Dickens in Dundee
Dec
6
5:00 PM17:00

Dickens in Dundee

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Nobody celebrates Christmas like Dundee! Dickens in Dundee takes place on December 6 & 7 with all kinds of festivities going on throughout our charming, storybook-like downtown!

Stop by The Half Full Nest before or after the tree lighting ceremony next door at Village Hall! We will be open until 830pm, offering Christmas Cookies and unique gift shopping for just about everyone on your list!

For details and schedule of everything Dickens in Dundee has to offer, visit Nobody celebrates Christmas like Dundee! Dickens in Dundee takes place on December 6 & 7 with all kinds of festivities going on throughout our charming, storybook-like downtown!

Stop by The Half Full Nest before or after the tree lighting ceremony next door at Village Hall! We will be open until 830pm, offering Christmas Cookies and unique gift shopping for just about everyone on your list!

For details and schedule of everything Dickens in Dundee has to offer, visit www.dickensindundee.org 🌲

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BLACK FRIDAY & SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY at The Half Full Nest
Nov
27
to Nov 30

BLACK FRIDAY & SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY at The Half Full Nest

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BLACK FRIDAY STARTS ON WEDNESDAY at The Half Full Nest!

🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁

We will be open Wednesday, 11/27 from noon-5pm for those that want to get a jump start on Christmas deals, or if you need to grab a quick hostess gift or special decor touches for Turkey Day!

We will be offering our beautiful assortment of vintage style decor & furniture, boutique clothing & accessories, and luxurious apothecary products at discounts through Saturday!

🎅🏼 Christmas Goods 🎅🏼 - 20% off

🛒 Everything Else 🛒 - 15% off

EXTENDED HOURS;

⏰ 11/27 noon-5pm

⏰ 11/29 930am-5pm

⏰ 11/30 1030am-5pm

It’s the perfect time to check those gifts off your list and also treat yourself!

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Nov
7
5:00 PM17:00

6th Annual Half Ugly Christmas Sweater Soirée

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It’s the SIXTH ANNUAL HALF UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER SOIRÉE at The Half Full Nest on November 7th from 5-9pm!!

Be amongst the first to shop our Christmas offerings where you’ll find the latest & greatest festive decor, Vintage Christmas items, boutique apparel & accessories, and all kinds of unique & beautiful gifts!

We look forward to raising a glass and making merry with you as we welcome this glorious season. Don’t forget to don your favorite Half Ugly Christmas Sweater so you can pick a prize out of Santa’s Hat!

It will be a truly festive evening, where you & your friends can enjoy a lovely night out as you experience how we do Christmas at The Half Full Nest!

Some of our favorite shots from our 2023 Christmas Archives! 2024 is gonna be our best one yet 🙌🏼

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Oct
9
5:00 PM17:00

Ladies Night Out

Join us in West Dundee for some SHOPPING FUN!🛍️

✅ Jewelry
✅ Cosmetics
✅ Sip & Sample Healthy Drinks 
✅ Explore Naturopathic Health Supplements
✅ Charcuterie, desserts, wine

𝗘𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲...

🛍️ Boxwood Home Design
🛍️ The Half Full Nest

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗢𝗨! 💖
Bring your mom, friends sister, co-worker, neighbor……! The more the merrier! 😘
𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟗𝐭𝐡 - 𝟓-𝟗𝐩𝐦 🤗

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Oct
4
to Oct 5

Fall Vintage Shop Hop at The Half Full Nest

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Join us for Vintage Shop Hop at The Half Full Nest on October 4th & 5th for stirewide specials, gift with purchase of $50 or more, refreshments, and other surprises, as we bring you the very best of autumn style for your home and wardrobe!

You’ll definitely want to put historic, downtown Dundee on your Shop Hop itinerary, where you’ll discover unique shops, delicious dining options, our scenic trails along the Fox River and good old fashioned, small town charm!

