Simply amazing customer service and great style. This shop is fun, whimsical and cozy. They do a…read moregreat job, from small to large and they patiently work with you to find the best solution to your framing needs. Prices are pretty much on par with every other high end framing business in the area, so know that your getting a good deal when you do business here. Framing ain't cheap these days. The artwork and pre made frames for sale are nice features, including a live in parrot which adds another level of unique quirk to the shop. I can't recommend this business enough. Well done Alley Gallery!!

I've been going to Alley for years now . . .they always come through…read more If there are issues, and they very infrequent, they will resolve them. Alley folks also work to find a proce who can afford. Great shop to browse in . . .very old school! Check them out in Evanston! Larry

Could I afford anything at South Loop Loft... No. Did I enjoy exploring their curated space... 100%.read more

Love the selection and commitment to care. We just got our first art piece for our home from an…read moreartist I couldn't stop thinking about. We love the aesthetic, - vintage, contemporary, modern but not too trendy. I want our pieces in our home to be lifelong pieces. We're always treated so well whether we're buying something large or small. We are happy to return soon. Thank you Beth, Jon, Carmen, Erica and the rest of the team.

Get yourself over to B. Dubov Mid-Century Design for a great gift, cool vintage stuff, that perfect…read moreitem that you personally appreciate, or just for the fun of it. My wife and I bought mid-century lamps and we love them. Quality, prices, and service were the best. Brenda Dubov herself is helpful and charming. And there's lot's more stuff. My sister wanted a unique business card holder, and I found the perfect one--for a great price. Brenda's corner of the Andersonville Galleria is full of great things--intriguing art, jewelery (old and new), and a lot more. I'm really picky, but I could buy something there every week.

B. Dubov has a fabulous selection of lamps, furniture, and eclectic jewelry. I own several of her…read morejewelry finds - one necklace in particular I have received repeated complements on - people wanted to buy it off my neck! Brenda is also a fabulous person to work with and will work with you to accommodate your needs!

We actually stopped by the neighborhood to hit up the Spice House, but then I saw this next door…read moreand got distracted. It wasn't yet open, so we stuck with the original plan and went to the Spice House first (AMAZING as always) and came here afterwards. I love vintage maps, but am no connoisseur or expert. I also have a low price point because I'm cheap, but this shop had so many options in so many price points, all of which honestly seemed incredibly reasonable given the dates of the prints. Based on the only other review, I am going to guess that my interactions were with Mary and she was super nice, and it honestly felt like she knew so much about every piece. I would have preferred a print of Chicago or even New Jersey, but already have prints representing both and I wanted something small and under $50 so I picked up a small (and pretty much matted) print of a notice commemorating the death of President Lincoln from 1865!!! Am I a nerd for thinking that is cool as shit? It was also only $24, not including tax, is in pristine condition and perfect. I'd go back to George Ritzlin Antique Maps & Prints anytime I'm in Chicago! They have great prints, maps and otherwise, for your home.

This is a really cool store to check out. They specialize in antique maps, prints, and rare books…read more BTW - They only do the years 1490-1890 for antique maps. I spent a few hours going thru their maps of Asia. Its really interesting to see how the known parts of the world have changed in over a few centuries. Be sure and ask questions, because the owners, George and Mary are really cool and have actually contributed to a few historical books. They also have a great collection of maps of the Chicago area. A really funny map is this one on Sin and Saloons in the city. It was supposed to be a warning and an attack on these dens of sin, but it ended up being bought by men visiting the city to find the brothels and bars :-) Another good one is the totally politically incorrect map of the city by ethnic groups. If you have the time and inclination, be sure and check it out. PS The Spice house is a few doors west, so go ahead and drop by there also.

Love love love love love. That's five loves! A 6th love is deserved for getting my fabric order…read moresent on time to my SIL on time for Christmas. I shopped and shipped everything directly from their website and never had to pick up the phone once! Oh, make that a 7th love for carrying Heather Ross fabrics. I'm obsessed with #HeatherRoss. I love to sew. I am crafty, and I have a huge love (can you tell?) with fabrics! Thanks to Evanston Stitchworks, you'll find really fun and unique designs at their shop (currently available online). This isn't your typical fabric store. They support really cool independent designers and quirky fabrics for quilting and making clothes...well for sewing anything really. They also offer knitting supplies and all the books you might need to learn how to sew or knit. Evanston Stitchworks also offers many crafty classes (currently virtual). A few years ago I took their beginning knitting class. For some reason my brain gets all discombobulated when I try to knit, but the class was really fun. The owner was patient and kind and did everything she could to help me fix my mistakes along the way. Everyone else knocked it out of the park, so it's just not something I'm good at. I'm so glad this small local business exists, and I'll continue to purchase fabric from them. Speaking of fabric, don't you just love the designs I picked out for my two little nieces? They are Heather Ross designs, and my SIL is planning to make dresses for them. Can't wait to see how they turn out!

Since I love looking @ different types of fabrics, yarn, and needle crafts, decided to visit here…read more So glad I did! This shop is really cool and has a lot to offer. Excellent quality of all their products! Unique fabrics that are gorgeous. The needlework kits, cross stitch and embroidery, were very unique too. Sashiko products are also sold here too, which is what I decided to purchase some of. Some of the items for sale here I had never seen anywhere else. The staff person working was knowledgeable, helpful, and nice. I also thought the prices were good because of the high quality of the items. Will visit here again on my next trip to Evanston.

Looking for a frame to compliment a print is a tedious chore as there are so many places in Chicago…read moreto choose from. I was able to find Prints Unlimited and Jill was able to narrow down my selection like a puzzle sorting out different color mattes and frames. Jill was able to quote me a price minus a check-in discount (under $600) which made this final product come to life. The final product was mention to take 3 weeks but after 2 weeks, I got the call to come pick the print up. I am glad Prints Unlimited made this process easy and the price was very affordable. Highly recommend Prints Unlimited to anyone who is trying to match a print to frame.

I had the most incredible experience getting five pieces custom framed and even snagged a sixth…read moreright from the showroom! Jill is absolutely amazing! She walked me through every step of the framing process, from picking the perfect frame style to choosing the ideal matting size and figuring out the best placement in my home. I never felt rushed; she was so patient and attentive, making the whole experience a blast! Honestly, I could have easily spent the entire afternoon with her--time flew by! I couldn't wait to return, and I brought back even more items, including a blanket (though I had to hit pause because of a vacation coming up). I've used Print Unlimitd in the past, and I'm back because I was just so thrilled with the quality! Plus, Jill gave me the pricing on the spot, and I truly felt like I scored a fantastic deal. You really do get what you pay for, so I can't wait to go back again and again!

You'll be hard-pressed to find a lovelier antique store in town. Ed, the manager, is so gracious…read more-- and knowledgeable. This is my new favorite go-to for lamps, and the beautifully curated pottery keeps ones eyes on the move. Lovely period pieces, stunningly beautiful china, an assortment of artwork, and a feast for the senses!

I'm often in the area since I'm probably BloOuts best customer and often admire the beautiful…read moreartwork here when walking by. When a friend recently showed me a gorgeous painting she had purchased here I decided to stop in to look for a space I've been looking to fill in my family room. Cynthia could not have been sweeter and after seeing a picture of the space showed me a bunch of paintings that could work. She has so much gorgeous art in this gallery, but I especially liked Amie Campbell's work. She photoshopped a few of my favorite pieces into the room and while I loved the artwork, I didn't think they were quite right for the space. I"m continuing to search for the perfect piece for this particular room, but I'll definitely be back to look for future artwork needs.