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SHOPPING

Assembly Creators

Abt Assembly Creators
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1200 N. Milwaukee Ave., Glenview • 847.544.2275 1642 Orrington Ave., Evanston • 847.859.6031
A family run appliance and electronics store operating Before launching Assembly Creators Market., owner
a 350,000 square-foot facility. Showcasing brands Reyes Witt cut her teeth developing luxury goods for
such as Sub-zero, Apple, Sony, Viking and more. Coach and Ralph Lauren. At the helm of go-to market
Virtually every brand name, high-end electronic strategies for a number of national brands and private
product and appliance is on display in the showroom. label lines Reyes hit the wall when the story about the
Known throughout the Midwest and the U.S. as a product became more important than the product
unique destination focusing on a positive customer itself. Understanding the physical stress and labor
experience, competitive pricing and guaranteed involved for makers to present at markets, Reyes
satisfaction. decided to bring all of the talent under one roof
providing a place for Makers and Creators to showcase
The Alchemists Wife their talents in a curated environment. The goal is to
alchemistswife.com bridge the gap in top shelf goods by creating a
917 Chicago Ave., Evanston • 224.714.0351 destination to shop without the insane mark up
Handmade soaps, body care, home fragrance, natural associated with luxury items.
cleaning supplies and laundry, candles, bespoke
fragrances for men and women. Men’s shaving, skin Ayla’s Originals
and body care, razors, brushes, hair care and more. aylasoriginals.com
1511 Sherman Ave., Evanston • 847.328.4040
Artem Pop-Up Gallery When the bead shop where she purchased materials
artempopupgallery.com closed, this entrepreneur took a crazy chance and
1627 Sherman Ave., Evanston • 847.859.6150 reopened it. The store is now a treasure trove of beads,
Owned and managed by artist Sarita Kamat and gemstones, and jewelry for scores of designers and is
talented family, Artem is a handmade artisan gallery, also one of the top bead stores in the nation. Ayla’s
showcasing beautiful jewelry, art, ceramics and pottery, Own creations have been featured at Chicago’s Field
woodwork, fiber arts, photography, furniture, home Museum and the Art Institute. The shop offers with
decor and more. Every handcrafted and handmade item classes, support, supplies, and repairs and parties.
you purchase supports local small businesses. Artem
Pop Up Gallery aims to promote and create enthusiasm
about the artists we proudly represent.

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