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Taylorville
Dear Yesteryear Family of Stores
Visit any of our five family of stores in beautiful Small Town Taylorville. Dear Yesteryear, our flagship store, offers quality vintage and antique furniture and decor. Elladees Boutique, located next door to Dear Yesteryear, has women’s clothing, jewelry, bags, purses, shoes and more. Visit Elladees for your fall wardrobe must haves. Storehouse on Market, located in historic downtown Taylorville, will help you decorate your home with a wide range of kitchen items, along with home decor, lamps, rugs, and accent furniture. Wonder & Rhyme, a baby and child clothing and toy boutique, is located next door to Storehouse on Market. And the newest addition to the family of stores is Tallulah Jane’s Boutique, located on the west side of the Taylorville square, is a girls boutique showcasing sizes 7-16., as well as shoes, stylish backpacks, hair accessories and more!
Dear Yesteryear
421 W. Springfield Rd.
Taylorville, IL
217-777-9778
www.dearyesteryear.com
Hours: Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Elladees Boutique
501 W. Springfield Rd.
Taylorville, IL
217-777-0132
www.elladees.com
Hours: Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Storehouse On Market
204 W. Market St./Ste. B
Taylorville, IL 217-777-9780
www.storehouseonmarket.com
Hours: Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wonder & Rhyme
204 W. Market St./Ste. A
Taylorville, IL
217-777-9779
www.wonderandrhyme.com
Hours: Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tallulah Jane’s Boutique
111 S. Washington St.
Taylorville, IL
217-823-4273
www.tallulahjanesboutique.com
Hours: Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Emporium on Main
104 South Main
Taylorville IL
Hours: Mon., Thurs., Fri. 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Emporium on Main is a unique shopping destination that offers an eclectic mix of antiques, vintage, and mid-century modern furniture. In addition to the impressive selection, Dixie’s Daughter is located within the space, where they sell Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint. Whether you’re a seasoned DIY expert or a beginner just starting out, classes are offered that are perfect for anyone looking to learn a new skill or improve upon an existing one. They love what they do and take pride in being part of a community that cherishes the beauty of vintage and antique items.
Fur Love
222 West Main Cross
Taylorville, IL
Hours: Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
A fun shopping experience as you travel through the upscale resale shop. The proceeds collected are to benefit the building of the proposed Christian County Animal Control facility. The staff offers wonderful customer service as you shop and the store is filled with anything and everything from A to Z with new merchandise arriving daily. Come see for yourself. You will be pleasantly surprised.
Rebecca’s Antiques
100 W. Market
Taylorville, IL
217-823-0529
Hours: Tues. – Fri.
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Within the four walls of Rebecca’s you will find a bit of antique heaven. The hand picked items are unique and fun and you will enjoy browsing, so plan on shopping awhile. Furniture, dishes, jewelry, decor, glassware, and one of a kind collectibles…and you can even learn a little from Rebecca and her great knowledge of antiques!
Rethreads Consignment and Thrift Store
320 N. Walnut St.
Taylorville, IL
217-824-0500
Hours: Tues. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Want something fun to do? Stop by Rethreads and be prepared to stay awhile. Everything is gently used, from clothes for the whole family to furniture, seasonal decor, glassware, books and on and on. You will be glad you made the trip.
Style & Grace Boutique
921 N. Cheney St.
Taylorville IL
Hours: Tues. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat. – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Style & Grace offers a charming storefront with the latest trends of clothing such as KanCan, Vervet and Flying Monkey brands along with a fashionable selection of many other brands and styles. “We can’t wait to help you find your next stylish outfit at Style & Grace.”
Suessie’s Resale
UBNA & Specialty Items
216 S. Main St.
Taylorville, IL
Hours: Mon.-Wed. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Thurs. – Fri. 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Suessie’s Resale UBNA & Specialty Items is located right off the square between the Breeze-Courier and Kompliments Salon at 216 S. Main Street. Be sure to stop and shop at this little resale boutique! You will find new and preloved clothing, shoes, jewelry, handbags, home decor, hand-made crafts from local vendors and more! Show this ad and get 5% off your purchase. Find something for everyone!
