Paper Doll
2048 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (773) 227-6950

The Scene

Sisters Stacy and Kelly Swett pride themselves on offering the cutest, sweetest and schmaltziest little gifts around town. Known for drawing most of its business from the curious passerby, Paper Doll welcomes such casual browsers with its cheerful yellow walls, intimate setting and a friendly Swett sister behind the counter.

The Goods

Paper Doll gifts are perfect for those times where it's the thought, and not the price tag, that counts -- the most expensive gift here is less than $50. You won't find anything resembling Hallmark here. Everything has a unique, personal quality -- like handmade wrapping paper imported from Thailand. Lamps with animal-shaped paper shades, and Chinese handbags made from lamenated paper go for $25. The store features sentimental greeting cards ($2-$5) and an assortment of whimsical products, including the popular Rosy Rings candles available in scents like dirt and pumpkin pie. Whimsical fragrant soaps are by offbeat brands like Total Bitch and Bubble Monkey.

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