A true gem in Highland Park. My go to place when I want to…read morebuy a gift. Style Shack always has exactly what I am looking for. The store carries unique and unusual things that I have never seen elsewhere. The ladies who work there are always available to show you how to style a scarf in a way that is incredible and totally foreign to me. They have also arranged vases with succulents that I wouldn't have thought of. Gifts that are just truly special and unique to give. I love going there! It's a wonderful place!

If you need a gift for someone there's a good chance you'll find something here. I've purchased…read moremany candles, picture frames and other home decor for holiday gifts and other occasions. I've also taken my 13 year old daughter here to look for jewelry and she's a big fan of their earrings and necklaces. The prices range, but I'm always able to find something within the range I'm looking for. The staff is also super helpful and always willing to help with a specific idea when I tell them who/what I'm shopping for.

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

They have the Best of everything that they sell: China, Crystal, Cloth napkins, paper napkins,…read moresilverware, jewelry, etc.... It's Exquisite. I highly recommend them. They Gift wrap. Walking thru is always a lovely experience. Magnificent Gifts are available.

I went in looking for a gift for my friend's nieces. Rudest staff! Did not event greet me or offer…read moreany help of any kind. I would not recommend.

I refer to this place as Snickerdoodles bc it always gets a fun reaction from my kids…read more Overall, big selection of toys and nice curation. I really like that they wrap toys for gifts. It's worth any full price or mark up to me to have it wrapped. At times the sales folks have made me a tinge uncomfortable. Kind of comes off as overbearing and I get some stares. I still drive an hour to Naperville to another locally owned toy shop whenever possible bc I tend to feel more welcomed there. Here, there is a bit of a weird vibe. Still, nice to have as a local option.

This is my favorite store in Long Grove! Merchandise is "within reach" as far as pricing goes, and…read morethe selection of gift ideas is endless. The owner is lovely and always so helpful! I love that i can have a gift wrapped at no additional expense ... a lost perk in most specialty stores nowadays! The customer comes first and it shows!!

They have a lot of nice merchandise, but it's brands you can get other places or online. I say this…read morebecause I'm never greeted when I walk in, the ladies working are behind the counter and not friendly. Today went in because I was at the Apple Fest. I realize a lot of people in and out but no one talks to customers. I've bought Nora Fleming, jewelry and stuffed animals. But I think I'll take my business elsewhere.

Looking for a special gift or an opportunity to browse a large assortment of one of a kind hand…read morecrafted items... Greenleaf Gallery is the place to go! Pat Odlaug, the owner and gallery keeper, will welcome and guide you through the cutest shop around! A varied selection of home accents, jewelry, scarves, purses, greeting cards, delicious chocolates, too many hand crafted (local artists) items to mention! Gift wrapping and service with a smile Make it a point to visit this adorable cottage in Bannockburn, IL., meet Pat and your gift shopping will be a delight! Gay Mitchell

What a hidden gem people! It's very easy to miss as it's down a residential road in Bannockburn…read more You'll think you are driving into someone's driveway and u kinda are but u go past it and it's a little white cottage with the most eccentric gifts and bags and towels and jewelry and cards and just a wild spread of one of a kind stuff. The staff is super nice and helpful. Gift wrapped some cute "best teacher" socks I got for end of the year gifts. Def worth checking out and supporting a local small business!

I wanted to buy a new moisturizing cream that I saw online for a relative of mine to try. After…read moresome research, I realized that this cream is only available at the manufacturer's website or at The Paper Store or Uncharted. Interestingly, The Paper store and Uncharted are actually sister stores under the same parent company, TPS Group Holdings. Uncharted is like The Paper Store's younger sibling, designed to attract a broader audience with trending items. While The Paper Store is known for gifts, Uncharted focuses on trendy brands, apparel, jewelry, home décor, and personalized in-store events. Some existing Paper Store locations are being converted to the Uncharted format, bringing a fresh look and feel. I was happy to have found a new Uncharted in Arlington Heights, with 13,000 square feet of space to shop. The store looked modern and pleasant, with a lot of different small departments. However, my first visit was just a mission to purchase the new moisturizer, which was on a random free-standing display and was easy to find. Unfortunately, I only had about 10 to 15 minutes to look around in that morning. It sure looked like a store that I would enjoy browsing for a much longer time. The checkout counter was located in the middle of the store, unlike most other stores that have the checkouts near the front entrance. So, I did spend a couple minutes looking for it, especially there was no line at the time. There was one young lady behind the counter who was friendly and helpful. She patiently explained their rewards program to me. It was free and easy to join. After signing up, in my email I received a 10% off coupon for the entire purchase in my next visit. Please note that there are fine prints below the coupon that exclude certain brands. As my relative really likes the moisturizer, I will certainly return to buy more and take advantage of the 10% off coupon. I will spend more time shopping next time, and very hopefully will elevate my shopping experience to 5-star.

