Looking for a special gift or an opportunity to browse a large assortment of one of a kind hand…read morecrafted items... Greenleaf Gallery is the place to go! Pat Odlaug, the owner and gallery keeper, will welcome and guide you through the cutest shop around! A varied selection of home accents, jewelry, scarves, purses, greeting cards, delicious chocolates, too many hand crafted (local artists) items to mention! Gift wrapping and service with a smile Make it a point to visit this adorable cottage in Bannockburn, IL., meet Pat and your gift shopping will be a delight! Gay Mitchell

What a hidden gem people! It's very easy to miss as it's down a residential road in Bannockburn…read more You'll think you are driving into someone's driveway and u kinda are but u go past it and it's a little white cottage with the most eccentric gifts and bags and towels and jewelry and cards and just a wild spread of one of a kind stuff. The staff is super nice and helpful. Gift wrapped some cute "best teacher" socks I got for end of the year gifts. Def worth checking out and supporting a local small business!

What a gem of a shop. So easy to find something here at every price point. The staff is extremely…read morehelpful, and they even monogram on site, really quickly too. They have beautiful household gift items (trays, glassware, pitchers), decorative items, cute jewelry and more. They gift wrap beautifully. Stop in here first next time you need a gift...I made the mistake of running to multiple stores, when I should have just gone here first and been done with my shopping. (Note: No longer located across from Sunset in West LF...they are in East LF, right by Subway).

Cute little shop across from sunset in west lake forest. They have a lot of fun little trinkets and…read moreother things for your home! Great gifts for the holidays or gift exchanges! Every price is reasonable, given the item. The staff is very nice and helpful! They also do free wrapping and do it well! Love this place anytime I need a cute birthday or Christmas gift!

This was our first time here. They used to be in a different space and we walked in to just take a…read morepeek. Staff was nice. Place is small but you can move around without feeling too nervous to knock anything down. We did end up purchasing a gift and they wrapped it very nicely and again, no extra charge!

On July 12, 2010, I was at Adesso in Highland Park, IL. I asked an employee for the measurements of…read morean item. Rather than removing the item from the table display to properly measure, she tried to hold the tape measure up to the display. She told me it was 60". I got it home and it did not fit. I called within 15 min of making the purchase. The woman then said it was actually 63". I said I had to return the item. She told me I can only return for a store credit! I paid cash, the error was hers, and I don't get my money back??? She said that's the store policy- credit ONLY. I was told I would have to talk to the manager the next day. I decided to properly measure the item myself. It was actually 78"!!! I called Adesso again. I asked the sales-women to repeat the measurements. She said 63". I then told her "I just measured and it is actually 78"!!! "So I assume I can now come in for my refund!" She had the audacity to still say I would have to talk to a manager the next day. I again told her it was her mistake and not mine. She would not budge. After 3 phone calls, about 5 minutes of going back and forth trying to get a refund, she says that her sales associate is telling her they can void out the purchase and I can return it. She made no apologies for their lack of professional conduct or for my aggravation due to her error. I will never shop at Adesso in Highland Park again :) When a business hires idiots - it only reflects on the store directly.

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!

Great selection of toys, games, and crafts! The staff is helpful and they provide free gift…read morewrapping.

What a fun stop for unique gifts. I really liked the crafting section as well. All kinds of holiday…read moregifts and fun activities.

I am IN LOVE with the Mustard Seed. It first caught my attention because it is a fair trade shop…read more Turns out that it is run by volunteers so the money earned goes directly to the artists. The people who make the goods here are from all over -- from Chili to Ghana. When I purchase gifts, they often include brief information about the artist as well as the shop. Friends and family -- including my super cool teenage nieces and my mom -- who have received gifts from this store before are always excited when they see the familiar box. In fact, this Christmas I did the majority of my shopping here. They carry an amazing array of jewelry. From beautiful beaded necklaces to metal cuffs to swingy earrings. They also carry clothing (sweaters were a huge item this winter), colored scarves (I can't get enough!), wooden bowls, purses, blankets, rugs, wall decor, children's items and frames. During the holidays they even carry ornaments. I've posted a pic of a couple of them. The people who volunteer here are extremely nice and dedicated to helping the artists they show -- often women trying to support their families. But when buying here be prepared for a slow process. Because they are volunteers it's not like walking into a well oiled retail shop. But who really cares? It feels great to help out people who are trying to help themselves (hint -- it's the artist) and give gifts that have meaning to me and the recipient. It's been an amazing teaching tool for my nieces while giving them things they love. Hmmm. I think it's time for a new fashion scarf. Can't stay away too long!

This is a great little shop with so many items to choose from, I may go in for a pair of earrings…read moreto give as a gift but then find a pair for myself, a necklace, and 10 other things I want! The items are all fair trade and the employees are volunteers so you know you are shopping for a good cause! Great for gifts and each product has a story!

Beanstalk is the kind of toy store I wish is around when I was a kid. They carry a variety of toys…read moreand educational activity games. The store is clean and organized and I must mention the friendly staff on duty this past Saturday morning who offered to put a ribbon on a stuffed animal I purchased. There are plenty of street parking in front and around the store. It's a unique treasure for kids of all ages. Instead purchasing toys from of big box stores or Amazon, give Beanstalk a try!

This is an adorable toy store for the under 10 set. I am not in company with many youngsters…read moretheseadays, but I imagine this store is the kind of place they'd love. There's a train track that runs above the store with a train toddling along. I saw moms sitting on the floor while their kids explored. I was looking for newborn stuff, the store is more geared to toddlers and up, although lots of baby gear here too. I didn't stay long as I was looking for infant stuff but I imagine I'll be back when said newborn gets a little older.

My favorite place to be. They have their more "upscale" donations at the front entrance and as you…read morecontinue walking around you will see more reasonably priced items. They have almost anything you think you may need and if they don't, they'll have it next week. They have a sale going on right now the entire store is 50% off and you cannot beat that. They also run different sales throughout the year. There's A LOT of items but it's not messy- everything is organized and labeled. In addition to the wide variety of items and prices, the volunteers and employees have been so kind to me. Victor delivered a couch and chair and I'm so grateful for the help! I'm in there almost every week. Be prepared to spend at least an hour in there. You can't beat it!

This store is always fun and its HUGE! The prices here are very fair and there are always new items…read more. Don't miss the free section in the back and in the children's area. Upscale donates their proceeds to charity, so you can feel good about shopping here.