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.

nice place for gifts they have squishys and ya really close to me and like it's a nice place and…read morehas a lot of stuff For kids and adults

Every time I order a basket from thoughtful presence, it is exactly what it's title is. Thoughtful…read more I have sent many baskets and gotten a lot of feedback that people love them. Now they're asking for cards to be enclosed so they know where to order from. I would suggest everyone give them a try because thoughtfulness is really put into each basket they do. They follow any special instructions you have and they're very nice and respond quickly. This is my only basket place that I will ever use again!

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.

This review is for little peach ( the kids store). I especially liked their selection of baby…read morebooks, stuffed animals, and toys. Their clothes are pricey ($40-50 for a onesie) but they are very high quality. Most of the ones I saw were made from super soft pima cotton. They had a lot of wooden toys by brands like plan toys. I also like when there are books I have never seen before. I was looking for flap books/ books where baby can touch & interact and I was happy to see they had a lot to choose form. This place is perfect for unique baby shower gifts or a treat for your own baby. They also offer complimentary wrapping which was such a nice touch.

Very few Hanukkah decorations placed out of sight while tons of Christmas decorations. Show some…read moresupport!

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!

This classy little store is tucked in between Trader Joe's and Walgreens. So it is…read moreextremely convenient to do a lot of shopping at once. They have a wonderful selection of children's and women's clothing. I can always find something classic or trendy for myself and/or for my daughter. When my daughter, at 12, needed a dress to attend a wedding in Dallas, they were the only store where I could find a dress that was cute and tasteful (not skanky and age inappropriate like so many of the other stores). They also do a wonderful job of monogramming items for all ages. I have found them agreeable and knowledgeable. I like to look around without a lot of salesman input, and then get my questions answered when I am ready. They are very professional which is just how I like it!

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.

Holly and Compant at Hip Hip Hooray are the Best!!! It's the only place I go for gifts for kids…read more They ALWAYS help me find exactly what I need. Birthdays, party favors, Christmas and Chanukah, newborns... they never miss the mark. They feel like friends who show up whenever you need them. You cannot help but smile when you walk in the door. I wish it was this easy for my adult friends!!! #1 Fan,, Phil Kirschbaum

This owner is antisemitic. Spend as you wish. Holly feels comfortable stating that. The store is a…read morerip off.

Very knowledgeable dealer. Went to sell an item. While we waited looked around and they have many…read morequality & beautiful items for sale.

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.

I cannot say enough good things about The Sweet Buddha. For the last several years it has been my…read morego-to for all my gifts. No matter the occasion, Sarah has the perfect gift that I've been thrilled to give and my friends and family thrilled to receive. The customer service is above and beyond what I've gotten in any other store, from helping me choose items, gift-wrapping and always always a friendly, smiling face as soon as I walk in. I highly recommend The Sweet Buddha!

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!