Exhibit, a fully curated apartment-style space offering furnishings, clothing, jewelry and accessories, opened November 6th in Wilmette. It is located at 1148 Wilmette Ave. Two local women, Mari-Rose McManus and Anne Kelly, decided to turn their mutual obsession with mid-century modern furniture and fashion into a local business.

"I like my things to either have a story or tell a story” says McManus. “I really wanted Exhibit to have things that fit that same criteria. To me, the only value in having "stuff", whether it's furniture, clothing, jewelry or whatever, is the joy that it brings you and the memories you create with it. We've chosen every item in the store very purposefully. If we don't love it, it doesn't come in. I think that there are a lot of people on the North Shore who shop the same way, who want an eclectic mix of new, vintage, classic and edgy. This is their store. It's Mid-Century Modern meets industrial meets Liberace. "

Kelly adds: “Ever since we met in the South of France during college, we have always shared a passion, ok, an obsession really, for finding unique, quality items. We are constantly searching for that thing that will pop, make a statement, rock a room, start a conversation. I love to mix styles, material and eras, shake it up. Shopping for things outside of the ordinary can be nerve wracking for many: it takes time, effort, and, until now, there was a void of local options. Shopping should not be intimidating or stressful, it should be fun. I once read a quote from a designer that said you should fill your home and wardrobe with things that make you happy and comfortable and then move on to something else. We would like to help people do just that.”

Visiting Exhibit is a unique and fun experience. The apartment-style atmosphere makes for a comfortable and relaxed vibe where the more time you spend, the more interesting choices you find for every room of your home. It’s going over to your friend’s place but everything is for sale - from the vintage pinball machine, the beautiful Knoll covered sofa, Imogene and Willie Denim to the chandelier and soaps in the bathroom.

In this case, your friends are McManus and Kelly whose enthusiasm and willingness to chat about their finds makes you want to be the last guest to leave.

Exhibit is open Tuesday and Saturday 10-5 and Thursday 10-8. Other days are by appointment or by chance. First Thursdays of every month we have a “Cocktail Hour” with refreshments from 5-9. Street parking and public lot across the street are available. Exhibit is located at 1148 Wilmette Avenue in Wilmette Illinois,

Phone: 847-251-5840

Facebook: www.facebook.com/shopexhibit Twitter: shopexhibit

You can contact Anne or Mari-Rose or go to www.shopexhibit.com www.facebook.com/shopexhibit