Best Places In Chicago To Shop For Wedding Gifts
Sawbridge Studios
1015 Tower Court
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 441-2441
www.sawbridge.com
Pottery Barn? Restoration Hardware? Ho-hum and yawn. Show the betrothed that you have taste, class and a good eye for one-of-a-kind home furnishings at Sawbridge Studios. Browse pieces created by some of the nation's finest artisans in America, expertly crafted and worthy of a lifetime of use and admiration. Benches, rockers, armoires, dining furniture and accessories, occasional pieces, lounge chairs, chests, beds and so much more can be found, plus Sawbridge offers a gift registry.
1363 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 787-9999
www.judymaxwellhome.com
If the newlyweds are light-hearted and like a home that says "fun," explore Judy Maxwell Home, an urban general store, if you will. Actor Joan Cusack's shop specializes in gifting, so the staff can help you choose among quilts, handmade Italian pewter pieces, exquisite tableware, barware, screen prints and paper cut drawings. Even candles are special here: EJH Brand candles featuring monochromatic designs, perfect for a couple looking for something modern, yet gender neutral, are hand poured with coconut wax and use 100 percent pure essential oils. The line also features throw pillows made from a blend of organic cotton and hemp and art prints and stationary printed on repurposed cotton from the textile industry.
2100 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-5706
www.moderntimeschicago.com
There are the couples who are attracted to the style of their great grandparents and others who have an affinity for more modern times if you're talking 1950s through the 1970s or so. This Ukrainian Village shop is a loft full of furniture, objects, accessories and art by famous designers and craftspeople of the mid-twentieth century. Owners Martha Torno and Tom Clark turn over stock quickly and have garnered a stellar reputation for honesty and taste.
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Jayson Home
1885 N. Clybourn Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
(800) 472-1885
www.jaysonhome.com
Snagging gorgeous and unusual wedding gifts is a snap at Jayson Home. Moroccan appetizer plates, pillows from sporty to elegant, marble block candle holders, unusual chandeliers, wonderful flea market finds, tableware, framed artwork and wall decor only scratches the surface of what Jayson Home offers. Head to the garden area for lovely outdoor items since the couple is just starting the journey on the primrose path.
2023 W. Carroll Ave.
Chicago, IL 60612
www.dinnerpartyshop.com
Located in West Town, Dinner Party helps you choose exquisite vintage kitchen and dining room items that will elicit an audible "Oh" from the bride and groom. Consider retro tea cups and add an assortment of tea, an old fashioned picnic basket or cocktail glasses with a bottle of local spirits. What newlyweds don't need Dinner Party's "Bar Starter Kit" and a book of cocktail recipes?
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