Uncharted recently opened near me and I had a coupon so I decided to check it out. This store…read morespecializes in selling gifts. I went in seeing if there was anything I could get as a Christmas gift. I found a shirt that I could give as a gift for my husband. When I went to checkout, I was offered a 10% discount for giving them my phone number and email address (which took some time that I didn't really have during the bust holiday season). They rang up my shirt and I gave them the coupon. When I asked about why the 10% discount was not given, the salesperson told me that I couldn't use it with their coupon. I then made them erase the personal information I just gave them. For wasting my time and not having good customer service, I will not be going back to Uncharted.

This review is months overdue but because we enjoyed our visit to this shop, I want to make sure…read moreothers know about it too. It was a sunny Sunday in Spring and we were walking around downtown Libertyville. The interesting, eclectic window display caught our eye and we went in. What?!?! (We are not folks who enjoy wandering in and out of little knick knack/tchotchke shops; We are more window shoppers who keep moving along at a good clip outside the shops.) There was an interesting selection of gifts, cards, home decor, wine related quote wall plaques and wedding/special occasion invitation sample books. We had been looking for a "corksickle" device to put in bottles of white wine to help keep the wine chilled. Low and behold they had the exact brand (Host) that we were looking for and at a bargain price. We bought that and some funny birthday cards. Our purchase was wrapped up in tissue paper and put in a fancy little gift bag as though it was fine crystal. The owner assisted us and was charming but not intrusive. As it turned out, she let us browse around even though they were technically closed. The owner and manager came in just to help a bride pick out her invitations during off hours because that was more convenient for the bride. I hope this shop succeeds! Stop by and take a peek inside. You may find your equivalent to our "corksickle"!

Loved this shop! Lots of great trinkets and gifts. Kristine was so nice and accommodating. I needed…read morea Christmas ornament and she offered to write a sweet message for a wedding couple I was gifting it to, since she hand-paints items herself.

I am IN LOVE with the Mustard Seed. It first caught my attention because it is a fair trade shop…read more Turns out that it is run by volunteers so the money earned goes directly to the artists. The people who make the goods here are from all over -- from Chili to Ghana. When I purchase gifts, they often include brief information about the artist as well as the shop. Friends and family -- including my super cool teenage nieces and my mom -- who have received gifts from this store before are always excited when they see the familiar box. In fact, this Christmas I did the majority of my shopping here. They carry an amazing array of jewelry. From beautiful beaded necklaces to metal cuffs to swingy earrings. They also carry clothing (sweaters were a huge item this winter), colored scarves (I can't get enough!), wooden bowls, purses, blankets, rugs, wall decor, children's items and frames. During the holidays they even carry ornaments. I've posted a pic of a couple of them. The people who volunteer here are extremely nice and dedicated to helping the artists they show -- often women trying to support their families. But when buying here be prepared for a slow process. Because they are volunteers it's not like walking into a well oiled retail shop. But who really cares? It feels great to help out people who are trying to help themselves (hint -- it's the artist) and give gifts that have meaning to me and the recipient. It's been an amazing teaching tool for my nieces while giving them things they love. Hmmm. I think it's time for a new fashion scarf. Can't stay away too long!

This is a great little shop with so many items to choose from, I may go in for a pair of earrings…read moreto give as a gift but then find a pair for myself, a necklace, and 10 other things I want! The items are all fair trade and the employees are volunteers so you know you are shopping for a good cause! Great for gifts and each product has a story!