The 1908 is an awesome store, well worth a visit. You've got to keep an eye out because it's easy…read moreto drive by, the store is in a more residential area so keep that in mind. Also, make sure that you've got time to browse-there are two stories of awesome finds! Lot's of antiques, art, vintage clothing and more. Big collection of vintage cookbooks and cookware. The store reminded me of antiquing with my mom and had me wanting to bring her ASAP. You can tell that the store's owner takes a lot of pride into her business and the store is a reflection of that. I bought two really lovely bookmarks. I'm looking forward to a return visit soon.

Highly recommend calling ahead to make sure they are open to the public. Drove for over an hour to…read moresee this place and sadly, while waiting for them to re-open as they were temporarily closed was told by a lady (assuming the owner) that I was on private property while waiting by the store. Based on the hours and their website, the store looked like it was open to the public and I didn't realize I was tresspassing...it is not a store, it is private property.

I love this store! My husband and daughter went there to buy my Christmas gift and they couldn't…read morehave been more helpful. They helped him pick out a lovely Brighton bracelet and even gift wrapped it for him. I have shopped here severL times with my 4 year old son who loves to touch everything and they never seem to mind. Lindseys is a great asset to downtown Libertyville!

I love Lindseys! I am so sad that the one in Gurnee closed, it was my go-to shop for all my…read morefriends and family when I needed something extra special (and then of course it was easy to get a little something for me too...) They always have unique things and Wendy and her staff have been nothing but extremely cordial and welcoming to me and my slow browsing shopping ways! Great selection and service and now a bit of a drive to Libertyville to get my fix, but totally worth it. I have been a fan since the original Third Lake store and will be continuing to shop there for a long time to come. Keep up the great work!!

Beautiful space full of treasures, no matter how much you have to spend. They weren't super busy…read morewhen we were there,so a very nice lady walked around with us and explained what we were looking at. She had a lot of knowledge to share too !!! I could have spent a few more hours (or days) enjoying the items, their history and beauty. Looking forward to going back...Can't afford to go to Egypt, but this is a wonderful (and much closer to home) alternative.

PYRAMIDS IN NORTH AMERICA?!I had no idea this place existed! This place is definitely one to visit…read moreif in the area. The Egyptian style buildings and statutes are impressive. They also have free tours on certain days of the week!

I am IN LOVE with the Mustard Seed. It first caught my attention because it is a fair trade shop…read more Turns out that it is run by volunteers so the money earned goes directly to the artists. The people who make the goods here are from all over -- from Chili to Ghana. When I purchase gifts, they often include brief information about the artist as well as the shop. Friends and family -- including my super cool teenage nieces and my mom -- who have received gifts from this store before are always excited when they see the familiar box. In fact, this Christmas I did the majority of my shopping here. They carry an amazing array of jewelry. From beautiful beaded necklaces to metal cuffs to swingy earrings. They also carry clothing (sweaters were a huge item this winter), colored scarves (I can't get enough!), wooden bowls, purses, blankets, rugs, wall decor, children's items and frames. During the holidays they even carry ornaments. I've posted a pic of a couple of them. The people who volunteer here are extremely nice and dedicated to helping the artists they show -- often women trying to support their families. But when buying here be prepared for a slow process. Because they are volunteers it's not like walking into a well oiled retail shop. But who really cares? It feels great to help out people who are trying to help themselves (hint -- it's the artist) and give gifts that have meaning to me and the recipient. It's been an amazing teaching tool for my nieces while giving them things they love. Hmmm. I think it's time for a new fashion scarf. Can't stay away too long!

This is a great little shop with so many items to choose from, I may go in for a pair of earrings…read moreto give as a gift but then find a pair for myself, a necklace, and 10 other things I want! The items are all fair trade and the employees are volunteers so you know you are shopping for a good cause! Great for gifts and each product has a story!

