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absolutely anything Essential.

We are run by entrepreneurs and small business owners. We have flexible Hybrid Shifts and host an array of public and private events, classes, shopping experiences and curated corporate teambuilders during the weekday and weekend as well as weekday onsite at our 3-level Chicago flagship landmark location, as well as offsite at various venues, in Illinois and Florida.

Our popular eight year brownstone brick and mortar giftshop, community market and entertainment space adorns King Drive and is located a short stroll south of Chicago’s McCormick Place, just east of the Chicago White sox guaranteed rate field and near five major expressways. The perfect spot for locals and tourists alike in Chicago’s Bronzeville/Douglas community.

Stop in on the weekends or during one of our events and check out our essential lines of gifts, soaps, candles, natural teas, herbs and wellness products, tasty treats, home decor items, apparel, jewelry and more.

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Book a variety of onsite and off-site classes for your staff, friends, family, group or come solo. We welcome ages 5 through 80 including but not limited to: Soap Making, Body Scrub, Perfume Making, Candle Making, Coloring for Adults, Crafting Create & Sips, Vision Boarding and more. Come solo or reserve your group.
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Book our welcoming space for your next day party, fashion show, corporate meeting, brand expansion, art exhibition, organization team builder workshop and all those in between. Stay informed on our upcoming as SEEN ON ABC7, NBC5, CBS2, FOX32 positive-vibe media covered Chicago events.
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An unmatched legendary destination in Chicago’s Bronzeville community known for reservation only V.I.P. solo and group retail, wellness and crafting experiences, curated shopping shows, corporate excellence, community outreach partnerships, and unforgettable events!

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