Hailed as the mother lode of all vintage road trips, The Vintage Shop Hop is a self-guided two days to any number of the 400 participating vintage shops, boutiques, barn sales & home decor stores throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

For the master list of participating Vintage Shop Hop stores, go to:

https://vintageshophop.blogspot.com

• October 4 & 5 from 10-4

• 205 West Main Street, West Dundee, IL

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Jul
27
to Jul 28

The Half Full Nest Turns FIVE!

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It’s our birthday and YOU get all the presents 🤗

The party will kick off on July 27th with an anniversary ribbon cutting ceremony at 10am, hosted by Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce. We will be offering a storewide discount, a gift with purchase, and refreshments! Don’t forget to enter our $250 prize drawing on social media or in-store!

🎉LET’S CELEBRATE 🎉

We’re giving away all these fabulous goodies worth $250, to one lucky prize drawing winner, in celebration of our 5th Birthday!  Enter the drawing on Facebook, Instagram or In-Store!  
Drawing and winner announced 7/28.

Our Birthday Bogo specials will be offered through July 26!  

Buy one get one half off on: 

1. Clothing & Handbags

2. Planters & Greenery

3. Home Textiles

(pillows, blankets, rugs, napkins,

table runners, towels, etc.) 
 

Come on by The Half Full Nest to celebrate and $ave!

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

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Mar
1
to Mar 2

SPRING VINTAGE SHOP HOP at The Half Full Nest

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Join us for Vintage Shop Hop at The Half Full Nest on March 1 & 2 from 10am to 4pm, for special deals through the shop, gift with $50 purchase, refreshments, and other surprises, as we bring you the very best of spring vintage style!

You’ll definitely want to put historic, downtown Dundee on your Shop Hop itinerary, where you’ll discover unique shops, delicious dining options, our scenic trails along the Fox River and good old fashioned, small town charm!

Hailed as the mother lode of all vintage road trips, The Vintage Shop Hop is a self-guided two days to any number of the 400 participating vintage shops, boutiques, barn sales & home decor stores throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

For the master list of participating Vintage Shop Hop stores, go to:

https://vintageshophop.blogspot.com

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Nov
24
to Nov 25

Black Friday and Small Business Saturday at The Half Full Nest

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Visit The Half Full Nest on Black Friday
and Small Business Saturday 
for great deals on this season’s best & brightest
gifts, clothing, decor & more!

BLACK FRIDAY
10am-5pm

  • EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - 25% off our unique Christmas offerings, until noon!

  • 15% off the entire store!

  • 20% off clothing!

  • 25% off candles!

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
10am-5pm

$20 Christmas Bonus Bucks with every $100 gift certificate purchased!
~Bonus Bucks are redeemable November 29, 2023 
through December 29, 2023~

  • 15% off Christmas! 

  • 20% off clothing!

  • 25% off candles! 

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Nov
3
5:00 PM17:00

5th Annual Half Ugly Christmas Sweater Soirée

Join us as we kick off Christmas at The Half Full Nest, with our 5th Annual Half Ugly Christmas Sweater Soirée on November 3rd from 5-9pm!

Be amongst the first to shop our Christmas offerings where you’ll find the latest & greatest festive decor, Vintage Christmas items, boutique apparel & accessories, artisan crafted goods, and all kinds of uniquely beautiful gifts!

We look forward to raising a glass and making merry with you as we welcome this glorious season. Don’t forget to don your favorite Half Ugly Christmas Sweater so you can pick a prize out of Santa’s hat!

It will be a truly festive evening, where you & your friends can enjoy a lovely night out as you experience how we do Christmas at The Half Full Nest!

Scroll through to see a few of our favorite shots from our 2022 Christmas Archives!

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Oct
6
to Oct 7

Vintage Shop Hop at The Half Full Nest

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Join us for Vintage Shop Hop at The Half Full Nest on October 6 & 7 for BOGO specials and discounts through the shop, refreshments, and other surprises, as we bring you the very best of autumn vintage style!

You’ll definitely want to put historic, downtown Dundee on your Shop Hop itinerary, where you’ll discover unique shops, delicious dining options, our scenic trails along the Fox River and good old fashioned, small town charm!

