This hidden gem in the Ravinia business district welcomes visitors with its small but well-curated…read moreaisles, stocked with antiques, books, and rare finds. The owners are warm and welcoming and even provide a "wish list" notebook for customer requests. This shop, with Vintage Rescue next door, offers a delightful treasure hunting trip, followed by a stop at the Astra Coffee shop or Mil Colibris bakery and cafe a few doors down; or the Chunky Scones vegan bakery around the corner.

Several weeks ago, we went in were looking for a shofar, and we had multiple from which to choose…read more Yesterday, I knocked a treasured menorah off our island and needed another to light for Chanukah last night. I arrived at 11 am as I thought that is when they opened. Turns out they opened next at 11 am ON WEDNESDAY (yesterday was Monday). I called the number on the door, and one of the owners was there in 10 minutes! I found a gorgeous antique menorah I will treasure. AFTER purchasing it and leaving the store, the owners texted me wonderful information they had researched about the piece without my even asking. The selection at Ravinia Books, Antiques Etc. is excellent but it's not as wonderful as the kindness and knowledge of the owners.

We bough a new chairs for our terrace, and it was so good and made of high quality materials…read more Thanks!

Unfortunately, I made a special trip here on Saturday, arrived at 10:30 a.m. from over an hour…read moreaway, only to discover that the business was closed. The posted hours for Saturday are from 10:00 to 6:00. I double-checked the hours on the website and looked for any indications on Twitter, etc., from the proprietor that something had come up, or the posted hours were altered for some reason. Very frustrating. Tried calling and the mailbox was full, also with no indication that the store was closed. I intended to purchase specific items..very frustrating. The only bright spot was a delightful quiche I had a few blocks away at "the little French guy" cafe.

One of my very favorite shops in Evanston. The name "Secret Treasures" perfectly describes the…read morestore...and super friendly folks inside, always. Dawn is a gem hear self.

The inventory is incredible! It's like Candyland!! The staff is super helpful and the prices are…read morevery fair. Go!

Scout & Forge is one of the coolest vintage furnishings shops in the Chicago area. I had been…read morelooking for a farmhouse table for years. Had even priced handmade options that were coming out over $3K - yipes. Then I saw my perfect table online from their shop in Long Grove. It was the perfect shape and style, and Matt and Meghan helped figure out a way to refinish it just the way I wanted. I am so thrilled and the experience was really fun and amazing. So happy with my new table - and its something that will be in my family I hope for a long time.

I came in here during the chocolate fest. It was crowded because people were going in and out…read moretrying to stay cool and use the air conditioning. The service was great, and like i said it was so crowded that I accidentally knocked down a small succulent arrangement that was filled with small rocks that scattered everywhere. They were pretty nice about it and didn't even expect me to buy the damaged item. Great interesting items, I'd come back when it's less crowded.

Very nice people, very helpful.great selections . Artwork and furniture are really interesting and…read moreeasy to view.

I just bought a lovely signed serigraph of Venice from here. It will remind me of our actual visit…read morethere with family.

Consigned 2 items for sale and within 40 days they were marked down. The price point was…read morereasonable. I had been reluctant to list the items at the suggested priced but did so. And although the contract allows for it, there was no reason to reduce the price of the items other than wall space. Consider the operating model and motivation when consigning.

Anna's has an incredible selection of unique furnishings and antiques and accessories. Full…read morevintage dining room tables and chairs, living room sets and plenty of individual items to accent your rooms with style. There is also vintage jewelry!! What a treat! Totally worth the stop and is a hidden gem in Highwood. For decorators and designers, it's big deal and I know why!

Really shoddy customer service. Called to inquire about the repair of an antique clock. This guy…read morewas brusque, unhelpful, and not even willing to offer a recommendation once he learned that our time frame for the needed work didn't accommodate his schedule. It's too bad an artisan can't be bothered to have a decent bedside manner. Even the barest modicum of simple retail shopkeeper courtesy would have been sufficient for me to not have gone out of my way to warn others to beware...

Have worked with Alan and his father before for many years. We have purchased numerous clocks from…read morehim, some for ourselves, some as wedding presents. All are working fine. The very rare repairs are conducted expertly. Alan's shop is a real resource for metro Chicago. rick p

Didn't even acknowledge we had entered the store. No hello no nothing. He was busy speaking to…read moresomeone he obviously knew very well. As when the bell on the door rang he didn't even look up. Just gave me vibes that I didn't like . Not to mention severely overpriced. You must not like money? What a joke. It's very clear we were not a priority or serviced at all. And that comes off as you don't want a certain type of person in your store. Disappointed. Won't be back. Was prepared to spend upwards of $2,000. Guess me and my money aren't good enough for thrill vintage.

Great variety of vintage items and nicely displayed. The shop is not large, but have a decent…read moreinventory. Lots of glassware and furniture. The prices are a bit higher than expected.

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.

Best MID-Century store in the Chicago area and owner is…read moreknowledgeable and friendly

There is nothing trashy about this lovely little store. Every vintage piece showcased here is…read moreextremely well-selected and in good shape. The owner obviously has a great eye for mid-century modern design, and works with local artists to showcase their new work amidst the antiques. I've already purchased one 8-foot long sea blue-green gym bench (yeah, and it's sooooo cool), and plan to purchase more. A weekly visit would not be uncalled for. They may get sick of me.