Once again, The Grapevine helped me find a perfect gift for a little person. I had a cousin…read morecelebrating his second birthday and he loves airplanes. When I shared that information with the owner, she knew exactly what I needed. She showed me a cute t-shirt that had an airplane on it with the caption, "Take To The Sky". It was perfect. Now I just had to find out what size to buy. The owner remained patient as I texted the grandma, so I purchased the right size. The t-shirt was considered a summer items and all summer fashions were on sale for 20% off. So I got a great gift at a discount. (Original price was good, too). I paired this t-shirt with a couple of Hot Wings toys from Funky Planet Toys, a fabulous locally owned toy store about a half block down the street. Alton is lucky to have these two children's stores in their downtown. As a bonus, both are women owned.

Great selection so many books of each genre. The workers are so helpful. Books on shelves so very…read moreeasy to find cause how orderly they are..Lots obooks for cheaper prices.

Great staff with a helpfully attitude always helps me find their values within their vast…read moreselection. Next time you are in there, ask about my book Barn Secrets!

OMG! White Birch has given itself a refreshing remodel and it looks amazing. The side entrance is…read moreno longer, you now enter through the front. A simple change like that, totally improved the flow of the entire store. Whenever I need gifts for my female family members and BFF's, I know I can find something at White Birch. They've got everything a person needs for entertaining. I have to control myself when shopping, because I want to buy something for myself. I love Nora Fleming and I'm always tempted to buy the newest items. I like that they have locally branded items. They'll offer locally themed tea towels with both. Alton and Godfrey printed on them. Another one of my favorite things to purchase here are; cocktail napkins and greeting cards. They've got some of the wittiest cards and the napkins make me laugh, too. They also have a fashion boutique for the ladies. A couple of my family members have bought items and have looked very stylish. On occasion, WB will have a few mens shirts and I've bought them and constantly get compliments, when I wear them. The service is very personalized and when you become a regular, they'll remember your name. If they don't remember your name, they'll remember what you bought and will make recommendations based on previous purchases. That's impressive and excellent customer service. Getting married soon? Be sure to use the Bridal Registry at White Birch.

Return/expiration policies are very strict. No exceptions...at least for me but I'm betting there…read moreare plenty depending on who you are.

Super friendly ladies upon walking in. Right now they have a deal.if you're a rewards member; buy…read moreone body mist and a candle for $19.95! This is Belleville newest loc that's a smaller version of the one inside st Clair sq mall. This one does have some white barn items FYI. All in all its cute and quaint. They have some new scents in. I am happy Bellville got a B&BW in their shopping center by target, matrices, and Hibbett sporting stores.

Love that BBW put a stand alone store (not in a mall) close by my home. I am addicted to their…read morecandles and body creams. The close location might not be the best for my pocketbook Store was smaller than I expected, hence the four star rating. Candle section was small. Neat little corner when you enter to the right with men's fragrances. Towards the right rear was the wallflower section. So many people shopping the second day that I didn't have patience to really msgs a purchase. Plus, the sales promotion was 40% off. Not one of the better promotions. Again, my only gripe was the store is too small.

Great selection on your home decor needs. This location was very well stocked and employees were…read moreout restocking as well. They had a lot of items on clearance. Plenty of items for the upcoming season and holiday. Pricing is fairly decent, but some items are a bit over priced if you ask me. Plenty of parking outside, and the employees were kind, and assisted when needed.

So glad to find a Home Goods close to my Illinois home. When I lived in STL, I loved the Kirkwood…read morestore and this one is quickly becoming my new favorite. Since the neighborhoods of Edwardsville and Kirkwood are similar, the merchandise in both stores is very similar. Actually, I would be in amazement if someone went into a Home Goods store and walked out with nothing. I think I've only been able to accomplish that once. I can always find some little trinket for the current holiday, a new pot for the kitchen or some new scoop bags for walking the dogs. If you can't find something for yourself at Home Goods, I am confident you'll find a gift or two for a friend or family member. If you haven't been, get yourself out of the house and go shopping. When: Whenever in E-ville Why: Decorating the home or gift shopping

I love Barnes and Noble!!! It's just great. But I love books, and my kids love them too. There is…read morealways some sale on books. Or you can just sit and read. I never feel rushed. Everything just slows down in the book store.

I love this barns and noble location! It's a very clean place and peaceful too. People are very…read morehelpful! I love it that I can pick up a big and literally stand there for like 30 mins browsing at it and they won't bother you. I also love the cafe! They make really good Starbucks coffee and have really good food! I love all the food they have here especially the desserts! My favorite are their cookies and cheesecake! I also love their quiche too! It's seriously the best! Only downfall for this location is that it's not affiliated with actual Starbucks so you can't use your Starbucks card. PS: they need to bring back their tiramisu! It was the best tiramisu I've ever had in my life and I've travel the world for good tiramisu lol

Such a cute makers market gift shop featuring items from local artisans. They offer unique…read moreone-of-a-kind gifts that are readily available or special order from the vendors. Each booth is decorated and well stocked. The shop is centrally located in Uptown Collinsville among other must see shops and restaurants. They also have a creative studio area where they host craft events (painting, crocheting, kids crafts, and other DIYs) or you can rent the space out for a private party. Don't forget to take a selfie in front of the beautiful butterfly wings.

I have been to a lot of these stores and this one was immaculately clean, organized, and well…read morestocked on a Thursday morning. I left with a lot of skincare that I use regularly. Love the CosRx products and they had quite a few of my favorites. It's not necessarily cheaper than it is elsewhere but it's not more expensive either. I will go out of my way to come back to this location. Loved it!

I love Marshalls! This one is usually hit or miss finding something I want, but today I hit the…read morejackpot! I found so many great shirts for my little man to go back to school. Polo and Nautica shirts for like 7 dollars! I even found myself an adorable shirt with little red hearts on it! Check out was fast with no waiting! Great shopping day at Marshalls!