The staff is incredible , every gift you'd ever want to buy is here ! Just a favorite store '

I love shopping here! They have cool baking supplies and cooking options, gifts, toys, art work and even some local products! Every time I'm downtown I pop in the see what's new. read more

Always find unique gifts. Have been shopping here for years, Very friendly nice staff. They also gift wrap purchases. read more

Shop local! Ive bought my coffee beans here forever. The staff is very friendly, the store is clean, and they have lots of great merchandise. read more

WHY GO THE X RATED ROUTE? For many years I loved the selection here for fun boutique gifts. And, each year around this time I would bring my young great nieces and nephews here to look for a small gift for themselves as well as something I would purchase for them to give their parents and each of their siblings for Christmas. I was sad this week when I went in to do a preview tour and saw a large section of penis cups at kids level across from baby toys. Why the "novelty" toys?At a minimum they could at least be up out of sight and reach of 8 year old nephews. I'm sad to end my little tradition since I no longer want to take my 13 year old niece here. While the sex joke items are a small percentage they are highly visible so not a great family place anymore. read more

Such an awesome shop! The ladies who work there are always extremely friendly and helpful. They do complementary gift wrapping and always do a beautiful job. Great selection and fair prices. I simply love this store! read more

What a cool place, a very eclectic mix of items. They have a great selection of gifts and you're bound to find something cool for yourself too. Great location near the square!!! read more

Lifestyles - a living room with a brick wall - Specialty Food Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

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LOVE LOVE LOVE. I came to the midwest a bored californian, and left feeling inspired. Lifestyles' fabu art pieces, gourmet food items and nature-themed servingware will knock the socks off even the most jaded urban dweller. Who knew a little boutique in Northwest Indiana could be so utterly chic? read more

I AM A HUGE FAN OF THIS PLACE!! The owner Renee is wonderful, and so are the girls and ladies that run this place. They basically have all the stuff you want, but dont want to drive to Chicago for.. If you want to spend $20 in gas, pay tolls, and another $25 in parking then go for it! If you are smart and want to support the local economy and want to get cool stuffs go to Life Styles! They have excellent quality services ( ASHLEY FRICKEN RULES!!) and you can get anything from fine art, to cool lamps or awesome chandeliers to dirty message soap and funky flasks!!! Plus they wrap the gifts which I NEVER tell people I did myself, but hey if they want to THINK I did, its ok! (: Bottom line is , this place is cool, the people are cool, prices fair and you never have a dull conversation with the wonderful people here.. Go here peoples...support your local funky store! read more

Hailing from Minnesota, this shop reminds me of the quaint shops in Nisswa (which is one of my favorite places in the world). They offer just about everything you could imagine and offer friendly service. You could spend hours just browsing with several knick knacks around every corner for any person of any age! Definitely the place you want to go if you're searching for a unique gift. It's a labyrinth of joy :) The true gem in this treasure shop is the top floor. Several furniture displays with unique designs, paintings, and other decorations for a home. I am so inspired by the space and wish my house looked like that... All in all, I LOVE Lifestyles. read more

I love Lifestyles! The upstairs gallery is a great place to wander, sip a coffee, and shop for unique art pieces. The kitchen/home side of the store is also great, with aprons, fancy martini shakers, and of course some new kitchen gadget that I must have. If you've never been there, I recommend the shopping experience. read more

Exceptionally cool place!!! Great, one of a kind gifts!