Hailed as the mother lode of all vintage road trips, The Vintage Shop Hop is a self-guided two days to any number of the 400 participating vintage shops, boutiques, barn sales & home decor stores throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

For the master list of participating Vintage Shop Hop stores, go to:

https://vintageshophop.blogspot.com

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Nov
25
to Nov 26

BLACK FRIDAY & SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY at THE HALF FULL NEST

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The Half Full Nest is offering our beautiful assortment of vintage style decor & furniture, boutique clothing & accessories, and luxurious apothecary products at discounts for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday! All Christmas decor, hats and mittens will be 20% off. Everything else will be 10% off. Some exclusions apply.

With extended hours of 9:30am to 4:30pm both days, it’s a perfect time to check those gifts off your list and also treat yourself!

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Nov
3
5:00 PM17:00

4th Annual Half Ugly Christmas Sweater Soirée

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Be amongst the first to shop our Christmas offerings where you’ll find the latest & greatest festive decor, Vintage Christmas items, boutique apparel & accessories, artisan crafted goods, and all kinds of unique & beautiful gifts!

We look forward to raising a glass and making merry with you as we welcome this glorious season. Don’t forget to don your favorite Half Ugly Christmas Sweater so you can pick a prize out of Santa’s hat!

It will be a truly festive evening, where you & your friends can enjoy a lovely night out as you experience how we do Christmas at The Half Full Nest! 

Some of our favorite shots from our
2021 Christmas Archives! 

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Oct
7
to Oct 8

Fall Vintage Shop Hop at The Half Full Nest

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Join us for Vintage Shop Hop at The Half Full Nest on October 7 & 8 for discounts on select goods, a gift with purchase offer, plus refreshments, as we bring you the very best of autumn vintage style! Watch for our video sneak peek tour on our Instagram on Friday morning! 🎥 👀

You’ll definitely want to put historic, downtown Dundee on your Shop Hop itinerary, where you’ll discover unique shops, delicious dining options, our scenic trails along the Fox River and good old fashioned, small town charm!

Hailed as the mother lode of all vintage road trips, The Vintage Shop Hop is a self-guided two days to any number of the 400 participating vintage shops, boutiques, barn sales & home decor stores throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

For the master list of participating Vintage Shop Hop stores, go to:

https://vintageshophop.blogspot.com

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May
27
to May 29

Memorial Day Weekend Sale

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THE HALF FULL NEST
VINTAGE MARKET
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SALE!
May 27th, 28th & 29th
10:30am-3:30pm

Save an extra 15% off our regular and marked down prices Friday through Sunday!

You’ll find beautiful new and vintage decor to welcome summer, pretty summer fashions & accessories, our luxurious apothecary & candle offerings, and so much more! We are ready for all things summer and we are looking forward to helping you discover unique styles to make this your best summer yet!

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Nov
26
10:30 AM10:30

Black Friday at The Half Full Nest

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GIFT WITH PURCHASE! DOOR BUSTERS!!
DEALS & DISCOUNTS!!!


Gift with Purchase:
~ Wood & bead snowflake ornament with your purchase of $25 or more!

Door Busters:
(from 10:30 until noon)
~$15 off Nordic Beach!
~8.25” Tree Candle only $9!!

Discounts:
~10% Storewide!
~20% off Blankets & Tea Towels!!
~30% off select dresses!!!

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Nov
3
5:00 PM17:00

3rd Annual Half Ugly Christmas Sweater Soirée

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We are kicking off Christmas at

The Half Full Nest!

November 3rd, 5pm - 9pm

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄

Join us for our 3rd Annual

HALF UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER SOIRÉE!

🍷 🍷 🍷 🍷 🍷

Be amongst the first to shop our Christmas offerings where you’ll find the latest & greatest festive decor, Vintage Christmas items, boutique apparel & accessories, artisan handcrafted goods, and all kinds of unique & beautiful gifts!

🎁 🎁 🎁 🎁 🎁

We look forward to raising a glass and making merry with you as we welcome this glorious season.

