I was biking to Hubbard Woods today and saw this gorgeous new store was open for business! I have a…read morelot of Serena & Lily in my house, but have never actually been inside one of their gorgeous stores. And this didn't disappoint because I found myself wanting to recreate a few rooms with their gorgeous furniture, but for now I settled on some new placemats. Unfortunately, they didn't have the placemats I wanted in stock, but the lovely sales associate ordered them for me with a store code for free shipping and 15% off. Score! The outdoor space is gorgeous and I couldn't help, but just sit down for a few to check my email. I wish they went the RH store route with drinks and food out here because it really is the perfect setting and I could see myself enjoying many girls nights out in this space with a drink in hand. Welcome to the neighborhood Serena & Lily!

If return something to Serena and Lily be sure you check your credit card for the credit. This…read morecompany is NOT processing returns. I went to the store processed the return with Margaret Fuchs July 25th, their warehouse received the items July 27th as of today I still have not received credit. Margaret has told me twice, a customer service rep by phone and now Robert Georgiou has told me he received an email showing the credit processing it and that is was just processed yesterday. I asked for a copy of the email showing me the credit. He sent me the same pdf I have received twice before with today's date on it. Has never sent me the email from accounting and if it was processed yesterday why does the pdf have today's date? This company is scamming people. I just looked up on google and there are people from all over claiming the same things. Beware!

Sales help encouraging to the novice shopper. Delightful…read moreselection of kitchen tables and comfortable chairs The love seat and ottoman were just the right size for my apartment. Many years ahead for what I paid. Talk to me. A few more pieces are coming tomorrow.

Kat was great! We were struggling to find a mattress that wasn't too firm. We ordered one and had…read moreit delivered and found it to be too hard for what we needed. After going back to the store Kat worked with us very closely and very professionally to make sure that we got the right mattress. Thank you, Kat!

John Plunkett, his wife Valerie, Debbie, & their staff all have one objective: to assist you in…read moreachieving the best look for your home and the smartest furniture choice for your tastes and budget. They made the selection process such a pleasant experience, my wife and I ended up purchasing furniture for our entire home from Plunkett Furniture. Whether helping with interior design or advising us on quality, they were ready to make suggestions Finally, when our furniture arrived, John Plunkett was also there to help set up the furniture and place it where it belonged. This was awesome and unexpected but much appreciated. Quality furniture + expert advice + and fair prices add up to the right furniture choices.

I was amazed by the wonderful service I received from designer Klorissa…read more She went above and beyond to make me feel special.

Ordered 2 cabinets for our living room and product we received looked nothing like what was…read moreexplained to us (they didn't have in store). After waiting 14 weeks for these cabinets, we received this incredibly cheap looking product. The craftsmanship is terrible (see pictures) as the doors don't even align with the frame (note, 2 cabinets were over $1,500, you wouldn't think they looked like someone made them without tools). We instantly told them about the issue and their response was basically "sorry, you ordered them". These were not custom but simply a standard order for merchandise from their vendor yet they refuse to stand behind their product or recommendation and accept a return. Wasted lots of time and money dealing with this awful situation. Disreputable business.

Quick notes on furniture shopping:…read more I learned of Casa Spazio from the lounge setup at Expo Chicago at Navy Pier. I went in to the store a few days later and really patient, friendly service. I loved two of their sofa pieces with movable backs and the flexibility on customizing it. Prices were competitive for the european contemporary style. The downstairs area had sale pieces too. I got a different sofa from elsewhere, but this place was on my top 5 after looking at about 30 stores.

Prices fair. Elderly…read morestaff very nice mostly. I like that they carry vintage vinyl.

It was a very welcoming and nice atmosphere, and everybody was super helpful! Whenever I went to…read morebuy cute little trinkets, toys, or action figures. They were all very cheap and well quality. I would go again!

I would like to update my review. I did have the sofa redone at your shop. We discussed ad nauseam…read morethat it would be a comfortable soft sofa and that the velvet would not attract as much dust and lint as it does. You said it was specifically a better product. I had another chair recovered in velvet at Calico Corners in Wilmette and it does not attract dust and lint at all so it is not necessarily a function of all velvets. You were not nearly as helpful as you sound here on yelp when I had these complaints after the sofa was done. You' were completely unresponsive and refused to assist any further. At minimum, the sofa should've been comfortable and you definitely did mislead me on your product.

Update: I just received my newest piece from MegMade and am in love! I purchased a sofa that is…read morecomfy AND looks amazing. The ultimate combo. I absolutely love this place! You get something completely customizable and catered to you that no one else will ever have. My husband and I love our dresser! It's so well done.