Everything you need for your garden, your home, your pantry. Beautiful orchids and houseplants,…read morecolorful mums and pumpkins, decorations, housewares, foodstuffs...there's so much to see. I really could spend a few hours here. We picked up some gorgeous and vivid mums and colorful pumpkins for the porch.

Phenomenal. 100% in all aspects. The staff, professionalism, the quality of their nursery stock…read morefrom trees to shrubs to perennials, to annuals is top notch. They are definitely a one stop shop. While some prices can be slightly higher, the growth/health overall is noticeable in my gardens.

What a gem of a shop. So easy to find something here at every price point. The staff is extremely…read morehelpful, and they even monogram on site, really quickly too. They have beautiful household gift items (trays, glassware, pitchers), decorative items, cute jewelry and more. They gift wrap beautifully. Stop in here first next time you need a gift...I made the mistake of running to multiple stores, when I should have just gone here first and been done with my shopping. (Note: No longer located across from Sunset in West LF...they are in East LF, right by Subway).

Cute little shop across from sunset in west lake forest. They have a lot of fun little trinkets and…read moreother things for your home! Great gifts for the holidays or gift exchanges! Every price is reasonable, given the item. The staff is very nice and helpful! They also do free wrapping and do it well! Love this place anytime I need a cute birthday or Christmas gift!

This is such a great spot with lots of fun decor and items. They always have it set up and…read moredecorated beautifully inside to match the time of year. They have a alley way with decor and photo spots. It's a great shop to check out.

This place has theeeeee most cutest sh*t!!!!! Bought these candles and they just go so well with…read moreall my a Christmas decorations. Let's face it, during these times, EVERYONE could use a little laughter in their homes. Take a visit, you won't regret it!! Updated 11/20: I went back for their ornaments!!!

AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE!! Ahmed, the owner, went above and beyond to make sure that my order was…read morefinished quickly and to perfection. I was able to view all designs before they were applied (I bought a custom plaque, two embroidered towels, and he ordered me an emblem I've been searching for for ages)!! I couldn't be happier with all of my orders. If only all stores treated their customers as well as Gifts to Cherish. Thank you Ahmed!

Horrible place. Ahmed was really rude and had a horrible attitude. As soon as we walked in, he had…read morean attitude and was aggressive and unhelpful. Horrible customer service. Needs to improve attitude and customer service.

Such a great store with unique goods and gifts. Great prices too! Kind workers and fun painting…read moreevents as well! I love this store, I have now been to 2 of the painting events and had so much fun at them. Highly suggest stopping in here just to check it out or for a fun gift idea!

Vintage Mercantile is a small little gift shop right on Main Street in downtown Antioch, Illinois…read more They have done a fantastic job remodeling and repairing the inside space to look a bit rustic, decorated with items from the past. With the large open windows up front, the store has plenty of natural lighting, which gives it a cozy feeling. They sell a selection of soaps, spices, cups, bags, jewelry, towels, and a good variety of little knickknacks. They have these books that are made up to look like old leather bound tomes with cloth like paper that I thought was pretty neat. The staff were very friendly and made sure we were taken care of but didn't hound us while we shopped. My only comment is some items were a tad bit pricey, but that's pretty standard for the unique products that they sell. It definitely did not feel touristy, as some gift shops do, so that was very nice. Overall, if you're looking for something unique, rustic, or something with an Antioch Illinois flair, then Vintage Mercantile is a great place to stop in if you're in the area. I would definitely recommend it!

Catherine is an incredible decorator. She knows exactly what to do and she has excellent contacts…read more She is extremely intuitive and picks up on your taste immediately. Because of her talent and intuition, you will end up with a completed project that is exactly what you want.

From the owner: We offer Interior design services and home decor gift items for purchase. We specialize in custom…read morewindow treatments, interior home remodeling and design and we are stockists of Chalk Paint and Wall Paint by Annie Sloan. We teach technique paint workshops using Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. We pride ourselves on more personalized service in an unpretentious, relaxed way to make your experience easy and stress free. We work in the capacity that suits you and your project in a more timeless, less trendy way.