Walking in felt very familiar. I'm not sure if that's because I may have visited this store so long…read moreago I forgot, or because the workers were so welcoming and friendly upon my arrival. This is a great spot if you're in the mood to shop or just meander. With vendors upon vendors, it's almost as if you're shopping at a bunch of mini stores. Handmade items, vintage goods, collectables to items you didn't even know existed. I've been to quite a few of these consignment type stores and I was very impressed at how organized and clean this market was. They even have a cute area in the back with free coffee, little snack samples and a place to rest your feet. The prices range from vendor to vendor but overall seemed pretty reasonable. I was impressed they have essentially a whole jewelry store in here where you can not only purchase jewelry but they repair items as well and were very informative. The space is a large warehouse-type of building with its own large parking lot making it very easily accessible.

Stopped in on the way through town to finds many booths with a variety of items, not just vintage -…read moresome new and some homemade. There was also a jewelry counter towards the middle of the store and what looked like maybe a coffee stand at the back. Bathrooms were located at the back of the bathroom. The vendors/staff were friendly, talkative, and eager to help us gather Royal Haeger. Some vendors had very reasonable prices while others were very expensive. They wrapped and boxed our items - sadly one of our purchased pieces didn't make it in the box when we left. An easy stop if you are in the area and/or if you need a gift for just about any type of event.

Went shopping there today and was swindled out of $10 by the woman at the counter! Picked up a…read moresweet vintage sweater that was marked $10, put it up at the counter with some other things (so I could shop hands free) and kept wandering for a bit. After perusing a while longer I went to check out. Was told the total was $31 and some change..... I was so confused and asked how (the real price should have been $21 something) so she goes on to say "oh yeah the sweater is $20, that's $10 and half off and those are so and so and so and so". Well, that's odd - I thought.... But I wanted the sweater so I just paid to get out of there. (Paid cash like an idiot and didn't get a receipt ) Got to my car to check the price tag on the sweater and what do ya know?? She took it every other price tag was still intact on every other item I purchased (as I know some antique stores save the tags for the separate vendors to keep track) so now it's double Hinky!! I'm bummed I didn't go back in and ask to see the tag but what can I do now. Oh well, live and learn. Hang onto your items if you shop here otherwise you're liable to fall prey to the age old switcharoo!

AWESOME!!! I was visiting from out of town and stopped in on a rainy day. We were looking for some…read moreroom decor and I was not let down! They have a wide variety of items and the owner was very helpful and welcoming! Here are some pictures I took:)

Pretty fun and decent place in downtown Elgin right around the corner from Rediscover Records and…read moreThe Dr. Who coffee shop. Kewl, didn't find anything, but sometimes they have sales

I had DM'ed the instagram page about buying clothes because they don't really mention it, but they…read moredo in fact buy clothes. Really nice guy running the counter, offered fair prices for what I brought in. Good amount of clothes to look through and very organized.

This boutique shop has the most wonderful welcoming staff willing to help you make your selections…read moreor just chat. I spoke with Jan who is one of the owners regarding the new tapas and wine bar that will be opening in the barn on the property. Look for a grand opening early next year. I like to support local businesses and I did a little Christmas shopping. The atmosphere is festive and items are well displayed. They have a selection of women's clothing and accessories as well as adorable baby items and furniture pieces and decor. It is located right across from the historic Bartlett train depot. There is also a coffee bar called d^licious inside the shop serving coffee, bakery items, soups and sandwiches in case shopping makes you hungry.

Cute shop nestled between several great restaurants in the downtown Bartlett area! Great furniture…read morepieces in there and at very affordable prices! I was very surprised how fair the prices were for the solid wood furniture!

A blend of vintage items and contemporary offerings in a large warehousey space (building is…read moreattached to Industrial Treasures). If you're just looking for vintage it will slow you down significantly because you have to mentally process what's there, if that makes sense. I did get a card with artwork depicting St Charles by a local artist (they also had Geneva and Batavia).

Update. First stop on the Vintage Shop Hop today celebrating International Women's Day and…read morerevisiting one of our favs. Always fun to browse here because the selection is always changing.

BEWARE!!!! If you are selling high end accessories the owner is horrible at communicating. I told…read morethem several times don't sell my items until I ok the pricing and guess what they sold them without my permission. The owner only cares about making money and is a hot mess with no organization skills. I saved all communication text and verbally telling her not to sell and showed them to her and her response was, oh sorry about that. Was a very stressful experience and wish this upon no one.

Visited this boutique while staying in St. Charles and wow! The boutique itself was very chic and…read morehad something for everyone and i loved every bit of it. The customer service was some of the best i have ever come across. Everyone was so sweet, welcoming, and kind hearted and Olivia gave us the best experience. If you're in the area this is definitely a must visit.

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!!!

This antique mall rambles across the lowest level of The Berry House, a multi-shop building on…read moreThird Street in downtown Geneva. Lots of great antiques to check out, including seasonal items (I got two tiny turkeys). The two people running the shop were very kind and also lent me a chair to sit on while I was waiting in line and felt a bit dizzy. You can find all sorts of fun vintage finds if you know to look for this hidden gem!

Such a charming antique shop with an incredible selection of vintage and antique jewelry - brooches…read moregalore, bracelets, earrings, and unique pieces everywhere. I loved that most items were out in the open for touching and exploring, with fun low-price trays and bins mixed in with tagged treasures. The staff (two wonderful women) were so kind and engaging - we had a fun conversation about the shop. Unfortunately, the ringing-up process was frustrating and felt chaotic. Purchases were split by dealer, but without a clear tally or saved tags, double-checking was nearly impossible (tags got mixed with others from earlier sales). It left me unsure if the final total was accurate - $95 or $115 makes a difference! I wish there was a better system for transparency. I adore the nostalgic, hands-on feel here and the amazing inventory, but the checkout experience might keep me from returning soon. They also put all of my pieces ($111 worth of jewelry) into one organza bag- nothing was protected. Still recommending for anyone who loves digging through real antiques!