When we parked our car, we never expected to see the amount of needlepoint canvases when we entered…read morethe store. Everything was well organized & in perfect catagories!

a great neighborhood jewel of a store. jane has loads of…read moreyarns, beautiful canvases and runs fun classes. always helpful employees (thanks, deb!) and the finishing on every project i've done has been perfect. a sweet spot to check out new needlepoint finds.

We recently hosted my daughter's 7th birthday party here and had a fantastic experience. There…read morewere a number of options (ceramic painting, canvas painting, slime, and more!) - we chose canvas painting. The owner, Robin, and one of the other employees were fantastic at leading a group of 21 first grade girls through painting a mermaid tail (there were so many choices for the canvas painting - my daughter happened to choose this one). They can do them more or less complex based on the age group of the party. Robin was truly fantastic to work with. She took care of everything, including ordering pizzas from elsewhere in the mall. I brought the paper goods and cupcakes and everything else was handled. We were in a party room in the back that is utilitarian but also decorated. I definitely appreciated that there were separate tables for the art and the eating! I was perfectly happy to not be out in the front of the store with the general public. And the price was totally reasonable given everything that they did for us. Would definitely host another party here! We've also come on a random day just to do a walk in ceramic painting, which was also great. Lots of selections at all sorts of different price points. You can also do walk in canvas painting.

Haven't been in the store yet to experience, but was planning on holding my daughter's birthday…read moreparty here. We eventually ended up forgoing this year because she's still so young she wouldn't fully appreciate the experience, but plan on going for some Mommy and me time. The staff that I was in touch with while planning the event were all so helpful, responsive, and friendly. Even when we decided to pass on holding the party there, after we had filled out the form and not yet put in the deposit, they were so understanding. They get high ratings, they're located conveniently in a mall where if you have youngers you can go to the playgrounds in the mall, and if you have olders, they can walk around and do a little independent shopping. Looking forward to visiting soon!

I'm thrilled that the knitting store, Rib & Stitch, relocated here in Winnetka, nestled on a little…read moreHubbard Woods side street east of Green Bay road. A welcome surprise for me is how comfortable the owner makes me feel whenever I come to the store. A great big work table and a couple couches allow anyone come in, sit down, work, or just lay out the extraordinary materials you might want to try. Besides the fact that the owner acquires the most gorgeous yarns and materials, she is also so generous with her time and creative ideas. There is no pressure to sign up for classes, which I really appreciate. With my insane schedule and random knitting inspirations, I would never be able to keep up with any class. Although I seem to knit when a project pops in my head, plenty of other knitters would find the owner of R&S could steer them to any number of wonderful projects. Although she has placed many of her own inspired creations around the room and in the window, offering an assortment of ideas, she enthusiastically will help you with whatever project you choose to do. Just come look at the gorgeous skeins of wool around the room and you will NOT leave this store either empty-handed or lacking for ideas.

I was so excited they put a new yarn store in Winnetka, and I was not disappointed! The owner is so…read moresweet and willing to help you find anything you need. The store is new so there isn't a lot of yarn there yet, but it's very organized and reminds me of a high end boutique. There was a lot of knitting samples, but no crochet samples which was the only bummer. I will definitely be returning to this store!

We worked with Catherine for our wedding stationery, day of details and more.. we met with a few…read moreother shops but after meeting with Catherine , no one else could compare. She's beyond talented, organized, patient and kind.. she's made the whole process easy and fun! I had high hopes for these details, and Catherine has exceeded them. Not only is she talented but her organization and etiquette details have been so helpful for a somewhat scatterbrained bride to be.. can't recommend Catherine and Charm Studio enough.. your expectations will be far exceeded!

We absolutely love Charm Studio and Catherine! She is the most wonderful person to work with…read more Catherine was so patient with us! She designed beautiful Save the Dates for us along with invitations, escort cards, paper for hotel welcome boxes, signature cocktails signs, maps, rehearsal dinner invites, kooozies, matches, and more! Catherine is so talented and creative and is more than willing to work with whatever budget you have. She is also super fast meeting whatever deadline you need :-) could go on and on. Love her and her work!

