Years ago I bought a pre-lit artificial Christmas tree from a local garden store. Each year I had…read moreto replace more than a dozen lights that burned out. Several years later I was informed that the replacement lights were no longer available which left me with the decision of having my tree restrung with new lights or buy a whole new tree. I was not happy with the attitude and service from where I bought the tree so I went to Ambrose. The restrung my tree with many more lights then it originally came with and it looks amazing. Best of all, after three years I have had to replace only two lights-that's two lights total after three years compared to replacing dozen(s) of lights each year from the garden center. Do yourself a favor and go to the pros first. You will save money in the long run.

This holiday shop is an experience it itself. All things Christmas. Large selection. Reasonable…read moreprices. Friendly owner. Lots of fake trees- all sizes and yes, colors. Great for a girls trip for shopping and lunch.

We just happened to spot this shop after eating at Lucha Cantina for lunch; so glad we did! What a…read morenicely curated array of vintage and antique items, from toys and clothes to jewelry and home decor. Nicely priced, and the lady running the place was friendly and low-key. Will definitely return!

From the owner: Enjoy free coffee while browsing unique items in a home-like atmosphere. Find treasures from over…read more100 years ago to brand new while humming to the music of a bygone era. Free popcorn on Fridays, and No-Tax-Tuesdays (pay just what it says on the tag!).

Oh my gosh, yessss! This is a perfect stationery and gift store!!! It's adjacent to Gray's for…read morepicking up a plant in summer, Great Harvest for a loaf, and you're set for a hostess gift! Absolutely adorable and just what Edgebrook/Highcrest needed! Happy it's on the Gray's side, selfishly. lol Tracie (owner) and her mom Chris are absolutely wonderful! It's sort of like an apothecary meets Hallmark, but without the hallmark prices. All cards (except one rack of digital media) are $4.99 or less. And the selection is wonderful! Puzzles? Check. Beef jerky, flavored coffee grounds, flavored nuts, hosting plates and drink ware? Check check check! GO CHECK OUT DRAGONFLY and kick big box shopping to the curb!

From the owner: Dragonfly & Company is a card, gift and decor store located in the Highcrest Shopping Centre. We…read morebelieve in giving back to the community that supports us by donating 5% of our net profits to Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary here in beautiful Rockford.

They have a wide selection of items! The items are priced at a good value! The service is super…read morequick! And you can literally get a rewards card.

I always like stopping at Ollie's because they always have good deals and you never know what you…read moremight need!

This is a wonderful place to shop for your home! Mary and her daughter Beth are extremely talented…read moreand the displays they create are just beautiful! I've been shopping there for many years, including when she was at the old house on Harlem Road. Mary's by Design is the place to find the unique, high quality items you won't find at other home stores such as HomeGoods. Stop in and browse. You won't be disappointed!!

Service, always welcoming. Large selection. I had a…read moredifficult decision with so many choices. This frog has been entertaining....value that keeps on giving.

About one year and a half ago I was leaving an appointment and decided to stop in this store I'd…read moreheard advertised on TV. It was close to Christmas so I decided if I found something it would be great for a gift. I barely got noticed in the store and when I finally chose something I went to checkout. The woman was pregnant she made no acknowledgment of me, she put the merch in a box not giving me a bag and shoved the box toward me no thank you, come back and see us nothing. I walked out thought about how rude she was to and wish that I had declined the merchandise. I could tell I was not welcome there and every time I see the commercial I have a bad feeling. I love specialty shops but that one shop I will never shop in again. I felt discriminated against and it didn't matter whether I could afford it or not. I have experienced such negativity from a merchant in some time.

Magnificent resale store! Joan has renovated old drug store into a fantastic venue!!!read more

Parents are deceased and dad is recent. We are trying to clean the house and interview estate…read morecompanies. I contacted Joan and made an appointment for her to come to the house. She was about 20 mins late, snobbish/snotty, and didn't even due a full walk through. She walked in and saw the living/dining room, family room and stopped at kitchen. Said it was not going to work as there is too much stuff and too much cleaning needs to happen. Was here for about 10 mins and left. Very unprofessional!