This shop has gone downhill. It used to have one of a kind vintage items, now those items are very…read morerare. Someone is a good sewer so some of the pillows are cute, but they are overpriced. The last couple times I went in there I left empty-handed, the items are kind of dull. Little color. Beige bomb!! I am finding it ironic that the young daughters of the owners are much more friendly than the owners. The mother of the owners is the absolute worst - not only unfriendly, she is downright rude.

Cutest shop around! They always have the best selection for home decor and gifts for family and…read morefriends for any holiday! Candles, plants, pillows, Knick knacks, flower pots galore!! Things you don't see in every store!! The quality of the products is great too! The mother and two daughters that run this shop are the sweetest people. They always greet you and are very helpful! So happy to have this small business in Lake Barrington!!

First time at this thrift store. Clean and we'll organized. The staff are welcoming and pleasant to…read moretalk to. I am truly impressed with the aggressive pricing. They get an A+ for the lowest prices in the area. Highly recommended.

staff are great...Paul is a great boss he makes the store clean as well as Sue and Karen.I have…read morebeen going there for 30 years. It use to be a dump and mean employes!!! Paul changed it and made it into a 1st class store,Keep up the good work

This is my FAVORITE Resale shop in the WHOLE Chicago area!! I have bought GREAT colorful, artistic,…read moreFANTASTIC clothes, shoes, Vera Bradley and other purses, and COOL, AWESOME jewelry, and MANY GREAT gift items for family & friends...I LOVE IT EVERY time I go there, as I ALWAYS find amazing things!!! Nina, Laura & Joseph are wonderful, kind, sweet and funny people and GREAT salespeople! I'm uploading only a few pictures of all I've found there! Oh, and I receive MANY compliments on everything every time I wear them!

I entered into an agreement with this business to sell a luxury bag on consignment, providing the…read morereceipt, box, and dust bag. The bag was in excellent condition. Initially, the price offered was very low, despite the business taking 50% of the sale. After some discussion, I agreed, trusting her because I was a frequent shopper at her shop. When signing, I asked if we should write down the details, but she said, "We talked about it, it's fine." We signed a 90-day contract--if it didn't sell, she'd contact me to decide next steps. After 90 days, I visited her shop. She seemed surprised and became aggravated when I started asking questions about the item because the things she was saying weren't adding up. I reminded her of the agreed terms, but she denied we had agreed. When she asked if I had proof, I realized I did not, which showed her true colors. She completely took advantage of me because she knew it was my first time reselling an item not knowing much about it. Seeing this, I chose to stop arguing. She had taken advantage of my trust. I decided to handle things properly and requested my payment. However, she kept delaying payment until I filed a complaint with the BBB and considered legal action. Only then did she finally pay. I do not recommend this business based on my experience. If I would've known it was going to be such a hassle because she was being difficult, I would've never even sold it at all. After all to me it wasn't even about the money it was more about the dissatisfaction and disappointment I had with her breaking the trust of a client who's gone for years. I can't imagine what else she's done to other clients of hers who have no idea of what's really going on...

You never know what treasures you'll find at House of Hope! Prices are about the same as goodwill…read more The staff are always really sweet and helpful too.

I wanted to share my experience donating to House of Hope so others know what to expect…read more I called ahead because I had a large amount of sewing and embroidery items to donate. I was honest that everything was in decent condition--not perfect, but still usable. I was told I could bring everything in. When I arrived and opened my trunk, the gentleman helping immediately made a snide comment: "You know we're not a refuge place, we're a thrift store." That was surprising and honestly off-putting, especially since I had already explained everything over the phone. I asked for a manager, and they pointed out that one of my sewing bags had dust on it and said they couldn't accept it in that condition. I understand having standards, but this felt excessive for donated goods. I guess if you had a Birkin bag but it had a little dust on it or wasn't in perfect condition, they wouldn't take that either. It left me wondering--are you a resale shop or a retail store? If the expectation is that everything must be near-perfect, that should be clearly communicated upfront. Otherwise, it feels unreasonable for a donation-based operation. I mean House of Hope is getting this stuff for FREE. I respect that they have policies and that the organization is volunteer-run, but the overall interaction came across as dismissive and overly picky. If I had known the expectations were this strict, I would have saved myself the trip and sold the items myself or donated elsewhere. Just something to keep in mind if you're planning to donate here.

The 1908 is an awesome store, well worth a visit. You've got to keep an eye out because it's easy…read moreto drive by, the store is in a more residential area so keep that in mind. Also, make sure that you've got time to browse-there are two stories of awesome finds! Lot's of antiques, art, vintage clothing and more. Big collection of vintage cookbooks and cookware. The store reminded me of antiquing with my mom and had me wanting to bring her ASAP. You can tell that the store's owner takes a lot of pride into her business and the store is a reflection of that. I bought two really lovely bookmarks. I'm looking forward to a return visit soon.

Highly recommend calling ahead to make sure they are open to the public. Drove for over an hour to…read moresee this place and sadly, while waiting for them to re-open as they were temporarily closed was told by a lady (assuming the owner) that I was on private property while waiting by the store. Based on the hours and their website, the store looked like it was open to the public and I didn't realize I was tresspassing...it is not a store, it is private property.

knowledgeable group. Chris the owner took the time to come out to look at my friends household…read moreitems.

HUGE and AMAZING selection and it's two floors!! I stumbled upon this place while out and about and…read moreI cannot wait to come back. Owners are very friendly too!

Amazing thrift store. Wide selection of items in great condition. From furniture to clothing,…read morewedding dresses and casual clothing, entire sets of fine china, bedding, anything anyone could possibly need. All items are reasonably priced.

I first found Sparrow's nest in McHenry while living in the area, afterwards I moved back to my…read morehometown, and later was happy to find another Sparrow's Nest in Third Lake, and next was Mundelein, I love all three! My most recent purchases were from Mundelein had purchased some furniture and long story short, Sue was so helpful with delivery and other personal issues I had, you will not find a more Professional. Courteous, Helpful, & Polite person. Thanks again SUE!!!

Great store! Great finds! Quality stuff! The service was great! Everything you could want from…read morejeans to dresses! We will be back!

This is a awesome thrift store! Great service, wide selection, and was 25% of storewide at the time.read more