I recently stopped into Ecclection, and I was impressed with the charming selection of new and…read morevintage items. This is the place to go for whimsical gifts for any age. They had some toys, body care items and great gifts for the vintage-lover in one's life. They also feature wares by local artists, which was my favorite feature of all. The shop owner was personable and available for any questions. Shops such as this often have high price points, but that was not the case at Ecclection. I look forward to returning when I have birthday and holiday gifts to purchase for gal pals.

The quality of the product is superb, and so is Gino! I…read morealways feel like I'm back in Italy when I visit. I am never disappointed when I shop there!

This place blows any Little Italy out of the water. The owner Gino Will warmly greet you and assist…read moreyou through your entire experience. You will feel like you're in Italy. He has everything from clothing to housewares, find Murano glassware, Bavarian espresso sets, stainless steel essentials and more

Such a cute gift shop! It's near Marion street. We are always on or nearby Marion Street, shopping…read moreor eating. They have lots of fancy gifts for those friends that already have everything. Cute jewelry, candles, lotions and kitchen gifts. I love that they wrap the gifts for you. This sold me. I will be back just for the gift wrap courtesy. I bought a small gift for a girlfriend's birthday but I will be back again soon.

My mom and I went to CarefulPeach Boutique for the first time recently. It was very lovely and they…read morehave a good unique selection of French items for sale. They had my favorite coffee which was great and surprising to see. The staff were also very friendly and welcoming.

This place is amazing and has such fun stuff. Staff is amazing and selection of stuff you cnat find…read moreanywhere else Perfect place to give a quirky gift for a friend

Quirky store full of fun knickknacks. I recently bought a Kit Kat clock, and there are so many…read moreother little treasures to discover. Most of the toys and candy are retro and inexpensive. I drop in whenever nearby to see what new stuff they have. Cool store in Oak Park.

The Manager Robin was tremendously helpful with me locating new copies of a card I had bought…read morerecently had another shop. She went extra mile to contact Hallmark to get them ordered for me. She was so helpful. She went above and beyond. I recommend this store for all your cards and stationary.

The staff here is amazing. Very helpful and knowledgeable. My husband loves giving and getting…read morebeautiful elaborate cards. He's turned me onto the awesome card choices available to us at this shop. Check them out. They have lots of gift selections too. Jewelry, household items, personalized items, too many items to list. It's a pretty big store and always a fun trip when looking for gift ideas or a special card for your special someone or for any occasion.

RUN AWAY! DO NOT DO BUSINESS HERE! I was given a receipt to wrap 10 gifts for $291.00 which I…read moreagreed to. The next day when the gifts were ready they said it was $453.00. I lost 6 hours of my life driving back and forth and spending time at the store for nothing. Emma the manager is a criminal, trying to extort money out of people. No call about the increase in price. She just thought because everything was ready someone was just going to pay $160 more for the same thing her manager agreed to with me the previous day. Horrible place, ripping people off. Wanted $45 to wrap one gift.

Cute little shop I accidentally found! They have a lot of misc things in there, but I eventually…read moresettled on some new planners, journal and a bunch of gel pens. A bit pricier than I expected but still not much more than what you'd find elsewhere.

Marian, with an A, is a gem of a person and an outstanding business owner! I felt like a valued…read morecustomer walking in off the street. The Chicago themed items for sale in her store are good quality and reasonably priced. I will definitely return soon to score some more Chitown merch. Thank you, Marian.

Fantastic shop for locals and tourists alike; it's just far enough off the beaten path that I think…read morelots of tourists need to be in the know to find it. I've driven by the shop several times and wondered what it was--I saw the solidarity fist; bar? Union headquarters? I found out what it was when I ended up here to buy souvenirs when flying home to visit family. They have TONS of stuff, lots of t-shirts and sweatshirts, but also hats, glasses, mugs... even pacifiers with the Chicago flag on them (you know I bought one for the toddler). They have some standard Chicago flag stuff but they also put their spin on it with some flags made with animal paws, or maybe my favorite was the one with apples on it. I think that's what lured me in, actually; my best friend is a teacher and I wanted to get one to take to her. The guy that works there told me the story, that the teacher's union was going to strike and this was a design they had come up with and Rep CHI started printing them. I looooooove the way the Chicago flag is used as the basis of so many designs and this is one of my favorites. Prices are super reasonable and you'll find lots of great stuff here. If you have visitors, I'd definitely bring them here first to look for souvenirs. The parking is fairly easy, all street in this area of Jeff/Portage Park. And grab a few of their little buttons on the way out!

PET SHOP BOYZ 2 MEN…read more This tchotchke store in downtown Oak Park lovingly services humans and their furry best friends. As one of the more eclectic businesses in the area, I always find so much cool stuff when I come in to Scratch 'N Sniff. At some point I'm gently reminded that I'm there to buy gifts for people (not more kitschy crap for myself). The storefront can be found on Marion St, just north of the train tracks. They've got treats a-plenty for canines & felines alike, most evidently seen in the glass display case near the front. Paw-shaped cookies for $2.25, holiday "pup cups" for $1.50 (dog-friendly Reese's), and too many other adorable things to name. You can find things like leashes, chew toys, and pet accessories in the back. I got a kick out of their small collection of stoner stuff: stash jars, ceramic grinders, ganja cookbooks, wake-and-bake coffee mugs. Human "catnip" was recently legalized in Illinois, so why not chill alongside your pet? It's unobtrusively tucked in with the rest of the store, too. Scratch 'N Sniff also has a fantastic selection of Chicago gifts, like plastic plates imprinted with a map of the CTA. Most of the stuff is available year-round, although some items are clearly seasonal. The gadgets section has tons of wacky (yet still practical) doo-dads like phone chargers and multi-purpose tools. * TL;DR * Unlike Poke Burrito or Hecho en Oak Park (which see our patronage 1-2 times/month), we stop in to Scratch 'N Sniff only once or twice a year, usually during the holidays. The staff are friendly and they have an incredible amount of funky fresh merchandise for both people and their pets. A creaky wooden floor enhances the down-to-earth vibe of this place, and as long as they continue to stock unique gifts, I'm happy to support small stores by shopping local. Recommended.

Part upscale pet supply store, and part cool knickknacks. I bought my second Kitkat clock here, and…read morethey have a good assortment of Chicagoland mugs and swag. Their stock rotates and there is a ton of variety, so it's hard to do the full scope of their offerings justice. Worth the visit, and it's on heavy rotation when we are in Oak Park. There is also a good amount of meter parking nearby.

I will begin here, this location was a cricket wireless before it's closed it's doors. I began to…read morenotice someone working inside then I saw the coming soon of Raffy's giftshop. I made my stop a earlier this week to welcome the shop to the neighborhood. Rodolfo is a amazing person to speak with. The shop had a wide range of gifts, from stuffed animals, lego figures that run from 4 for 10, (sidenote I already bought a few). Women's and men's fragrance to t shirt, hats and more. Very relaxed and clean location. This shop is a welcomed addition to the area. I will be back soon.

Very overpriced, has nice fake collectibles, as well as real ones. Could use a good dusting in the…read morestore and don't buy any of the faded merchandise on the window as they lost there color.

They have awesome products and resennable prices any holiday or party they have it allread more

Why do you advertise that you are open 10 AM to 6 PM? I drove over there, in the blasted rain and…read moreyour doors are locked.! Ugh At least post something on FB because that where I found you.