This is a great shop for gifts and for presents for yourself. The women who work in the store are…read morewelcoming and helpful. They do beautiful gift wrap too.

La De Da has been a family favorite for years. Jill (owner) and team have developed the perfect…read morecombination of service, including a great selection of unique gifts, along with having the ability to both know their customers likes/interests. Going to the store is always a nice experience and perhaps their most valuable talent is in assisting guys like me who have always struggled with coming up with that "perfect gift" for my wife. La De Da is one of a kind!

Worked with the owner on a custom basket for my husband. communication on the contents and the…read moreefforts made to accommodate my requests was top notch. Recommend Thoughtful Presence without hesitation. And glad to support a local business.

Thank you, Mary! You helped me design a fabulous combo grandpa basket for baby boy while adding in…read morethe most delicious snacks. I really appreciate the time and effort. My boss loved the basket.

They have the Best of everything that they sell: China, Crystal, Cloth napkins, paper napkins,…read moresilverware, jewelry, etc.... It's Exquisite. I highly recommend them. They Gift wrap. Walking thru is always a lovely experience. Magnificent Gifts are available.

Went to Peachtree Place to pick out a couple of birthday cards. I was waiting in line to purchase…read morethe cards behind a lady that appeared to be buying several gifts that the two ladies behind the counter were wrapping. I waited in line for more than ten minutes and neither lady even look at me. One of them could have easy rung up the cards or at least said something to me. I finally walked out. Needless to say, I'm never setting foot in there again. They obviously don't need my business.

I continue to be so in love with this store. If you're into shops that will have you looking in…read moreevery single corner wanting every single thing, then this is your stop. Tonight I finished my holiday shopping for my niece and picked up a couple of beautiful gifts. The kids section contains high-quality merchandise. My hubby was literally double-parked outside, and I thought I could just run in and out, but no way. I wanted to buy the entire collection! From adorable natural cotton baby clothes to books, to stuffed animals, to toys, you will not leave empty-handed. They have something for every budget, and I think the prices are spot on for the quality. I truly admit to being completely obsessed with an adorable owl stuffed animal. Sooooo cute! Now, the best part about this store? Well, aside from the well-curated merchandise, is the owner. She's a total sweetheart and helped me pick out the perfect gift. She also gift-wrapped it in a super cute burlap bag with my choice of tissue color and a tie. Thank you...thank you. I'm so happy to see that this store is around. I need to stop in more often. Of course, not just for baby gifts, because they have grown-up goodies and cards too. Run, don't walk to this store. You won't be disappointed. Plus, it's super cute inside.

Baa, Baa Black Sheep. Have you any gifts?…read moreYes, sir, yes, sir One store full; One for a housewarming, And one to celebrate a birthday, And one for the little boy Who lives down the lane. --- Sorry, couldn't help myself. You know you have little ones at home when you pass by a new store and can't get a nursery rhyme out of your head. Yes, there's a new store in Glencoe...whoo hoo! I haven't done much shopping in town since Shirise closed their doors earlier this year (RIP), but it's fabulous to have a store where you can quickly pop in for a housewarming gift or just a little something for visiting a new baby. In the few weeks BlackSheep has been open I've stopped in twice to purchase: a) a lovely candle for the host of dinner during the jewish holidays b) a lovey for a new baby visit (the "real" gift wasn't ready quite yet) And of course I can't forget the few times my pre-schooler has dragged me in there for "just a few pieces of candy." Based on the fabulous candy display they have set up I have a feeling we'll be spending lots of time (and $) at BlackSheep. Welcome to the hood BlackSheep!

The products are nice but the same things can be found all over the north shore. I too have run…read moreinto snotty and dismissive staff rather consistently over the years. My most recent visit was early June 2024. I don't know who they think they are and why. I usually walk out.

Wonderful little store with amazing service if you get to meet Kathy or some of the other kind and…read morehelpful staff. I've spent hundreds of dollars on Lilly Pulitzer here since it's local (and they have unique pieces that may have been sold out or hard to find). One blonde associate is very rude and honestly kind of snobby. I came in dressed in Lilly and with money in hand to spend on this great place I've frequented before. I asked a question and her tone of voice and demeanor was dismissive and condescending. It's a shame because Kathy is wonderful and I've always loved being able to purchase items that may have sold out on the website.

Friendly service, unique items perfect for gifting, and I appreciated the little touches such as a…read moresprig of pine on the gift bag they happily wrapped up for me. The space is small, but they make good use of it and have a fantastic selection of Thymes products (a personal favorite of mine). I need to come in here more often as they have many hidden treasures.

I've lived in the area for ten years and have been to Ellen's many times. This review is based on…read moremy aggregate experiences in the store and with the employees. -Although the merchandise is varied and cute, it's overpriced. I don't want to spend $35+ on a water bottle or keychain with a college logo on it, $40 for a vinyl toiletry bag, or $25 for a dishtowel -I don't think I've ever been greeted when I walk into Ellen's, despite the fact that there are almost always four women standing right behind the counter -Even upon purchasing items at Ellen's the salespeople are aloof and unfriendly -I don't like their return/exchange policy for gifts. They base it on the date the gift was purchased (one month from that date), which has nothing to do when you receive the gift. I asked for a credit on a gift that was given to me recently but they turned me away because of the date of purchase, which was about two months ago. When the saleswoman asked Ellen about it Ellen didn't even turn around to acknowledge my presence, she just shook her head. I found it to be extraordinarly rude. There are plenty of other shops with great customer service, more reasonable prices, and fairer return/exchange policies.

