Donna is absolutely amazing!…read more I always think she should just open her own gallery in Elmhurst mainly showcasing her amazing works. She's a master upcycler and finds the most amazing inspirations in even the everyday (see my uploaded pictures of art from shampoo and conditioner bottles.) I've seen her use vintage jewelry pieces to make new jewelry or nails hammered in just the right way to show an image. VERY CREATIVE I always see her work at Flight 112 or at Art in the Park. You can like her on Facebook.com/DonnaCastellanosDesign or on her web page- See business listing. I couldn't find a phone number but I did get her e-mail:castellanosdonna@gmail.com Can't wait to see what she has in store for this holiday season.

I was brought here for my niece's photography exhibit and Patrick, the owner, was kind enough to…read morehost 3 other girls for an afternoon of art and music with a string quartet. He donated his time and space, supporting budding young artist and our community. What an immense honor to be shown in the same space as established artists! From what I saw his collection was mostly american but please don't take my word. Have a look and chat with Patrick. It's an unexpected gem in the Glen. =)

Aaron Galleries is tops! Our school tech teacher has held annual showcases here hosted by the most…read moregracious welcoming and supportive owners. Prior to being invited I often wanted to find time to look at the art. This gallery is impressive-I really enjoyed the collections. Very diverse in artists as well as mediums. Worth a trip!

We came to view the Hokusai & Ukiyo-E: The Floating World exhibit at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art…read moreat the College of DuPage. Ukiyo-e means "pictures of the floating world," and this art style features scenes from everyday 17th - 19th-century Japan, like entertainment, kabuki, geisha, etc. This style had an impact on the Impressionists like Van Gogh. This exhibition has the debut of the Chiossone Collection, 53 paintings and woodblock prints of ukiyo-e. Prior to this exhibit, the only ukiyo-e artwork that I would have been familiar with is the famous "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. But this exhibit "rides the wave," creating an immersive and multifaceted experience. Not only do you learn about other artists and their works, you can see original paintings and prints, walk-through an Edo-era street, visit an immersive manga/anime exhibit in "2D", make your own print, visit a garden and more. It was a little confusing how to enter the the historical exhibit (we weren't the only ones), but the info is presented in a very approachable way. That Hokusai, what a character -- He changed his name 30 times, He hated to clean so when his living quarters were messy -- he moved -- 93 times! The manga/anime exhibit was very fun -- with the 2D artwork panels created by the 2D restauranteurs. I was also impressed by the many events planned throughout DuPage county -- so many towns participating. The gift shop items were great! The only thing -- we came on a weekday and only ramen and hotdogs were available -- other items available on the weekend. In any case, I was quite impressed with the exhibit -- and I would recommend it for all ages.

I've been here many times through the years for exhibitions. Andy Warhol, Frieda. This one was…read moreHokusai. Beautifully curated display. Many interactive stations. After each area, you stamped a booklet that corresponds with the art displayed. The staff are knowledgeable & friendly. We came on a Wednesday after 2:30 and the price was discounted.

I mean seriously, how many candle making studios do you know of? This was such a unique and fun…read morebusiness owned by Natasha, such an incredible gal! Be Nude Candle Co is the most perfect place for birthday parties, bachelorette parties, or literally any fun event you wanna do. I can't even begin to tell you how much everyone loved making their candle here and how amazing this whole establishment is. Natasha and her daughter were beyond informative, funny, personable, helpful, and were just such great hosts. Natasha walked us through the whole process from start to finish and gave us such creative freedom, all while helping with every step. The place itself is spacious and PERFECT for events for 10-20 people. The sunflower wall with the swinging seat is such an adorable addition to the place (perfect for cute pics, too!), along with the grassy wall with the lit up #BEnude sign. The actual candle making was something I will 100% do here again - we got to be little scientists for the day and we all loved it. From mounting your wick, to creating your scents and color of your candle, to pouring it in your vessel, the whole process was enjoyable and creative. I seriously can't wait to come back here for another event. Be Nude Candle Co is one of the best businesses out there!

This space is amazing! I never thought that I would absolutely love candle making and I do…read moreThe owner was so approachable and so hands-on with us. My group and I had an amazing time. There's so many selections of candle, scents and vessels and you can just let your creative juices flow endless Those two hours went by too quickly and I wanted to stay and chat and enjoy this wonderful spot. This activity surely can be bonding time . It could be a fun girls night out. It could be a fun couple's night bridal shower, birthday party, baby shower gifts, whatever you wanted to be We love the cool setup and we were running around all over snapping pics and she was so nice and kind to even create some memorable Instagram boomerangs for us as well. I definitely will tell , my friends and family to patronize this business and I hope to see this black-owned woman business flourish

Inspirational, beautiful, meaningful art and artists are tucked away in this arts district;…read moregrass-roots businesses with unique productions. Karen Schuman's Dancing Krow Studio, artist collective and gallery, is free to artists to show their work; Expressions Graphics is a working/teaching studio and gallery; Whatever Comes to Mind gallery features the 3-D creations of artist Tia Etu, to name a few of the galleries. An eclectic mix of restaurants, specialized shops, art galleries, and teaching studios in dance, crafts, and children's education are all there for the people. It's worth an afternoon visit!

There has been a recent revitalization happening in this part of the village. It's very exciting to…read moresee all the new additions to Harrison street including Happy Apple, Rare Bird, Centre PT, Actors Garden, Jake' Books, District Kitchen, Mora and more in just the past year to two years. There is a big annual community festival every year, "What's Blooming on Harrison", that's always very festive. Free parking. Easy Blue Line access. A great way to spend a couple of hours. We especially enjoy shopping at the Brown Elephant then lunch at Eastgate, followed by PIE at Happy Apple Pie Shop! So many cute galleries, too many to name.

Holy cow. Large selection of vintage and estate jewelry, including some things I've only seen in…read morebooks on antique jewelry before (lava cameos!); also some art pieces (small busts, an Erte vase) and vintage beaded purses. The setting is lovely, and the staff, a mother-daughter pair, very pleasant, helpful and knowledgable about the pieces. A large number of colored stones including two vitrines of amethysts that will knock your eyes out (with pearls! with diamonds! matched necklaces in 18" and 24" with encircled stones in rose gold!), in addition to diamonds and a large case that's mostly pearls, including several lovely seed pearl pieces and a Victorian-style diamond/pearl necklace to knock your eyes out. Also coral, turquoise, and more. There is a case and a half of garnet jewelry which assembled in one place what I'd been diligently stalking online, and here you can touch it and see in person if it will sparkle or not. Prices on the items I asked about seemed reasonable, and they were having a sale for Christmas, with little nibbles and ingredients for mimosas. Delightful.

Great selection,freindly staff found a unique gift.read more

Cool place to get greeting cards. All their cards here are 50% off the retail price, so you can…read moregreat a pretty good deal. They also sell lots of little keepsake sort of items for gift giving. Its an nice store with a variety of cool items. I always find this place to be quite useful during the holiday season -- they have a great selection of cards and little gift items!

I needed centerpieces for a rehearsal dinner. Esther did a beautiful job and listened to what we…read morewanted! Just so beautiful; thank you!

Website was easy to navigate and easy to order. No tip item on it which was even better. Flowers…read morearrived on time. No issues. Sympathy wreath looked as advertised!