Sydney Lynn’s Little Book Shop & Vinyl
109 W. Main Cross St.
Taylorville, IL
217-287-7888
Open 7 Days a week 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Love to read? Sydney Lynn’s has oodles of books both paperback and hard cover for only $1.75 to $3.00. Love music? you will find vinyls from 50¢ to $200.00. New and used in stock including rare finds. Experience a fun blast from the past searching through the great selection. Open seven days a week. Info is also offered on Facebook, Instagram and discogs (sydsbooknvinyl).Stop by the north side of the square for a fun experience.
The Best For Less
102 W. Market St.
Taylorville, IL
217-713-2600
Hours: Tues. – Fri. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Looking for the perfect gift? Shop The Best For Less for a great selection of cards at 50% manufacturer’s retail. You will find a wonderful array of novelties, jewelry, decorations and gifts. This store makes customer service the priority!
The Vintage
Dresser Boutique
118 S. Main St.
Taylorville, IL
217-565-8366
Hours: Mon. Fri. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Stop by the east side of the square and shop 7,000 square feet of fun merchandise! The Vintage Dresser has multiple vendors, offering home decor, jewelry and accessories, retro finds, shoes and the cutest boutique clothing around! Men welcome too…sports memorabilia , vintage sports cards, clothes, beard oil and a whole section of Disc Golf accessories. Grab a friend and have some fun.
The Wooden Flower
1111 W. Spresser St.
Taylorville, IL
217-824-2014
Hours: Tues – Fri. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Step into a wonderland of shopping dreams come true where you will find a unique array of home decor, florals, seasonal, farmhouse furniture and more! Come see for yourself.
TnD Gift Shop
209 W. Webster St.
Taylorville, IL
217-777-8637
Hours: Tues. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Be sure to check out TnD Gift Shop for a fun experience. This quaint little shop is packed with a wonderful variety of gift ideas such as home decor, clothing, jewelry, home made soaps and candles, and the list goes on and on. Searching for yummy baked goods? Be sure to take home mouth watering home made treats. And they also take orders for special requests.
Quick Cash Pawn and Jewelry Inc.
120 S. Main St.
Taylorville, IL 217-777-7299
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Need a break from shopping? Stop by Quick Cash Pawn and try your luck at the slots. Or browse through the many finds of jewelry, coins, guitars, tools, dvd’s, scrap gold and much more. What a great addition to downtown Taylorville.
Hillsboro
Blackboard Mercantile
227 S. Main
Hillsboro, IL
Hours: Wed., Thurs., Fri. 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Shopping Hillsboro is a fun experience and stopping by Blackboard Mercantile is a must. Candles, house plants, personalized gifts, and DIY creative crafts on the spot When you want that special gift be sure to visit Blackboard Mercantile. You will be pleasantly surprised.
Black Rabbit
Coffee Company
313 S. Main St.
Hillsboro, IL
Hours: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily
This quaint little coffee shop roast their coffee in house and serve all types…drip coffee, cold brew,lattes as well as teas and lemonade. They also have seasonal drinks. The cake donuts are to die for and are also made in house. You can also shop a variety of nice merchandise which includes bags of coffee,t shirts, mugs and other items. Come on in, sit back and enjoy yourself with a delicious drink.
Diamonds and Dogs
1710 Vandalia Road
Hillsboro, IL
Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Man’s best friend and woman’s best friend all under one roof! This unique store offers fine and fashion jewelry you will want to add to your collection. And if you need repairs, Diamonds and Dogs has a full time expert bench jeweler available for your needs. Financing and Lay Away available on purchases. This store also has dog supplies for your furry friend. Dog food brands such as American Natural, USA, Diamond, and Purina Pro Plan are stocked. They also offer samples. And you can shop nail polish, collars and collar charms for your little pal. Such a cute shop to visit!
The Dressing Room
221 S. Main St.
Hillsboro, IL
217-532-3700
Hours: Mon. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
A wonderful store with a variety of merchandise. Shop the thrift and consignment section of the store for trendy, gently worn clothing for children to adults, or take the time to shop for fun gift items, primitives and modern decor, candles, handbags and jewelry and much, much more. Great customer service is offered here!
