Service, selection and value are top notch! As first timers, Diane made us feel so welcome. We made…read morea friend and will definitely return.

Love this store. I'm addicted. Every time I go there I find something I want (but don't need )…read more Such a fun place to shop. My husband even likes going - and he's not a shopper

There really isn't much here, BUT if you look closely you'll likely find something. I found a sign…read moreand a dvd about Chicago history so it's kewl. Plus it's in downtown Barrington right by the Anderson Chocolate Shop, check em all out!

Pros: I've found some great things here, and if you're willing to spend some time shopping, their…read moreprices certainly can't be beat. My best finds include shoes, bags, vintage blouses, costume jewelry, and once, a well-kept fox fur for $25. Location is handy. Cons: Service sucks. These are, of course, little old ladies volunteering through Good Shepherd hospital, but few of them seem to want to be there and most of them are plain mean. The store closes at 4 on weekdays - also a drag - and the sales "girls" start nagging you to bring your items up to the counter at about quarter after 3. They'll stare at you suspiciously no matter who you are - God help you if you're black and under 50. Odors of mothballs and occasionally faulty sewage lines permeate the store most days.

Tina and her staff are all so friendly and helpful! Tons of designer, purses, and clothing. I don't…read morethink I've ever been in there and not found at least one treasure. Farm Rio, Armani, Kate spade, Alexis bittar just to name a few. Extensive jewelry collection featuring pins, necklaces, bracelets, old, and new designer, and just unique . I have been consigning there for at least 10 years now and I couldn't be happier with that process as well.

Purchased a cross body bag. The bag was hanging directly under the 20% off sign on the wall. When I…read morewent to check out the sales associate said the bag had just come in and was not 20% off. I owned a retail store, if merchandise is displayed in a 20% off area that's what you sell it for. The error is the stores. The store is so full of items it's extremely hard to shop. A person in a wheelchair could never get through the aisles. Definitely not ADA compliant.

Tried Tru Bleu Boutique for the 1st time. It has a cool vibe with unique clothing, jewelry and…read moregifts. With a combination of regular price & sale items, makes for a good value. The "Just In" rack is awesome to catch the newly added items. Staff was very helpful. Coming soon on May 1st is the Mother's Day Pop-up shop along with other local boutiques/shops. It did not disappoint. Thank you!!

I love this boutique. They have a stylish collection of quality ladies' apparel, beautifully…read moredisplayed. Jen is so helpful with suggestions and selections. This is one small community business I will always support.

First time at this thrift store. Clean and we'll organized. The staff are welcoming and pleasant to…read moretalk to. I am truly impressed with the aggressive pricing. They get an A+ for the lowest prices in the area. Highly recommended.

staff are great...Paul is a great boss he makes the store clean as well as Sue and Karen.I have…read morebeen going there for 30 years. It use to be a dump and mean employes!!! Paul changed it and made it into a 1st class store,Keep up the good work

LOVE THIS PLACE, the most organized thrift spot I've ever seen. They have a rewards program that…read morekeeps you informed. Stop in for the 25% off glass and crystal sale. It's a win win!

Nice resale shop. Good prices. Good selections. Unfortunately, I didn't find anything in my…read moresize...lol

When you just sold a high end house and have to trust someone , we had all most given up when we…read moremet Bill Little, amazing person, just as amazing crew ,creative and an eye for detail and VALUATION that blew me away. Tight security for a massive crowd and I was nervous but we hit a home run with Bill, by the way big time estate lawyer was on hit reference list and he gave a glowing review . I told Bill I will be glad to be on his reference list he is trustworthy and meticulous.

I was really impressed with Bill from the moment we started talking. His knowledge of art and…read moreantiques were evident. When he walked into my parents house, he took his time looking at all possessions of my parents that would be sold. From the fine art and antiques to the everyday household items. My sisters and I trusted Bill completely. Bill answered all our questions and returned texts promptly. We were so happy to have his care throughout the whole process. Would highly recommend!

You never know what treasures you'll find at House of Hope! Prices are about the same as goodwill…read more The staff are always really sweet and helpful too.

