I recently stopped into Ecclection, and I was impressed with the charming selection of new and…read morevintage items. This is the place to go for whimsical gifts for any age. They had some toys, body care items and great gifts for the vintage-lover in one's life. They also feature wares by local artists, which was my favorite feature of all. The shop owner was personable and available for any questions. Shops such as this often have high price points, but that was not the case at Ecclection. I look forward to returning when I have birthday and holiday gifts to purchase for gal pals.

The quality of the product is superb, and so is Gino! I…read morealways feel like I'm back in Italy when I visit. I am never disappointed when I shop there!

This place blows any Little Italy out of the water. The owner Gino Will warmly greet you and assist…read moreyou through your entire experience. You will feel like you're in Italy. He has everything from clothing to housewares, find Murano glassware, Bavarian espresso sets, stainless steel essentials and more

High quality gifts for any occasion at great prices, great service and special services like…read moreengraving. Authentic Italian china, glassware and gifts you won't find anywhere else. Sera Jean is the best and can help you with travel plans to Italy.

Sarah Jean and staff are truly wonderful by providing years of high quality merch for gift ideas…read morefor all occasions. What a gem for our village.

Hallmark on Thatcher and Belmont. I was followed around like a criminal. Workers there need…read moretraining on customer service. Followed around by angry looking woman. I was baffled. I have shopped there for 5 years for cards and gifts, but now will reconsider. i suppose i was the wrong gender for them.

The staff here is amazing. Very helpful and knowledgeable. My husband loves giving and getting…read morebeautiful elaborate cards. He's turned me onto the awesome card choices available to us at this shop. Check them out. They have lots of gift selections too. Jewelry, household items, personalized items, too many items to list. It's a pretty big store and always a fun trip when looking for gift ideas or a special card for your special someone or for any occasion.

My lovely wife and I finally visited the Fashion Outlets of Chicago for the first time over the…read moreweekend. Technically this shopping emporium is in suburban Rosemont, and hardcore shoppers from out of town have been known to make some last-minute purchases here before flying out of nearby O'Hare Airport. Most local shoppers drive here, and grouse about the cost of parking to shop here. We arrived via the free shuttle bus that makes a circuit around Rosemont hotspots and connects to the Rosemont CTA Blue Line station. We are not huge shoppers, but we enjoyed checking out a variety of stores and eyeballing the public art installations. There were deals to be had if you wanted them. We also enjoyed a couple of free treats from the wonderful chocolate shops, and there is a decent food court if you need a bite to eat. Amazingly there is also a 7-11 where you can get a beverage or snack, and the prices seem to be the same as those in standard 7-11 stores not embedded in shopping emporiums.

Parking at Fashion Outlets of Chicago is something to be aware of before you go. The first hour is…read morefree, but after that it costs about $13 per hour. However, if you shop in the stores, make sure to ask for parking validation--you can get up to 3 hours free, which is very helpful. Overall, it's a really nice place for shopping. You can find a wide variety of stores, including many great and even luxury brands, so there's something for everyone. The mall itself is very clean, modern, and comfortable, which makes the whole experience more enjoyable. Definitely a good spot if you're planning a shopping day.

This review is based solely on the nostalgic Lanzi's "Cashew Nut & Rice Crunch" that I ordered from…read moreThe Uptown Shop! Back in the 70's & 80's, my parents always used to buy these & we loved them! Then suddenly, they just disappeared from store shelves. Well, many years later, Lanzi's is BACK!!!! You can order them from the Uptown Shop. I just got a box in the mail. Flavor-wise it's REALLY CLOSE to the original (they had to reverse-engineer it because the recipe was lost after Elmo Lanzi passed on & production of the candy stopped). But man, it is pretty darn close & still tastes DELICIOUS!!!!

Cute shop with some really beautiful holiday items, especially the hand-blown glass ornaments…read more Picked up a few treasures on deep discount today as they are moving shop and were clearing out inventory. They are relocating a few doors south, in the space previously occupied by the toy store.