Stumble & Relish

In addition to jewelry and gifts, this charming store in Evanston also sells everything from greeting cards by local designer Laura George ($4.50 each) to multicolored purses by Brooklyn’s Viva Zapita! (clutches cost $55, handbags range from $100–$150) to vintage-looking candles in reusable containers from Decater, Georgia ($20–$30). The mother-daughter owners wanted to open a store that features things they had “stumbled“ upon and “relish.” (Get it?) You’ll find one-of-kind handmade jewelry (earrings, rings, necklaces and bracelets ranging from $10–$150), vintage accents, home decor, stationery and plenty of cute gifts.