Meet the men and women of our creative co-op
Amanda Summers is a Chicagoland vintage collector and reseller who specializes in art, home decor, and furniture. She has been sharing her eccelctic finds for over 10 years through her shop, Wallflowers Vintage. Her favorite styles are Art Nouveau and Tudor, but always with a pop of color or unexpected detail.
Milly & O’Malley Market is a curated home and lifestyle shop located inside Trend + Relic in St. Charles, Illinois. An extension of Milly & O’Malley Interiors, the Market features a thoughtful mix of furniture, lighting, décor, vintage finds, and finishing pieces selected to bring warmth, character, and personality into your home.
Inspired by real design projects and the way families truly live, our collection blends modern and vintage elements for a look that feels timeless, layered, and collected over time. Whether you’re searching for the perfect piece to finish a room or simply something beautiful to bring home, the Market is designed to make elevated, livable style feel approachable.
I’m Michelle Holm, the creative soul behind Bits ‘n Bobs & Curiosities, based out of St. Charles, Illinois — where forgotten furniture, vintage finds, and one-of-a-kind pieces get a second chance to tell their story.
With a BFA in Metals and more than 30 years of painting and transforming furniture, creativity has always been part of who I am. Over the years, that creativity has taken many forms — painting, jewelry making, photography, and all sorts of other craftwork — but I’ve always had a particular love for taking something overlooked and seeing what it could be.
But it’s not just about the furniture I transform. I’m always on the hunt for the bits, the bobs, and the curiosities — those interesting, beautiful, unusual, and sometimes wonderfully odd things you don’t find everywhere. Vintage décor, artwork, accessories, architectural pieces, and unexpected treasures that make a home feel collected over time.
I’m drawn to things with age, character, craftsmanship, and a little quirk. Some pieces need a complete reinvention. Others are perfect just as I find them. Knowing when to change something — and when to simply appreciate it — is part of the fun.
For me, it’s never just about filling a room. It’s about finding, creating, and reimagining pieces with personality — things that make you stop, look twice, and maybe wonder where they’ve been.
Curated • Crafted • Creative
Furniture & Finds for homes that don’t want to look like everyone else’s.
Find me on Instagram @bitsnbobsandcuriosities
Hello we are Danuta and Emma a mother/daughter team of studio potters. I have been joyfully working with clay since 2011 and Emma joined me in 2024.
We both get inspiration from nature and decorate our pottery by carving or “painting” our designs into the pieces we create. We produce small batch quantities, one at a time.
Oh, and have I mentioned our love of vintage? We both love vintage furniture and art. We are drawn to mid century home style and have many different decor styles mixed in with our MCM finds.
Our space at trend + relic is filled with vintage furniture, small home decor and our handmade pottery, all curated for you to enjoy in your home for many years to come.
Sculptural Presence. Focal Points.
My name is Sian Mattingly. Based in Geneva, Illinois, I curate and collect things that are too good to let die. I gravitate toward design-forward, structural statement pieces, picking them up wherever the opportunity presents itself — estate sales, private collections, thrifts or forgotten corners—bringing together centuries-old European folk antiques, French neoclassical forms, postmodern design, and hand-wrought textiles.
I don’t curate by periods or trends. I build vignettes through feeling and tension: pairing the raw, industrial grit of sandblasted metal and aluminum with the structured elegance of history. Brutalist beside Rococo. Unexpected color or funky pieces that shouldn’t work, but absolutely move a room.
I find great joy in helping create moving expressions of personal history, character, and the permanence of the values that underlie life’s patina.
Interesting spaces are inhabited by interesting people…
Welcome to Glosmem.
Hi! We’re Kimberly & Shawn Bowers, the husband-and-wife team behind The Find.
We have a passion for scavenging, collecting, curating, customizing, and creating beautiful pieces with character. Whether it’s a vintage treasure that simply needs a good cleaning or a forgotten piece ready for a complete transformation, we love giving items a second life. We only bring in pieces we’d proudly have in our own home, and we take pride in every detail of the restoration process.
Our roots run deep in St. Charles. Kimberly grew up exploring the Kane County Flea Market and the antique shops that once lined Main Street, while Shawn grew up in Elgin learning woodworking, restoration, and countless hands-on skills from his dad.
