This is your mission…
July 3, 2009 by Sam
Filed under Roscoe Village Shopping
Imagine you’re walking down the brick sidewalk on North Whitewoman Street. It’s a beautiful morning, the weather is perfect and you have all day to spend in the shops of Roscoe Village.

As you stop to take a sip of iced coffee from Uncorked, someone steps out from the patio and says “Lady, today is your lucky day. I’m from HistoricRoscoeVillage.com and you have been chosen to receive $1000 to spend today in Roscoe Village!
“The rules are simple. You have one hour and $1000 to spend any place you like in any Roscoe Village shop. That’s it, and there’s no catch. Here it is — in cash.”
Where would you go to spend your thousand bucks?
We’d really like to know. Take a look below at the list of all 14 shops in Roscoe Village and please tell us where you’d spend your new-found riches.
All you have to do is click the little button beside the name of the shop and you’ve officially voted. Voting is completely confidential and no registration is required.
Are you ready to go? You have $1000 Roscoe Village dollars and only 1 hour to spend it. Go get started!
Tell us your favorite shop in Roscoe Village
- TIMBUKTU (21%, 6 Votes)
- Roscoe General Store (17%, 5 Votes)
- Wildwood Music (17%, 5 Votes)
- Krasco Customs (7%, 2 Votes)
- House of G.A. Fisher (7%, 2 Votes)
- Knob Hill Designs (7%, 2 Votes)
- Canal Cargo (7%, 2 Votes)
- Baby of Mine (7%, 2 Votes)
- The Cottage Gate (3%, 1 Votes)
- The Garden Gate (3%, 1 Votes)
- River Ridge Leather (3%, 1 Votes)
- The Candy Bouquet (0%, 0 Votes)
- The Wine Maker's Cellar (0%, 0 Votes)
- Liberty House (1%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 29
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After Christmas Sales in Roscoe Village
December 26, 2008 by Sam
Filed under Roscoe Village Shopping
Shoppers will find a dozen different sales in the shops of Roscoe Village this week. Here are some of the highlights.
The Garden Gate
The Garden Gate is closing for the winter on December 31st. All merchandise is reduced for complete store clearance by year’s end. On the final day of the clearance sale, December 31st, The Garden Gate will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find The Garden Gate here.
Liberty House Boutique & Pottery
Liberty House is previewing its annual New Year’s Day 50% off sale on January first. All in-stock merchandise is reduced 40% through December 31st. On New Year’s Day everything in the store is half price — for 4 hours only — from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find Liberty House here.
Canal Cargo Store
Canal Cargo is open on New Year’s Day from 10-2 for a special sale with select merchandise reduced 25% – 50%. Find Canal Cargo here.
Timbuktu Home Store
Timbuktu will be open New Year’s Day from 10-2 with 50% off holiday home accessories and special discounts on case goods, upholstery, area rugs, clocks, lighting and framed art work. Find Timbuktu here.

