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There are plenty of places in town to shop for vintage furniture, but few make it as hip an experience as Revision does. Founder Katie Ernst throws a party four times a year at her West Town showroom and invites interior designers and artists to create vignettes using her well-edited, glamorous collection of refurbished pieces. … Read more

Michael and Melissa Salvatore, the owners of Heritage Bicycles in Lake View, wanted a balance bike for their toddler. When they couldn’t find a design they liked, they enlisted the pros at their shop, which makes custom rides for adults. The resulting model was a hit with their son—but also with customers who wanted ones … Read more

For more than a decade, local jewelry designer Winifred Gundeck has run a successful business selling her constellation-themed cuffs and geometric necklaces to shops around the country, including Bird in Brooklyn and P.45 in Chicago. In May, she opened a boutique in Andersonville, where you can chat with her while you wait for charms or … Read more

High-five this master of enamels and the tiny brush.

Third time’s a charm for Mallory Ulaszek, who closed her shops Cityblue Apparel & Denim and CB last year to focus on this boutique. It keeps pace with current trends—stocking lines such as 10 Crosby by Derek Lam, ICB by Prabal Gurung, and See by Chloé—while taking risks with emerging brands and local labels that include … Read more

Every child of the ’80s needs to take a walk down memory lane and straight into this new Logan Square toy shop. Opened in March by husband-and-wife team Sam Wells and Liz McArthur, this silly store—its official name is Toy de Jour: Vintage, Toys, Arts & Farts—sells a serious collection of nostalgic toys from classic … Read more

Built around the idea that having a decent sofa to sit on or a place to stow your sweaters shouldn’t break the bank, Lake View–based Wrightwood Furniture stocks well-priced goods in a variety of styles, from French antique to industrial metal to rustic country. Prices hover around $100 for dining chairs and other smaller pieces, … Read more

During one of Chicago’s infamous winters, Monica Royer, homebound with her newborn, scoured the Internet for baby apparel. Not finding options that were both modern and functional, she last fall launched Monica + Andy, an online infant and toddler clothing line featuring soft muslin blankets, seersucker suits, and tutu dresses. In June, Royer opened a brick-and-mortar … Read more