not with your hands!

Have passed by Past and Present for years and not really sure why I never stopped in but the other…read moreday I found myself rounding that familiar State St curve and decided that it was time I satisfied my curiosity. I'm glad that I did because this is a very nicely curated antique shop with a little vintage thrown in here and there for good measure. As far as pricing went I felt it was pretty reasonable for the most part. What really made the experience all the better though was the absolutely friendly shopkeeper who was working at the time. They were nice to everyone they interacted with and we had a nice conversation while I was perusing. I didn't leave with anything but I saw a couple of things I might come back for.

I love this place ! Have driven by so many times and now every other Sunday stop in after breakfast…read more! I love how clean and organized it is . You guys are killing it !

We love coming over to the Carmelite Gift Shop when we have the occasion to need Catholic gifts for…read morefamily and friends. They always have a great selection of unique items and I always get asked "Where did you get this?!" when these presents are opened. I would highly recommend this little gem right in Darien. I have also bought baby gifts, birthday presents and housewarming presents here in addition to birthday cards, thinking of you cards, get well cards and the like. Like I said, they have a large selection of wonderful items.

Love the store and the owners. They are very friendly and helpful. You will find some of the most…read moreunusual items in this store. It's been a few years since I traveled back to Forest Park and I am so glad we visited and caught up.

Fine pieces of Afrocentric art and etc. You'll be glad you visited this spot for the authentic…read moreAfrican art objects!!!

Cool place to get greeting cards. All their cards here are 50% off the retail price, so you can…read moregreat a pretty good deal. They also sell lots of little keepsake sort of items for gift giving. Its an nice store with a variety of cool items. I always find this place to be quite useful during the holiday season -- they have a great selection of cards and little gift items!

I really wanted to love this place, especially with its claim of being the "world's biggest." While…read moreit's certainly packed with an incredible array of items, that density actually makes for a frustrating shopping experience. The aisles are so crammed that it's impossible to navigate with a shopping cart, which really limits your ability to browse and buy. It's a shame because there were genuinely interesting items, from high-priced antiques to thrift-store finds, but the difficulty in moving around made it hard to truly appreciate them. After driving over an hour and 15 minutes to get there, leaving empty-handed was quite a letdown. While I appreciate that they at least had a bathroom, which allowed me to stay as long as I did, the overall hassle overshadowed any enjoyment. I'm not sure if I'll make the trek again for a second chance. I had high hopes, but ultimately, this place just didn't live up to them. Still worth a try. I did find that the employees just sat around on their phones so I couldn't get a feel of who they are. One actually scolded me for trying to pick up and item

The people complaining about too much stuff are nuts. That's what you want! Some aisles are…read morenarrow, but most just fine. Get over it. There's a large selection of books, most 3.00 and under, mass market paperbacks 50 cents, and periodically there are good old ones from the 50s or 60s. Some items are cheap. Some are costly. They also sell the very high priced stuff online, but there's still plenty of great stuff in the store itself. The bathrooms are old but super clean and not creepy like in some places. There are real antiques, beautiful furniture, art works, plastic storage tubs, all kinds of glassware, figurines, etc. Don't listen to the complainers. I go whenever I can and almost always find something I want.