Raffia Gifts
13 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge

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What’s new: Plenty of great spices, salsas, sauces and spreads from Finch + Fennel are in stock right now. Perfect for your own kitchen and dinner parties.

Emily Larson’s current favorites:

1. Hammit handbags

“I’m really excited that we always have a stylish array of Hammit handbags, ranging from wallets and clutches to small purses and cross-body bags. This is a quality company that guarantees zippers, rivets and interior hardware for life, and we have plenty of colors to accessorize with.”

These hand-crafted crystal whiskey glass sets are pretty special. You store them in the freezer and they can turn any drink cold in just 18 seconds.

2. Liiton whiskey glass sets

“If you’re looking for a unique gift for the special guy in your life (head start on Father’s Day, perhaps?) or just looking to upgrade your cocktail glassware at home, these hand-crafted crystal whiskey glass sets are pretty special. You store them in the freezer and they can turn any drink cold in just 18 seconds.”

Spotlight on 2 Sisters Boutique A&L
33 S. Prosect Ave. in Park Ridge
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What’s new: 2 Sisters is celebrating its 10-year anniversary (and five in its current location) this March, and Brother J’s, the store’s men’s section, has a lot of new shirts and light pullovers for spring.

You can wear these track pants casually or dress it up a bit with a button-down or a sweater  and a fun, funky shoe. The comfort level is 10 out of 10, and I guarantee you’ll want to live in them all weekend.

Natalie Amabile’s current favorites:

1. Track pant from Z Supply,

Currently available in navy and chocolate brown (and coming soon in black). “You can wear these casually or dress it up a bit with a button-down or a sweater (which are available on the same table) and a fun, funky shoe. The comfort level is 10 out of 10, and I guarantee you’ll want to live in them all weekend. They’re warm enough for those cooler spring days and summer nights too.”

2. Decorative scarves in pastel colors

“We love us some scarves here at 2 Sisters. We always have, and our selection is so pretty right now. There are several different ways to wear them to complement any outfit — in your hair, around your neck, on your wrist, as a belt and even to decorate a handbag. It’s definitely the ‘it’ accessory of the season.”