Brainstorming at Stella

On Wednesday the Network of Entrepreneurial Women co-founders browsed Stella Boutique on Central Street in Evanston. Stella was recently named Best Boutique for Women and a Best Gift Shop in Make It Better Magazine.

photo by Networkhoncho

We enjoyed brainstorming upcoming events while trying on some of Stella’s treasures.

Erica in this fabulous versatile wonder woman ‘cape’.

Karen in a flattering skirt with a floral blouse (which went home with her).

photo by Networkhoncho

This faux-leather jacket could bring out an alter ego, don’t you think? (Alas, not in my budget right now).

photo by Networkhoncho

The cozy shop includes bright and ethereal clothing by designers like Desigual, lovely nature-inspired purses and clutches, and a variety of accessories to adorn clothes, necks and ears.

In addition, there are decorative gift items, lovely greeting cards, and other unique pieces.

If I sold more pieces I could invest in that lovely jewelry tree for fall fairs…

Of course Beth Billups’ wax pieces caught my eye.

For my birthday I couldn’t resist a lovely floor mat (almost 40 butterflies), and I found some treasure for upcoming birthdays as well.

I wanted to take this chair home too.

Since it was a gorgeous day, we explored the rest of this lovely street, and couldn’t resist Linz & Vail’s Gelato (Pistachio for me, Cupcake for Karen).

Moon phase bracelet from Dave’s Rock Shop

The scents of the Spice House at Symphony’s Cafe had me wishing I was more of a cook.

Our next NEW event is a Progressive Dinner at Symphony’s Cafe on August 29, also on Central Street in Evanston. Meters are free after 6 p.m., but I highly recommend coming earlier to peruse this lovely entrepreneurial corridor of Evanston.

In September we will be circling back to the Chicago Western suburbs, so check out our Meetup page for upcoming events.