North Avenue is a distinct shopping experience located upstairs in True North: Building Two! With 32 small businesses there’s everything from clothing boutiques, art supplies, handmade goods, analog media, vintage, and even a Garden Center. IT’s an all in one location, offering you a one-of-a-kind experience. Be sure to visit North Avenue next time you’re at True North. Our vendors are so happy to share their shops with you!
Welcome to North Avenue.
As a second-generation small business based in Diamond, Illinois – Sunshine Garden Center has expanded to Morris! Plants, planters, garden accessories, and gifts for the plant lover.
Toft Vintage Home is a store that is the perfect mix of vintage, gifts and health/beauty. The Toft soap line has the entire North Avenue smelling great. These two color-themed rooms are magazine worthy. Toft has other locations in Sandwich, Plano, and Shipshewana.
One stop shopping for baby and kids’ toys, books, puzzles, games, clothing, and fun. Need a gift? Lemon & Lime can help.
Dragged In has a space on the 1st floor of True North: Building Two and has expanded to North Avenue. Victor brings a distinctive style of Midcentury Modern and Vintage Chic. He mixes antiques, metals, funky styles, and artwork to offer something for everyone.
Whitetail Vintage is a fan favorite. Christine themes her room and her vintage picks have a color palate that will mesh in any home. She specializes in small furniture, home decor, and garden. Whitetail also has a hallway space on the first floor.
APOTHEPORIUM
Think Apothecary meets an emporium of tiny finds, interesting trinkets, and one-of-a-kind vintage. Dig in and explore this cozy store.
Threaded Theory
Threaded Theory is a collaboration with Gigi‘s, a favorite women’s clothing boutique located in downtown Morris, IL. New jeans, dresses, outfits, and shoes… this is the perfect shop for adding to your wardrobe.
Literally thousands of VHS, DVDs, CDs, and vinyl records fill this shop. Respin & Rewind has booths in ten other stores across the Midwest including Volo Antique Mall and True North: Building One.
This room has everything you need to make and do your new craft project. Paper ephemera, parts, pieces, vintage paper, craft kits, and so much more. MakeDo is even an official Modge Podge retailer. Let your creativity run wild!
For years, AJ’s dream has been to open a store of his own, and now he has done it – at North Avenue! Its the perfect combination of Menswear, Outdoors Adventure, Plants, National Parks, barware and Smokey Bear.
This store is a collab project by two friends who are moms to young kids. It’s a total family effort, as we often see their husband carrying in the fantastic furniture pieces they are known to find. Everything you need to style a room, from lamps, to furniture, to the perfect decor pieces. This store has it all.
The Kirklands are a family that works together and “picks” together. They have an eclectic style with a good eye for finding unique vintage pieces. Their store offers something for everyone.
Think of Vintage Petals as the perfect garden party. Cute tea cups, flowered china plates, pretty planters, and everything for your spring and summer party. This store owner also has a booth on the first floor of True North: Building Two.
Remember when you were a kid, the game when you whispered Olive Juice to someone across the room? (It looked like you were saying I love You.) This store is packed full of everything you will love. If you need a gift, card, or something fun… think Olive Juice!
Patsy’s Girls
This is truly a family business and a family dream come to fruition. Patsy’s four daughters and one son have opened a vintage/decor store and are having a blast picking together in memory of their mom.
The store is owned by a local author. She has created a magical room for the reader. Books, accessories, and a touch of the whimsical.
Chaotically Curated shares the room with Amethyst Inkwell. They have worked together so well that it seems like a seamless transition into their space. This mother-daughter duo finds terrific clothing, fun decor, and creativity that engulfs you in this space.
… and more! Explore 10am-7pm, 7 days a week.
The clothing co-op is a mixture of vendors who specialize in thrifted clothing.
Here is a sampling of just a few of the Kiosk Shops in North Avenue
Marina Clay Co.
Marina Clay Company was started as a way to keep busy during quarantine by making clay earrings. Marina has grown her business with this cute shop in North Avenue and a booth on the first floor.
Paper Crane
Mia joined True North a few years ago to sell her jewelry. She has an awesome style and a great eye for sourcing vintage clothing. She has two spaces in True North: Building One and now a kiosk in North Avenue.
Horizon Quilts
This talented quilter mixes old-school techniques with the coolest modern designs. Katie’s purses, artworks, and designs are such a great addition to North Avenue.
Whimsy Beadworks
Whimsy Beadworks creates colorful, small-batch, one of a kind & custom handmade jewelry. Shelby’s beadwork is exquisite. She combines fashionable and creative jewelry in her kiosk.
The Twisted Sister
Twisted Sister is just a girl who loves creating beautiful art with a kiln and glass. Her shop has the sweetest gifts and jewelry.
Mud & Fiber
The Mud & Fiber shop has a great selection of whimsical creations. Liz puts love in each of the pieces she creates.
Shitty Craft Club was born of a book with the same name. It’s not serious, it’s fun. An inclusive get-together with bright, shiny things and glue. We’ll make things and be altogether ridiculous. Leave with a sense of accomplishment or a better sense of humor.
SCC hosts free craft nights in North Avenue, or on nice days the club meets in the backyard at True North: Building Two. SCC also hosts other special events, publishes craft inspirations in the True North Weekly Reader, and even hosts a private party for you and your friends. Did someone say “pretzel”? > MORE
North Avenue is located on the top floor of True North: Building Two, 1338 Clay Street in Morris, IL. You can shop this space 10m-7pm, 7 days a week. Only closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Support small businesses while shopping local.