What a cute boutique . Love everything about it. If you are looking for a place to shop for unique…read moreitems. This might just be the place for you . Staff were friendly and helpful, Mike was very attentive .

I have been waiting for someone to take over this space for so long. Once I saw it was a plant +…read morehome decor store I was beyond thrilled. I was blown away by how GORGEOUS they have created this space. Mike is such an incredible host for the space and was very warm. I wish I could have purchased everything from the store. This place is my Pinterest (lookalike) heaven. It is absolutely the BEST home decor and plant store I've ever seen. WILDERHOUSE is so aesthetically pleasing and well thought out from the store layout, details, and I'm sorry but Mike can you decorate my home in the future? LOVE WILDERHOUSE!

This is a fun, unique (not-a-cult) coffee and artist café in the West Town area…read more I loved grabbing an iced latte and browsing the unusual candles, cards, clothing, jewelry, cutting boards and more. I found items to be pricey, but it would be worthwhile to shop here for a one-of-a-kibd gift and to support local artists. I will be back before the end of Summer, for sure. The layout is bright inside, relaxed, clean and welcoming. Clean restroom customers can use too. Check out the vintage clothing in the back room, extremely artful, food-like candles, and gift card creations.

Been wanting to come here forever and I'm glad I did! Cutesey little shoppy shop in a quiet area of…read morewest town. They have such a fun selection of perfumes, snacks, candles, and other fun gifts it was very fun to browse. I also got the breakfast latte which was a cinnamon honey concoction that was delicious. Ended up leaving with a home spray all wrapped in a cute bag. Will definitely return!

If you love contemporary pieces, Adler is the designer for you. While modern furniture isn't my…read morestyle, I do find myself in love with some of Adler's pieces. I found a Talitha console cabinet that was perfect for an entryway in a home. I didn't like the silver accents, and asked if there was a gold alternative. The manager helped me figure out how we can get the accents in gold and shipped promptly... successfully. There was a second cabinet I loved by the Delphine collection, but was unable to get the finishes of the cabinet in a gold accent. Would recommend Adler for service and style ideas!

Any store that has a collection of pottery that is a conversation piece deserves the recognition of…read more5 stars.. Jonathan Adler is fun, hip, poppy, and of course a smile in disguise. http://jonathanadler.com/shop/home.php?cat=325

Boutiques like Raw Edge are my favorite. The focus on local merchants and makers is so fun and…read moreprovides a unique shopping experience where you can find something for everyone. 65+ local artists and artisans are represented at Raw Edge and we even got to meet one of the makers who was there selling his hand poured candles - shoutout to Terrell, owner of @inspirenaturalgoods! It was awesome to hear his story, background, and interests. The shop is full of tons of great items - too many to list, but I noticed stickers, jewelry, apparel, candles, home goods, decor, books, non-alcoholic spirits, bath bombs, cards, art, etc.! I especially liked the crocheted plants - perfect for those of us who can't keep real plants alive :) The employee working was super friendly and kind. I will definitely stop in again the next time I'm in this area! It's a great place to get gifts and souvenirs. P.S. They gave a discount for paying in cash or using venmo.

I love finding local shops like these that add character to a neighbourhood. Right away when I…read morewalked in, I was greeted with a smile and told of some of their offerings. They also apparently feature a local artist each week. The store contains so many cool items from fashion, art, and health and beauty products They have a nice seasonal selection too for all your special occasions. It's a no pressure place to browse at your leisure. Made me feel really comfortable to take my time. Decided to try one of their Mushroom Coffee packs and I'm not disappointed. Would love to come back again in the near future.

This place is amazing. Great place to find unique gifts for yourself and friends. Love the vibe…read morehere. It represents everything witchy, occult, taxidermy, sideshow, etc. Staff is very helpful to assist you to find that special gift or item you have been dreaming to own. Be on the look out for their special events, art openings, and workshops.