Our booth is always changing, with a mix of Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, vintage décor, and a curated collection of statement mirrors that have become one of our signatures. Alongside our vintage finds, you’ll also discover Thread Original—an innovative accessories brand co-founded by Kimberly and fellow St. Charles native Amy O’Brien. Our thoughtfully designed travel and organization bags are available right here in our booth.
When we’re not hunting for our next great find, we’re busy raising our son, who has been our biggest cheerleader from the beginning.
Thanks for stopping by—we hope you find something you love!
Follow us on Instagram:@the_find_chicagoland
J. Anthony Essentials is a lifestyle brand rooted in purpose, passion, and timeless style. I believe that the essentials in life should be thoughtful, well made, and built to last, inspiring confidence every day.
From refined apparel and accessories to purposeful home pieces, each item is carefully chosen for quality, detail, and function. My mission is to help you create a life you love, and a space that reflects who you are.
Since 2012, I’ve been curating and repurposing antiques and vintage items for sale both online and in person. With a degree in Fine Arts from Miami University and an extended family of collectors, it’s easy to say that I’ve found my calling. My focus is on late-1800s, 1920s-30s, as well as vintage holiday items & nostalgia. I’m thrilled to be part of the team at Trend + Relic!
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Leah is a passionate ‘seeker of eclectic objects” who curates collections with a keen eye for historical detail and unexpected pairings. Lover of blue & white, her work focuses on mixing rich colors, bold wallpapers, and rustic wood finishes to build unique, collected space. She is a seasoned seller on Chairish as well as having a booth at Trend & Relic .
Lizzie is owner of Rose Marie Vintage. She is a SAHM who lives in Westmont with her husband, Eric, and 2 children, Augie and Ivy.
With a strong passion for one of a kind vintage finds and taking the not so loved items and giving them new life. You can find her unique items right here at Trend and Relic, as well as vintage markets throughout the Chicagoland area.
Lizzie is also one of our furniture painters at trend. Looking to update a piece of furniture or want to find a new piece to complete your home. You can reach out to her for help on her socials.
Seven years ago, after successful careers with big tech companies like IBM, HP, and Rockwell International, Connie and Lael Miller started Midwest Retro and began selling quality vintage goods and vintage inspired home décor full time in our hometown of East Dundee, IL. We’ve been buying unique vintage pieces for our home for years and it was a natural evolution. We are now thrilled to be a merchant inside trend + relic.
Midwest Retro specializes in unique vintage goods, art, and quality furniture mixed with beautiful new home décor for your farmhouse, cottage, or industrial inspired home. We’re known for our beautiful, artful retail displays that will inspire you to tell your unique vintage story in your own home.
Come visit us at trend + relic and find us on Facebook and Instagram @midwestretrocoolstuff
My name is Stephanie Bawolek owner of The Forgotten Thistle. I have a Fashion Merchandising Degree along with an Interior Design minor and have lived in the St Charles area for over 30 years. Being creative and curating unique vintage finds is a passion of mine!! Specializing in repurposing and refinishing all types of furniture. The Forgotten thistle was established in 2018 and continues to evolve with new inspirations and home trends!! I am honored to be a part of the Trend and Relic family!
Vintage & Luxe is a lifestyle brand that caters to the eclectic palate. We offer a curated blend of beautiful things — home decor and accessories that infuse vintage, rustic, and luxe, and elevate everyday living. Our collections include unique chandeliers, architectural salvage, artwork, statuary, pottery, unique furnishings, and decor. We also offer one-of-a-kind style props for special events and photo shoots by special request. Visit us at trend + relic or DM special requests to @vintageandluxe.
Serena has always had a passion for home and design. After leaving her full-time job to stay home with her four kids, she started blogging as a creative outlet and to share her love of thrifting, DIY projects, and home decor. Serena’s blog, Survival of a Suburban Mom, attracts readers from all over the world who are interested in learning how to make their homes beautiful on a budget.