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Don’t forget to don your favorite Half Ugly Christmas Sweater so you can pick a prize out of Santa’s hat!

🎅🏼 🎅🏼 🎅🏼 🎅🏼 🎅🏼

Because oftentimes, what society labels as ugly, is actually quite beautiful. ❤️

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Oct
1
to Oct 2

Vintage Shop Hop at The Half Full Nest

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Join us for Vintage Shop Hop at The Half Full Nest on October 1st and 2nd for awesome discounts on autumn & select goods plus refreshments, as we bring you the very best of autumn vintage style! Watch for our video sneak peek tour on our Instagram on Friday morning! 🎥 👀 You’ll definitely want to put historic, downtown Dundee on your Shop Hop itinerary, where you’ll discover unique shops, delicious dining options, our scenic trails along the Fox River and good old fashioned, small town charm! Hailed as the mother lode of all vintage road trips, The Vintage Shop Hop is a self-guided two days to any number of the 400 participating vintage shops, boutiques, barn sales & home decor stores throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.For the master list of participating Vintage Shop Hop stores, go to:https://vintageshophop.blogspot.com

Join us for Vintage Shop Hop at The Half Full Nest on October 1st and 2nd for awesome discounts on autumn & select goods plus refreshments, as we bring you the very best of autumn vintage style! Watch for our video sneak peek tour on our Instagram on Friday morning! 🎥 👀

You’ll definitely want to put historic, downtown Dundee on your Shop Hop itinerary, where you’ll discover unique shops, delicious dining options, our scenic trails along the Fox River and good old fashioned, small town charm!

Hailed as the mother lode of all vintage road trips, The Vintage Shop Hop is a self-guided two days to any number of the 400 participating vintage shops, boutiques, barn sales & home decor stores throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

For the master list of participating Vintage Shop Hop stores, go to:

https://vintageshophop.blogspot.com

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Sep
18
to Sep 19

The Half Full Nest Turns Two!

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Join us as we celebrate turning two years old!

Our birthday party will be going on September 18 & 19, from 10:30-4pm each day! There will be deals & discounts, wrapped treats and our famous spiced cider made with our delicious mulling spices! We will once again be giving away our stylish jute tote with every purchase of $50 or more- while supplies last!

Plus, if you are on our email list, we will be sending out an exclusive coupon! AND it’s also West Dundee’s Heritage Fest that weekend, so be prepared to have a great time in our little town!

We can’t believe it’s been TWO YEARS since we opened our doors and we are so very grateful for your love & support! Thank you!! Let’s celebrate!!!

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Aug
12
7:00 PM19:00

FUSION MINERAL PAINT REPURPOSED FRAME PROJECT

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Join us at Half Full Studios to learn why Fusion Mineral Paint is the superior paint that is sweeping the nation.  This informative, hands-on workshop will offer tips, tricks and techniques for using Fusion Mineral Paint Iike a pro. You’ll learn all about the numerous benefits that make this product so incredible, as we transform old picture frames with your choice of color and finishing products.

Participants will take home a full-size jar of Fusion Mineral Paint in your choice of color, a Fusion Mineral Paint apron, an informational packet and your finished frame. You will also enjoy refreshments plus a 10% discount on any items that you purchase that day. 

Fusion is a 100% acrylic, VOC free, water based paint. Once cured, a surface painted with Fusion is both water and stain proof.  No primer or top coat is required, making it more of a one-step kind of paint. You will fall in love with the rich colors and the incredibly smooth application of Fusion Mineral Paint!  

Please call 224.484.8460 to sign up. Participants should arrive by 7pm, wearing painting clothes.

Cost: $88 Seats are limited.

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Jul
29
to Aug 1

SHOP DUNDEE SIDEWALK SALE

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THURSDAY through SUNDAY July 29th - August 1st 10:30 am - 4:00 pmJoin us at The Half Full Nest Vintage Market July 29-August 1,  where we, along with several other downtown Dundee merchants, will be slashing prices storewide, at our Sidewalk Sale event.  🛍 Shop inside & out!   🪑👗🌿 Grab some great deals!!  ⛪️🏛🏫 Do Dundee!!!   🥳 Have fun!!!! Storewide discounts 15-50% off!

