Lindsay was in credible to work with! She helped my husband and I bring our design ideas to life…read morefor our wedding and we couldn't have been happier! We received so many compliments on our invitations! We will certainly use LBrown Design and Paperie for invitations in the future! Thank you Lindsay!!

We hired Lindsay for our wedding invites and all printed items for our wedding day- she absolutely…read morenailed it! Not only did she listen to us and clicked into exactly the vision we wanted, but she used her expertise and design talent to bring to life printed details that perfectly set the style tone for our wedding. Everything was stunning! Highest quality. Modern. Classy. Totally original. I loved the one on one attention and how uniquely "us" every element was. She is the best of the best!

I love a great local small business and these guys have such a great selection of cards that are…read moreunique and many are blank on the inside that you can customize. My wife loves the anniversary card i got because it stood out versus prior years of the standard looking cards

This establishment is a great place to pick up something unique for yourself or someone you need to…read moreimpress with a thoughtful, witty, or intelligent gift. They have a great selection of unique greeting cards and Chicago related items for the home. They have inclusive branded merchandise for everyone. The store is smaller but, if you take the time to read and look at everything you may be there a while and totally enjoy it.

We wandered in here as the interior looked super cute. This local shop is a gem for finding…read moreone-of-a-kind gifts, featuring a diverse range of candles, jewelry, personal items, Chicago-themed goods, and kitchenware, all neatly organized for easy browsing. Much of their inventory is locally crafted, guaranteeing uniqueness and the ability to support local businesses! They even had a wooden crafted outline of the Chicago skyline to hang up on the wall - really unique and super cute! I think it's a spot to remember if you're looking for a locally sourced item. Prices were on the more expensive side in my opinion but you would be supporting a local business if you were to purchase. As other reviewers mentioned, we weren't directly greeted, but we didn't think it was a big deal - it was very spacious and it didn't look like anyone had any particular questions so I was grateful for the space to look around and browse!

Amazing service and selection in the heart of Wicker Park! It is the perfect place to bop into if…read moreyou need a gift for a loved one or little something for yourself. I personally love their selection of art prints from local artists. This is a must visit!

I attended a private candle making group event and it was so much fun! It was my first time making…read moremy own candle and I absolutely loved the whole process. There's quite a bit of waiting around for the candle to solidify before you decorate it. They have so many choices including different stones, glitter, and shells for decorating. I picked the sage fragrance for one candle and a more fruity scent, which I believe was the mango papaya, for the other candle. I also liked their birthday cake scent. I could see this being such a fun, unique activity for a date or bachelorette party.

Candle Castle and Co was such a fun outing for girls night. The store is so cute inside, with…read moreplenty of vessels and scents to choose from. The instructor did an excellent job explaining all the steps during the candle making workshop, so it was really easy to follow along. I love how my candle turned out and I'm so excited to use it at home. The only downside is that the candle making workshop is a bit pricey for only being able to make one candle, but for the overall experience it seems like a fair price.

Melissa graciously helped me create the invitations for my mom's 75th birthday celebration. The…read moreparty was a glorious day and key to its success was the tone that the invitations set for the party---elegance with a color & bling pop. I remain so humbled by Melissa's dedication to her craft. She made magic for my momma and for that, I am grateful.

Invitations came fast, quality of materials was good, and I really LOVED that they were made from…read moreall recycled and sustainably made materials. Also, the directions for assemly were easy to use. I would recommend this company

Between this shop and Virtu in Bucktown, I'm reminded why I love shopping local and why it's so…read moreimportant to do so whenever possible. Vanessa, the owner, is exceedingly kind and stopping in today and having the chance to meet her feels like fate. When I first stopped in the other employee here greeted me and asked what brought me in and if I needed help finding anything. It's not a large place but there is a LOT to look at. They have clothing, accessories, adult jewelry (possibly kids jewelry too, but I wasn't looking at it much), hair notions, and so on. One thing I really needed is a pacifier clip since my daughter has taken to pulling hers out and it ends up in a place in her carseat that is hard for me to reach! They happened to have these which made it a successful shopping trip right there. But whilst we were wandering, Vanessa complimented my sweetie pie and we got to talking. I was in the store for 35 minutes or so and probably half of that was chatting with her. I got a couple of the pacifier clips, and a freaking ADORABLE winter hat that I'm pretty sure is handmade and will probably fly off the shelf. I also bought a book featuring Chicago landmarks which I learned as I checked out Vanessa actually wrote. She autographed it for my baby which I love! Parking is street only and probably can get tough some days, but it's worth the visit. The store is full of really high quality items. They have quite a few Chicago-themed items as well, such as the aforementioned hat, onesies, t-shirts, and so on. It was so nice to talk with Vanessa and get to know her a bit. This is a small shop with big heart and should be on your list of fave baby shops in Chicago.

The store is so cute and has so many amazing products that are unique and thoughtful! Every baby…read moreshower or children's birthday gift I have bought from here has been a huge hit! Especially the book "Chicago Loves me" and the teether, onesies, and Penelope the bunny which allow the child to see themselves as the character in the book! The owner is often present and has wrote personal messages in the book for us! We also appreciate the personal gift wrapping for any occasion as well for a unique touch!

A wonderful place for good energy and healing in the South Loop. So glad that it is in the…read moreneighborhood and I encourage everyone to check it out and support this institution. Beautiful crystals, meditation mats and an area for workshops/classes. Just beautiful energy!

What a beautiful, well-stocked store! Went in to browse the crystal collection and was not…read moredisappointed. Incense and sage were being burned and I felt welcomed immediately. There are tons of big beautiful crystal pieces for home, jewelry for any taste, a selection of spiritual items, candles and incense, as well as fairly-priced smaller crystals which is what I was looking for. They even included a cute little velvet bag with my stone. Definitely will be returning in the future for myself and anyone I need to get gifts for!

This place was amazing. I've never been anywhere else like it…read more I went a couple of weeks ago to pick up a couple of gifts, and I ended up spending about an hour in the small shop. The owners were exceptionally passionate and pleasant to be around. When picking out perfumes for my friends, I was asked to describe their personalities. The owner's (I think that both people who helped me were owners?) face lit up as he helped me find & blend the perfect perfumes. The other owner came in and beautifully wrapped the gifts with flowers that she had dried herself. I ended up unable to resist buying one for myself They blend their own perfumes and teas. Not to mention, everything was really reasonably priced. I'll definitely be going back the next time I need a gift or feel like indulging.

More than a shop and teahouse, the Shadow Emporium is a community. The staff and other visitors are…read morealways warm and welcoming, and that keeps me coming back for my occult needs, despite it being further from my home. With a space with amazing personality, lovely events, and personally enchanted (and customizable!) wares, this is one of the best spots to check out for your occult needs, have your cards read, or just enjoy a hot cup of tea. They also throw awesome events and parties - check them out on facebook for events!