This location was super packed during the holidays and there were a ton of great gift items around…read more I had difficulty finding men's clothing that was either fashionable or reasonable in price and unfortunately I couldn't find a single item that met both criteria. One thing I love about this location is that the staff is super friendly and there's usually parking available. Probably the best thing to buy here are toys or home goods... the clothing has been hit or miss.

I travel out to this TJ Maxx from Bull Valley/Woodstock area and it's always great and worth the…read moretrip! Came out to grab a few self-care/splurge items for my kids for Valentine's Day, and as the rule goes, found a bunch of great deals and bought a few additional pieces for my home office, since I'm now working full remote. Thank you Ana for being such a delight at checkout. Haven't experienced customer service this great in such a long time.

Love shopping at Angelina for gifts, stationary, and other fun items! they have a huge selection of…read moreoptions and its great to support a local business. im excited to visit them in ice house mall!

Angelina's in downtown Barrington is "that shop" the one you go into and never leave empty handed…read more Cool clothes, jewelry, textiles, cards and more. Staff is friendly and offers great suggestions. This is my go to for greeting cards and that little something you didn't know you needed. Shop LOCAL

Has amazing selection of items for your home or office for decor! Super friendly staff as well!…read morePrices were very reasonable too!

We stopped here this past weekend during the annual Vintage Shop Hop. Was not disappointed! There…read morewere lots of fun decorative items. Plenty of spring specific items out but also every day items. I got a fantastic wood sign for myself and a tiny one for my husband's brother and his wife. There are tons of different signs with so many different fun sayings. If you can't find something you enjoy here then I don't think it exists! Will definitely be heading back another time of year to see what seasonal items they have then.

We had driven around the square in Woodstock, determined to continue on our trip to Minneapolis,…read morewhen either my boyfriend's mom or sister noticed a little shop tucked in among the other stores. They convinced my boyfriend to make another loop around the square and park in front of the quaint shop because we had to check it out. I'm so glad they made us turn around. The Backdrop is a find that is chock full of so many other great finds. This is a gift shop that makes you want to buy a few things for yourself -- which I did. The Backdrop has cards, pillows, trinkets, jewelry, novelty books, home decor and other doo-dads a-plenty. We spent more than the five minutes we told my boyfriend we would take perusing everything. And so many of the finds were very affordable, such as the locket I got for about $15 and a print about beer for $12. The owners -- or at least I believe they are the owners -- were also great to chat with. They had actually been down to Kentucky for Kentucky Crafted, and they had a better knowledge of past Kentucky governors than I have. It was nice to talk to someone who is passionate and easy to talk to about my fave state. It's probably good that I don't live in Woodstock or else I spend way too much money at The Backdrop on a regular basis.

Learning to speak Klingon can be a daunting task. You don't want to pronounce something incorrectly…read moreand find you've just called some temperamental Klingon a butthead by accident. So you can see why it came in so handy when I happened upon this cute shop in Woodstock Square that sold a book teaching Klingon. The Backdrop is one of the more unusual home decor shops I've ever come across. I could look for hours and spend a fortune. There are a lot of unique items such as the aforementioned Klingon book (see pic), weird and creepy mounted doll heads, beeswax art, beautiful handmade jewelry, and a ton of truly unique home decor. It is probably my favorite shop in Woodstock. I feel like you can find something for everyone at this store. If issued the challenge, I dare say I could buy for everyone on my Christmas list here. I could certainly buy a bunch for myself! Items found here are moderate to pricey, but you are definitely paying for a carefully curated collection of items, and in my book, unique equals special, so I very much appreciate finding items here I can't elsewhere. Everything here is unique, even items not for sale, like foam core cutouts and painted decor (that you would never believe were made from foam core in a million years), or yard sticks mounted and used as display shelves. Inspiring is the word I would use. You can really get your creative juices flowing after a saunter through the store. You will think of all sorts of home projects with The Backdrop as the inspiration. As a graphic designer, I admire the imaginative and innovative selections and executions. As a Klingon, I demand it.

This is my favorite store in Long Grove! Merchandise is "within reach" as far as pricing goes, and…read morethe selection of gift ideas is endless. The owner is lovely and always so helpful! I love that i can have a gift wrapped at no additional expense ... a lost perk in most specialty stores nowadays! The customer comes first and it shows!!

They have a lot of nice merchandise, but it's brands you can get other places or online. I say this…read morebecause I'm never greeted when I walk in, the ladies working are behind the counter and not friendly. Today went in because I was at the Apple Fest. I realize a lot of people in and out but no one talks to customers. I've bought Nora Fleming, jewelry and stuffed animals. But I think I'll take my business elsewhere.

This shop has gone downhill. It used to have one of a kind vintage items, now those items are very…read morerare. Someone is a good sewer so some of the pillows are cute, but they are overpriced. The last couple times I went in there I left empty-handed, the items are kind of dull. Little color. Beige bomb!! I am finding it ironic that the young daughters of the owners are much more friendly than the owners. The mother of the owners is the absolute worst - not only unfriendly, she is downright rude.

Cutest shop around! They always have the best selection for home decor and gifts for family and…read morefriends for any holiday! Candles, plants, pillows, Knick knacks, flower pots galore!! Things you don't see in every store!! The quality of the products is great too! The mother and two daughters that run this shop are the sweetest people. They always greet you and are very helpful! So happy to have this small business in Lake Barrington!!

I used to bring my kids here when they were much younger back when the store was located in…read moreAlgonquin I hadnt visited the Crystal Lake location so I decided to take my kids there yesterday I was pleasantly surprised by the variety and number of items they had available My kids ended up buying quite a few things and really enjoyed their visit

I didn't realize I left a review 4 years ago with 5 stars, but I am updating my review after a…read morerecent visit. I came here to find discounted items for my kids, but YIKES! The prices here are outrageous. I actually couldn't believe the cost of everything here - you may as well just go to the original retailer.

One of the better Home Goods I have been to. They were well stocked after the holidays with…read morekitchenware, furniture, food items and accessories. They had a decent clearance section with not only holiday items, but other household items. Service was excellent . Highly recommend.

Heading back to Home Goods for the holidays! I can always find what I need here, and more, just in…read moretime for seasonal gift giving. I love the bath and gourmet foods sections for finding gifts. I always check out the Clearance row too. Although it's always a bit messy, you might find some hidden gems at a drastically reduced price. And I always seem to find something for our two dogs too, so much that now if I return home with a bag they think it's for them. The staff here are always very friendly and helpful and I appreciate they don't continually try to get you to open a credit card, even after you decline, like TJ Maxx does. I've actually avoided my closest TJX for this very reason. Adorable Easter finds right now and I seriously could stay here for hours during Christmas season. Happy Home Goods hunting!