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March 2024 by MYBOY ROACH
My new favorite store! Love all the stickers and I was able to make a custom button. The owner was super friendly and I appreciate her hospitality. Definitely recommend this spot if you’re in the area.
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March 2024 by Yolanda
NiceLena to the rescue! On very short notice, Lena whipped up some ornaments celebrating my two friends' newly attained American citizenship status! The results were exactly as requested, and my friends loved their gifts! Lena was a pleasure to work with - she goes the extra mile and definitely lives up to her name: "NiceLena"!
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January 2024 by Marina “Mari” Bradley
Best shop ever!!
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December 2023 by Amy Landolt
I had so much fun working with Lena to bring some of my ideas for Christmas gifts to life. I appreciate her creativity and how she inspires and supports it in others via her fairy door project and selling items made by local young entrepreneurs in her shop.
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October 2023 by Itsdannykantu
I love this shop the music atmosphere is so chill I love this vibe... The owner is also super nice she has the most coolest things you wont find anywhere.. LGBT Friendly is a huge plus . Came from out town Ann Arbor to discover this cute store in Evanston. Most def coming back to visit soon.
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August 2023 by Lindsey Dold
HOLY COW!This store is the best!Lena really lives up to her store's name.Cards, Stickers, a Great additude, what does she not have!
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May 2023 by Stephen Simalchik
This is a great store - def pop in for a visit. Lots of local items. Locally poured candles that you can bring back for a re-pour and not waste the jar! Amazing. Fun shirts, and tasteful hand made goods. Awesome greeting/thank you cards. Very good taste throughout, with lots of things that are appealing for millennials. Lena is so nice and chill. No pressure to buy, fun to browse.
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May 2023 by Lily Mcquarters
Best shop ever! Lena is SO nice and loves to interact with all her customers. She also *handmakes* all of her amazing products!
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April 2023 by Caitlin Haycock
Lena is amazing! Popped in during a lunch break, picked up an order at JJ’s next door, and had to stop in. Love the vibe - ended up getting a Dolly Parton candle, some stickers and a gift for my niece. Will absolutely return!
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February 2023 by Amy C.
I desperately needed three birthday presents for people that didn't need a thing. I collected pictures of the people and sent Lena the images. She made three amazing mugs--she didn't just use the pictures I sent but added her own design and flair. To boot, her boxes and wrapping are beautiful!
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January 2023 by Chris Jorgensen
Always love shopping here. The place is filled with creative gifts for just about anyone you know, and Lena makes the place feel like home.
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January 2023 by Lily M.
Lena is awesome and so is her shop! Everything is handcrafted and very nice and Lena is always exploding with creativity! She always has a smile on her face and is willing to help with anything! Go to Nice Lena's people!
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December 2022 by Laura Sauer-Shah
My favorite shop in Evanston! I don’t know of any other shops like this—everyone says Lena is nice (which she totally is), but Lena is also a total badass artist and creator!! She has the coolest stuff for sale. Her card and sticker options are abundant and she has all kinds of fun handmade items. She also supports other local artists by selling their work in her store! I find that inventory rotates quite a bit as Lena puts out new magical batches of all the amazing things she creates(mugs, candles, jewelry..you name it). My favorite items that I’ve gotten have been her candles…they smell soooo good, are well priced, and burn for such a long time. Oh and did I mention you can order all kinds of personalized stuff? She made me the coolest brass ring—custom orders!!!!
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December 2022 by Emily H.
This is a great shop! Every time I need a gift I know Lena has it. She has great jewelry at different price points as well as cards and vintage finds. Lena is creative and sweet. She is happy to help and even made me a custom key chain once. The shop is bright and cheery it's a great addition to downtown Evanston.
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October 2022 by Stacey Cloud
I love this store! Not only is her stuff super fun and cute and makes for great gifts, but Lena herself is so lovely. Last year she took time out of running her shop and making all the things to give my students (aspiring teachers) a tour of her shop and to tell the story of her process as a creator and shop owner. Today, she came in on off hours to let me pick up the fast turn around custom mug I had ordered from her to deliver to my friend who is running the marathon—truly amazing. Lena goes above and beyond! Highly recommend shopping here!
