Aug 6, 2012
Splurge Offers Help to Indulge OneselfBy Pat KrochmalNorthbrook.SunTimes.com

Northbrook, IL – Splurge — a display of indulgence according to most dictionaries – is a Northbrook business that fits the definition of its name.

The gift shop at 2750 Dundee Road offers a collection of whimsies ranging from beaded jewelry to home accessories for customers wanting to spoil a loved one, or perhaps, themselves.

“I’ve been in retail all my life and felt that the big box stores were not fulfilling the needs of the community. I also thought customer service was lacking,” said Rhonda Phillips, the shop’s owner, who is also a Northbrook resident.

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