In addition to blogging, Serena also owns two businesses: Ela & Jack, a vintage-modern curated home decor shop, and Serena & Co Interior Design. She has worked with companies such as Michaels Craft store, and Savers thrift shop, and is a Fusion mineral paint ambassador. Serena has been featured in Oprah’s magazine O, and her home has been seen in internet ads for Dribble Up.
In her spare time (which is rare), she enjoys spending time with her four kids and two dogs. And of course, DIYing!
Owned and curated by Ashley Dudich, All The Design Co. features home and seasonal goods and gifts. Light, bright, floral, and all things home and family are the vibes Ashley loves to include in her space at the shop. Never shy of color, you’ll find an extensive collection of colorful treasures ready to fit nearly any home palette. All of Ashley’s efforts to create a warm and lovely space to shop are done in the loving memory of her daughter, Grace.
My name is Patty Walters, owner/designer of Red Rooster Relics. We are lovers of anything vintage, cast iron, or rusty materials that have a story to tell. We curate our items from many sources throughout the Chicago land area and the Midwest. We have been called funky, unique, and eclectic. I’d like to think we are a “fun” place to hunt for special treasures. Hope to see you soon!
Meet the owners (two-legged and four)
Hi everyone, this is Kim, I’m half of the humans that make up Naughty Dogs Inc., the other half is my daughter, Becca. Our four-legged product testers, models, and sales associates are known as Fern, Loki, Alaska, and Altas. Otherwise lovingly referred to as the “naughty dog crew.” Our brand means a lot to us because our dogs mean a lot to us. Naughty Dogs was created from taking those extra special dogs and giving them a chance at a happy and successful life. These are the dogs who have a hard time finding homes and are often labeled as “naughty dogs.”
We advocate a lot for these dogs because we know how wonderful they are with that little extra time and work. And we hold the same policy with our dog gear. We put just a little (or a lot) of extra time and work into our gear to make sure it can keep up with the toughest of dog adventurers out there. Our material is fade-proof and water-resistant, so it can be worn all day every day while still looking new after a wash. Our goal is to provide not only super cute and reliable dog gear but also awareness and support to those “naughty dogs” who need it.
I’m Kristen (Kiki to my family), and I’m an attorney by day and vintage vendor on nights and weekends. The thrill of the hunt at auctions, flea markets, and estate sales is my passion. I love to find oil paintings, signed art, and anything colorful and a bit quirky. Color brings me joy! Along with my husband, Scott, I upcycle old furniture to give it new life for the next generation. Our adventures are often filmed on my Instagram stories and will surely have you laughing.
Souvenir Vintage is run by artist and creative, Teresa Blalock, who brings curated traditional vintage home decor pieces to customers at trend + relic. When selecting vintage artwork, furniture, pottery, vases, and linens, quality detail and sustainability are kept in mind. “My customers are specifically looking for pieces for their home that have stood the test of time and have a story to tell.” Teresa is also a watercolor artist and much of her artwork can be purchased in her shop at trend + relic. Contact her on Instagram @souvenir.vintage_ and @paper.and.pigment.
Amy has her degree in Fine Arts but spent most of her career in the retail field; first in stores and then in a corporate office. She did everything you need to operate a business — shipping, buying, product design, store layout, visual merchandising, creating and teaching standards, and finally labor and operations. So when her daughters went off to college, she took the chance to open her own store within a shop of other female entrepreneurs.
Her focus is original and reproduction art, antique/vintage frames, snarky tea towels, and classic women’s apparel with a citified twist in a Hollywood Regency setting. Having lived in an English Manor in a past life (not really, but it sounds cool) she often stacks frames, mirrors, and paintings into each other to use up every inch of wall space possible just like those wonderful old manor homes.
My name is Reanna Lyons, owner and founder of Republic Road. My husband and I live in Saint Charles with our two children. Our brand’s namesake is our former loving home from which our business bloomed, where my husband and I had an idea to combine our talents and form something bigger.
As an art teacher for ten years, constantly making events, finding joy in home styling, and working with my husband on home renovations, we decided to give entrepreneurship our best effort in 2019 where I would take the lead in building our brand. We are grateful for the opportunity to own our own business in town. Visit us at trend + relic and select local artisan fairs. We thank you for your support!
Nothing boring. Only wild things. Fill your imagination. Love where you live.
