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Friday, December 14, 2012

Gift-Giving Ideas: A Shopping Spree on Stephen Street

Here’s a sampling of some of the unique gifts that can be found at a few of the independent shops in downtown Lemont. Please feel free to add your suggestions in the comments, too.

Did you glance at the calendar today and suddenly realize that Christmas is less than two weeks away? Are you in all-out panic mode over what to pick up for those hard-to-buy-for people on your gift-giving list this year?  Ok, maybe that’s just me … but at any rate, I took a stroll down Stephen Street the other day and was amazed by the terrific gift ideas I found at the independent stores in just one block. The shop owners and clerks were more than helpful, and the experience was interesting, unhurried–and downright delightful. I’m happy to share a few of the gift-giving ideas I found on Stephen Street and please feel free to add your suggestions from stores in other parts of town in the comments section of this story, as well. A list of …

Friday, November 30, 2012

Lemont Welcomes Aurora Rose, A Unique Boutique

Gift shop, which opened last week on Stephen Street, offers items from more than 30 crafters and independent vendors.

Kim Peters opened Aurora Rose, A Unique Boutique, just a week ago – but her shop is already brimming with delightful gift items, just in time for the holiday season. Peters and her daughter, Amber, closed their store in Willow Springs on Nov. 16 – and with the help of family and friends, the pair made a seamless transition to their new location at 111 Stephen Street. “It was a crazy time – but we wanted to be open for this weekend,” Peters said, referring to Saturday’s Hometown Holiday event in downtown Lemont. Peters said she “just loves Lemont” and its historic hometown feel. And she praised village officials for speeding along inspections so she could move into the downtown building on time and with ease. Aurora Rose features the …

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Aurora Rose

2:20 pm on Friday, December 14, 2012

Sandy, the store is open Monday-Friday 11-8, Saturday 11-5 and Sunday 11-4 until Christmas Eve (10-2).   more ›

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