Man, it's a GOOD thing I live nowhere near this store, or I'd be in big trouble…read more
My mom discovered this gem of antique goodness about a year ago when she found me a vintage bird cage as a gift. She finally brought me in there last fall on our way out to Starved Rock, and had I not needed to save money for Xmas gifts, I would've likely gone crazy...
Plan on giving this store at LEAST an hour. There are 2 levels, and it's not that the place is that large...there's just that much crammed in here. The first floor holds clothing, outerwear, jewelry, accessories (shoes, gloves, bags), housewares, furniture, collectibles, etc. (The owner has, by far, the LARGEST selection of vintage hats I have ever seen and they are in impeccable condition...) My coolest find that day: Huge wooden yarn spools (easily half the price of what you'd pay on the internet or anywhere in Chicago.) Speaking of $$, her prices are reasonable, and she's very willing to make deals.
And for the GUYS: the entire basement of the store is full of old tools, printers' drawers, trunks, signs, even a lobster trap!
If Anthropologie discovers this place, I'm screwed...but that's great for Country At Heart!!