niceLena & Friends

This shop is such a unique, fun, and NECESSARY part of the Evanston retail community. Lena, the owner, is an absolute joy and the ‘Wizard of Cute.’ She can’t whip up so many adorable novelties that you won’t be able to find anywhere else, and it is the type of store that makes you smile the second you stop in. She recently made a mug for me that is going to be a treasure in our family for years to come. Thank you for being in Evanston, Nice Lena!!!! ❤ufe0f❤ufe0f❤ufe0f

So happy Lena's is open again! Super cute masks and the distancing/limit on customers makes me feel safe in an oasis of cute!

Nice Lena & Friends is my favorite shop in Evanston. Lena really is nice! She and her shop are fun, creative, and a wonderful addition to the community. I've bought cards, jewelry, buttons, custom key chains, candles and fairy doors here and have my eye on some art and clothing too. I hope she's here for a very long time.

LOVE Lena! She is an amazing artist and sells wonderful things in her shop. Whenever I need a special gift, I always walk out with something I know will impress. Also, the card-making and button-making stations are a big hit with the my kid (which is awesome while I'm trying to shop ;) ). Definitely, my favorite place in Evanston, and Lena is one of my favorite Evanston people. Shop with confidence!

My daughter Sophia, my niece Avery, and moi cannot get enough of this fantastic boutique shop. Nice Lena & Friends has everything from amazingly creative and artistic wall art to homemade scented candles, homemade soap, jewelry, gags, games, greeting cards, tote bags, dish-ware, toys, clothing, and so much more if you can believe that. My daughter and niece love making homemade buttons and greeting cards at the craft station Lena has set up for everyone to use and there are no shortage of art supplies and all the tools needed to make something beautiful and unique. I love this place. It doesn’t hurt that Lena, the owner, is so friendly, outgoing, great with kids, generous, and pretty much the epitome of humanity’s great good. The atmosphere and and setting is very cozy and has a great ambience and vibe. I’ll be a lifelong and loyal customer moving forward. Our community and the kids within it are lucky to have Lena. With iPads, and cell phones taking over its easy for our kids to get caught up in the world of technology; the activities, arts and crafts projects, and stimulating, fun things Lena has to offer will ensure the kids of our community will acquire and maintain an interest in art with a desire to hone their craft and skills. I can’t say enough nice things about nice Lena and her business. Nice Lena is the perfect name and once you visit the store you’ll understand why it’s such a fitting name.