This place has a trove of oddities, something for everyone and is well-worth a visit. I poke in…read morewhen I want to pass out unique and funky gifts. Most items can be found online for less, but I prefer the in-store feels. Before today, my last visit was this past Christmas Eve. I bought some clamshell trinkets, porcupine quills, beard oil and few other non-essentials. On that particular day, I witnessed the owner tear apart the entire window display to fetch a rabbit necklace for a young couple. I ear hustled as the couple asked if they can reduce the price. The owner willingly complied as she put herself together (it was a whole workout just to get that piece). I had my eye on a turtle shell for $30. But I told myself I'd come back for it. I followed them on Ig and the shell kept calling my name. I figured, let me message them on Ig. If they can reduce the price even $5 I'd make the trek back. Hey, they did it for the young couple, it didn't hurt to ask. They said no. Pond turtle shells online start at $12. I figured, no biggie. I come in today to buy a gift card, some sage, palo santo, beard oil (up $3 since my last visit), a cool card for Father's Day coming up and alas my $30 turtle shell I intended to pay full price for. Or what I thought was $30. In a little over 4 mos the price inflated to $40. I mentioned it was $30 my last visit. I was perfectly willing this time to pay the $30 but what on earth constitutes a 33 % markup in just a season? I mentioned I could get them online for under $20 but I chose to come to the store and support local business. "You don't know if it's ethically sourced (from online)" they said. "And I don't know if this is ethically sourced either." I responded. The owner loudly barked "I'm not arguing with you." "Who's arguing with you?" What a weird response and made me feel pretty humiliated in front of their other customers especially given I still completed a transaction. Haggling, sharing information, and reminding them of my previous visit was hardly arguing. But hey. I initially intended to spend $100 today (on crap no one really needs unless you're Phoebe Buffay). I opted against buying the other items and just stuck with a gift card of $20. I'll buy the beard oil from Walgreens and earn points. And I'll buy the scent sticks from a similar Latin-owned business where the items will be cheaper and I'll feel more welcome. I'm not the target market here at Sideshow: I'm not Wiccan, im not a satanist, I'm not weird looking, I'm not white, I'm not goth, and I'm not holding on to a lost youth. If you fit any of those categories, perhaps your experience may be more fulfilling. Cool shop, fun concept but at the end of the day I don't need shoddy taxidermy displays, jewelry adorned with dead insects or any other knickknacks I can just as soon get online, for less. Especially not when the experience comes with pick-and-choose service. And particularly not when I'm coming far out of my way to spend money that doesn't come easy.

I still shop here and this store really does still match my taste. As I type this I'm wearing both…read morea shirt and socks from Moth. The shirt is one that the owner specifically brought back for me from Japan, which was really kind of her -- it wasn't something she otherwise carried, and she went out of her way to get it for me. It remains the case that if you go for a really subtle, muted color palette -- but the solution of an all-black uniform does not appeal to you -- this store is a treasure. Lots of earthy greens and browns, burgundies, multiple shades of navy: basically, the longtime menswear color palette but for women. Really nice timeless styles and high quality fabrics. I commented in my earlier review that this is a store for people willing to take care of their clothes and that remains the case. Hand-washing or delicates washing (in a mesh bag) and hanging to dry will go a long way to extending the life of these clothes. Given the price point, the goal should be to maximize wears! I can't remember the first thing I bought here, but I definitely have pieces from Moth in active rotation that are 4-5 years old.

The products were lovely, but the staff was quite unwelcoming. I came in ready to purchase a gift…read morefor my partner, but left feeling judged --like I wasn't seen as a serious customer or that the items were out of my price range. Disappointing experience. I won't be returning.

This is my new favorite store!…read more Fortunate Discoveries displays local, Chicago fine artisans, designers & specialty retailers (fashion, clothing, pottery, accessories...) in Lincoln Park, just a couple blocks west of Sheffield (and the Brown/Purple el stop) on Armitage. Being a creative person myself, I really appreciate all the different types of products sold in this store and a plus, it supports fellow, creative Chicagoans. I discovered Fortunate Discoveries a couple weeks ago, walking home from the Armitage el. I decided to take a slightly different route home and found this unique shop. It has beautiful, unique jewelry, great art, awesome pottery, and some really great gift ides! I ended up buying a cool looking ring, fun pot holders for a friend (who loves to cook) and a vase for my living room. I plan to go back again and again. I also will like to check out their First Fridays which is the First Friday of every month, later store hours, wine, art/design and mingling with some of the artists and vendors. It is just a couple blocks West of Sheffield, so I fear that it is just off the beaten shopping path, people may miss it. I would love for this place to succeed, so check it out! It just might be your new favorite store too! www.fortunatediscoveries.com

This place is absolutely amazing! Having frequented over 300 micro gallery showrooms across the…read moreUnited States, this one ranks #1! Very clean, organized, roomy & inviting space. The interior design is beautiful. You will find many unique, one of a kind treasures that make perfect gifts & conversation pieces and you never have to worry about anyone having the exact same item. Cindy, the owner is very hospitable and she knows her business inside and out. I can spend an entire day here roaming from one awesome micro gallery to the next and feeling good buying local and keeping my dollars in the United States to bolster the economy. I highly recommend paying Fortunate Discoveries a visit! 5 stars across the board. This place has a perfect rating of 5 stars on every review, that says alot

So refreshing to see an antique shop that feels actually curated and not just like an accumulation…read more So many cute items there - furnished my apartment with many items from this store, and I particularly loved the dishwear selection and a set of really unique bird prints near the back. Andy is lovely to chat with as well!

Great selection sweet shop dog. Andy is fun to talk to. Unique finds along with amazing art.read more