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Readers' Choice: Vote for Your Favorite Elmhurst Gift Shop

Patch readers nominated their favorite gift shops in Elmhurst, so now it's time to vote for the 2012 Readers' Choice winner.

Posted by Karen Chadra (Editor), July 23, 2012 at 04:57 am

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What is your favorite gift shop in Elmhurst? Cast your vote to let us know.

Patch has relaunched its Readers' Choice program and we're asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else who knows the area to participate.

Nominations were accepted on Elmhurst Patch through July 9 and include:

The poll will open to accept votes from registered Patch users starting on July 23 and close at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 17.

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Kathryn Johnson June 18, 2012 at 05:52 pm

The Uptown Shop!

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Barbara Savage June 18, 2012 at 11:23 pm

The Uptown Shop - great selection of gifts and home accessories!

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Sandy Kelps June 21, 2012 at 12:16 am

I'll third that! The Uptown Shop is my go-to place for unique gifts.

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Cher Moore June 25, 2012 at 11:57 am

Elmhurst Photo Boutiue- besides the regular picture services, they have a great selection of gifts that have saved my hide before

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Nancy Strand June 26, 2012 at 02:33 pm

The Uptown Shop. I always find something for someone and then, something for me!
Nancy Strand

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msudepaul July 6, 2012 at 12:38 pm

Uptown Shop

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John July 6, 2012 at 12:41 pm

Kids-my favorite toy store
Adults-uptown shop

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