I wanted to share my experience donating to House of Hope so others know what to expect…read more I called ahead because I had a large amount of sewing and embroidery items to donate. I was honest that everything was in decent condition--not perfect, but still usable. I was told I could bring everything in. When I arrived and opened my trunk, the gentleman helping immediately made a snide comment: "You know we're not a refuge place, we're a thrift store." That was surprising and honestly off-putting, especially since I had already explained everything over the phone. I asked for a manager, and they pointed out that one of my sewing bags had dust on it and said they couldn't accept it in that condition. I understand having standards, but this felt excessive for donated goods. I guess if you had a Birkin bag but it had a little dust on it or wasn't in perfect condition, they wouldn't take that either. It left me wondering--are you a resale shop or a retail store? If the expectation is that everything must be near-perfect, that should be clearly communicated upfront. Otherwise, it feels unreasonable for a donation-based operation. I mean House of Hope is getting this stuff for FREE. I respect that they have policies and that the organization is volunteer-run, but the overall interaction came across as dismissive and overly picky. If I had known the expectations were this strict, I would have saved myself the trip and sold the items myself or donated elsewhere. Just something to keep in mind if you're planning to donate here.

I love writing glowing five star reviews. Even more so when it's for a fantastic place that…read moresupports amazing causes. I went into Annie's Resale for the World yesterday not knowing anything more than they were a resale shop. It turns out that their profits go to several charities around the globe educating children, providing food, shelter and emergency relief to families, and strengthening local churches and community programs. A section in the shop is dedicated to photos, books & explanations of the various causes they are supporting. I walked in and Annie greeted me instantly. She was so warm & kind to me and everyone that came through. One gentlemen came in wanting to do consignment and although they don't do that, she was so helpful to him in directing him to another spot. She let me pick a coupon out of a bowl and I got 20% off my order, plus she gave me a 10% off for my next visit. I heard her explain the shop's mission to several people, including myself. They've been open just 10 months and she said the community has been great with supporting them and giving donations. She didn't realize what hard work it is to run a retail store...but I'm sure it more than pays off in the end! I must say they have some great merchandise and it's SO well priced. The selection was very well organized, very clean, tons of brand new items and the prices are just fantastic. I saw a ton of cute earrings for $2 including many new pairs. I found a really cute fall dress for $13 that is in new condition. She was telling me that the donator brought in 6 of the exact same dress and this was the last one - Score! Baby clothes were just $1 each. Their dressing rooms are much nicer than any I've seen in any retail store, let alone a thrift shop. Beautiful curtains on the doors and nice seats inside, beautiful mirrors and decor. I was shocked when I went in to try on my dress! Anyone going to this small shop can be confident they are getting a great price, clean & well worth it merchandise and you should feel warm & fuzzy inside knowing you've helped in some tiny way. Annie's Resale for the World is just across the street from me so I see myself popping in here quite a bit! You can also volunteer here a few hours each week!

The only reason I knew this place existed was because a friend of mine volunteers here. If she…read morehadn't told me about it, I'm not sure I would have ever bothered to check it out. You can't tell much from the outside, but inside, you discover the heart of this organization. Yelp needs to know about this place!! This is not Goodwill. It's not a large store filled with tons of kitschy and mediocre clothes. Nothing is broken. There are no holes. There are no disinterested employees. It is small. It is cute. It is a little pricier than typical resale stores. It is hit or miss. But it is amazing. The clothes are high-quality. Books and media are in great shape. The jewelry is exquisite. The staff is so friendly and attentive. And they have dressing rooms! Beautiful dressing rooms with cute curtains and little lamps. And purple! Lots of purple. The thing that really sets this place apart from other resale shops are the partners -- people on missions all over the world. When the items within the shop are sold, the proceeds are donated to different partners across the globe: leaders that are educating children, providing food, shelter, and relief to families, and strengthening local churches and community programs. So if you really want to give back to the community, I mean REALLY give back -- to the world, consider stopping here for some of your purchases or donations.