Whatnots & Whimsies — Local services in Elgin

I can’t say enough about my experience here! I am a professional jazz singer and guitarist and have been in a pinch (several times) to find a unique piece to wear to a gig. Every time I come in, the staff are so friendly and excited to help me put together the perfect ensemble. From hats and gloves to jewelry and dresses, this place has an incredible selection of vintage clothing at great prices, and believe me, I’ve looked! Not to mention I’ve picked up unique gifts for friends and they have a ton of awesome antiques, collectibles and furniture. It’s a treasure to say the least! Here’s a hat I picked up that matched perfectly with my vintage wool blouse and we added a broach for a subtle but...

I have been a consigner and customer at this shop since the fall of 2017. I love supporting a woman-owned business. Fran and Ronda are courteous, friendly and knowledgeable. The pricing is fair and they are willing to research an item to get as much information as possible. If you are looking for something specific or just shopping around they can lead you to a cool item without a high pressure attitude. I have dealt with lots of stores and that is not always the case. I can highly recommend this...

Very good Antique shop. Similar to other similar antique shops with vendor booths. Decent size for the area. I only wish there were more antique shops around here as well. I only spent an hour in here on my first full walk through and that was enough to see everything.. Good parking - Parking garage is right across the street or parallel park if you are able to find a spot...