Thanks to all who participated in our year end roundup of shops throughout November and December. We covered six categories and heard from you about all types of retail venues from well-known haunts to ones we have yet to visit (but now they are on the list!).
Here are the top three in each category - your favorites for the Best of Chicago, 2006...
The Best in Modern Gifts
Rotofugi
Sprout Home
Jayson Home and Garden
The Best Homestore if You Had All the Money in the World
Design Within Reach
Luminaire
Poliform and Room and Board (tie)
Best for DIY Resources
Clark Devon Hardware
Vogue Fabrics
Home Depot, Ace Hardware and Pearl Paint (3 way tie)
The Best in Basics
Target
Bed, Bath & Beyond
CB2
Best Antique Store
Scout
Broadway Antique Market
Edgewater Antique Mall
Best in Tabletop/Entertaining
Crate and Barrel Outlet
Sur La Table
Lille
