A lot of cute stuff at this shop. A warm and friendly place to swing in and get some Chicago swag…read moreon your trip.

No returns allowed! Buyers beware…read more Went to return a few overpriced souvenirs and the lady said no returns, it says it on the receipt. Seriously?? Nowhere else in the store does it tell you no returns until you've actually bought the item and then you can see it on the receipt. So helpful... Also they have signs for buying multiple shirts and getting a discount but doesn't specify which shirts they actually applies to until you've get to the counter. Overpriced and deceiving. No thanks!

Amazing beautiful store wonderful chocolates - friendly staff amazingly candles very English and…read moreParisian items

Such a darling store, curated really well. Just the space itself is stunning. I love the skylight…read moreat the back. It was amazing being the first people in the door and within 15 minutes, we had trouble just navigating through the space. Mostky French or French inspired, and some cute Chicago themed things- all with a vintage vibe. Just a gorgeous, bougie shop!

The was great when I called to find out when my items would be shipped. We live in Florida right…read morenow and we're putting together a Chicago table so we remember this is our home. We have a little things that remind us of our life together, the John Hancock building and the a special little tokens of restaurants we made at the value it was perfect. I'm always looking for something new to put on the table and they never disappoint.

Great place for your souvenir needs. They have pretty much everything. Shirts, socks, Bulls and…read moreCubs gear, sweatshirts, postcards, trinkets, odds and ends. Do yourself a favor and visit. I'm sure you will find something that grabs your attention and screams "take me home" it's all things Chicago in here. The lady at the front desk was very nice and wrapped my souvenir once I told her I'd be traveling. She wished me safe travels and that was a kind gesture that I appreciated. Try this place out, it is located downtown near a Mattress warehouse store.

It's a small shop but it's filled with whimsical knick knacks and fun physical media. It's also got…read morean eclectic perfume collection if you're into perfumes. I saw some beautiful and reasonably priced jeans and pretty tops but settled on a basic slip I'd been on the hunt for. They also had $5 bins which I missed out on since they weren't very visible. I found out after seeing them on Instagram! I'll be back to check out those bins!

This is such a cute, quaint consignment shop! They have a little bit of everything, from clothes to…read moredecor, such as stickers and pins. What I loved most was the area in the back where for $5, you can fill a bag of clothes to buy that the employees have yet to sort through to sell. It's a small shop, but they do offer clothing for adults and kids, including babies. The employee was very friendly as well, and provided a description of the layout of the shop without being prompted to do so.

The gift shop is beautiful featuring products like mine (TR Naturals) that are hand crafted and…read moremade with more natural ingredients for a healthier home and body. My favorite products on my line are the Entwined Body Butter, Peach Candle, Cleansing Candle, Peppermint Sugar Scrub, Coco Infused Lip Balm, and Baby Powder Deodorant. Come visit and say Renita sent you on Yelp and receive $5 off $30 spent with TR Naturals.

Today I was able to sit down and meet with the Owner and her staff to discuss my experience at the…read morevenue. It was very peaceful and solution focused. Kenya and her staff apologized and we are now able to move forward.

Family Day at the Smart Museum…read more When my daughter booked our family for Family Day as what we thought was part of U Chicago's Family Day, we were quite excited. A fun crafting adventure for the weekend. We almost didn't go as we were running late. Called and they said to come, so we did. Lucky to find a parking spot next to the Smart Museum on the University of Chicago campus. Walked in to the open atrium where we saw families of preschool aged kids with their mommies and daddies weaving on paper looms. My daughters have progressed to grad school, so we were a bit surprised. The museum curator also said when she scheduled Family Day at the Smart Museum of Art, she didn't realize that was also UChicago's Family Day. What a coincidence! So....we explored the museum first for inspiration. The museum is small, but had some beautiful installations. My favorite was the sunflower quilt print. The Sunflower Quilting Bee at Arles. Rosa Parks. Sojourner Truth. Ida Wells. Mary McLeod Bethune. Harriet Tubman. Vincent Van Gogh watching strong women advocate for equality from a distance. So powerful. Then, back to the atrium to pick up paper looms and fill brown paper bags with and assortment of strands of yarn, cord, shells and cards. Not having a plan, we went to work. Creativity inspired by our love for each other. Nice to have their featured artist come check on us. No, we were not on our phones. We were weaving small works of art. A great opportunity to spend a few quality hours with my daughters away from their responsibilities as adults studying to make an impact on the world. Family Day at the Smart Museum of Art. #2700