The Salvation Army Thrift Store
237 S. Main St.
Hillsboro, IL
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Good quality merchandise for reasonable prices including brand name clothing, jewelry, antiques, and miscellaneous items. Donation hours are one hour before closing each day.
The Sweet Spot
317 S Main Street
Hillsboro, IL
217-250-9684
Hours: Wed., Thurs., Fri.: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.; Sat. 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Sun. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
The Sweet Spot was opened July 2023 by Hillsboro native Katie Homa and her husband Dylan Richter. They are a family owned, sweet-satisfying destination on Main Street downtown Hillsboro IL. They offer an extensive selection of 500+ candies, treats and drinks. What they provide is a unique and family friendly experience. The store features 72 build-your-own bulk mix candy bins, novelty and freeze dried candy, gourmet chocolates and truffles, ice cream novelties like Jeni’s Ice Cream, 50+ craft glass bottle sodas, a complete retro candy collection, peg bags, theater boxes, international favorites and more. Have some fun and stop by soon! You will be glad you did.
Raymond
Riemann Hemp & Honey
23151 E 5th Rd.
Raymond, IL
217-254-4061 or 217-415-4739
www.riemannhempandhoney.com
Home harvested hemp and raw honey! Happy beekeepers since 2016, Riemann Hemp & Honey produces raw honey removed from the hive, and spun from the comb. From there, the honey is strained and bottled for consumption. In addition, they learned about the holistic benefits of CBD and began growing hemp plants that are harvested outside of Raymond, Ill., then dried and ready for processing. This process is completed in a facility in northern Illinois where the products are packaged. They have CBD lotions, roll ons, tinctures, as well as face serums, collagen cream, salve sticks, and gummies. Stop in and see them, give them a call or visit their website for more info.
Exit 60 Off I-55
Lighthouse Antique Mall and Lighthouse Antique Mall Too
19130 W Frontage Road
Raymond, IL
Hours: Mon. thru Sat. 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Do you like antiques and collectibles? Visit Lighthouse and Lighthouse Too for the best finds around. Over 25,000 square feet of anything and everything you could ever want. 100 plus vendors who proudly display their wares. Collectibles from the 1850’s to present including jewelry, stoneware, advertising,coins and more. New vendors are welcome. Take exit 60 on route 55 and make a stroll through the stores.
Litchfield
The Briar Rose
216 N. State St.
Litchfield, IL
217-324-2442
Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed. and Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Thurs. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
A retail and resale shoppe where everybody likes to shop!
Carlinville
Brave Hazel
254 S Side Square
Carlinville, IL
217-556-4920
Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Thurs 11 a.m. – 7 p.m; Sat. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Brave Hazel Boutique, located on the historic Carlinville Square, is a one stop shop featuring bohemian clothing, home decor, children’s clothing & a Dude’s Room. Focusing on faith, family, community & comfort, they strive to provide an experience to everyone who enters their doors. They hope to see you soon!
Collected Boutique
122 East Side Square
Carlinville, IL
217-299-1183
Hours: updated weekly
While cruising the square in Carlinville, check out Collected Boutique on the east side. You will find something for sure when you shop vintage, home goods, apothecary, mercantile and unique gifts. You will be amazed!
It Is What It Is
190 Carlinville Plaza
Carlinville, IL
314-272-4354
Hours: Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
A splattering of everything! Over 60 booths to shop from!
Main Street Bridal
124 E, 1st South Street
Carlinville, IL
217-854-8824
Hours Mon. & Fri. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Th. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Have a special occasion you need that special dress for? Choose Main Street Bridal and experience the wonderland of beautiful dresses to make your dreams come true. Such a variety of bridal gowns, mother’s dresses,littles, Brides Maid dresses, Tuxedos, jewelry, veils, shoes and then enjoy the special attention given as you make your decision. They also have a great selection of Homecoming and Prom dresses. This one stop shop will amaze you.
