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

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

Friendly service, unique items perfect for gifting, and I appreciated the little touches such as a…read moresprig of pine on the gift bag they happily wrapped up for me. The space is small, but they make good use of it and have a fantastic selection of Thymes products (a personal favorite of mine). I need to come in here more often as they have many hidden treasures.

I've lived in the area for ten years and have been to Ellen's many times. This review is based on…read moremy aggregate experiences in the store and with the employees. -Although the merchandise is varied and cute, it's overpriced. I don't want to spend $35+ on a water bottle or keychain with a college logo on it, $40 for a vinyl toiletry bag, or $25 for a dishtowel -I don't think I've ever been greeted when I walk into Ellen's, despite the fact that there are almost always four women standing right behind the counter -Even upon purchasing items at Ellen's the salespeople are aloof and unfriendly -I don't like their return/exchange policy for gifts. They base it on the date the gift was purchased (one month from that date), which has nothing to do when you receive the gift. I asked for a credit on a gift that was given to me recently but they turned me away because of the date of purchase, which was about two months ago. When the saleswoman asked Ellen about it Ellen didn't even turn around to acknowledge my presence, she just shook her head. I found it to be extraordinarly rude. There are plenty of other shops with great customer service, more reasonable prices, and fairer return/exchange policies.

My kids have a favorite new store in town. I want to avoid it since every visit here ends with my…read morekids on a major sugar high, but have to admit I'm a fan myself. They have every sort of candy to make a kid (or adult) smile...and jewelry too! Candy and jewelry...a store after my own heart. They have all sorts of classes and events happening weekly at Sweet Buddha. Everything from a homework club (genius) to trunk shows to cupcake decorating (yes, more sugar). I've also heard from many friends who were frequent visitors of their old city location that they throw some pretty amazing bday parties! My daughter has already told me (about 1273 times) that she'll be having a future bday party at Sweet Buddha. Sweet Buddha isn't just for kids! When my own summer bday bash on the beach got rained out the owner, Sarah, was nice enough to let us to let us rent the space last minute. It was the perfect venue and I'll definitely look into for all future partying planning in my future (bday parties, moms night outs, baby showers, etc). I'm as thrilled as my little ones to have this in Glencoe and excited to see how this city business adapts to the burbs. I'd love to see some more mommy/caregiver & me classes on the calendar since there's not much for the under 2 crowd in the North Shore. I also think their creative bday party packages are amazing, but the rental fee if you want just the space is a bit high when compared to all the park district rooms nearby (not that the PD rooms are nearly as adorable). Fortunately, the owner is pretty "sweet" herself and I have no doubt will make Sweet Buddha a big success here in Glencoe!

Simply put. A delightful place to be. Just the spirits in there alone make you feel warm. The…read moreManagment is friendly and the candy is OFF THE HOOK! For a kids party...great choice. The painting was fun, and the added bonus of keeping the kids busy while waiting for the parent to arrive was genius. They have friendly high schoolers working with the kids from local schools! Overall, a fun experience. Next time it's the adults to paint and sip on wine!

They've got a little something for everyone here…read more... Three years ago I would have been shocked if someone told shopaholic me that I'd enjoy shopping for my kids way more than myself, but it's true. I skipped the cute women's clothing and made my way towards the back of the store to check out the cute little onesies, tutus, etc for my little ones. I just so happened to be here during the Winnetka Sidewalk Sale so I got some fab deals on kicky pants PJs and other cute outfits for my son. I didn't have as much luck for my daughter, but next time we're in need for a tutu we'll be headed here. If you stop in on the 363 days the Winnetka Sidewalk Sale isn't happening it can be a bit pricey, but definitely worth checking out for the kids. And perhaps even yourself.

What a neighborhood gem! Looking from the outside in, there's no way you would have any idea that…read morethis place meets all of your needs for pretty much everything. A fun top and jeans for yourself, a baby gift and card to match for the little one in your life, a candle for a hostess gift along with a cute sparkly card, some perfume for your sister, earrings for your mom along with a necklace to match, oh and a bracelet for your sister-in-law. Might I add, they have so much more. This is the store for you if you're looking for more of a one-of-a-kind look rather than the, everyone is wearing it vibe. When I walked in I was trying to keep up with my eyes as I was scanning everything as fast as I could but then kept looking back because I didn't want to miss anything. When I stopped in today the owner happened to be in and she was so friendly and kind, I was very impressed. She seems very down to earth and just wants we customers to walk away happy. I'm so glad I found this place. I'll definitely be back.

Love shopping local and Amy is great! She's very accommodating to whatever your needs may be. I've…read moreseen her gift wrap, ship, special order, you name it!! She has a wide variety of styles that are current yet classic, fitting for women of any age. She only carries quality items and the price points are great. The turnover is high - so if you see something you like, don't wait!! It most likely will not be there on your next visit. :( On the other side of that, with the turnover being so high, every time I visit it's like a new store with all new items :) which I do like! Store credit only, but honestly I don't mind because there's always something there that I could put the credit toward. Also, there's a mailing list for discounts/deals. Just write your email on the list up by the register.

Love this place! The owner Amy was so helpful and quickly found me a cute long necklace to wear to…read morea party that night. Prices are reasonable and it's a nice, relaxed shopping experience.

asked how much something was super overpriced women said I clearly couldn't afford it (I can)then…read moresnatched it out of my hands and waved me away and was a jerk

OMG! I love this little gem of a store. There's something for everyone and it's so jam packed with…read moremany many toys it is super fun just to take a look around. This store carries so many unique items that you wouldn't find at traditional places. For example, the cat stress toys! (See pic), stickers, Korean and Japanese galore. The owner is also super friendly and helpful. She helped us locate products that we might like. Definitely a fan and I will be back!!

The Northbrook Artisan Shop is located within the Northbrook Historical Society which is a…read moreworthwhile stop when in town, particularly if you have any fondness for Northbrook. I am so delighted that they have chosen to add the shop offering artisan gifts made by local artists. This includes paintings, jewelry, quilts, scarves, knits, serving pieces, and lots of other unique gifts. The prices range from about $5- $350, priced within reason. Part of the profits go back to the historical society..

Went here to look around. They have lots of cute items from sweaters, pants, glasses and more. I…read morelove the adorable hats but I live in a warm climate so that wouldn't do me any good. I love fashion so this was a fun place to window shop so to speak. Very friendly and they will happily help you.

Review written during Covid-19: Oh, how I wish I could stop…read morein Valentina to shop for myself, buy a gift, browse etc. Like most businesses they have closed their doors, but have continued to do all they can to keep the community fashionable this time. You can follow them on instagram where they post adorable lounge outfits (who wears buttons anymore?), home accessories, mother's day gift inspiration. Call them with your order and they'll have it on your doorstep later that day! Or they'll also take you on a virtual shopping trip around the store. Patti recently made purchasing a cute lounge outfit for a friends bday easy peasy and I can't wait to treat myself with some quarantine friendly outfits soon. Follow them on IG to stay stylish & support local!