I came here for a Saturday opening and reception of Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas and…read moreBeyond Boundaries: Three Decades of Contemporary Chinese Art. It was so nice to go to a reception on a Saturday afternoon instead of a week night. The setup of the place is such that the food and drinks are floor level, but no food/drinks are allowed in the gallery space. Not convenient but understandable. This was my 2nd or 3rd time in this space. There was cheese/meat/fruit in one area, sealed pieces of cake in another area, and bartenders pouring wine, beer, soda, and water. Also a special drink dedicated to Alma Thomas. I was not familiar with her work, she was big admirer of outer space. It coincided with the Artemis II lunar space trip, so that was just awesome! The other exhibit about the University of Chicago's history with Chinese art was visually arresting and thought-provoking. There was a space separate for kids to do crafts as well. the bathrooms were small but clean, and a coat rack was provided, which was quite convenient. It is not far from public transportation, and I can't speak to parking, but the campus is so nice, if you live a mile or so away, it's a nice walk.

Just to clear up what may be a misconception...this isn't some stuffy, overpriced shop in a great…read moremuseum. It IS a fun and accessible, even affordable shop in a great museum! (One of two such shops, in fact; check out the Museum Shop at the Michigan Ave entrance.) Not only are there art books, prints and related items featuring great works....there is also available a wide assortment of random items such as local-interest restaurant books, funky kitchen accessories as well as scarves and jewelry. The list doesn't end there though - and you don't have to pay to enter the shop - just hit the "Monroe entrance" of the Art Institute and you can check it out for yourself. I'd been admiring a large glass bowl, handmade in Turkey, and was delighted to discover that it was priced at $50.00. Since I'm a museum member, I'd always receive the 10% off, but this past week was double discount so it was a 20% discount. Awesome! The staff has always been considerate and helpful. My only gripe? I'd requested a bag and I was not given one. (This was on a day when I wasn't making a purchase, but I needed a bag...can't recall what was the situation.) I found the refusall a bit surprising as well as unaccommodating, so there I dock the fifth star!

I stopped in here. I thought about getting a ticket into the Art Institute, but nixed it since it…read morewas $25 and I had only 1.5 hours before closing. The last time I went there the main exhibit was so dark and morbid that I wondered if the artist was hugged as a child. I bought a pair of amber earrings for the sister and a metal soap that would remove smells from hands, such as garlic and fish. Would definitely come and buy from again.

Fun shop to visit for any gift needs! They have art and…read morecards designed by local artists as well as items like candles, mugs, jewelry, baby clothes, and more. It's great to have a store like this in the neighborhood. The folks there are always welcoming and helpful. The interior does look a little dark from the outside, so it may not be clear whether they're open or not, so they have a big sign in front when they are.

Such a cute little shop with awesome gift opportunities made by local artists! Friendly and…read moreaccommodating staff, who gave me a little background on the artist who made certain items I was interested in. Lots of fun perusing this store and a go-to anytime I need a quick gift.

If you're in search of Jellycat plushies, this is the spot! There's a wider variety as the holidays…read moreare coming up!

Very cute shop. Shop keep said hello when we walked in. Being acknowledged goes a long way in my…read morebook. But it was the Corgi in the window that drew me in. It was a stuffed toy Corgi her name is Betty and she went home with me. I'm a sucker for anything Corgi.

How bazaar! This place has big deals in Little China! This…read moresouvenir shop has it all. If you wanna look like you've been to China with a bunch of Chinese stuff made in China, this is the place. They do have things relating to Chicago, but a lot of the stuff is just Chinese stuff that'll sit around your house gathering dust. Think lots of little statues, vases, cups, bowls. I feel like a bull in a China shop in here- all the aisles and merchandise is so jammed close together, that every time I turn around, I feel like I'm going to break some fragile jade egg or some bamboo vase. They also sell Chinese clothing, which all seemed a bit small for my tastes. But it's pretty. It's a shop in a nice location- it's sort of in the souvenir district of Chinatown- there's a few cool other similar shops on the same street, right in front of the Chinese archway that leads you into Chinatown.

Fun little souvenir shop with a wide range of 装饰品诀窍…read more(Zhuāngshì pn) which I think means knick knacks or decorations. They sell calligraphy pens but I wasn't able to write this, though I tried for a full 5 minutes. The staff is helpful, and patient. There's quite a bit of stuff crammed into a small space, and it ranges from the very cheap (and looks very cheap) the to the inexpensive (and doesn't look cheap) souvenirs to nice decorations. It's too tight with too many fragile items to bring in younger children (unless they are very well behaved) but there are lots of toys to give to children as gifts. Not surprisingly it's all made in China, including the Japanese sake serving sets which are quite a bit cheaper than you would find elsewhere. It's really fun to shop here, and you can't leave Chinatown with out some sort of souvenir, right?