It was closed even though Facebook hours said open! We should have called ahead. Drove 30 minutes…read moreto not get in and have lunch down the street.

Vintage 71 is a fun store. I originally discovered them on Facebook and started following them…read more Unfortunately for me, most times when I was in Edwardsville, they were closed. Lucky for me, yesterday I was having lunch in E-ville, so I made a point to stop and see what they had to offer. OMG! If you need silly fun yard decor or if you are into Farmhouse decor for your home, you've got to shop here. There is stuff everywhere and it's all rustic and vintage looking. The creative side of my brain was working at warp speed trying to figure out where I could use many of the items. The couple working were a true mom & pop team. I may have walked out empty handed today, but there were many garden items calling out to me. So I know I will be back. When: April 22, 2021 Why: Browsing for the garden

I use to come to this store when it was Gardenridge. Still carry most of the same items. From home…read moredecor, outside patio sets, to bathroom, and kitchen items. They carry framed art work and picture frames. Even area rugs too. Store is very spacious and clean. All staff members are friendly and welcome. They greet you and make sure you're finding what you're looking for. I went looking for scrubs, but to my dismay they don't carry anymore. I still left with a throw blanket that was half off and some kcups for coffee. I'd still go here for other items for household items.

Honestly, I have never been so taken aback by such poor customer service. The woman checking us out…read morewas rude, judgmental & impatient. I am still in disbelief.

Looking for holiday decorations? If so, Kirklands is a good place to shop…read more In my new house, I have what I call a, ghost mantle. It's not a real fireplace, it's just the mantel that would go around one, flush against the wall. It's painted in an antique/vintage white and is very distressed. At first, I didn't like it and was thinking about removing it from the living room. Then while working with a decorator, she was all excited about and told me what fun things I could do. Now, I love it and cannot wait for the next holiday to change things up. Yes, I am changing the decor with the change of holidays and seasons. Where most people have the same boring mantel decorations/presentation everyday of the year, mine changes like the sets of a Broadway musical. That is why, I love shopping at Kirklands. Today I able to completely decorate for Valentine's Day and I picked up almost all my needed supplies for Easter. The only thing they did not have for me today, was St. Patrick's Day. If you're also into decorating your home with the new popular farmhouse theme, they've got you covered for that as well. The staff is friendly and helpful while you're shopping. What kept them form getting a fifth star from me, is how they bagged my purchase. They use no protective paper around your items before placing them in the bags. Metal and wooden items rubbing against each other can remove paint and leave scuff marks. A sheet of wrapping paper to protect your new items would be a nice customer service touch. When: January 9, 2021 Why: Decorating my mantel

This specific Kirklands was absolutely amazing! All of the employees were amazing and very helpful…read more There were many options to choose from in the store, each section was targeted to a different audience and it was just lovely! I loved their selection of scented items and everything was on sale! The scented items were already pretty affordable to begin with so that was amazing. The one employee who was especially amazing was Addy, she was extremely helpful and did an excellent job!

I miss, The Gingham Buffalo being on Main Street in downtown, Edwardsville. I truly enjoyed…read moreshopping the store and being able to easily find a restaurant to enjoy lunch or Happy Hour. However, here at the new location in Glen Carbon, that is not the case. There's nothing nearby, but the positive is the layout and space of the store is so much better. Browsing the GB makes you feel like you are shopping, RH or Pottery Barn. Also, I am a big fan of Olive and Cocoa, a mail order catalog. My most recent visit, I found several items from the catalog, in TGB and I'd rather buy local, then from a major catalog. This store is amazing, the staff is always eager to help. If you shop like me and don't need help, they are cool with that, too. I can spend my money, without any help. If you're decorating your home, or if you need a gift for mom, your BFF and the school teacher, I'm telling you to come here and shop. I challenge anyone to come here and try to leave without buying something. You'll always find an item you gotta have.

Cute, but they moved out of Edwardsville to the middle of nowhere and didn't have much to offer…read more I'm sad because this could be so much more and I think it used to be better in the other location. Not sure how they can compete with other large home stores with similar offerings at much more affordable prices. Maybe some classes or something to get folks in could help? I think the designs and vignettes around the store are lovely, I just think the merch and such should be a bit more competitive and or novel.

Wow! What a great and unique gift shop. Rustic Roots has furniture, home decor, custom signs,…read morecandles, jewelry, accessories, gifts and much more. What surprised me most is that it's located in a small town in IL. This normally is the type of gift shop that you'd find in a trendy neighborhood in a big city. I was blown away by the selection of candles from two companies; Milkhouse and Malicious Women. If I had not already bought all of my holiday candles, I would have gone crazy with the scents they had to offer. When I need to re-stock my candles, it will be no internet ordering for me. I'll head down to RR and shop local. Being a foodie and one who enjoys cooking, I love a good cotton/flour sack dish towel. Especially those that have witty saying on them and I hit the jackpot here. So many to choose from. I had to stop myself at three. It also had an amazing collection of ornaments. They had a Grinch ornament that was extremely popular and they sold out it right before I arrived. It had a 2020 theme saying, it Stink, Stank, Stunk. However, I found two to add to my tree this year, so I was a happy shopper. The variety of merchandise goes on and on. They had treat jars for pets, caps, signs, soaps, birdhouses and much much more. Best of all, the majority is created by local artist. So when shopping here, you truly are supporting local.

Went to this venue for a baby and the place is amazing. Look throughout the store and I love just…read moreabout everything she had.

This shop is the best. They have several vendors who make, create, and sell their brands. I have…read morehad the opportunity to come here a few times (live out of state) and have always have found a good find. You can find something for everyone here. I look forward to seeing their new stock soon!

From the owner: The partner group had the idea to start a business where local crafters can sell their creations to…read morethe community.

I am not one to usually visit specialty shops because they are so pricey. However, this one is an…read moreexception to that thought. The prices are very, very reasonable (better than any local store or Wayfair online buying). I was very surprised at the amazing selection. I fell in love with so many things. And, since I am not at all artistic, nor good at decorating, and I am a bit intimidated by decorating my home, I really appreciated the helpful owner. She shared her inspirational rooms and pics that looked they they came out of a magazine for little money. I never thought I could imitate such a thing in my own home, and I was quite skeptical to try, but, she helped me find some items to fix up my oldest daughters room. Wowee, with her help, the room completely transformed into something that looked like it came out of a magazine, for a little more than a hundred dollars. With that succes, I came back a second time for my youngest daughter's room (wanting to give her a room transformation for her 13th birthday). I gave the owner some pictures of the room with a small budget. Watching her put things together is inspiring and fun. She is truly talented and gifted, and she shares this gifting with those who shop in her store for FREE!!! I have been learning a lot from her, as she teaches how to put different things together. I need to post some pics of these room transformations. It truly does something therapeutic to have rooms transformed in your home. This is the most amazing shop!!!!! I highly recommend making the trip to this shop.