Shop Small on Chicago's North Shore

Local businesses are the beating heart of Chicago North Shore communities, gifting their customers and neighbors with warm service and a truly wonderful array of everything from stylish furniture and framed original art to trendy sweaters and one-of-a-kind jewelry. Discover all the treasures that await when you Shop the North Shore. 

Twisted Trunk, Glenview

When Your Home Needs a Glow-up
Shop Small can be a big deal, especially when you are ready to freshen up your living space. The elegant but fun loft-like feel at Maze Home (Winnetka) boasts an extensive collection of household goods like stunning lamps, occasional tables and exceptional accessories curated from the markets of Paris and beyond. Their groovy bar carts and exquisite vases would make a real statement. Twisted Trunk (Glenview) is a unique consignment store specializing in higher-end, pre-owned and designer items from essential furniture and rugs to unique decorative pieces (plus jewelry and accessories). 
 

Artem Popup Gallery, Evanston

Get Crafty with Local Flare
The eclectic oasis of handcrafted art at Artsy Heart (Glenview) displays a sweeping assortment by local and national artists in every medium from large-scale paintings to hand-painted silk scarves to one-of-a-kind finds. Artem Popup Gallery (Evanston) provides space for each maker to display beautiful handmade and affordable jewelry, ceramics and pottery, woodwork, fiber arts, photography, hand-poured candles, and art for your home to show off Chicago area pride. Buy or DIY jewelry and more from Ayla’s Originals (Evanston), a treasure trove of beads, gemstones and findings from one of the top bead-centric stores in the nation. 
 

See Jane Sparkle, Skokie

Accessorize with Flair: For You or For Gifting
Visit BlackSheep General Store (Glencoe) for gift ideas that will cheer and comfort any family member or friend. With a focus on local, handmade, small batch merchandise, this charming store stocks up on jewelry, retro t-shirts and men's gifts alongside housewares, spa products and more. The trendy See Jane Sparkle (Skokie) boutique makes a Fair-Trade impact by featuring work from women around the globe, as well as scarves, handbags, pillows and their signature line of jewelry and vintage finds like beady bracelets or dazzling brooches. Notice Accessories for Living (Evanston) constantly switches up their selection of comfy, cute clothing and accessories with a touch of quirk for yourself — or that special someone — with floral totes, velvet chokers and bracelet stacks. 
 

Hubba-Hubba, Wilmette

Dress For Any Occasion
Elevate your shopping experience with the relaxed, West Coast vibes at Randoons (Winnetka). Every piece seems to sport all the little details on a cozy sweater, faux leather skirt or colorful kimono. Chic and funky Stella (Evanston) encourages browsing their eclectic mix of clothing, jewelry, accessories and items you simply can't find elsewhere. Ever-changing items could include colorful knit shrugs for any season, snuggly loungewear and jazzy tulle t-shirts. Celebrate sweatah weatha or show some cheeky sweatshirt charm (like Pickleball Love) at Hubba-Hubba (Wilmette), a fixture for trendy women's clothes in these parts. You’ll find favorites, must-haves and go-to pieces for you or someone you love. 

Maya Papaya & Tony Macarony

Shopping Small for the Small Fry
Homegrown specialty children’s stores are especially delightful. At Wild Child (Glencoe), local owners thoughtfully source unique toys, games and crafts aimed at engaging infants to teens. Kids ramp up their pretend play and interactive natures with cool items like fast flipping, remote-controlled cars and the utterly charming world of Maileg, Danish-designed toys and darling storybook miniatures. Maya Papaya & Tony Macarony (Evanston) is a fun children's boutique with a flair for pretty dresses, boys and girls coats, shoes and loungewear, sassy backpacks and cozy baby blankets.