It's a cute bookstore. It's very clean, and really quite spacious. But I confess, I was pretty…read moresurprised by the dearth of books! I guess that's where the "and more" part comes in (and does a lot of heavy lifting). Of the books on display, they had only a single copy (at least out on the floor). And the books were displayed face out, which makes sense when you're trying to catch the attention of young children many of whom can't read, but then when only half of your shelves hold books it's fairly sparse. They also had some stuff from some local purveyors and gifts and stuff. I got some bath stuff to try with my little one to shake up bath time a bit. They have some stuffed animals and stuff. They have some benches and pillows, spaces for kids to hang out and play; one was a wardrobe that was really nicely arranged as a reading nook which my kiddo really enjoyed. (I wish I had the vision to see something like a wardrobe and find that if I take the doors off and anchor it to a wall, it could be a fun place to cuddle up!) Something that's really cool is that they have a fishtank with a couple of axolotls, which my babe was astonished by. The bookstore seems to have a cool thing where you can arrange to have your kid feed them. Perhaps the most disappointing aspect of our visit here was the reason we came. I saw on Instagram that they were having train day, mentioning train books and crafts. My daughter loves trains, so we headed down. I think there were three train books on display. And the "craft" was some half-sheets of paper, crayons, and sheets of stickers that had trains on them. There was another family that had come in at the same time as us and I couldn't help but wonder if they were as let down as I was. I'd been really looking forward to visiting this bookstore--I wanted to about a year ago but hadn't been able to get here. I don't know that I'd come back even if I was nearby, because there are so few books that I don't know I'd want to just stop in to take a look since I'm not sure we'd find anything. Depending upon what's happening I'm not sure what parking is like; there's a good deal of parking down the block near the train station, but otherwise limited street parking.

A very big shoutout to Three Stories Books for making my daughter's birthday celebration extra…read morespecial ! You must go visit this adorable bookstore nestled in the heart of downtown Lemont. All of the fun activities and decor were taken care of and we basically just had to bring the birthday girl ! The whole experience was magical from the wish list shopping to the special activities that were all surrounding the theme. Thank you cos much.

I brought in a Mont Blanc pin to be engraved as a gift for a friend who is retiring and not only…read moredid they do an amazing job on the engraving but also were very flexible in meeting me in a central location for drop off and delivery. Very good company, pricing and service.

Etched Memories did an outstanding job for me. The logos were engraved exactly as I envisioned, the…read moreturnaround time was impressive, and their prices are very reasonable. I'll definitely be a repeat customer.

A little too pricey on some items but great inventory!! Great selection of Jewelry, gift items,…read moreetc. The owner is very helpful but not pushy which is exactly what I want when shopping!! Being open on Sunday would be great for us working people!!

What a cute little store! Plus the woman who waited on my friend and me was super friendly. There…read morewas no pressure to buy - just lots of ideas on how to perk up, redo or brighten your home. There are items for sale but I think the bulk of their business is to assist you in redecorating. And it's not that expensive! My friend bought a very cute side table they had redone for 85.00 and is having a dresser she owns redone for slightly over a hundred. There are lots of fabrics and they are available for home visits. I liked it so much that I was very dismayed to see a dog there when we visited. I get it, you don't have much foot traffic but a dog just doesn't belong in the public part of a business. Granted, it was a tiny, extremely quiet and well behaved dog who went immediately to sleep. But I haven't brought my daughter back here because she has such severe dog allergies. Please keep the dog in the office part! I do plan a return visit and sure hope there aren't any dogs to greet me, no matter how cute and well behaved they are.

The unique selection of Christmas Decor is amazing, I have several adorable Gnomes which seem to…read morehang out all year long! The selection of lighted prints, purses, yard art, jewelry, and so much more. It will be worth the trip!

This is a great shop for unique gifts. They carry accessories, some clothing, insulated mugs, art,…read morehome decor and cute and reasonable jewelry! It is not just a garden shop.

We love coming over to the Carmelite Gift Shop when we have the occasion to need Catholic gifts for…read morefamily and friends. They always have a great selection of unique items and I always get asked "Where did you get this?!" when these presents are opened. I would highly recommend this little gem right in Darien. I have also bought baby gifts, birthday presents and housewarming presents here in addition to birthday cards, thinking of you cards, get well cards and the like. Like I said, they have a large selection of wonderful items.

From the owner: We are the largest Catholic gift shop in the southwest Chicagoland area…read more Carmelite Gift Shop is located within the National Shrine of St. Therese in Darien. Our gift shop is filled with gorgeous religious goods some of which include the following: - Religious Statues - Rosaries - Jewelry - Books - Wedding gifts - Anniversary gifts - Communion gifts - Confimation gifts We are open 7 days a week and are always getting new items in. Please visit our website and stop by today to see everything we have to offer.

Luckily I have not had to order funeral flowers for a while, but when I needed to An English Garden…read morecomes through with the most amazing arrangement. It was placed in front by the family as it was spectacular. I usually order wind chimes with flowers on them which are always a great tribute item. This family owned business is your go- to hands down for all occasions. Thank you To the staff for always being spectacular!

I had a need for flowers for a Wake but the last 2 experiences I had with other Florists left me…read morefeeling unsure. Then I found this Florist and the cutest arrangement with a crystal cross I the center for my dear friend! It arrived on time and so fresh in her favorite color! I can't thank you enough! Will definitely keep you in mind for future orders

Love this place and it's good vibe! Very kind and helpful staff that works there as well.read more

bar none one of my favorite metaphysical shops i've ever been to! i've been treated with nothing…read morebut kindness and can always manage to find exactly what i'm looking for. everything is reasonably priced and i could truly come here everyday and find something new to take home with me! i love be of good juju so much!!!

The name says Yarn & Tea and that's what they do. If you're in the market for either, Betsy's is…read morewhere to go. I was in the area looking for a tea shop and so happy I found Betsy's. The tea selection is broad and buying loose tea in bulk (you can choose however many ounces you want) let me get a bunch of varieties to take home at a reasonable price. The gentleman working there was enjoyable to chat with as he was finding and letting me smell some different teas. Will certainly stop back when I'm in the area again.

The inventory here was AMAZING! Add to that a very kind and knowledgeable staff and you bey we will…read morebe back!

I've ordered from them before and didn't have an issue, but this time it was a terrible experience…read more I ordered a gift that was meant to be a wedding gift. 2 weeks went by, the website still said my order was "in process," but I got an email from their customer service saying the item I ordered was out of stock and would not be coming back. I replied to the email letting them know it was unacceptable that they took 2 weeks to figure out it was out of stock, that it was meant as a wedding gift, and was there any way they could send me a promo code for free expedited shipping so I could order something else in time for the wedding. It has been 7 days since I sent that email and I have received no reply from anyone and my account is still listing the order as "in process," which is utterly ridiculous. This is terrible customer service.

Avoid this company! They sell defective products and will not refund your money. I purchased a…read moreheadstone for my dog's gravesite and you could not even read it less than 4 months later. My sweet dog deserves better than this.