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Ayla’s Originals
www.aylasoriginals.com
1511 Sherman Ave. • Evanston
847.328.4040
When the bead shop where she purchased materials closed,
this entrepreneur took a crazy chance and reopened it.
The store is now a treasure trove of beads, gemstones,
and jewelry for scores of designers and is also one of
the top bead stores in the nation. Ayla’s own creations
have been featured at Chicago’s Field Museum and the
Becky & Me Toys, Evanston Four Seasons Hotel. The shop offers with classes, support,
supplies and repair.
Abt
www.abt.com Becky & Me Toys
1200 N. Milwaukee Ave. • Glenview www.beckyandmetoys.com
847.544.2275 620 Grove St. • Evanston
A family run appliance and electronics store operating a 847.492.1030
350,000 square-foot facility. Showcasing brands such as Sub-
Specializing in toys, dolls, games, books, crafts, and more for
zero, Apple, Sony, Viking and more. Virtually every brand name,
infants to pre-teens. The carefully chosen items encourage
high-end electronic product and appliance is on display in
active and open-ended play. There are products that appeal
the showroom. Known throughout the Midwest and the U.S.
to senses, soft stuffed plus animals to cuddle up with,
as a unique destination focusing on a positive customer
puzzles and crafts to stimulate creativity. The knowledgeable
experience, competitive pricing and guaranteed satisfaction.
staff can help you select the perfect gift for your special kids
and the kid in you.
Apricot Lane
www.apricotlaneboutique.com/the glen The Book Stall at Chestnut Court
The Glen Town Center
www.thebookstall.com
1951 Tower Dr. • Glenview 811 Elm St. • Winnetka
847.730.3423 847.446.8880
A locally owned women’s boutique carrying selection of
A general trade book store with a reputation for trustworthy
clothing, accessories and gifts unique to any other location.
customer service and a highly popular monthly newsletter
The clothing is on-trend, affordable and ever-changing to
with a distribution of 8,500. Hosting many author appearances
ensure you walk away with something one-of-a-kind.
with both local and national reputations such as storied head
coach of the Chicago Bulls Phil Jackson, author/activist
Aw Yeah Comics Isabel Allende and National Book Award winner Colum McCann.
This North Shore institution is one of the leading independent
www.awyeahcomics.com
bookstores in the Chicagoland area.
4933 Oakton St. • Skokie
847.423.2916
Eagerly serving the needs of comic and toy fans since 2012
in beautiful downtown Skokie. Aw Yeah Comics celebrates
and promotes everything that is wonderful about comics, toys,
artwork, and the joy they bring to people. The shop features
amazing comic works that you might not otherwise have
seen as the owners travel to conventions, absorb as much
news as possible, and interact with publishers and creators
to bring a unique selection of offerings to the comic fan.
The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, Winnetka

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