What a darling store!…read more It looks straight out of pintrest, with beautiful home decor items and useful things. Signs, candles, throws and lots of little gift items. It would be a great place to find a housewarming gift. I loved all the charm of the store and it is set up with lots of seasonal things. I felt like the prices were very fair as well.

I took my mother there for a patio table and umbrella stand. Got home and parts were missing from…read morethe umbrella stand. My mom lives in Grayslake ... not close! I contacted the store - D Slinger- she was beyond helpful! Great store , great staff.. they packed up the missing parts and we picked them up. Thank you!

Another furniture store? Well, not exactly. This is a combination of Hobby Lobby and Home Goods…read morewith the addition of pet stuff and outdoor furniture accessories. Was met at the front entrance by Julie who greeted us with kindness. Store Manager is Stephanie who also was our cashier. Stephanie helped me sign up for their free program to stay in-the-know with new promotions or sales, including their upcoming Grand Opening the end of February. Nicely laid out with each department clearly marked. Come inside and view their current pillow and Valentine displays in the center of the store. Going counter clockwise, you come to the picture, mirror and frames area. Then find yourself in the bathroom department. Keeping going through bedding/bedroom department and find yourself on the far right of the store for pets and then outdoor furniture and knick knacks.

When I've been in Crystal Lake other times, I've wondered about this shop but have either not had…read moretime to stop in it or it has been closed when I've been there. Today when I was in town I took the opportunity to walk around a bit. There are a lot of nice looking housewares and decor throughout the store. It's actually quite large, and had an upstairs design area as well. Lots of pillows, furniture, wall art, and so on. The women in the store were busy with other customers when I and others entered, but once she was done she came and welcomed us to the store and asked us if we needed any assistance. There wasn't anything I needed and between buying some other home decor items and spending money with guests visiting, I didn't really want to spend any money and just wanted to take a look around. There was one item I found, a navy-colored, ~leather, mirrored tray; however, when the two sizes were $60 or $90 and when I turned it over I there was a big made in China mass production sticker on it, which was pretty disappointing for a store that has so many items that appear to be locally made or at least have a local flavor. I would visit again to wander or if I was looking for something specific (and I'll bet they have some lovely things around the holidays). However, I'd try to learn about the origins of what I was buying and if it's just an assembly line piece to help me determine what I'd be willing to pay for whatever I was purchasing.

Absolutely wonderful experience! This was my first time using an interior decorating service and I…read morewas a little nervous. Amy and Lori went above and beyond my expectations! I love EVERYTHING that they picked out for my new space. Great quality and just the look I was hoping for!

Love shopping at Black Oak; beautiful items, always something new and different, reasonable prices…read moreand even delicious treats on the weekend. Always a warm welcome when we go in.

I have been in this store with my two friends many times. The owner Chris always beens over…read morebackwards to say hello to my two friends but NEVER has said hello, welcome or anything to me. Very rude! Very fake. I will never spend a dime there and will tell all my friends about my continuing experience.

Fantastic selection of antiques--especially outdoor items at great prices. Barbara is so helpful…read moreand finding exactly what you're looking for. There are a lot of lawn items, furniture, birdcages, luggage, glassware, etc. A LOT of great wedding decor items. Perfect for rustic weddings. Definitely stop by to this place and the shop next door because you can't beat the prices or the selections at either

Great place one of the kind full of staff everywhere !!! Chicago is too expensive !!! Here item are…read morepriced to sell !!!! Highly recommended place next to two other antiques shops!!!!

Just had me grandparents bedroom set refinished. I can't even tell you how great it looks:)read more

From the owner: Repurposed furniture Painting services…read moreWorkshops

Your Best Friend's Home is an off-shoot of Your Best Friend's Closet. It's been fun seeing this…read morelittle consignment store grow into so much more! Like Your Best Friend's Closet, shopping at Your Best Friend's Home is like visiting family. Everyone is so nice and helpful. The customer service really is spectacular at these stores. This is a store that's figured out the fine line between helpful and annoying. Because it's a consignment home goods store, you never know what to expect. You can, however, expect the prices to be pretty darn good and the quality to be top notch. The owner is really good at selecting quality pieces for the store. Both stores are located in a tiny strip mall. Parking can be tight when it's busy, but for the most part, it's not a bad lot. It's also located off the main drag, so it's not too hard to pull into the strip mall or out of it! They keep an active social media page, so be sure to 'like' them to keep up with their sales and merch! Overall, this is a great place to check out if you're in the area!

The items are quality! The service is impeccable!…read moreThe pricing is affordable! What more could you ask for? Highly recommend!!!

What a amazing store! The property is lovely, the employees were friendly and helpful and the all…read moreof the items in the store were terrific ! My first time to Steel Heart was after Christmas and the Christmas items were 50% off which was amazing but even at full price items were fairly priced! Can't wait to return!

The barn was filled with lovely garden decor. Trees and garden arches also for sale. Grounds were…read moreso pretty with different trees and bushes. The walk into the barn was lovely too. Decor, trees and bushes to admire.

This small gift shop in Crystal Lake has a little bit of everything. It was pretty busy here at…read morewhilst I was visiting because it was the day of the Johnny Appleseed Festival. They have a lot of baby items here, which was a bit surprising. They have other decorative tchotkies; when I was in it was late September, so there were Halloween themed goodies to be had, as well as some Thanksgiving decor. They had a Halloween tree... like a ceramic Christmas tree that you sometimes see with the little pieces that fit into the boughs of the ceramic tree but in orange and purple. When did we start having Halloween trees? I also saw some jewelry and other gifts. It's not the shop I would go to Crystal Lake for, but I have been curious about this shop the last couple times I have been in Crystal Lake so I'm glad I stopped in this time.

What a cute place. Very underrated. I got a super fun bumper sticker but if I was going for a…read morefriend's birthday or holiday time I would buy more. There's such a wide selection and it's layed out really well. The staff was pretty friendly too and there was no line.

Love, Love, Love this place! Everything here is hand made and adorable. You name it they have it!…read moreThey have every holiday type of decorations, office decorations, bathroom, kitchen, office, laundry room, mailboxes, specialty drink mixes-hot chocolates/ciders etc. I bought a wedding gift for a friend and it was sooo cute, A white wooden picture frame with a scripture about faith and love. To make it even cutier I was able to personalize it and had their names and wedding date put on the frame. I love going there!!

I've had vastly different experiences at this store. The majority of items at store are handmade or…read moreat least have the handmade look - lots of great items. I always enjoy looking around this store. But the customer service is lacking. I made a special trip from out of state to visit this store & the clerk wasn't the least bit helpful. I got grunts and one word answers to my questions. I was particularly looking for a particular calendar and was told she didn't know if they had any in stock and that it was "my fault for not pre-ordering it." This store really needs to get their customer service in order if they expect to thrive and be a great representative of people who create their products.