Wild Eyed Home specializes in creating textured, inviting spaces of captivating beauty through simple designs, layering vintage, new, and botanical. We’re passionate about connecting lost treasures to their new people, helping you create a home of comfortable, casual elegance.
For design and floral services, check out wildeyedhome.com/services.
Hello! My name is Christine Mikos and I am the founder and owner of Wood Workings by Miko. I started this small business in 2017 with just a miter saw (gifted by my husband) and a pencil. I had a dream to create beautiful and functional home décor, art, and furniture for everyone’s home. I’ve been growing, learning, and building ever since! Custom orders are my favorite, and the Wood Workings by Miko product line can be found at three shops, including trend + relic. I live in La Grange Park with my husband Rob and super shop dog Ernie. Thank you for reading and supporting small businesses! It means the world to us!
“You will always have room for things you love”
Donna is the owner and artist behind This Old Vintage. She has been professionally painting and selling furniture since 2016. Donna acquires only the highest quality antique and vintage furniture pieces and transforms them to blend perfectly in your home. Her attention to detail is second to none. All of This Old Vintage furniture is refinished using only the best furniture paint and then sealed for durability. While visiting her space, take note of the extra details she might have included such as a scented wood conditioner, a newly lined drawer, or even a design on the sides of the drawers. And for the curious, make sure to follow her on Instagram and Facebook. You will see upcoming pieces and various stages of the process.
After being inspired by her mother’s jewelry designs and passion for collecting interesting items, Nancy Neill left her “real job” over 35 years ago to take up jewelry making full time.
Her nature-inspired jewelry is individually crafted by Nancy, perched in her studio in Batavia, overlooking the Fox River. This distinctive jewelry is created from beautiful semi-precious stones, pewter and brass charms, and other hand-picked components.
When trend+relic opened in 2020, Nancy saw the opportunity to combine her love for distinctive vintage pieces and jewelry all in one place. Add to the mix some quirky canvas pouches, vintage-inspired posters, seasonal accents, and home accessories and you have the Nancy Neill Collection at trend + relic.
Just a few years after taking her first ceramics class, West Dundee potter Danuta Loane is enjoying a runaway success as a potter and pairing vintage with pottery at Trend and Relic in Saint Charles.
Danuta spends 4–8 hours a day in her West Dundee home studio, in-between searching for vintage treasures and working outside in her wooded yard. She is inspired by the nature just outside her studio door. The designs on her pottery are all one-of-a-kind and hand-carved resembling woodblock Japanese designs.
Mixing vintage with handmade pottery has been an exciting new adventure.
You can see more of her designs on Instagram at danutaloaneceramics (pottery) and badutas_bazaar (vintage).
Artistic Goods, Creative Finds, and Inspirational Signage
Thoughtfully crafted artisan made pieces inspired by original art, for women who delight in meaningful, unique gifts that bring beauty to everyday moments and stand apart in a world of ordinary and look alike goods.
Julie is passionate about art & creating. Her happy place is in her art studio filled with watercolor paints, canvas’, paint brushes & art paper.
Julie’s products are designed in her St. Charles, Il studio & sent to a handful of small batch printers in the Chicagoland area. She studied Art, Interior Design & Business in college, has painted inside beautiful homes in the Chicagoland area, hosts regular painting workshops in her studio, has done countless art commissions & created a line of curated home decor with her art.
She regularly has her art featured at Hobby Lobby, Kirkland Home stores & other retailers.
Her best sellers are her Watercolor Workbooks, Tea Towels, & Notecards.
Her love of vintage inspires her easy going style as she keeps her art fresh, on trend & not too serious.
Julie lives in St. Charles, Il with her husband, she has 2 daughters, & 2 naughty dogs who are well known to her close knit customer base.
My name is Brittany Sabatino and I am the owner of Arlo.Hendrix. I am a local mom who makes and sources children’s clothing, accessories, and nursery decor. I offer sizes, Newborn–5T, and love creating custom orders for my customers. My mom owned a children’s clothing shop in Elmhurst for over 20 years. When I wasn’t there working, I was with my grandma learning how to sew dresses for all my dolls. I went on to get my degree in Fashion Design and Merchandising, and my Master’s Degree in Adult Education and Training so I could teach others interested in this field. I have had an extensive career in the retail world and the tech space, and am so happy to now have my own business and see my dreams come true with my own children’s collection.
