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Ten Thousand Villages
Stella SHOPPING
stellaevanston.com tenthousandvillages.com
2116 Central St., Evanston • 847.864.5565 915 Chicago Ave., Evanston • 847.733.8258
A chic and funky boutique filled with one-of-a-kind This fair trade retail phenomenon was founded by
treasures where you slowly browse around in a warm, visionary entrepreneur Edna Ruth Byler in 1946.
relaxing atmosphere. Situated on lively Central Street It has grown into a global network of social
in Evanston, there’s an eclectic mix of clothing, entrepreneurs working to empower and provide
jewelry, handbags, accessories, home accoutrements economic opportunities to artisans in developing
and gifts that you just can’t find anywhere else. With countries. From rings to rain sticks, from table linens
price points to fit any budget and a unique variety of to toys and games, you’ll find gorgeous artworks from
ever-changing items. around the globe. Sales benefit thousands of
disadvantaged artisans worldwide.
The Sweet Buddha
thesweetbuddha.com Village Toy Shop
660 Vernon Ave., Glencoe • 312.804.9900 villagetoyshopil.com
The Sweet Buddha is a specialty shop located in the 807 Elm St., Winnetka • 847.446.7990
heart of downtown Glencoe. Walk inside this vibrant A local favorite for wonderful toys since its opening in
boutique and you’ll find custom-made gift baskets, 1948. Each customer is given special attention to help
jewelry, candy, hostess gifts and classes. Love the find the perfect toy for any child. Classic games like
space so much you want to party there? You can! Battleship and Monopoly, plus new favorites like
Sweet Buddha offers party packages for kids’ Blokus and Apples to Apples and puzzles from simple
birthdays, baby showers, Sweet 16’s and more! 6-piece wooden tray puzzles to 1,000-piece puzzles
great for adults. Collector dolls, plush stuffed animals
too. Free gift wrapping. Free local delivery.

Dog Walking | Pet Waste Removal
Dog Grooming | Nail Trimming | Gifts and Treats

Bath, Skincae, Handmade Soaps,
and Bespoke Fragances

917 Chicago Avenue, Evanston IL 60202 917 Chicago Avenue, Evanston IL 60202
224.714.0351 | alchemistswife.com 847.866.9355 | followyournosehere.com

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