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(k) English meat and produce signs would make a smashing display in your Britannia-inspired kitchen. (l) European antiques are part of the mix, as well as original artwork like this take on the Tour Eiffel. (m) Horn cups o'plenty. (n)Yankee Peddler, a boutique in Hinsdale, is known for seasonal vignettes, like this July 4th cache of patriotic paper goods. (o) Abigail Rose is a cheerful area shop where you can pick up a pretty sunhat or find the perfect cappuccino cup for your best friend's birthday.

but there's more...
(p) Take your pick of milk glass compotes at The Courtyard, a volunteer-driven donation and consignment shop. Proceeds benefit Wellness House, which provides cancer support services. (q) At Les Tissus Colbert, pine racks hold bolts of European fabrics not found elsewhere in the U.S., including their own private collection of toiles. (r) More than 400 ribbons fill the double-wide cabinet at Finnie McClure. The most coveted are circa 1941 rolls discovered five years ago in a French barn.   

WHAT'S HIP in & around HINSDALE Illinois
A DAY IN THE COUNTRY Antiques and vintage fair on the Oak Brook Polo Grounds, Saturday, July 9 See Graue Mill's website for details, grauemill.org

GRAUE MILL & MUSEUM Gristmill on the National Register of Historic Places York and Spring Roads, Oak Brook; (630) 655-2090; grauemill.org

ABIGAIL ROSE Quintessential girl store, with jewelry, clothing, gifts 10 West First Street, Hinsdale; (630) 655-1567

THE COURTYARD Linens, mirrors, candlesticks, chandeliers, furniture 63 Village Place, Hinsdale; (630) 323-1135; wellnesshouse.org

FINNIE McCLURE London-style boutique with frames and other home accents 110 South Washington, Hinsdale; (630) 455-0055

FRENCH TOAST French-style accessories 2 West First Street, Hinsdale; (630) 850-7500

LES TISSUS COLBERT French and English furniture plus European fabrics 120 South Washington, Hinsdale; (630) 850-9430; lestissuscolbertusa.com

ROBIN'S EGG BLUE French antiques, home accessries, linens, candles, vintage jewelry and silver, glassware 5 East First Street, Hinsdale; (630) 325-1776

SWEET WILLIAM Upscale clothing and accessories boutique, mix of designers 15 East First Street, Hinsdale; (630) 920-8444

YANKEE PEDDLER Bodycare, jewelry, home accessories 616 East First Street, Hinsdale; (630) 325-0085

VINTAGE CHARM New clothing, retro purses, and sweaters 729 Hillgrove, La Grange; (708) 354-1553

JACKSON SQUARE MALL 45 antiques & vintage dealers 112 East Burlington, La Grange; (708) 352-4120,
jacksonsquaremall.com

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