Even if you don't have kids, this boutique is sure to make you want to find a kid to buy something…read morefor. Maya Papaya is primarily a clothing store, and let me tell you...it's cuuuuute and the owner is super sweet. I've been coming here for years, and though my kiddos are too old now for the clothes, they still have a small selection of gifty items, fun for all ages. From trivia card games to books, their section of toys is geared toward the younger crowd. The clothes are well-edited, and you'll find a fairly mid-to upper scale collection of both boys and girls clothing and onesies for infants with cute sayings like *Bundle of Oy*! And, they also carry adorable shoes. For the parent who wants to take a chill moment, they also have a nice seating area where you can take a break from the kiddie rat race. This store used to be down the street and around the corner. Their new location is much bigger and right on the corner. I've never had a problem getting rockstar street parking out front, but take note, there is a small step up for those with strollers. But, I'm sure Simone will be more than happy to hold the door :-)

Received a gift from this place, gift wrapped by this place, and tried to return it last weekend…read more The lady working said it could not be returned because there was no gift receipt. I asked if she could look up the items in her inventory to see what the price was so I could get credit and make an exchange. The items were all unused with original tags on them. Nope, still nonreturnable. So basically, a friend buys a gift, the store doesn't put a gift receipt in when they wrap it, and then they forbid you to return it. Also, the entire store smells like cat food.

First time shopping here; I came in here because I needed gifts for all the new babies in my life…read more Staff was helpful in finding sizes for the sunglasses I picked out, but I had an idea of what I wanted before I walked in. The store is well organized with lots of tailored, quality options that make nice gifts; more on the vintage/preppy side. Don't know how the clothes hold up with washes but if the price tag is any indication, I'm going to assume well. There is a sales rack in the back that have a good variety of styles/sizes as well. I'm also on their e-mail distribution list since and used a 15% off coupon I received.

I placed an order online on 11/28. Never heard back. Then emailed them on 12/14, never heard back…read more Today I gave them a call only to find out "oh your order never existed". Apparently Janie and Jack is selling items they don't posses. So some items in my GIFT order were not in stock and not only they canceled this order. But NEVER notified me that it was canceled. Now it's 5 days before Christmas and I have no gift. The customer service representative was not only not apologetic, but also gave me an attitude; as if it was MY JOB to know the inventory, how dare u order an AVAILABLE item off their website without knowing it's actually not available. What a ridiculous waste of money. Order# J05561853

NiceLena is painted so vibrantly that you can't help but pop in!…read more Besides being a gift shop filled with gifts (stationery, magnets, stickers, planters), several of the items are designed and MADE BY the artist herself! There's little signs that say "hi I made this!" and they're everywhere! Love love love that touch! Lena is chatty and joins in the conversation which I love-it makes you feel like everyone is welcome and included. While I was checking out, she told us the most exciting part= you can bring in any vessel and she will fill it with candle wax! Think of all the perfect vessels you have at your house RIGHT NOW! Those could be candles! This is the kind of place you WANT to visit! The stuff inside is great as is the owner/designer/artist! Enjoy!

Such a cute and welcoming shop filled with trinkets of all kinds. There is something for everyone,…read moreincluding pins, mugs, buttons, stickers, earrings, clothing, and more! The store owner is so sweet and a pleasure to talk to! Things are reasonably priced and it's always great to support a small business :)

The folks who worked here seemed nice enough, even though both were working with other folks when I…read morewandered in. It is extremely neat and tidy. The shop is not large, but... they don't carry much merchandise. I thought perhaps it was a new store, but I learned it actually opened in 2021. I also thought perhaps they have events or something for which they use the space--and I think they do, but pretty occasionally; not a whole bunch of regular events. They seem to focus on sustainable clothing and whatnot, so perhaps that is why, as those brands may be hard to come by. Some of their stuff is fairly expensive, and while I occasionally might buy something a little more expensive for a special occasion, I'm much less likely to do so for everyday wear. I will certainly keep an eye on their Instagram, but I'm not sure I'll be stopping in too often.

Excellent option for baby / toddler gifts. Owner has curated a fantastic selection of higher end…read moreclothing including many unisex items. The baby play area is an extra plus. Pic of my youngest loving the blocks is attached.

Little Peach is part of Peachtree Place, apparently, which I think means they're under the same…read moreownership because they aren't physically connected in any way--I couldn't find a way to get from one to the other without going outside and entering in another area of the shopping center. The staff here said hi as I entered and then gave me the freedom to browse. Anyway, it's a lovely little store with some really nice things. It's not just a clothing store, which I appreciate. They do have clothing, but when I was here most of the merchandise was non-clothing; books, toys, games, and so on. The prices weren't super out of line with other children's stores around. The clothing is more on the expensive end--they don't really seem to sell mid-range stuff here. But it's high quality children's clothing (but do check labels--I've been to some children's stores where dry clean is recommended and that's not something I can justify for children's clothing, though I do forget to check the labels). I stopped in to see if I could find something for my friend's son for his birthday, but didn't find something that jumped out on me at this trip. I am not in Northfield very often, so it's not a shop that would be a place that I would just pop by. But if you're looking for something special or a nice gift it would be a good place to take a look.

