Michael has a great variety of brands and prices to choose . July 4 sale is going on. Much stuff…read morefor 50%off. Good store but less staff. I got my things in good price. Better than hobby lobby Must visit for good stuff

I went to the Kildeer store yesterday to get some help with framing a small painting. Ariel was…read moreamazing! She knew that I did not want to spend a lot of money so she helped me find an economical solution. My picture is beautiful! I never expected such outstanding service.

Here's what you need to know: having been a resident of Highland Park for a full 10 years now, I am…read moresurprised I hadn't known about this gem of a store before now and am so happy to have just recently discovered the joys of Stationery Station in Port Clinton Square. Gorgeous and elegant selection of letters, pads, pens, and anything stationery your heart desires. The store is a true passion play by the owner Sheryl, and the customer care is as good as you'll ever find anywhere in the world. Very tasteful and varied selection, that is a sure shot sign of great ownership and management. Prices are reasonable and there are good deals to be found. Love this place and ownership and will be delighted to spend more time patronizing SS.

Behind the adorable name you will find a solid business with high quality products and professional…read morecustomer service. I have stopped by a few times in the past to shop for Thank You cards and other stationery and was always impressed by the lovely selection. Recently I needed a large number of custom invitations so naturally I came here. We sat down with the owner Sheryl and explained what type of invitations we were looking for. She showed us several catalogs of designs and then we talked about the numbers, timing, etc. Sheryl told us that she has been in this business for many years and it showed. She helped us with suggestions on the wording for the invitations and we exchanged several emails tweaking the text details and proper grammar. We also had the envelopes printed with the addresses. The entire experience was pleasant and the communication was prompt. Everything was done well on time and looked wonderful.

What a fun stop for unique gifts. I really liked the crafting section as well. All kinds of holiday…read moregifts and fun activities.

Great selection of toys, games, and crafts! The staff is helpful and they provide free gift…read morewrapping.

This is my favorite store in Long Grove! Merchandise is "within reach" as far as pricing goes, and…read morethe selection of gift ideas is endless. The owner is lovely and always so helpful! I love that i can have a gift wrapped at no additional expense ... a lost perk in most specialty stores nowadays! The customer comes first and it shows!!

They have a lot of nice merchandise, but it's brands you can get other places or online. I say this…read morebecause I'm never greeted when I walk in, the ladies working are behind the counter and not friendly. Today went in because I was at the Apple Fest. I realize a lot of people in and out but no one talks to customers. I've bought Nora Fleming, jewelry and stuffed animals. But I think I'll take my business elsewhere.

We were in the area and I haven't been in a True Value in so long. It was almost nostalgic…read more The shelves were fully stocked with so many types of items, but it also felt overwhelming with the amount of stuff in the store. We did speak with an associate about a specific type of matches who was very nice. Unfortunately they do not carry blue tip waterproof matches. Prices seemed good.

This was my first visit to Lake Forest True Value and I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. Of…read morecourse the first thing I saw they were setting up Halloween displays which of course I've always got to browse. I saw a section on fancy soaps and gifts (wait, where am I?). There were the obligatory tools, paints, yard stuff and then in the back there were cards and city candles (Lake Bluff you smell good), housewares, knickknacks and whatnots. I was only here to purchase yard waste stickers and that plastic thing that goes on your windshield to keep your vehicle sticker from gooping up the glass (yup, they had it), but I also bought a zip code towel and candy. I could have bought a lot more but I'll pace myself. This is across from Sunset Foods so I know I'll come back.

I wanted to buy a new moisturizing cream that I saw online for a relative of mine to try. After…read moresome research, I realized that this cream is only available at the manufacturer's website or at The Paper Store or Uncharted. Interestingly, The Paper store and Uncharted are actually sister stores under the same parent company, TPS Group Holdings. Uncharted is like The Paper Store's younger sibling, designed to attract a broader audience with trending items. While The Paper Store is known for gifts, Uncharted focuses on trendy brands, apparel, jewelry, home décor, and personalized in-store events. Some existing Paper Store locations are being converted to the Uncharted format, bringing a fresh look and feel. I was happy to have found a new Uncharted in Arlington Heights, with 13,000 square feet of space to shop. The store looked modern and pleasant, with a lot of different small departments. However, my first visit was just a mission to purchase the new moisturizer, which was on a random free-standing display and was easy to find. Unfortunately, I only had about 10 to 15 minutes to look around in that morning. It sure looked like a store that I would enjoy browsing for a much longer time. The checkout counter was located in the middle of the store, unlike most other stores that have the checkouts near the front entrance. So, I did spend a couple minutes looking for it, especially there was no line at the time. There was one young lady behind the counter who was friendly and helpful. She patiently explained their rewards program to me. It was free and easy to join. After signing up, in my email I received a 10% off coupon for the entire purchase in my next visit. Please note that there are fine prints below the coupon that exclude certain brands. As my relative really likes the moisturizer, I will certainly return to buy more and take advantage of the 10% off coupon. I will spend more time shopping next time, and very hopefully will elevate my shopping experience to 5-star.

Uncharted recently opened near me and I had a coupon so I decided to check it out. This store…read morespecializes in selling gifts. I went in seeing if there was anything I could get as a Christmas gift. I found a shirt that I could give as a gift for my husband. When I went to checkout, I was offered a 10% discount for giving them my phone number and email address (which took some time that I didn't really have during the bust holiday season). They rang up my shirt and I gave them the coupon. When I asked about why the 10% discount was not given, the salesperson told me that I couldn't use it with their coupon. I then made them erase the personal information I just gave them. For wasting my time and not having good customer service, I will not be going back to Uncharted.

Wide selection of jewelry and home gifts but very pricey. Be prepared to spend when you shop here!…read moreStaff is very friendly and knowledgable about all the designers/sellers.

What can I say, wow! I passed this shop on my way to lunch and am so happy I decided to step in…read more This is a total gem of a store with the most beautiful and unique selection of jewelry, gifts and furniture. The staff was helpful and I didn't feel pressure whatsoever. I walked out with a piece of jewelry and have already received 3 compliments from strangers on it. Will definitely be back soon to check out their collection of home decor items. If you're in or near downtown Highland Park I highly recommend!

I simply do not understand why this place has such a very low rating ! Meagan helped me find a…read moresalad spinner and Katherine checked me out ! They both gave me excellent service and I had 6 different types of salad spinners to choose from for a great price ! Why can't people just be kind !!! I love this store and the employees are Excellent!

Very rude staff working the night of 7/7/26. Tried to say an item wasn't marked down and after…read moregoing back and forth they finally realized they had the wrong tag on the item. They went straight to assuming that it was our wrongdoing instead of finding the issue. I remember my first day in customer service too!! ‍