Paraphernalia is a gem. I use the word in the most literal sense, because if you walk toward the…read moreback of the shop you'll find some of the most beautiful jewelry in Will County. There's aquamarine and opal earrings, peridot and garnet bracelets, diamond and pearl necklaces, emerald and ruby bands...you'll be in awe by the selection inside the long glass cases. I began going as a kid, tagging along with my dad when he would buy my mom piece of jewelry for a special occasion. I loved accompanying him and having a say in what he should get her. The last few years I've gone on my own, spending many hours trying on diamond engagement rings and wedding sets. Sue, the owner, has always been gracious (and patient) in letting me wear and admire ring after ring. Some of her rings have a good story behind them, and I always enjoy hearing where certain pieces came from, their style, etc. (Fun fact: her oldest ring is over 200 years old!) Last December, I FINALLY bought a ring from Paraphernalia, which I like to refer to as my "back up engagement ring". The antique engagement ring--dating back to the 1890s--has a row of five stones of mine-cut diamonds and alternating sapphires. It's simple, it's elegant, and--most importantly--it's from an antique from a shop I cherish. For those of you looking for a piece of jewelry, I encourage you to pay a visit to Paraphernalia before walking into any other jewelry store. Once you see all that glistens and sparkles inside Sue's glass cases, you're going to want to stay awhile and try on all of them.

Charles is amazing! The merchandise is breathtaking! I remember when he had a multi drawer cabinet…read morewith old postcards. I could just sit there all day reading them. The older furniture is just as incredible. I will always recommend his stores!

Recently came here with my wife when Dwight was having their Harvest Festival. Overall, this place…read morewasn't too much to explore unfortunately. The store was neatly organized and staff here was absolutely friendly. It's more so flowers than actual antiques. Store and items were truly well priced too. Overall, it was less than I anticipated walking in but it's truly the only store in the area without driving a good distance.

Cleanest, most organized thrift shop ever. They don't sell crap either. Great that it benefits…read moreshelter; I make the trip here for that reason alone! Much better than the old one in Chicago Heights where no one would bother to lift a finger to help you or even hold the door open as you are unloading your car :(

My parents and I have donated here for 30+ years, we love the cause. During the summer, my mom and…read moreI donated some clothes and some kids books. A couple of months later, my dad and her (his name is also on her vehicle) got a Steger court summons. My dad opened it and wondered where my mom went to get a trespassing and illegal dumping ticket from! Yes, they said we had trespassed and "illegally dumped" for DONATING! My mom happened to see her former co-worker and her sister there, their cousin (who drove them to donate) also got the fine to pay. We just went to court for this three weeks ago. Seven other families were also in court, and even despite clear evidence there was no warning about trespassing and "illegally dumping", the Kangaroo court was nice enough to dismiss the Trespassing charges, yet everyone got hit with the $50 fine for "illegally dumping". Good deeds are punishable by fines I guess, because whoever works here and did this is heartless and not very intelligent. We all talked awaiting the "trial" and said we will never shop or donate there again. They lost 6 customers with our family alone. What a horrible way to treat customers and punish people doing a good deed.

Honestly, no sugar coating, and no games - this company went the extra mile for my family from the…read morefirst second I stepped into their showroom. When we meeded advice, the staff went to the most knowledgeable people they had INSTEAD of talking around in circles. There were no pressured sales. My meetings with my sales rep were all about MY needs, not the company. My installation was done RIGHT, because FCA referred us to an extra contractor for specialized work, instead of winging it and charging a fortune. My carpet is literally comfortable enough to sleep on. I love what they've done, and I would never recommend anyone else.

well had a bad bad experience at this store , promises made but not kept . So this week we will be…read moreout shopping for a floor to be put over the bad one from FCA . The management there is rude and condescending to say the least . They promised they would make the problem right even if it meant replacing floor according to our salesman , well in the end it amounted to them only paying for half the cost to replace it . Have to be crazy if they thought I would give them even 1 more dollar to fix what they installed . This store for sure did not live up to their promises of making the customer happy . Will never shop there again and will urge anyone I know to do the same . UNHAPPY FCA FORMER CUSTOMER

Me and my wife recently visited this place to see what this place was all about. Rest assured, even…read morethough this address says it's in Minooka though it doesn't look like it on a GPS map, it will take you to the right address. You do have to pay $5 per person to enter which I didn't know about until I got there. There's a great array of vendors here too for all enthusiasts as well. We spent nearly two hours here. I will say if you're in the area and have been to the French Hens market in Morris, some of the same vendors are also there too. They do have small food and concessions here too. Overall, great place worth checking out

The event isn't accurately described or represented in their promotion or website. While this is…read morebilled as a place for those looking for vintage, antiques and salvage, it's really nothing more than a village supported street-side craft fair with two food trucks - one on each end of the street. Sparsely populated with some friendly people running their booths, it's not worth travelling more than 10-15 minutes away to visit, because you can get through the whole "fair" in about 20 minutes. Pictures on their website are out of date, and show when they used to be on larger space with a lot more vendors. Not worth the trip unless your driving by the area and need some handmade soap or a fresh baked loaf of bread or coffee cake.

Cute little boutique store with handmade items! If you're looking for an original gift- look no…read morefurther. Nice atmosphere and a very polite worker. The only downfall is the cost. Things seemed a little pricey. I understand it goes to the crafter/artist for their time- so that should be taken into consideration- but still a little on the high side. I hope this business does well- it's the kind of place that this area needs more of.

Great place, great inventory, and a great owner! …read more . The owner has numerous examples of him being a stand up business owner. He has personally helped move furniture, he helps the homeless, he helps community programs, and he has quality products. This place is much better than the average big box store. Help the local economy and shop small businesses!

A nice combo of vintage paraphernalia and clothing items, including shirts with quirky captions and…read moretees from Sun Records in Memphis (a classic label that produced Elvis, Johnny Cash and other early rock and country). Smaller than some of the other antique mall-type stores we visited in town, but nicely curated.

The cutest little boutique in Morris! On trend clothes and jewelry, scarves, candles and bits of…read morevintage and antiques. The owner is super helpful and is great at helping to put looks together. A must stop in this shopping district.