This is an adorable spot! It's homey and the clothes are very well curated. I love that they host…read morethe Mom Brain writer's series. A great community-builder!

Little Gems is an incredible addition to the Evanston community. It is my go-to stop for unique and…read moreprecious baby shower gifts (along with a book from Booked!) and has been the source of many of my kids' favorite clothes. I love the sustainability of the model, and Katie has always been enormously helpful, welcoming, and kind. My kids have also participated in some of the events hosted by Little Gems, and they have loved all of them -- the Little Gems team seems to welcome kids as they truly are and our experience has been very ND affirming. Finally, I have worked with Katie on a few donation events for two of our local mutual aid organizations and she has been a terrific partner in that effort.

Get yourself over to B. Dubov Mid-Century Design for a great gift, cool vintage stuff, that perfect…read moreitem that you personally appreciate, or just for the fun of it. My wife and I bought mid-century lamps and we love them. Quality, prices, and service were the best. Brenda Dubov herself is helpful and charming. And there's lot's more stuff. My sister wanted a unique business card holder, and I found the perfect one--for a great price. Brenda's corner of the Andersonville Galleria is full of great things--intriguing art, jewelery (old and new), and a lot more. I'm really picky, but I could buy something there every week.

B. Dubov has a fabulous selection of lamps, furniture, and eclectic jewelry. I own several of her…read morejewelry finds - one necklace in particular I have received repeated complements on - people wanted to buy it off my neck! Brenda is also a fabulous person to work with and will work with you to accommodate your needs!

ian is very proffesional and honest i had items in my attic for years that were very special to me,…read morebut it was time to let go, i brought them to lot 14 and ian took time yo view the items and explained how the auction worked and what i would expect. i felt very confident working with ian and lot 14. my items were auctioned and i received a check in the mail. i will be taking more items to lot 14 and i would reccomend ian and lot 14 100% . thank you ian for taking great care of me. charlene

Dishonest auction house be aware !!!! Talk to live auctioneers before bidding they don't send…read moreinvoices they retract won items horrible horrible experience

This person is slower than molasses in January, he also doesn't return calls. It is next to…read moreimpossible to deal with him. He had an expensive rug from me that he promised to sell at auction, but said auction did not take place. It took me many attempts to retrieve my rug.

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.

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!

We actually stopped by the neighborhood to hit up the Spice House, but then I saw this next door…read moreand got distracted. It wasn't yet open, so we stuck with the original plan and went to the Spice House first (AMAZING as always) and came here afterwards. I love vintage maps, but am no connoisseur or expert. I also have a low price point because I'm cheap, but this shop had so many options in so many price points, all of which honestly seemed incredibly reasonable given the dates of the prints. Based on the only other review, I am going to guess that my interactions were with Mary and she was super nice, and it honestly felt like she knew so much about every piece. I would have preferred a print of Chicago or even New Jersey, but already have prints representing both and I wanted something small and under $50 so I picked up a small (and pretty much matted) print of a notice commemorating the death of President Lincoln from 1865!!! Am I a nerd for thinking that is cool as shit? It was also only $24, not including tax, is in pristine condition and perfect. I'd go back to George Ritzlin Antique Maps & Prints anytime I'm in Chicago! They have great prints, maps and otherwise, for your home.

This is a really cool store to check out. They specialize in antique maps, prints, and rare books…read more BTW - They only do the years 1490-1890 for antique maps. I spent a few hours going thru their maps of Asia. Its really interesting to see how the known parts of the world have changed in over a few centuries. Be sure and ask questions, because the owners, George and Mary are really cool and have actually contributed to a few historical books. They also have a great collection of maps of the Chicago area. A really funny map is this one on Sin and Saloons in the city. It was supposed to be a warning and an attack on these dens of sin, but it ended up being bought by men visiting the city to find the brothels and bars :-) Another good one is the totally politically incorrect map of the city by ethnic groups. If you have the time and inclination, be sure and check it out. PS The Spice house is a few doors west, so go ahead and drop by there also.

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.

I had an old rocker that was mine when I was a baby that we have now inherited to use for our baby…read more After 30 years of non-use to everyday use, the caning in the seat bottom gave out. I searched originally for a woodworker, but I was referred by one specifically to Kelly for her services restoring old furniture. So I called and she picked up - and on her way out of town for the weekend, no doubt! She was incredibly easy to talk to so we made an appointment for her to see the chair. We talked about different seat options and she let me dig through her pile of remnants and helped pick out one that fit the esthetic of the chair well and that would go with most any decor. The price quoted was reasonable too, so we went with it. Not only that but she instantly knew the design of the chair and was able to refer to it in one of her books. She knows her stuff!!! I now have said chair and it is so comfortable and just looks so nice and put together. I am so not an interior designer nor a furniture person so I really appreciated her assistance in making my chair look beautiful. Communication was super easy, the price was very fair, and the result is something that will last and looks lovely. Thanks again Kelly!

Mediocre performance at best…read more Poor grasp of light differences throughout the day. Color choices were similar to my three year old nephew drawing on the sidewalk with chalk. Add to that the fact that she is merely the middleman for Amish furniture purchased in Readstown, WI with zero artistic or construction talent. Finally, if you are still on the fence, you'll also get the full dose of CRT, leftist ideology and pro Biden socialist program. My advice is to stay far, far away from a mediocre designer with flawed ideology; a cult like fervor supporting the continuing demise of American values, freedoms and the very ideology of personal freedom equating to personal responsibility this nation was founded on.