My Sister’s Closet Boutique
364 S. Side Square
Carlinville, IL 217-854-8215
Hours: Mon. – Fri. from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Step into My Sister’s Closet Boutique and shop till you drop. You will find unique, one of a kind designs of ladies apparel with accessories galore! The children’s clothes are fun to shop as well and both are affordable and trendy. You will enjoy the great customer service. So add My Sister’s Closet to your must shop list.
Starr’s Primal Meats and Package Liquor
116 South Plum St.
Carlinville IL
Hours M, T, W, Th. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; F and S 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
While shopping Carlinville make sure you stop by Starr’s Primal Meats. Lunch is served Monday thru Friday 11:30-2:00. Then checkout the specialty cut meats offering the highest quality upper 2/3’s choice to prime beef. Spend some time choosing those special spices and rubs and specialty sauces. Aside from the spices and accessories, they also offer Rockwood Lump Charcoal and Traeger Grilling Wood pellets. And they offer small grocery items, Prairie Farms, breads, and produce.Don’t leave without viewing the largest and coldest beer cave, ask about the largest Craft Beer selection in the area and check out the fabulous Bourbon selection. Don’t forget the many flavors of great wine available also. You can do on line ordering or use the convenient drive thru. The store is also a UPS ship and drop. Shop Primal Meats for friendly service.
Taylor’s Mexican Chili Company Inc.
510 North Side Square
Carlinville, IL
Hours; Mon. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Need a break from shopping? Stop by Taylor’s Chili in Carlinville and enjoy the fun tradition…the best chili since 1904! Choose from chili, soups, sandwiches, Nachos or a mouth watering taco salad you will love. Monday thru Saturday 11-2. And a full bar is available. This fun, locally owned eatery is too good to pass up!
Exit 82 off I-55
Hilda’s Antique Mall
Located at I-55 and Rt. 104, Exit 82
217-628-9192
Hours: Open everyday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Take a step back in time as you explore fine antiques, collectibles, vintage stained glass lamps and so much more.
Nickorbobs
Located just off I-55 and Exit 82
217-628-9191
Hours: Open everyday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Step into Nickorbobs and enjoy shopping for fall decorations, florals for inside or outside, furniture and much more.
Rusty Star Marketplace
Located at I-55 & Exit 82
14335 Frazee Rd.
Divernon, IL
217-628-1122
Hours: Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wow! 15,000 square foot of shopping pleasure! You will be amazed at what you will find as you shop the creativity of vendors in 80 booths. As always, something for everyone; antiques, painted & repurposed furniture, specialty food items, primitives, farmhouse chic decor, outdoor furniture & decor, as well as, ladies clothing, jewelry, purses, and accessories. Proud to be Route 66 Welcome Center!
Springfield
Wild Birds Unlimited
1930 S. MacArthur
Springfield, IL
217-789-6468
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sun. 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Wild Birds Unlimited Opened in Springfield in 1993 and is the largest franchise system for backyard bird feeding and nature specialty stores in North America. When you visit WBU you know you are getting expert local advice on bird feeding topics – from the right feeders or foods for attracting your favorite species to keeping pesky critters out of your feeders. Stop by and visit Wade and his staff and have fun shopping a variety of nature items.
Petersburg
Past Charm Antiques
101-103 S. 7th Street
Petersburg, IL
217-741-9959
Hours: Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. or by appointment
Past Charm Antiques has been in business since 1988 and has a wonderful display of quality antiques. You will experience a wonderful “step back in time” feeling when you shop in the quaint downtown antique store. The multi-dealer shop offers two sides to shop from and you can find anything and everything you ever wanted.
The Crazy Daisy Gift Shop
119 S. 7th St.
Petersburg, IL
217-632-7089
Hours: Wed. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
A fun place to shop showcasing many local artisans. At The Crazy Daisy you can choose from a variety of gifts for yourself or others, like jewelry, antiques, alpaca products, primitives, home decor and more. The ever changing merchandise makes you want to come back for more. Have a great time browsing the cute finds at this shop downtown.
