I miss, The Gingham Buffalo being on Main Street in downtown, Edwardsville. I truly enjoyed…read moreshopping the store and being able to easily find a restaurant to enjoy lunch or Happy Hour. However, here at the new location in Glen Carbon, that is not the case. There's nothing nearby, but the positive is the layout and space of the store is so much better. Browsing the GB makes you feel like you are shopping, RH or Pottery Barn. Also, I am a big fan of Olive and Cocoa, a mail order catalog. My most recent visit, I found several items from the catalog, in TGB and I'd rather buy local, then from a major catalog. This store is amazing, the staff is always eager to help. If you shop like me and don't need help, they are cool with that, too. I can spend my money, without any help. If you're decorating your home, or if you need a gift for mom, your BFF and the school teacher, I'm telling you to come here and shop. I challenge anyone to come here and try to leave without buying something. You'll always find an item you gotta have.

Cute, but they moved out of Edwardsville to the middle of nowhere and didn't have much to offer…read more I'm sad because this could be so much more and I think it used to be better in the other location. Not sure how they can compete with other large home stores with similar offerings at much more affordable prices. Maybe some classes or something to get folks in could help? I think the designs and vignettes around the store are lovely, I just think the merch and such should be a bit more competitive and or novel.

Wonderful store with the most wonderful owner. Always a pleasure to stop in, my sister and I love…read morethis storeeee such good prices and huge variety

The 1 star is for the layout of the store, otherwise it would be a 0, only if I could…read more Pros: Great spacious layout Organized Various selections available Cons: 1. No customer service, until you are walking through the doors 2. Not as big as their other location in Bridgeton or to their sister store, (Hollywood beauty off Kingshighway) 3. Met with suspicious stares I was in in the store for a while with my shopping basket almost filled. When I got to the front, on my way to check out, I stopped to look at some more products. This is when one of the workers looked me dead Into my eyes and just started to stare at me. No, "do you need help, how can I help, are you finding everything ok?" Instead, he began to "arrange/ rearrange" items close to me to watch me. I know this way too well. My retail days have though me this tactics along with the Hollywood Beauty close to Ferguson too. I thought about completing my purchase to prove that I'm here to buy and not to shoplift. I decided against it because I did not want to spend my hard earned $ in an establishment that did not value me but only wanted my money. Honestly, I started to return items to the shelves but ended up leaving the basket up front and walked out. As I'm walking out, that's when the cashier asked me if I needed help. I told him "no I didn't and that there's no customer service here." Conclusions: Stereotypical conclusions drawn on African American I Will not return Hope this serve as a valuable lesson to them, instead of them thinking, "they are preventing shoplifters" you are actually loosing PAYING customers.

Beauty Supply store just made it to my neighborhood. Shared parking lot. Well lit , spacious…read morebuilding. Clear of clutter, items aligned perfectly along the shelves. Plenty of inventory ranging from apparel, hats, purses, scrubs, hair accessories. Belts, wigs, etc. miscellaneous items as well as costume jewelry. Prices reasonable, staff friendly. Checkout speedy. This will be a great asset to our community . I'm looking forward to coming here for my hair needs.

It was closed even though Facebook hours said open! We should have called ahead. Drove 30 minutes…read moreto not get in and have lunch down the street.

Vintage 71 is a fun store. I originally discovered them on Facebook and started following them…read more Unfortunately for me, most times when I was in Edwardsville, they were closed. Lucky for me, yesterday I was having lunch in E-ville, so I made a point to stop and see what they had to offer. OMG! If you need silly fun yard decor or if you are into Farmhouse decor for your home, you've got to shop here. There is stuff everywhere and it's all rustic and vintage looking. The creative side of my brain was working at warp speed trying to figure out where I could use many of the items. The couple working were a true mom & pop team. I may have walked out empty handed today, but there were many garden items calling out to me. So I know I will be back. When: April 22, 2021 Why: Browsing for the garden

I stumbled upon this amazing shop fall of 2021 during a Fall Pop Up. I was mesmerized by the…read moreunique line up of fashionable clothing, and at reasonable prices. There were the most amazing candles and hand made Car Freshies. I saw stunning floral arrangments, unique vintage jewelry all made locally! There is an in house baker, hair dresser and unique services such as toxins, fillers, microneedling and physician grade chemical peels. There are bath bombs, seasonal cocoa bombs, Myra bags, perfumes, Judy Blues shorts and jeans, pajamas, Ruffle Butt children swim suits, and tons of home decor. Put this on your To-Do list as a MUST! The staff is amazing and so friendly. See something you like online? Call and they will hold or ship in needed!

This is a full service Boutique. The shop is clean, full of goodies, and the staff is so friendly…read moreand helpful. Clothing, skin care, jewelry, purses, soups and dips, nutrition products, candles, car freshies, home decor, seasonal decor, custom tee-shirts. Don't overlook this

Very clean and well organized! We don't always buy something but a nice place to look for something…read moreyou didn't know you needed!

This is hands down the best antique mall I've ever shopped in the Midwest. I deal and collect in…read moreglass, kitchen, books, and cat things. I cannot recommend The Chirping Frog enough for anyone driving the i-55 corridor or making a trip for antiques and thrift finds. The customer service and friendly gals at the front (Jen and Angela) were the kindest and most lovely people you could meet. I'm so grateful for their help and hospitality, what gems. Please visit here, it's wonderful!

Great selection on your home decor needs. This location was very well stocked and employees were…read moreout restocking as well. They had a lot of items on clearance. Plenty of items for the upcoming season and holiday. Pricing is fairly decent, but some items are a bit over priced if you ask me. Plenty of parking outside, and the employees were kind, and assisted when needed.

So glad to find a Home Goods close to my Illinois home. When I lived in STL, I loved the Kirkwood…read morestore and this one is quickly becoming my new favorite. Since the neighborhoods of Edwardsville and Kirkwood are similar, the merchandise in both stores is very similar. Actually, I would be in amazement if someone went into a Home Goods store and walked out with nothing. I think I've only been able to accomplish that once. I can always find some little trinket for the current holiday, a new pot for the kitchen or some new scoop bags for walking the dogs. If you can't find something for yourself at Home Goods, I am confident you'll find a gift or two for a friend or family member. If you haven't been, get yourself out of the house and go shopping. When: Whenever in E-ville Why: Decorating the home or gift shopping

They have revamped it and reorganized it and you can find a little if everything and if you can't…read moreask the ladies in there they will probably order it for you! Also the consignment area is so neat lots of good deals!