Besides being a supreme craftsman, Ray is a purveyor of marvelous oddities like the…read morerecycled-aluminum creatures--flamingoes, penguins, pigs, roosters--that I've collected over the years. These all-weather friends "hide" in plain sight, peeking out from behind trees & shrubs, delighting toddlers, amusing passersby. Yesterday as I turned onto Ridge in Wilmette, a green dinosaur in front of Ray's shop flagged me down & asked where I've been! He & his brilliant friends, peacock & owl, made me laugh--& for a moment I forgot about Covid 19, my husband's stroke, the war in Ukraine, global warming. Who could resist that? And so our menagerie grows--in size & popularity. Thanks to Ray

I stopped in for the first time as I was driving thru our…read moresmall antique section of town off Ridge Rd. Studio 817 was exactly like an antique shop should be! A seemingly completely unlimited selection of whatever you never thought you needed but now cannot live without. The owner walked me thru the store showing me wooden tables, measuring to see if it was the right size, and saying "I have this one also..." He was so thoughtful, even offering to build a tabletop top to my exact measurements. Don't miss stopping by this cute store for what he has and what he can build.

When you just sold a high end house and have to trust someone , we had all most given up when we…read moremet Bill Little, amazing person, just as amazing crew ,creative and an eye for detail and VALUATION that blew me away. Tight security for a massive crowd and I was nervous but we hit a home run with Bill, by the way big time estate lawyer was on hit reference list and he gave a glowing review . I told Bill I will be glad to be on his reference list he is trustworthy and meticulous.

I was really impressed with Bill from the moment we started talking. His knowledge of art and…read moreantiques were evident. When he walked into my parents house, he took his time looking at all possessions of my parents that would be sold. From the fine art and antiques to the everyday household items. My sisters and I trusted Bill completely. Bill answered all our questions and returned texts promptly. We were so happy to have his care throughout the whole process. Would highly recommend!

The recent Buffalo Grove sale we attended was SOOOO much fun!…read more It was clean, well organized, beautifully photographed, and well marketed. Lines were long, but by no means unmanageable.

I can't say enough wonderful things about the people at Sophia's room who handled my mother's…read moreestate sale. So professional; so organized; so knowledgeable and easy to work with. Very transparent about the pre selling and open house selling of all the items in the house. She greatly Exceeded my expectations !!!!

My experience with Chicago Estate Advisors Was more than I…read moreanticipated. They are very helpful and made my whole experience so smooth every went well and if you are looking for a Company that knows what they are doing, Call Chicago Estate Advisors. You will not regret it. Very professional, kind and knowledgeable.

After my mother-in-law's unexpected passing, my husband and I were faced with decisions we were…read morecompletely unprepared for. Deborah and Orlando at Chicago State Advisors were nothing short of extraordinary. Their compassion, empathy, and steady guidance made an incredibly painful time feel just a little less heavy. They helped us understand every step, set clear expectations, and treated us with genuine care and patience. We will always be grateful for their kindness. If you are going through the loss of a loved one, you will not find a more supportive or trustworthy team. highly recommen.

I love the selection there. Shannon is an excellent and knowledgeable sales person. The owners are…read morelovely and they just have the most wonderful treasures including original art. Beautiful and unique!

From the owner: Redefined Decor has an eclectic mix of vintage Mid 20th Century furnishings, unique accessories and…read moreoriginal art

They have the Best of everything that they sell: China, Crystal, Cloth napkins, paper napkins,…read moresilverware, jewelry, etc.... It's Exquisite. I highly recommend them. They Gift wrap. Walking thru is always a lovely experience. Magnificent Gifts are available.

Very few Hanukkah decorations placed out of sight while tons of Christmas decorations. Show some…read moresupport!

I had a vintage 70s Accutron Spaceview I rec'd when I graduated from college. But I lost it some…read moretime in the 80s. Jim at Father Time was able to find an exact duplicate that replaced that one I lost. I have been taking it to them faithfully ever since and it runs like a top even after 50 years. Jim and his staff are professioonal, honest and the best I have found if you have a question or a need. Thanks again to Father Time

The Doctor has been a steady customer of Jim's over the years for watches and clocks and I have…read morepurchased antique jewelry from here. Some of the pieces are very lovely but you do have to be careful when purchasing some of the necklaces as the circumference can be small. Price-wise, FTA can be on high side for some of the watches and jewelry, but if you are into antique or rare finds for watches, this is the place to go. They also do a great job on cleaning and restoring clocks. The Doctor is a collector of clocks of all types, so it is time to service them, this is where they go. For what he spent on the purchase of these clocks, me and The Doctor want to make sure they are going someplace FTA also has other collectables such as buttons, electronics, sheet music and furniture if you are not into watches and jewelry.