This Week At . . . Mecox Gardens

Mecox is a few short blocks of my office, and apparently near enough that my terrestrial body has been ensnared by its gravitational field; every couple of weeks, I skip lunch, opting rather to embrace the shop's pull. The 2 level, River North space is packed full of beautiful objects that quickly cycle in and out creating a totally new store from month-to-month.

It's my favorite kind of store, a place where I get lost in the details, unable to focus as my attention shifts from one interesting and unusual item to another. Mecox carries furniture and accessories (see photos for some unusual examples) and a number of interesting design books

I appreciate a store where it's possible to find unique items. Mecox's owners buy from Europe, a business practice that has diminished overall because of the week dollar. While it does increase costs, it allows Mecox to offer unusual items that you won't find everywhere else.

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Mecox is located at 406 North Clark Street. For questions, e-mail info@mecoxgardens.com or call 312-836-0571.








Oh crap, I better hide.