tropicana vintage clothing - Shop IL (Near Carbondale)

Kendra Wright Tammy always does great work. Her quality is impeccable.

Marisa Taylor Bought a Christmas shirt here which I love and also love the people who have this place, always so friendly and helpful!

Patty Hurst I was thinking before I went to bed last night I needed One specific gift. I went online and Durhams had it. They opened 7 a.m. Christmas Eve so I drove into town and at 7:18 they were loading my car... then on my way home. I would say 6 stars. Thank you to the two ladies.

Dañiel Luna-Fuller Between homecoming, prom and pageant, Black Tie Affair has an amazing selection. Why travel to St Louis or Marion when there is a shop that has everything you need. They also have a bridal selection and tux rental. Been going here for several years and have NEVER had a bad experience. Patty and her girls know who we are when we come in the door and the service is personal. They provide all the things you look for in a big city dress shop, but with that small town customer service we all love. Thank you to Patty for helping with all of my daughter dress and accessory needs for all the milestones she has had so far. In addition the amount of time they help their pageant girls to get ready, is above and beyond.

Justin Henrichs Runnings in Watseka is a great store with a wide selection of farm, outdoor, and everyday items. The store is well stocked, easy to get around, and the staff is always friendly and helpful when you need something. It’s a convenient place to stop and usually has exactly what I’m looking for.

Lucy Murn If I could give this experience 10 stars out of 5, I would! My husband and I recently took a spoon-making class with Paul, and it exceeded every expectation we had. We came in with absolutely zero experience and left not only with beautiful handmade spoons we’re genuinely proud of, but also with the confidence and excitement to keep going with this new hobby at home. Paul is a phenomenal instructor—deeply knowledgeable, patient, and truly invested in our experience. He took the time to answer every question we had, and shared everything with us, from what types of wood are best for carving, to how to care for our spoons, to what tools are worth investing in as we continue on our own. It was clear he wanted us to succeed well beyond just this class. I had booked this as a gift for my husband, who’s both a passionate cook and a lover of handmade artistry, and he loved every minute of it. We learned so much, laughed a lot, and felt completely at ease the whole time. By the end of the session, Paul didn’t just feel like an instructor—he felt like a friend. Truly a remarkable and memorable experience. If you’re even remotely curious about spoon carving, take the class. You won’t regret it.