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.

Betty is wonderful and so is her collection! You have to come see it! She has a mixture of old…read moretimey art, pictures, furniture from the gilded age. The furniture is incredibly detailed and has an old world charm. I loved spending my Saturday afternoon there

I went into Lakeside Treasures this afternoon and had a wonderful experience. Ms. Betty who owns…read morethe store was very kind and welcoming. The store itself was home to lovely pieces of all kind. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and can't wait to go back!

This hidden gem in the Ravinia business district welcomes visitors with its small but well-curated…read moreaisles, stocked with antiques, books, and rare finds. The owners are warm and welcoming and even provide a "wish list" notebook for customer requests. This shop, with Vintage Rescue next door, offers a delightful treasure hunting trip, followed by a stop at the Astra Coffee shop or Mil Colibris bakery and cafe a few doors down; or the Chunky Scones vegan bakery around the corner.

Several weeks ago, we went in were looking for a shofar, and we had multiple from which to choose…read more Yesterday, I knocked a treasured menorah off our island and needed another to light for Chanukah last night. I arrived at 11 am as I thought that is when they opened. Turns out they opened next at 11 am ON WEDNESDAY (yesterday was Monday). I called the number on the door, and one of the owners was there in 10 minutes! I found a gorgeous antique menorah I will treasure. AFTER purchasing it and leaving the store, the owners texted me wonderful information they had researched about the piece without my even asking. The selection at Ravinia Books, Antiques Etc. is excellent but it's not as wonderful as the kindness and knowledge of the owners.

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!

Consigned 2 items for sale and within 40 days they were marked down. The price point was…read morereasonable. I had been reluctant to list the items at the suggested priced but did so. And although the contract allows for it, there was no reason to reduce the price of the items other than wall space. Consider the operating model and motivation when consigning.

Anna's has an incredible selection of unique furnishings and antiques and accessories. Full…read morevintage dining room tables and chairs, living room sets and plenty of individual items to accent your rooms with style. There is also vintage jewelry!! What a treat! Totally worth the stop and is a hidden gem in Highwood. For decorators and designers, it's big deal and I know why!

I stop in whenever I need a really special Greeting Card. They have an impressive collection of…read morePuzzles, as well as many one of a kind gifts for anyone on your list. The owner is super cool and very helpful :)

Shaker Traditions is a tiny, one room shop in Evanston that specializes in handcrafted gifts…read more Everything is made in America and the stuff is absolutely beautiful. There are these hand blown glass vases and bowls by this one artist that are astonishingly lovely. They also sell those Shaker style oval boxes, pottery, candles, tea, and some jewelry. I found the prices to be incredibly fair for the quality of the pieces. A nice place to check out - especially if you are searching for a gift!

Maze Home is ok. They have lots of stuff and if you're looking for a gift, you could easily find…read moreone here. They carry a large variety of home and gift items. There's a small section of baby clothes if you need to shop for a little one. I bought a beautiful ornament there, shaped like Santa with a Chicago-scape painted on the back of his robes (and was glad to get it for 40% off); if that ornament was any indication of the ones they sold at the height of holiday shopping season, they had some beautiful ornaments, too. Where they fell down (hard, IMO) was service. I wandered for about ten or more minutes looking around. There were at least three employees here (though one was in the back for at least part of my visit), and only two other parties whilst I was in here--both of whom left at least five minutes before I finished up. Not a single employee said a word to me whilst until I checked out, when one had to acknowledge me. They talked to each other... I heard them gossiping about family holiday drama... and even when they stopped chatting and parted, neither could spare a hello or anything. All this is to say that I don't expect I'll return, which won't be too difficult since I'm not in Winnetka often, but there are other shops where you can get pretty much anything that's here and you'll be treated better.

I just came across the Maze Home store today while donating some items at the New Trier Food Pantry…read morethis afternoon. The beautiful and festive decor and smells of candles enticed me in. This cute boutique store has so many unique gift ideas for your family, young and old as well as home decor. The owner was able to help me find the perfect Christmas present for my kids Grandmother. Monogrammed gloves, cashmere hat, and shaw perfect for traveling to see my family here! She even gift wrapped it for me, at no extra cost. I will be back to get some special ornaments!

Sweet little farm girl inspired vintage store tucked into charming down town winnetka. Homemade…read moresoaps, Berkey water purifiers and Illinois honey are just some of the unique finds. Reasonable prices, friendly down to earth staff make this a must stop in shop!

Hours on yelp are not listed correctly. The shop is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11-5.read more