If you don't mind a loud, pushy owner who likes to chat about why other toy stores are awful and…read morefollows you around the store, then this store is for you! I have only been in the store one time but she made me so uncomfortable that I left without making a purchase. It's really a shame as they have an excellent selection of toys for every age. I just can't give her my business.

Went in to buy some gifts/activities for a friend children. Told the owner i was looking to buy a…read morecouple items for each child. And as the owner was "helping me" (so pushy) she basically yelled at me when I told her some items were probably too difficult for the children I was buying for because my own children are not interested in them. She told me donate it all and be quiet because this is her business!!! I am all about supporting small business, which is why I was in the store but I will not be returning. Sat items down and left. Glenview's small. Word gets around quickly. Looks like I'll take my business elsewhere

My daughter seems to grow out of pants at an alarming rate so I bought a few new pairs from…read moreCarter's website. This location has curbside pickup, thank god. It made it so much easier for me to make this order, especially with a kid who's potty training (so I wanted to be as efficient as possible with the trip). I don't have the app or a login but they were gracious enough to help me anyway and indeed were very helpful. The clothes I picked up are super cute and fit kinda well now but will fit very well in a couple months. Lots of parking since it's in the middle of the Village Crossing shopping center. It's on the side near Michaels and Jewel. If you use curbside, they have a couple of dedicated parking spots for you.

I love shopping here for my daughter, the manager is always super helpful and friendly!Bright…read morestore. Friendly staff. Full of stuff without being overly crowded. So this is a review from a first time shopper at carters and first time buying baby/kids clothes.Very wide variety of clothes for boys and girls!!! Wish they had more space to hold more sizes.Good assortment of clothing, but you get a sticker shock because all clothing labeled with a very high price. Price does come down with all their discounts and you can check online for additional discounts. Excellent quality clothing for good prizes, there shoe collection is very nice as well, also if you sign up for rewards for every 100$ spent you get a 10$ reward and can be used at osh kosh to I got a lot of help from Lynn who was courteous and patient with me since I was buying gifts for 3 different age babies. The stuff here is completely amazing, Susie was amazing she remembered us from our last trip in and was an amazing help. My daughter has an amazing personal shopper. I would shop at this store again. Would definitely recommend it.

Little Gems is a treasure of a children's consignment shop that's tucked away down a neighborhood…read morestreet in Evanston. My friend introduced this place to me and I'm thrilled I got to find many cute treasures! They have selection of new and pre-loved children's clothing, toys and books. My favorite section is the handmade section. I found the most beautiful handmade dress that we will treasure forever! The prices are amazing and the selection is top tier. She has quality items and everything is curated and adorable! The owner Katie was super kind and fun and I really am grateful to be the first to review this Little Gem! Thanks again for the gorgeous pieces!

Over the past year, Katie's reliability is zero, bringing on the same excuses that result in…read morewasting our time. Her repeated delays and unclear communication shows a pattern of disorganization, lack of follow-through and disrespect for our time. I would strongly recommend she be more responsible to the community and give details and availability upfront before further wasting anyone else's time.

Lillia barn means "little child" in Swedish. but they don't sell children's clothing exclusively…read more The store has an interesting backstory. The owner makes the clothes she sells in the studio at the back of the store. She began doing so when she was pregnant with her own child years ago and calls herself a "color equity ambassador" according to the website, which I can get on board with: When she was pregnant, she could only find stereotypical boy/girl colors in clothing. I can confirm! It is a struggle to find baby clothes that aren't in the "blue for boy, pink for girl" camp (did you know that pink was once associated with boys, and the gendering of colors is a relatively new phenomenon?). During my own pregnancy a few months ago I had a hard time with this as well, and the inventory at the stores I visited tended to have a lot of blue or pink rather than gender neutral selection. What began as an online store finally grew into a physical location in late 2022. The clothing for both children and adults feature bold, gender neutral patterns. They feature an artist in residence, who at the time of this writing is Adria Green. Although they now have a physical location, they still participate in some local craft shows (they were at Renegade this weekend). The store also features like-minded brands in addition to its own. I purchased something from a brand called Earth Cadets, a local Chicago company that sells durable goods. Another of the brands they carry, Gunner + Lux, actually has a pop-up on their site asking you to confirm you agree with their equity principles or they can't take your money. I love that she supports and provides an outlet for other eco- and socially-conscious brands. The next step (according to the email list that I was apparently added to) is inclusive sizing, which I can definitely appreciate as a plus-size woman. Usually when I go to The Understudy, I park on the Gregory Street side. For that reason I never noticed this shop until today. I'm glad that I did and was able to stop by, and hope this shop thrives in this location.

I adore this colorful shop. It's a full serotonin boost the second you step in! Their bright colors…read moreand funky patterns caught my eye and I was happy to see the door open and music bumping during Andersonville Arts Fest. The staff member was super helpful, they helped me with some suggestions as I was looking for a couple of gifts. I checked a baby shower and house warming off my lists AND grabbed a handful of fun greeting cards that will be great to have on hand. I learned that most everything is made on-site by the owner, their studio is in the back of the shop along with an artist in residence. They also feature other local goods from women-owned businesses. Heck yes. I am happy to have a new go-to small business for my gifting needs and am eyeing some of the impeccable clothing for myself.