Gingham Tree Resale Shop

Gingham Tree is a medium-​sized thrift store staffed by volunteers and supporting the Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital (on whose grounds it can be found).
Prices seem to be higher than you’d find at Goodwill, but you may be more likely to find nicer brands of clothing at Gingham Tree. It seems as though women may have an easier time finding a new outfit than men — their section is larger. There was a nice little selection of men’s outerwear, though… overcoats and rain jackets.
The volunteers available to help are friendly and über-​plentiful. In fact, when I was there, the volunteers outnumbered actual customers by at least a two– or three-​to-​one ratio. That may be good or bad depending on how you like to shop.
I usually like to check out gadgets and small appliances at thrift stores. I found some things straight from the 1970s and 80s on the shelves. You are unlikely to find the exact thing you’re looking for in this section, but you may find something you never knew you needed.
If you’re a thrift-​store addict like me, you might want to put Gingham Tree on your regular circuit.

Decent thrift store. Prices are not the lowest, clothes are sort of matronly, but the old folks soundrack is nice.

I adore this place!
They take local donations and the money filters back to the hospital. Their stock is always clean and «moving». I have never seen and item that «should have been thrown away» rather than placed out for sale.
When I was working corporate I found this to be a great place to purchase «lightly used» jackets for a fraction of «new» prices. The have lots of glassware, books, toys and small appliances. There jewelry selection is always full of LOTS of options. Their only rule «no TV’s» and this is understandable.

Whoa nobody has commented on the Gingham Tree!!! On this rainy day off I decided to make a run of several secondhand shops I haven’t visited in a while. This one is an old favorite.
This little shop is tucked away behind Good Samaritan Hospital. Things are well organized and clean, pricier items are usually under glass at the front counter. There’s sections with clothes, home goods, art, books, sewing, shoes etc.
There’s generally a good mix of vintage and current merchandise.