I wanted to stop by Uncharted to restock on some moisturizer, then I accidentally discovered online…read morethat there was another location right next to the Walgreens where I was already planning a pickup, what are the odds? This Uncharted is similar to the one in Arlington Heights, which looked somewhat newer. It also had many different departments, each selling trendy merchandise. There seemed to be a lot of cute things that I could browse had I had more time to shop. I ended up grabbing several boxes of moisturizer and headed to checkout. The cashier was very friendly; she called some manager trying to check if I could combine two deals at the same time. I had a 10% off the entire purchase for the first time for rewards member coupon, and a monthly $5 coupon. As she apparently did not get a clear answer, she scanned both barcodes to let the system decide. It worked and saved me over $15. That's perfect customer service! I will be back to shop more for sure.

Uncharted opened in Wilmette a couple of weeks ago. We were curious and stopped by last night…read more I didn't know what to expect. The space used to be a Borders bookstore (RIP) years ago. It's bright and spacious. There's something for everyone, from kids, women's, men's, books, cards, home goods, bath, accessories, and more! Many different brands that's appealing to everyone. The store is laid out in sections and well organized. There is so much to look at. It's a pre-teen and teen haven, lots of cute things. For those who know, it's a Lad and Lassie (a former mom and pop shop in Wilmette) on steroids plus goods for other age groups. It's the perfect place for a gift.

I have used Barrel Maker for a variety of things and they are always the bees knees. The customer…read moreservice is incredible, they are fast, and the products are always high quality. Can't recommend them enough!

We have tried working with this local company. First call the gal could give no info. Even showed…read moreup at their door to find a sign saying go around back. Where a Forman told us Noone was there in front office. We then went online and requested a quote. Called today to find out that their turn around is in fact 10 business days. Fail.

Even though this shop was pretty far out of my way--and I only had about 30 minutes before they…read moreclosed at 5--it was 100% worth it. The selection of canvases was incredible, unlike anything I've seen at other needlepoint stores. So many unique and fun designs immediately caught my eye. From the moment I walked in, Kristen was so helpful and welcoming. She helped me the entire time without being overbearing, and I loved that when I said I was just browsing, she told me to "just whistle" if I needed anything--it actually made me laugh and made the whole experience feel relaxed and comfortable. I also loved seeing popular canvases I've seen online and on TikTok, like the Tootsie collection and other trending designs--it was so fun to see them in person. I had such a hard time deciding on a needle minder because I only wanted to get one that I absolutely loved, and she was so kind to gift it to me. That kind of customer service is rare. Now every time I stitch and look at it, I'll think of Canvas Back and want to go back. They even stayed a little past closing to help me, which I truly appreciated. This is by far my favorite needlepoint store I've been to. I'll definitely be back! Thank you for your service! - Savannah

We have a complicated project for our synagogue and Ilene was so helpful! I don't know what we…read morewould have done without her help! We ended up taking up about 1.5 hours of her time--and she stayed after closing to make sure we had everything right. She took her time and taught us some crucial moves. You don't see this kind of care everyday--and we are so appreciative!

I have been able to purchase 3 works of art from this gallery. I love their knowledgeable staff…read moreand that they are willing to work with and educate the buyer, without being at all pushy. The caliber of artists they represent is the highest and very diverse. I hope to be able to add to my collection soon.

So your local theater is closed, the mall is too dangerous, and your favorite symphony has been…read morereduced to digital noise. Now, right now, is the time to bravely walk into an art gallery and get acquainted with a few creative souls whose livelihoods are jeopardized by our present pandemic. Find a gallery whose artists enrich your soul, whose works belong in your home. Get to know their work. Buy a few pieces. My personal favorite is Zia Gallery in Winnetka. Zia's small space houses the work of 19 extraordinary artists. I have followed their works for several years, have purchased a few pieces, and cherish every opportunity to see new additions. Without fail, my visits there are enriched by talking to Anne Hughes, who not only can illuminate her own creative process, but is as intimately familiar with every other artist's work as with her own. Visit Zia's website to see examples. Then adopt one of their artists. You don't have to spend a fortune. The pieces I have bought at this gallery have ranged from $200 to $1200 and I cherish them. Others I've admired cost much more. Buy what you can afford, but don't let these vibrant galleries die. Just. Do. It.

Cute store with home decor and such situated in Plaza del Lago. The female sales associate are…read morenice, and one of the days, even offered me a sample of popcorn kettle corn clusters. I enjoy their cute porcelain-ware from France in the back as well as unique greeting cards. +small selection of home decor and gifts +greeting cards +located inside Plaza del Lago

Wonderful, professional, stylish I can't say enough about the personal attention and quality…read moreproducts. From the staff to the inventory, Yellow Bird is a superior stationer and gift shop.