Raffia Gifts
13 S. Prospect in Park Ridge
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Hammit handbags
Which Hammit handbag is speaking to you? That’s the question Emily Larson, owner of Raffia Gifts, often asks her clients. They’re just that popular. And Raffia carries a wide array of everything from larger purses to handbags and even wallets. Come by and find your favorite. If you can pick just one.

Perfume sticks
It’s summertime, and with just a small seasonal purse or backpack, the last thing you want to do is drag a bottle of perfume along with you to a dinner date, concert or the lake. Now you don’t have to with the luxury of perfume pencils from Glasshouse Fragrances. Picture a tube of lipstick, only it’s perfume. Quick, easy, and beautifully scented.

Heading to Ravinia, a concert in Hodges Park, or just having neighbors over for a cookout? Raffia’s collection of creative, functional and colorful dishware will get your meal plans set in the right direction.

Picnic and patio dishware
Heading to Ravinia, Concerts in the Park in Hodges Park on a Friday night, or just having neighbors over for a cookout on the patio? Raffia’s collection of creative, functional and colorful dishware will get your meal plans set in the right direction. And make you the envy of your friends.

2 Sisters Boutique A&L and Brother J’s
33 S. Prospect Ave.
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Floral sun dresses
“Much like our denim collection, we have lots of floral and brightly colored sun dress options right now that you can dress up or down a bit with the right accessories, cardigan sweater or shoes,” owner Natalie Amabile says. From first communions and graduation parties to street festivals and dinners out on the town, these dresses are equal parts comfortable, stylish and vibrant.

Much like our denim collection, we have lots of floral and brightly colored sun dress options right now that you can dress up or down a bit with the right accessories, cardigan sweater or shoes.”  — 2 Sisters owner Natalie Amabile

Johnnie O, Flag and Anthem, and 7 Diamonds golf shirts and shorts
One of the many reasons swinging by 2 Sisters on a regular basis is so appealing is that new supplies arrive on a weekly basis, so you can expect a fresh batch of golf shirts and shorts from brands like Johnnie O, Flag and Anthem, and 7 Diamonds (as well as soft vintage designer t-shirts), with every visit. And they’re made of super lightweight, comfortable material. In other words, ideal for a full day’s worth of summer activities.

Sooo Cute Boutique
7 S. Prospect Ave.
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Tote bags
It’s summer and who couldn’t use a versatile new tote bag for the pool, a street festival or the kids’ baseball game? Perfect for holding everything you’d need on vacation too, and available in enough colors and styles to match any outfit or personality.

Freyrs eyewear
In need of a new pair of quality, stylish and affordable sunglasses before vacation or a day spent walking around Millennium Park or cheering on the Cubs at Wrigley? Sooo Cute carries an array of options from Freyrs, all made from hypoallergenic stainless steel and polycarbonate, which means not only are they more comfortable, but also more durable than most other women’s brands of sunglasses.

Floral dresses
“It’s our favorite season for fun colors and floral designs,” says owner Vania Ignatov. Sooo Cute has plenty of colorful, light and flowy dresses that can easily be paired with a necklace and earrings from Sooo Cute’s ever-changing accessory inventory.

Who couldn’t use a versatile new tote bag for the pool, a street festival or the kids’ baseball game? Available at Sooo Cute in enough colors and styles to match any outfit or personality.