Soulful Sparrow

Elgin, United States

4.6

Closed now

7 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 224-223-7718
Website:
www.soulfulsparrow.com
Address:
10 Douglas Ave, Elgin, IL, 60120
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
810 ftElgin
0.8 miNational Street
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Accepts Bitcoin
No
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
By Appointment Only
No

Today

Today 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Elgin) 04:51 Friday, 30 May 2025

Business hours

Monday –
Tuesday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Be prepared to tickle your senses with an eclectic mix of new and bygone treasures. Gifts, jewelry, handmades, and vintage & repurposed home décor are artfully displayed throughout the shop — Housed in a beautiful historic building/​storefront in Elgin’s revitalized downtown district on the Fox river. If you haven’t been here lately, it’s time to check us out!

History

Established in 2012.

Shop owners Mary and Anne are inspired by creative industrial, romantic and re-​purposed imagination. Together their vision in a gift shop offers a mix of gifts, jewelry, apparel and home décor with the time worn warmth of vintage charm. Many items are handmade or repurposed by the shop owners and local artists. Soulful Sparrow has been a destination shop in Downtown Elgin since 2012.

Meet the Business Owner

Mary P.

Business Owner

One of the perks of owning a shop in a growing and thriving artist community like downtown Elgin is the unique opportunity to showcase some of their own work. Co-​owners Mary and Anne are both artists that enjoy being creative and get excited about new ideas and new ways to unveil it to the those who walk through the doors of their shop.

Mary has a fine arts degree from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee WI. Mixed media and decorating have always been some of her passions. Among many interests, she makes a historical connection to the Elgin Watch Factory, by producing jewelry from original Elgin Watch faces.

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7 reviews of Soulful Sparrow

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Place rating: 5
Elgin, IL
This is a proper shabby-​chic antique like store in the heart of Elgin, I wish there were more like it! They sell chalk-​paints in the store and have sample pieces that show you what your finished product will look like. I really do appreciate it when someone curates their store perfectly with a different variety of the same pieces within the same style genre. This place is adorable and I hope it stays around for a really long time.
Place rating: 5
Elgin, IL
This is a great place for gifts! We try to «shop local» when we can and this was my go-​to place for Christmas gifts this year. Lots of fun stuff for every budget and it smells great. The owner is always there and she’s helpful in finding something you’re looking for.
Place rating: 5
Elgin, IL
This is such a great spot for one of a kind gifts! Every time I have to go to a housewarming or buy a gift for the person who has everything, I come in and buy either the fragranced soy candles (my favorite are the birds), the dishwashing soap in a wine bottle, or one of the homemade wood turning vases or candle holders. I understand what Angela said about the prices (crazy high was exaggerated, maybe on the higher end but reasonable on many items) but I agree with the owner’s remarks. These are not items you will find in retail stores, therefore one of a kind. Where else can you find repurposed ELGIN watch faces turned into jewelry? Either way, I recommend many visits as you never know what you will find!
Place rating: 2
Elgin, IL
Adorable store! Great for browsing and getting home décor or craft ideas, but I don’t plan to go back. Prices are crazy high! This is elgin, people. Not Geneva. Also, the blonde owner is extremely rude. She always makes me feel like I’m annoying her when I stop in. She’s really unfriendly.
Place rating: 5
Bartlett, IL
This shop is seriously adorable! I love the relaxed vibe. I can see a purpose for everything in there. If you’re crafty, find beauty in the little things and love reminiscing then this is the place for you! They also give different arts& crafts lessons that you can sign up for. They also (happily) support other local businesses and sell jewelry/​items from local artists. Adorable place with a sweet, intelligent owner.
Place rating: 5
Elgin, IL
Very Kool, and unique vision for today’s décor. Pleasant yet thinking, many items put in just the right spot, causes contemplation, not just space fill.
Place rating: 5
Elgin, IL
This is a great little shop; well merchandised, interesting and unique selection, and a much needed type of store for downtown Elgin. The business moved from St. Charles and it shows. The items run from bohemian type jewelty to vintage clothing to decorative merchandise, all of which I’d be happy to take home. The ambiance is relaxed, no pressure from the friendly owner. There are live finches chirping in large cages and one little guy always seems to escape and hops about.
I hope people in Elgin will support this shop, it’s the kind of business we need to revitalize the downtown district.