What a great local garden shop! I picked up herbs, tomatoes and peppers. Service was amazing and…read morevery helpful. They have plenty of cute pots and garden decorations. Saw some cool succulents too. We just moved to Alton and I have a feeling this will be my go to spot!

THIS IS WHERE YOU GO FOR YOUR PLANTS AND GARDEN NEEDS!…read more Came here to get my MIL yellow petunias for her garden. She specifically wanted these, and my husband told me about this local garden shop. It did not disappoint. First off- this place is more than plants. There is yard and garden decor and needs, along with an array of flowers and plants. I know nothing about flowers and plants, told Will- Employee/Brother of Owner- what I needed.....and cannot say enough positive things about the experience! Will was patient, helpful, and so knowledgeable! He set me up with not 1, not 2 but 8 yellow petunia plants for my MIL! They were beautiful and my MIL loved them! The prices are so reasonable, the quality is fantastic, and the customer service phenomenal! SUPPORT A FAMILY-OWNED LOCAL BUSINESS AND GO HERE!

3 Charming Chicks is such a creative and affordable place to shop. I'm going to miss them. The…read morefirst week-end in May will be their farewell. Lucky for us thrifters, a new business called Terra-Cotta will be taking over. The reason I enjoy shopping at 3CC is I can find treasures at cheap prices. I love the bargains you can find at yard or estate sales, but I don't have the patience to drive around and shop them. That's why I love the ladies of 3CC, they do the shopping, buy the best offerings and bring them together at their showroom. Then I shop their boutique and get my goodies. Also within their showroom there are a variety of other vendors who offer; jewelry, greeting cards, jellies and clothing. It's almost like a famers market, but for home decor and clothing. While shopping, if you need to use the restroom, you will see a very stunningly beautiful non-gender specific bathroom. It's a deep green, has four separate stalls with floor to ceiling walls and three basins to wash your hands. I wish all public restrooms were this posh. The ladies who are the 3 Chicks, are charming and make shopping their showroom a fun experience.

This is such a fun place! My groups love going here and shopping - a whole busload of goodies!read more

If you need a unique gift, Honeybee is where you need to shop. It's a good mixture of new and…read morevintage merchandise. It is a great addition to E Broadway (Downtown Alton). I'll admit, I haven't bought a gift here. However, I have bought myself several new pairs of socks, a couple of Christmas ornaments and a candle or two. As you can see, any of those items would make a nice one. I apologize for no pictures, but was I so impressed while I shopped I just forgot. I'll go back and add photos at a later date. I also enjoyed talking with the owner, she is so bubbly and pro Alton.

Love this locally owned boutique! They have work from lots of local makers, it's beautifully laid…read moreout with a selection great for browsing. You'll spend more than 20min here. They have fancy chocolate, local food, dishes & silverware and ceramics. There's art for sale by local artists. They have plenty of jewelry to browse through. There's clothes and antiques too. Great spot!

I absolutely love, White Birch…read more When I lived in STL, I would drive over periodically to shop holidays or shop a family/friends bridal registry. Now that I live in Godfrey, I am a regular shopper. I am such a regular that the entire staff knows my name. I am a huge fan of their, Mud Pie and Nora Fleming. I have so many pieces, at a recent party several guest would ask where I got many of my serving pieces. Each time they asked, I would respond, "White Birch". I pretty sure they some new customers after my party. Their selection of witty cocktail napkins, are always a party favorite, too. In their home decor, I've snagged a couple of their toss pillows and some art work for the dining room. The selection of men's fashion is limited, but I've bought a couple shirts and novelty sock. White Birch is a fantastic boutique in a vintage house in Alton. If you haven't been, I suggest you go and check them out. You'll be impressed. There's a lot of ladies fashions, jewelry, items for baby, home decor and upscale gifts. Shopping at WB you will be supporting a woman owned small business.

Return/expiration policies are very strict. No exceptions...at least for me but I'm betting there…read moreare plenty depending on who you are.

Was looking for a floor lamp. Visited a cpl local furniture stores only to be told they don't sell…read morelamps. Walked in to this store, and immediately I liked it. Was able to find a floor lamp in no time. They offer a lot of beautiful furniture and furnishings. Service was great, their store layout was nice. Shop local.

Five stars for sure! Barb and Cathie were very helpful with choosing chairs and getting information…read moreregarding warranty and fabric care. Tony and Gary delivered and set up chairs in record time. The sale price was an added bonus! New Frontier makes shopping local easy. Thanks! Mike and Toni V.

They found their way to my Instagram feed, so I got in the car and found my way to their shop. If…read moreyou have never been to Alton, I highly recommend a mini road trip. The drive is beautiful no matter what direction you're coming from. I live in St. Charles county and took one of the river ferry's across into Grafton. The River Road gets you to Alton in about 20 minutes. Both Grafton and Alton have great food and antique stores to choose from. I was warmly welcomed into the shop. One of the co-owners was there during my visit to assist and answer any questions. The main level is eclectic filled with furniture, knick knacks, and tchotchkes. There is also a smaller selection of clothing on the main floor. The upstairs is a vintage shoppers dream! Clothes, coats, shoes, and accessories. I'm am a fuller bodied person and sometimes have a hard time finding anything in my size. They are size inclusive and did carry true plus size clothing. I can't really speak to value. If I see something and love it, I just buy it. But I believe the pricing is fair considering the care and attention given to the quality of the items they have curated. Enjoy your day trip!

If you love vintage, you're going to love shopping at Strangelovely. I am so glad Kim relocated her…read morefabulous shop from Chicago back to her hometown roots. It fits perfectly inside this historical home. Her boutique has not only fashions, but decor for the home. I missed out on two fabulous nude male sketches for my new bathroom. They were snatched up by another shopper and we had a good laugh. He was buying them for the exact same reason. One table displaying a large variety of serving pieces really caught my eye. It had something for everyones taste. It was a good mix, of silver-plate and brass. With these pieces, a novice could create a stunning table for entertaining. I only made a small purchase, but it was a favorite item. I added two soy candles to my collection in masculine scents, Tobacco and Black Pepper. I can't wait to strike a match and have the aroma fill my new house. Kim and her associates were charming and helpful. I'm looking forward to shopping again, since it is less than a mile from my home. When: February 6, 2021 Why: Shopping Local

Everyone is friendly and the prices are good and it's a nice place. It's clean and very affordable…read morethe ladies are so welcomeing and help

A fabulous little thrift shop that benefited the cats and dogs at the 5 A's Animal shelter. It's…read moreset up as a boutique and for a thrift shop, it is merchandised well. You can tell that the volunteers that work here, put a lot of energy and love into their work and displays. They have a good variety of home decor, I found some Easter decorations for my mantle. I was also surprised to see a full silverplated tea service at a very reasonable price. The clothing department was primarily women's, but it seems to be extensive and clean. If you're a quilter, they had an extensive offering of fabric scraps at dirt cheap prices. This little shop may not have the large variety that the local Goodwill does, but I like the fact that the monies raised go to a no kill animal shelter. When: January 31, 2021 and February 5, 2021 Why: Thrift Shopping

We were walking by and stopped in. So many plants. So many sizes of plants. They even have a…read moreprorogation walk. Leave one. Take one. Check their website. They even offer classes.

This store is like Christmas morning to a plant lover. Such knowledgeable staff and owner, very…read morehelpful and kind. I've learned so much from them. They have online ordering too if you do not live nearby. They have really good house plant supplies such as soil, fertilizers, lots of things to promote growth, etc. so much more than I can describe. Of course they have an amazing selection of houseplants. They label which ones are pet friendly too. Love love love. Cannot say enough wonderful things about this business.