So adored this lovely shoppe when we popped in for the first time today. Creatively and beautifully…read morecurated fair trade items. Left with a unique owl lamp and a hand-made tapestry perfect for our new home. Highly recommend for one-of-a-kind home items.

I bumped into this great little country antique shop on one of my weekend wanderings around Galena…read more Although the mailing address is Elizabeth, the store is actually located in central Schapville, a small village between Elizabeth and Scales Mound. And not to easy to find, I may add. There are lots of unmarked divergent paths out here in the boonies! So just keep an open mind and an adventuresome spirit. Schapville is so small that there are only two "stores," this one and the pop machine next door. When I arrived, I was greeted by a very friendly old dog named Stanley. This is a seasonal business, so you need to come between May and October. The store is a beautifully renovated old grange space used by area farmers. It offers a selection of fine antiques, and a nice array of same on two floors, a cooler with local cheeses (they were featuring one of my favorites that day-Iowa Maytag Bleu.) There is soda, homemade jams and jellies and other condiments, and fresh eggs from the owner's chickens. There is kind of an overall chicken theme going on here, just short of chicken worship, I would stay. The owner, Donna, is a fun and interesting person to chat with. Free fresh popcorn, too. There's a wood stove with a fire near the front and a seating area which is very inviting. Definitely a must-stop in Jo Daviess County if you are looking for a nice little jaunt out of Galena, or doing a day trip in the area east of The Galena Territory. The scenery is superb.

If you're really into antiques, stop in at this place. Give yourself plenty of time, because they…read morehave floor after floor after floor of antiques to view. There are varying price ranges, Amish items, signs, comic books, Hot Wheels, cast iron, food, coffee, etc. We spent a good hour here to stretch our legs while traveling. So much variety exists here, and walking to all the different floors to check things out is a fun adventure. There are a lot of things to peruse, and plenty of the items trigger various childhood memories. It's like taking a trip down memory lane in some of the rooms. I can't imagine anyone regretting stopping in at this place - it's hard not to walk out with something every time we go. Even if it's not something for us, we find plenty of gifts for other people.

When I need retail therapy I either go thrifting or antiquing…read more Have been here a number of times. With a slew of consignments its always "new". So much to see you cant do it all at once. However, they now have a nice coffee shop and outdoor patio if you need a break. They also sell honey and unique pop.

Very nice antique store in downtown Elizabeth. The staff were super friendly and helpful. You can…read morefind everything from $6,000 antique carousel horses to dollhouse miniatures, and everything in between. Definitely worth checking out!

Repurpose Reuse Restyle Selection: lots of different items…read morefrom vintage board games, figurines, furniture, vintage fans, lots of Corning wear, clip-on earrings, books, records, etc Value: everything was priced well. Service: woman was very helpful and friendly

If you want bedbugs, Barnyard Antiques in Stockton, Illinois is for you. Yes, I had to buy all new…read moremattresses for my Chicago loft. All this and the overpriced piece I'd bought from owner Frank Bellucci wasn't even an antique. It was refurbished junk he found at a garage sale. I should've expected this, his store in a filthy gas station in some small town hole in the wall. For real antiques try beautiful nearby Galena. What seemed like a deal cost me thousands. No way I would've asked for a refund, this guy was combative and scary from the get go.

Hidden gem! Really nice little spot for lunch in Lena if you get the chance too! We enjoyed walking…read morearound the antique store before finding our way to the eatery which was a very pleasant surprise. Service was with a smile and very friendly! Great menu with many different sandwiches , daily specials and coffee options. Was really impressed by the size of the coffee! Loved the nostalgic atmosphere and will be recommending the Mercantile to friends in the area, 10 out of 10! We will be back!

The service and the food are amazing! Great home town vibe with consignment items in the General…read moreStore!

Dusty' Closet Antiques is a definite must visit if you're driving down HWY 78! Recently opened, you…read morecan tell that the owners take a lot of pride in what they do. They renovated this house turned antique shop themselves and carefully curated each room so that customers are able to envision the way the beautiful pieces will look in their own homes. The only reason I'm knocking off a star is because they're only open Sat-Sun.

My wife and I have been coming to Tom & Audrey's for years. This place is huge! There are two…read morefloors and between the two floors there has to be at least 45,000 Sq Ft. If you are into glassware, dinnerware, glass & ceramic dinner bells and crystal, this is the place to be. If you are trying to find that old dinnerware set your mom had, there is a good chance they have it. If not, you will definitely find something close. A true haven for the glass collector. Audrey works hard at keeping the store very, very well organized and very, very clean and very competitive pricing. This is a "must take a detour and stop in" to visit Audrey! She is a very friendly owner.

I'm a sucker for antique shops. No I'm not your grandma but they're fun to look at and some of the…read morestuff your grandma used to have is pretty neat! I've been here once before and it is a pretty large building with two levels. There is a wide variety of items to choose from. I didn't buy anything this last time but I think the time before I bought a necklace. I usually look for small items because I'm flying back to Austin and can't lug that china set I'd really love to have. In the winter the 2nd level can get pretty chilly so bring a jacket. There is something for everyone here, so you should definitely check it out!

Emma Rae's is hands down the coolest antique and collectibles store you will ever visit. They have…read morea wide array of awesome trinkets as well as some amazing vinyl. Tracy and the rest of the staff are very helpful and will go the extra mile to communicate what it is that you are looking for and/or trying to sell. Prices are very fair and they are peasant to do business with. Always look forward to making the trip up 61 to see what they have in store!

Needed an antique mall in Dewitt. The owners very friendly and helpful. If you are looking for…read moreanything you collect, look here first. If you are looking to sell your antiques this is the place to do it!