The Yellow Door
208 E. Oakford St.
Oakford, IL
AND
The Yellow Door On the Square
111 E. Douglas Ave.
Petersburg, IL
These darling specialty boutiques that sit behind a Yellow Door house trendy clothing, gifts, wreaths, jewelry and home decor. The two shops offer an ever changing variety of fun clothes and you can visit them on line at shopyellowdoor.com. You won’t want to miss out on these shops while you are shopping Petersburg.
Moonbeams and Magpies
The Mercantile
106 E Jackson
Petersburg, IL
Hours: Tues. and Sun. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Wed. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
The new universally spiritual boutique located in historic downtown Petersburg has opened their doors. The primary focus on opening was proving a safe, loving environment for all. They offer a large variety of products, including holistic health products, all natural skin care, loose herbal items, teas, home decor, crystals, books as well as clothing. The tag line they like to go by is “For the Witchies, The Hippies and The Cowboys”! Truly there is a little something for everyone! They also offer healing, massage therapy, tarot and oracle readings, ionic foot soaks and much more. Check out the events and classes on their Facebook page.
1st and 3rd Boutique and Wine Bar
105 S. 7th Street
Petersburg, IL
217-632-7212
Hours: Wed.10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Th. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sun 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
1st and 3rd Boutique and Wine Bar offers a unique shopping experience for the city of Petersburg and the surrounding communities. Individuals have the opportunity to shop for clothing, jewelry, accessories, home decor and gifts in the social setting of an award winning wine bar. Don’t like wine? No worries! They offer a full menu of beer, spirits, cocktails and NA options as well as a charcuterie menu. LIVE music every Saturday from 3-6PM makes this stop a must see.
Oakford
10 minutes North of Petersburg, IL
Hill Prairie Winery
23753 Lounsberry Rd.
Oakford, IL
217-635-9900
Hours: Wed., Thurs., Sat., 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sun. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Hill Prairie Winery is a destination winery, built on producing their own wines and offering beautiful scenery. They host live music every Sunday as well as festivals throughout the summer and fall, Friday night dinners from May to mid-October, and Dinner Theaters in the Fall. They also host weddings, bridal and baby showers, retirement parties, celebrations of life and many other private events. You can also find unique gift items, hand crafted wines, local craft beers, and many other interesting beverages throughout the year. They are there to serve and entertain, or just provide a quiet place to get away from it all. Please plan to visit their little slice of Heaven on earth.
Rochester
Petals & Co.
130 S. John St.
Rochester, IL
217-498-8882
A local Rochester, IL florist that has been proudly serving the area for over 13 years. With over 31 years of floral design experience, they specialize in English Garden designs and offer a lovely variety of fresh flowers and creative gift ideas to suit any style or budget.
Remarkable Resale
130 South John St.
Rochester, IL
217-498-9434
Hours: Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Sun. Noon-5 p.m.
Plan to spend some time shopping … everything gently used … from clothes for men and women to furniture to decor and much, much more.
Mechanicsburg
Indian Knoll Pumpkins
2850 N 1000 East Road
Mechanicsburg, IL
217-827-0317
www.indianknollpumpkins.com
Season Dates: 9/16-10/22
Hours: Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sundays from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Open Columbus Day from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
A great family atmosphere on a working farm. Take your kids and enjoy the day with barnyard animals, barrel train rides, face painting, barnyard games, pumpkin painting, caramel apple sundaes, kettle corn, apple cider slashes, food truck and lots of local craft vendors.
Boody
Body General Store Antiques
6185 S. Rte. 48
Body, IL
Hours: Wed. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 p.m.
A perfect step back in time with antiques, furniture, primitives, advertising, stoneware, toys and fair prices.
Moweaqua
Perfectly Picked
114 N. Main
Moweaqua, IL
Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Thurs: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Beginning in October Open Sun. 12-4 p.m. (Closed Monday)
We now have 18 vendor booths in addition to our regular inventory. “Featuring antiques, decor, gifts, 18 vendor booths and more!”
Pana
Beyond Burlap
344 US Hwy. 51
Pana, IL
217-823-1214
Hours: Mon. – Wed. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Thurs. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Locally owned and operated, Beyond Burlap offers unique gifts, home decor, furniture and so much more. A must see!
