I just moved to the Portage Park neighborhood about a week ago and am trying to visit every local business. Elemental Gifts was first on my list (just yesterday), since it was highly recommended by my neighbor. I needed a gift for a female friend and I am extremely grateful to have a shop like this in my area. It took me a while to find just the right thing, since they have such a diverse selection. I finally settled on a pair of handmade earrings by a Chicago designer. The (young) lady that owns the shop is great and she did an amazing gift-wrapping job. I will definitely be coming back.....perhaps even for that signed Hester jersey (drool). And maybe even to have some framing done or to buy art to put in my new place.
Pros: Selection, look and feel of the interior, service
Cons: none that I noticed
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