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A M Floral CoCustomized floral designs for all occasions including weddings, anniversaries, sympathy, and everyday moments. Premade arrangements and trendy home décor available. Online ordering for delivery to Byron, Chana, Leaf River, Mount Morris, Oregon, and Stillman Valley.
Behrz BloomzFull-service florist and gift shop offering custom fresh and silk floral arrangements for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, funerals, hospital deliveries, and other occasions. Delivery is available throughout Sterling and nearby communities.
Black Hawk Antiques & Fiber ArtsOregon shop featuring antiques and handmade fiber arts created by Illinois artists. Open Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with additional hours available by appointment. Beginner fiber-art classes may also be available.
Chakra Tree CrystalsRock Falls metaphysical shop offering hand-selected crystals, spiritual supplies, psychic and medium readings, workshops, and energy-healing services. Founded in 2015, the shop serves both local visitors and online customers.
Corner Gallery Artisans GuildArtist-run Sterling gallery and shop featuring locally made jewelry, pottery, stained and fused glass, paintings, photography, quilts, and other handcrafted work.
Creative DesignsLocally owned Oregon embroidery, quilting and personalization shop offering custom embroidery, long-arm quilting, quilt-top designs, T-shirts, polos, sweatshirts and other personalized items. Contact ahead for current hours and custom orders.
Distinctive Gardens, Inc.Dixon garden center and nursery specializing in creative container gardening, unusual annuals, perennials and woody plants. Distinctive Gardens also offers garden art and gifts, landscaping services and display gardens. Shop online for pickup or delivery, and follow the official social pages for current workshops, events and seasonal updates.
Free Spirit VintageFree Spirit Vintage is a collectibles and vintage boutique inside Conover Square's East Hall, overlooking the Rock River. Shop antiques, art, home décor, vintage kitchen and outdoor pieces, and gifts from local artisans, with vendors regularly refreshing their booths and merchandise.
Golden Key Gifts & Candle Co.Golden Key Gifts & Candle Co. is a family-owned Sterling shop offering gifts, home décor, Hallmark items, Isabel Bloom, TY, Willow Tree Angels, and more. The shop also makes its own hand-poured scented candles in more than 100 fragrances, with gift cards, free gift packaging, online ordering, and local pickup available.
- Grungy Roots LLCPlants, garden items & décor. We specialize in plants of all kinds. Enjoy our “Pot your own plant station” while you are here. Open Wednesday-Sunday 9AM-5PM.
Homemade Hippie BoutiqueHomemade Hippie Boutique is a downtown Fulton shop built around “handmade with purpose.” Browse permanent jewelry, clothing, décor, candles, lotions, soaps, accessories, and gifts from the owner and a rotating group of local makers. Stop in for a custom-fit bracelet, anklet, or necklace, or shop online for handmade finds.
Inspired Home Decor & GiftsInspired Home Decor & Gifts is an independent Amboy shop filled with home accents, office decor, gifts, kitchenware, candles, teas, and seasonal finds. Browse curated items at the shop's current location on North Jefferson Avenue, and check Facebook or Instagram for current hours, new arrivals, and seasonal displays.
Little Ruth’s BoutiqueLittle Ruth’s Boutique is a small Sublette shop specializing in affordable handmade children’s clothing. Owner-maker Nadia Pardon creates cozy, functional pieces including bell bottoms, bummies, bows, rompers, leggings, joggers, T-shirt dresses, and printed shirts and onesies. Shop in the Village Mall or arrange a visit and custom order by text; online-order pickup is also available locally.
Mystical Mountain Jewelry & MoreJeweler and bead shop inside Conover Square, first floor Suite 218. Shop handmade and custom jewelry, rings, necklaces, beads, gifts and jewelry supplies, with gold services and repairs available.
Route 64 VintageVintage shop offering antiques, primitives, gifts, candles, local artisan work, and seasonal local foods.
SB Floral and DesignErie florist and gift business creating arrangements for celebrations, weddings, sympathy occasions, and local delivery.
Sassy Stems Floral & Gift BoutiqueFull-service florist and gift boutique offering fresh and silk arrangements, wedding and sympathy flowers, home décor, jewelry, accessories, furniture, and delivery.
Showplace Antiques & TreasuresFour-floor downtown antique destination with multiple vendors offering antiques, primitives, vintage toys, furniture, collectibles, décor, and handmade items.
- Slip & Slurry PotteryWorking pottery studio and sales gallery in Conover Square, Suite 107, where visitors may see artist Reed Bakken create, glaze, and fire functional stoneware and porcelain pieces.
- Tegeler's Amish FurnitureLong-running Morrison-area showroom specializing in Amish-made furniture, with customizable wood species, stains, hardware, and heirloom-quality pieces for the home.
The Artists' Garden & Acres BistroDowntown Rochelle destination combining The Artists' Garden boutique and creative workshops with Acres Bistro food and drinks and the adjoining ScaleHouse Lounge, all at 407 Lincoln Highway.
The Spark ShopSmall-business retail incubator inside Rochelle's restored 1918 Standard Oil filling station, offering rotating locally made gifts, home décor, candles, baked goods, apparel, tumblers, cards, and other products.
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