If you don't mind a loud, pushy owner who likes to chat about why other toy stores are awful and…read morefollows you around the store, then this store is for you! I have only been in the store one time but she made me so uncomfortable that I left without making a purchase. It's really a shame as they have an excellent selection of toys for every age. I just can't give her my business.

Went in to buy some gifts/activities for a friend children. Told the owner i was looking to buy a…read morecouple items for each child. And as the owner was "helping me" (so pushy) she basically yelled at me when I told her some items were probably too difficult for the children I was buying for because my own children are not interested in them. She told me donate it all and be quiet because this is her business!!! I am all about supporting small business, which is why I was in the store but I will not be returning. Sat items down and left. Glenview's small. Word gets around quickly. Looks like I'll take my business elsewhere

There are so many good things to say about A-1 Antiques & Porcelain. I'll start with the owner -…read moreit's family owned and the husband and wife are genuinely nice people. They've been there forever and have a good, honest business. Next, their prices are great. I've been there as a seller of coins and jewelry more than anything else. I shop around and always find that they give me the best price. Their inventory of antiques, jewelry and porcelain is vast and beautiful. It's always fun to look around. The world is a better place because of this store and the people who run it.

Typically I don't do reviews but I really felt compelled to today. My sister, our mom and I decided…read moreto go on a day of antiquing and our first stop was here. I will say they do have an impressive amount of jewelry and their art selection was beautiful. However, our experiences were completely soured by the owner. We were by the corner near the register looking at their COSTUME jewelry. The cabinet did not happen to be locked and there was no sign on the door explicitly asking customers not to go in. A guy who I now realize was her husband kept poking his head in between our shoulders. At that point I thought it was just a guy with no concept of personal space. I now understand he was checking to see what we were doing as if we could steal with all the cameras around. He did not say anything to us immediately and I think at that point he told his wife to say something so she proceeds to very loudly scold us in front of her staff and the other customer in the store. She did apologize to my sister, however, there was no reason to behave the way she did especially when you depend on other people to make a living. I hope they can at least put signs to ensure there are no miscommunications in the future.

I went to go buy hair pieces for a show I was doing, I asked to see one piece in a different color…read more The older Asian man working seemed totally inconvenienced, he sauntered over looked around put the pack down. I picked it up to see if it clipped on and he pulled it out of my hand and said its the same thing as the other one. I said I just wanted to look at it If I'm going to buy it. He said well it's the same and I said ok I'm leaving your customer service is awful you have a bad attitude and he says "you have a bad attitude". I put down the makeup I was holding and said I could bring a lot of business here but you ruined it and he laughed at me then I walked out. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE, very disappointing since I live in the area. By the way I'm a hair and makeup artist and do a lot of theatre, very disappointing. Half the items were very cheap anyway.

Awesome spot for affordable Chicago souvenirs for under $5. There are Chicago plates with stands,…read moreshot glasses, Chicago hats and caps, sears tower souvenirs and a lot of other things. The owners were very welcoming even though we showed up past their closing time. It was worth it for them. My friend and I spent over $100 in souvenirs.

My kids have a favorite new store in town. I want to avoid it since every visit here ends with my…read morekids on a major sugar high, but have to admit I'm a fan myself. They have every sort of candy to make a kid (or adult) smile...and jewelry too! Candy and jewelry...a store after my own heart. They have all sorts of classes and events happening weekly at Sweet Buddha. Everything from a homework club (genius) to trunk shows to cupcake decorating (yes, more sugar). I've also heard from many friends who were frequent visitors of their old city location that they throw some pretty amazing bday parties! My daughter has already told me (about 1273 times) that she'll be having a future bday party at Sweet Buddha. Sweet Buddha isn't just for kids! When my own summer bday bash on the beach got rained out the owner, Sarah, was nice enough to let us to let us rent the space last minute. It was the perfect venue and I'll definitely look into for all future partying planning in my future (bday parties, moms night outs, baby showers, etc). I'm as thrilled as my little ones to have this in Glencoe and excited to see how this city business adapts to the burbs. I'd love to see some more mommy/caregiver & me classes on the calendar since there's not much for the under 2 crowd in the North Shore. I also think their creative bday party packages are amazing, but the rental fee if you want just the space is a bit high when compared to all the park district rooms nearby (not that the PD rooms are nearly as adorable). Fortunately, the owner is pretty "sweet" herself and I have no doubt will make Sweet Buddha a big success here in Glencoe!

Simply put. A delightful place to be. Just the spirits in there alone make you feel warm. The…read moreManagment is friendly and the candy is OFF THE HOOK! For a kids party...great choice. The painting was fun, and the added bonus of keeping the kids busy while waiting for the parent to arrive was genius. They have friendly high schoolers working with the kids from local schools! Overall, a fun experience. Next time it's the adults to paint and sip on wine!