If you've read some of my reviews, you may know that I love home decor/interior design shops. I…read morestumbled upon this one whilst wandering downtown Winnetka. It's a nice shop with some lovely items. What drew me in was seeing some nice photo frames when I peeked in the windows; they had some nice ones but not quite what I was looking for. They had 15% off Christmas stuff when I was in but I didn't see anything I needed (and other similar shops I'd visited in Uptown, Andersonville, Wilmette, and even down the street in Winnetka had 40-60% off Christmas items, so it was easy to pass). Staff were friendly and I was greeted by both employees within moments of entering, both happy to help me find anything if needed. If you're looking for a gift, decorating a home, or need advice on either, Madarine Home would not be a bad place to shop. There's a step in order to enter the store, so you may want to call and find out if they have an accessible entrance if you can't manage the step. There's parking all around this shopping district that is free.

From the owner: Mandarine Home is a home goods boutique and full-service interior design firm servicing Chicago's…read moreNorth Shore. Pop into our Winnetka store and get inspired by our colorful and chic furniture, lighting, pillows, rugs, and accessories.

Once again, I turned to Linly Designs for help furnishing my new home--and once again, they…read moreexceeded every expectation. Years ago, they completely transformed my space, leaving not only me but my friends and family in awe. So it was a no-brainer to return to them. While they no longer offer full interior design services (which is a real loss for anyone who hasn't experienced their magic), they more than made up for it with their stunning selection of Marge Carson furniture--an iconic brand with nearly 80 years of design excellence that Linly Designs now proudly owns. The result? A match made in design heaven. The quality of the furniture is nothing short of extraordinary--elegant, timeless, and meticulously crafted. And Linly's service? Still first-class, just like I remembered. From consultation to delivery, every detail was handled with care and professionalism. The best have truly partnered with the best. I couldn't be more thrilled.

Everyone there is extremely friendly and helpful! They have very unique and exclusive merchandise,…read moreand are great at design and remodeling. Would recommend them highly!

In the book, Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell speaks about working 10,000 hours in one's craft, in order…read moreto be deemed an expert. Some folks are disputing this but think about it, do you want the pilot of your plane on your trans-Pacific flight with 100 hours of flight experience?? Or do you want the person with 10,000 hours?? Speaking of pilots, the pilot light in my gas fireplace kept going out and it kept going out when outside temperatures went below 25F. That's right, it went out when you needed it most. So after firing up the pilot light manually for seemingly over two Winters, I said to myself, this is insanity. So I used Yelp to conduct a comparative analysis and called four fireplace companies. Here were the outcomes of those calls: - one company does not fix gas fireplaces. - the second company made me leave a message and it took the guy like 3 days to call back and he had an attitude like he was disgruntled from the get-go (meaning from the onset). - the third company wanted to charge a service call for diagnosing the problem and couldn't comment on the overall costs. - the fourth company was Hearth & Home and Pat (who turned out to be the owner) was a straight shooter (meaning forthcoming with details). Pat asked the year, make, model, serial number of my gas fireplace. He listened to me about my fireplace's symptoms and gave me a likely diagnosis and projected costs of the part and service. I had a very good feeling about his Integrity and thought the cost was reasonable. The appointment was booked and weeks later, Mike came as scheduled. Mike has 10 years experience and although he huffed and puffed here and there while fixing it, I had no doubt that with his expertise (10,000 hours) we would be up and running in no time. And that's what happened, my fireplace got fixed, within budget and right in time for me to make it to the Yelpies event last week!! Thank you Pat, Mike and H&H for this professional experience. Otherwise I would have missed that great event by Kesha and Celeste!!

The initial assessment of our need for a gas fireplace insert was explained well and installation…read morewas well done by experienced, knowledgeable field people. Their ongoing support has been outstanding. Highly recommended.

Besides being a supreme craftsman, Ray is a purveyor of marvelous oddities like the…read morerecycled-aluminum creatures--flamingoes, penguins, pigs, roosters--that I've collected over the years. These all-weather friends "hide" in plain sight, peeking out from behind trees & shrubs, delighting toddlers, amusing passersby. Yesterday as I turned onto Ridge in Wilmette, a green dinosaur in front of Ray's shop flagged me down & asked where I've been! He & his brilliant friends, peacock & owl, made me laugh--& for a moment I forgot about Covid 19, my husband's stroke, the war in Ukraine, global warming. Who could resist that? And so our menagerie grows--in size & popularity. Thanks to Ray

I stopped in for the first time as I was driving thru our…read moresmall antique section of town off Ridge Rd. Studio 817 was exactly like an antique shop should be! A seemingly completely unlimited selection of whatever you never thought you needed but now cannot live without. The owner walked me thru the store showing me wooden tables, measuring to see if it was the right size, and saying "I have this one also..." He was so thoughtful, even offering to build a tabletop top to my exact measurements. Don't miss stopping by this cute store for what he has and what he can build.