Lifestyles is one of the places I miss the most in Northwest Indiana. It is typical of the kind of store that you find in small coastal towns in California. It has an eclectic mix of art, cards, and gourmet food items. It's a place worth visiting if you're ever in the Valparaiso, Indiana area and need a fun gift for a friend (or yourself)! The last time I was there I fell in love with a lamp. They told me that they'd work with me to ship it but shipping was way more expensive than the lamp. Maybe next time? read more

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I find myself stopping in from time to time, just to look, and always seem to leave with something! There are a bunch of really cute things on the first floor and I love the artwork area upstairs. It's a really cute place. read more

I can honestly say that ive never purchased anything from this place except for a crap ton of silly string when they used to sell it during popcorn fest. This place is very interesting to walk through and the staff is friendly and helpful. If you are looking for something off the wall or unique then this is the place in valpo to find it. Even if you don't buy anything it's worth taking a walk through. read more

This is one store I miss not living in Valpo anymore. I do come back from time to time. Each visit is a step back in time and a step forward - there are always new things to mix with the old. If you are hunting for a gift for someone you have NO IDEA what to get - this is the place to go! It's always a standby for me at Christmas time! read more

I love this place. I haven't been for a while. Too busy! But, if you're in the mood for shopping, I highly recommend it. It's fun and a great selection. If you're looking for a gift, you can't go wrong here. Hint. ... hint. ... read more

Gorgeous little shop with a unique array of gifts and novelties. The kitchen shop is fun to poke around and you're sure to find gadgets you never even knew you needed. The jewelry is different but in a good way and the baby gifts are sure to be a hit at any shower. It's also the best place to find a tastefull but entertainging gag gift like a cat lady action figure for the cat lover in your life or potato guns for your friends rowdy kids that you can send home to terrorize their mother with. Venture upstars while you're here and look at amazing and near one of a kind furniture, art and decor. I come here often just to look around and always for special little gifts. read more

This place is clean and has friendly employees. They're super nice and accommodating. Lifestyles has a large variety of unusual gifts and toys. Definitely go there if you need to buy something cool for someone! They also have artwork upstairs and gourmet cooking stuff on the right side of the store. read more

Great local store. I go there when I have a hard to buy gift, and I am never unsuccessful. I also leave with items for myself. Great for people with all types of tastes. Can be a little overwhelming but in a good way. read more

Great place for the last minute gift. My daughter loves this place and we can never walk by when it's open without wanting to go in. Friendly staff. read more

This place is AWESOME! There is nothing around here like it. When you walk in you don't know where to head first. There are so many unique and artistic pieces that you can spend hours browsing. If you don't have the time to get lost, just ask one of the extremely helpful employees and tell them what you need. Best place for very cool gifts, toys, and unusual home decor. A+ read more

i love this story, super cute and sells amazing stuff. however, the workers along with the owner are so rude and judgy. my kids got yelled at for simply walking in with a group. workers came up to them and said only two "students" were allowed in the store at once. my kids are great and friendly people who are nice to everyone. they have never stolen a thing and are respectful to all adults. me, along with a lot of my friends, have had experiences similar to mine. once again, a great place to shop for gifts, cards, toys, and more. customer service just needs to be a little nicer and less uptight. read more

My favorite store in Valpo! I love their eclectic products, especially the upstairs loft gallery area and their specialty soaps and lotions. I pop in to browse at least three times a month, and have been satisfied with all of my purchases. It's something different and if you have never been there, you need to check it out as it is a unique store unlike any other around the area. read more

One of the best little stores in NWI! Great place to buy gifts and unique home decor (gotta check out the upstairs). When buying gifts, they wrap everything too - free! Love, Love, Love! read more

It can be VERY expensive but I love shops like this. I don't often make a purchase but I love to browse around especially during the start of a new season! The ladies who work there have always been very friendly to me. Other reviews say that if you're young they watch you but I've never seen them do this. I don't look too young but I carry around a backpack and they've never given me any issues. read more

I absolutely agree that this store is definitely a great find in downtown Valpo. My daughter and I love just walking the square and this is a store that we always have to stop in at. It has such a different array of items that it is hard not to buy something when we go in. I just found out that there was an upstairs and when I did I am hooked gazing at the many beautiful furniture and art pieces. Hands down one of my favorites!! read more

An eclectic and eccentric mix of do-dads and gadgets. Anywhere from jewelry to pieces of art and furniture. I frequented this store as a child and still as an adult. read more