THURSDAY through SUNDAY
July 29th - August 1st
10:30 am - 4:00 pm

Join us at The Half Full Nest Vintage Market
July 29-August 1, 
where we, along with several other downtown Dundee merchants, will be slashing prices storewide, at our Sidewalk Sale event. 

🛍 Shop inside & out!  
🪑👗🌿 Grab some great deals!! 
⛪️🏛🏫 Do Dundee!!!  
🥳 Have fun!!!! 

Storewide discounts 15-50% off!

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Jun
17
7:00 PM19:00

Fusion Mineral Paint Repurposed Frame Project

Join us at Half Full Studios to learn why Fusion Mineral Paint is the superior paint that is sweeping the nation.  This informative, hands-on workshop will offer tips, tricks and techniques for using Fusion Mineral Paint Iike a pro. You’ll learn all about the numerous benefits that make this product so incredible, as we transform old picture frames with your choice of color and finishing products.

Participants will take home a full-size jar of Fusion Mineral Paint in your choice of color, a Fusion Mineral Paint apron, an informational packet and your finished frame. You will also enjoy refreshments plus a 10% discount on any items that you purchase that day. 

Fusion is a 100% acrylic, VOC free, water based paint. Once cured, a surface painted with Fusion is both water and stain proof.  No primer or top coat is required, making it more of a one-step kind of paint. You will fall in love with the rich colors and the incredibly smooth application of Fusion Mineral Paint!  

Please call 224.484.8460 to sign up. Participants should arrive by 7pm, wearing painting clothes.

Cost: $88 Seats are limited.

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May
29
to May 30

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SALE

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THE HALF FULL NEST
VINTAGE MARKET
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SALE!
May 29th & 30th
10:30am-4pm

It’s our biggest sale yet where everything is 20% off this Saturday and Sunday!

You’ll find beautiful decor to welcome summer inside and outside, pretty summer fashions & accessories, our luxurious apothecary & candle offerings and so much more! We are ready for all things summer and we are looking forward to helping you discover unique styles to make this your best summer yet!



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May
8
10:30 AM10:30

The Half Full Nest GARDEN PARTY

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The Half Full Nest is kicking off the summer season with our GARDEN PARTY event, this Saturday from 10:30-4pm!

Join us for our celebration of summer where you’ll find gorgeous gifts for Mother’s Day, garden themed decor, summer fashion and the arrival of our beautiful & overflowing annual planters and baskets!

We will be offering 15% off storewide, a gift with purchase, refreshments, and a chance to win a stunning $250 prize basket just for partying with us!

The Half Full Nest

GARDEN PARTY

May 8, 2021

10:30am-4pm

🌸🌻🌹🌼🥀🌺

205 West Main Street

West Dundee, IL 60118

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Vintage Shop Hop
Mar
5
to Mar 6

Vintage Shop Hop

Join us for our Vintage Shop Hop Event on March 5th & 6th and enjoy special storewide discounts & refreshments as we bring you the very best of spring vintage style goods!

Hailed as the mother lode of all vintage road trips, The Vintage Shop Hop is a self-guided two days to any number of the 500 participating vintage shops, boutiques, barn sales & home decor stores throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Click here to learn more

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Vintage Shop Hop
Oct
2
to Oct 3

Vintage Shop Hop

Join us for our Vintage Shop Hop Event on October 2nd & 3rd and enjoy special discounts & refreshments as we bring you the very best of autumn vintage style goods!

Hailed as the mother lode of all vintage road trips, The Vintage Shop Hop is a self-guided two days to any number of the 500 participating vintage shops, boutiques, barn sales & home decor stores throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

CLICK HERE for more info, including a link to find the MASTER LIST of SHOPS and the interactive GOOGLE MAP to plan your vintage shopping adventure!

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