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(i) “Make mine a solid bunny!” Chocolate molds decorate the
premises at
Graham’s. (j) Take a
day trip to the Barrington Country Garden & Antique Faire,
about
40 minutes north. Each June, vendors set up an upscale flea
market on the
grounds of three estates. Proceeds go to charity. You
just might find the
perfect armchair or flower
painting. (k) For the event, Scentimental
Gardens
created a fantasy tabletop featuring the work of
Scottish concrete artist
Richard Taylor. (l)
Turreted stable on the fairgrounds.
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Shop
Les Tissus Colbert Signature 110-inch-wide fabric includes taffetas,
florals, toiles, jacquards, and cotton piqué; French and English antiques;
interior design services, custom upholstered furniture • 207 West State Street;
(630) 232-9940; lestissuscolbertusa.com
Sandra Webster Contemporary women’s fashion from a range of designers,
including Susan Kirschner, Rundholz, Blanque, Manuelle Guibal; also jewelry,
accessories, leather goods • 209 West State Street; (630) 208-9434;
sandrawebster.com
Scentimental Gardens 2,500-square-foot Queen Anne home filled with
furniture, architectural ornaments, garden decor; landscape design service • 428
West State Street; (630) 232-1303; scentimentalgardens.com
Wool and Company Knitting and crochet mecca with yarn of every imaginable
type; classes and workshops; open knitting session every Friday morning • 23
South Third Street; (630) 232-2305; woolandcompany.net
Past Basket Fabrics, furniture, unique artist-made objects; large kitchen
showroom • 200 South Third Street; (630) 232-4191; pastbasket.com
The Treasure Hunt Owner June Caddy carries 250 years’ worth of art glass,
handmade lace, estate jewelry, and curiosities. Down to Earth Pottery, featuring
contemporary and local artists, is located within the store • 221 South Third
Street; (630) 262-9555
The Little Traveler Combo lifestyle emporium/cafe in landmark Italianate
mansion carries quirky mix of jewelry, clothes, tableware, gifts, European
antiques, and candy; cafe open for breakfast, lunch, tea • 404 South Third
Street; (630) 232-4200; littletraveler.com
Dine
Niche Restaurant Contemporary American seasonal cuisine, artisanal
cheeses, all-American wine list; dinner only • 14 South Third Street;
(630) 262-1000; nichegeneva.com
Graham’s Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream Fresh hand-dipped chocolates,
white-chocolate pretzel sticks, homemade ice cream, lemon ice, caramel apples •
302 South Third Street: (630) 232-6655; grahamschocolate.com
Moveable Feast Fresh sandwiches and lunch fare to go; famous fudge
brownies; small dining area • 321 Franklin Street; (630) 845-3287;
moveablefeastgeneva.com
Stay
The Herrington Inn & Spa Full-service spa and European-style
accommodations overlooking the Fox River; walking distance to downtown •
15 South River Lane; (630) 208-7433; herringtoninn.com
Events
Midsommar Festival/Swedish Days Town-wide parade, entertainment,
children’s activities, carnival, authentic Scandinavian food and crafts, trolley
service • June 17-22; (630) 232-6060; genevachamber.com
Geneva French Market Fresh flowers, baked goods, seasonal produce,
cheeses • Sundays from May to October, 9 am-2 pm;
genevachamber.com
Hands of Hope/8th Annual Barrington Country Garden & Antique
Faire Browse antiques, garden accessories, design ideas; profits support
educational programs and training in Africa • June 20-21; Barrington, IL;
(847) 381-7367; handsofhopeonline.org
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