Daniela is an American artist living in Chicago, specializing in painting, drawing, and illustration. Her work is about the human connection — our relationship with nature, with each other, and perhaps most importantly, with ourselves. Her style has been described as whimsical and serene, and on occasion, emerges with a dark and playful twist.
Daniela’s philosophy on life is quite simple: Love yourself, love others, and try to be kind and compassionate as much as humanly possible. (And know that it is humanly impossible to be this way all the time, so let that go.) When it comes to our own happiness, it is important to do what we love, appreciate small moments, welcome change, and always search for new experiences and inspiration.
“A globetrotter with vintage finds”
Husband and wife dynamic duo who love all things French Provincial, antique, vintage, and chalk painted. We strive to curate a selection of the highest quality, unique pieces for your home.
It all began many moons ago when my mother used to physically drag me to estate sales. Her and my aunt had an Estate Sale company, and us kids would just be left to roam among strangers things. It sparked my love for vintage and design. As I got older, it just seemed normal to me to be digging through people’s things in the basement/attic of their outdated, but potentially amazing homes. It wasn’t until later I realized that other children’s shopping adventures didn’t look the same. And in fact, I had actually developed a skill over the years…of finding treasure among the trash. That mixed with my love of sustainability, it only seemed right to rescue all these old beauties!
My name is Amy L. Thomson and I am the owner of ALT. I currently live in St. Charles, Illinois with my husband, Kevin, my nine year old son, Archie, our basset hound, Henry and our newest member, a tortoise named Daisy.
My focus is refinishing and repurposing as much quality vintage and antique furniture as possible. I also love to thrift for special, one of a kind vintage treasures as well as hand crafting home decor using scrap wood and other repurposed items. I started refinishing furniture shortly after we purchased our home. We have a large family and had many hand me downs, so refinishing several pieces was the only way to make it all our own. After doing custom work on the side for many years, I decided to quit my office job and dive in 100%. Since then, I have met so many amazing and creative fellow business owners and am proud to be a part of the local women owned small business community.
My goal is to bring as much new life to one of kind pieces to help folks make their house a home.
Sister Sage Collective is a shop specializing in curated vintage findings for the artful home. Created by Keri and Tera Harvey, both with fine art backgrounds and a love for “conversation starters”. They look for unique and inspiring pieces from mid-century furniture and post-modern decor to antique art and oddities.
Tera graduated with a fine art degree from NIU and currently resides in St Charles. She works full time managing the historic riverboats in St Charles for the park district. She has two very large dogs at home, and when she’s not walking them you’ll find her and her husband biking and enjoying a bonfire.
Residing in Wheaton, Keri‘s a full time graphic designer who works from home. She recently welcomed her second child this spring and has been adjusting to life as a mother to two. When her husband and her have free time they love visiting local breweries and going on hikes.
The Vintage Rabbit is the perfect name for Madeline’s small business. Her love of rabbits has been well known since she was a young girl. Her aunt even knitted bunny rabbits dressed as a bride and groom for her bridal shower gift, which she still cherishes to this day.
As much as she loves rabbits, Madeline also finds great satisfaction in repurposing furniture, finding that perfect addition or unique piece that completes and complements a design composition. Together with her husband, Dave, she has remodeled four homes, and helped family and friends by staging or suggesting decorating ideas.
Madeline has a background in teaching and art. She used that experience when she worked at Young Rembrandts, Inc., a nationally known art company. She started as one of the art teachers and moved into the role of a business coach.
Madeline enjoys the adventure of traveling, especially with family and friends. A book is always near-by when not working on a project.
Kim Thomas of KT Designs is a creator at heart. Born and raised in Sycamore Illinois, Kim has always had an artistic eye – contributing her talents in calligraphy, home staging and other forms of art for friends and clients alike. More recently, Kim’s focus has been on creating one-of-a-kind gifts in the form of molded and stamped concrete stones. Each hand poured tone is unique, making them the perfect gift Kim also takes custom orders along with offering her items at trend + relic.
