New gift shop opens in Lake Zurich
Artist Sue Briesch recently opened a gift shop and gallery in Lake Zurich filled with the work of local artists.
Photography, jewelry, pottery and clothing are some of the items that shoppers will find at Wise Women Gallery and Gifts at 91 S. Rand Road in Lakeview Plaza next to Julio’s Latin Cafe.
Briesch has been involved in the art industry and local retail scene for years. She said she sees a need for this type of shop that’s similar to the Country Sampler craft consignment store that once operated in Lake Zurich and several other suburbs.
Briesch has 24 artists and authors that currently rent space at the shop to sell their work. “All the artists are from Chicago and the suburbs, she said. Briesch takes a percentage of what the artist sells to operate the business.
The entrepreneur is filling in the shelves with unusual merchandise. She currently sells the Crystal Journey line of candles as well as sage and crystals.
