Ideas n Designs

Very neat antique shop! The owner is a very kind, fun lady. She greeted us and told us everything she had in the store. Very neat old vehicle in the back. Lots of old cameras, clothes/hats, jewelry, etc…

My daughter and I drive out from the IL/IN border to Mt. Carroll at least twice a year specifically to visit Ideas & Designs! There are amazing, unique finds here along with friendly, caring hosting provided by Linda and Len...with Magic barking out a greeting, too! I love the library room--one of my favorite finds is an old fiction book with a beautifully decorated cover. But that's not all--it includes half a dozen old postcards written to the person who must have owned the book in the 1940s! Viewing this historic town is worthwhile as well. You should visit!

If you like antiques and rare items, I highly suggest you visit Mad Hatter Ideas ‘N Design Antiques in Mt. Carroll. It is such a neat place. My daughter loves vintage clothes and was elated with her purchases. We were there for an hour and a half and I guarantee that we still missed seeing so many great finds. The owners are magnificent! Unbelievable customer service! They took such special interest in my family and the other customers in the shop. We will be back for sure! If you go, make sure to say hi to Magic their darling dog!

This store made my day. I was passing through Mt. Carroll and just decided to stop by. What I found was an amazing antique store, large selection and high quality as well. The owners were super nice and willing to bargain on price. The building itself is really something to see. Owner said it used to be a furniture store and it still have the original deadweight elevator!

I was there last fall and enjoyed the experience so much that I want to go back. I would go this Friday if they were open as we are driving in for dinner at Molly's and then to see the show at Timberlake Playhouse, but I can understand them only having weekend hours. We will still be back on a Saturday or Sunday. Definitely worth it, and the owners are so nice.

Want to sip tea and eat cookies while perusing fine brocades for your next project? Perhaps you want to find the best antique brooch for your picky mother-in-law? This is the place to go! The "Mad Hatter's" of Mt. Carroll has charm and Victorian grace, creating an experience one does not easily forget. An excellent place to pick up fine ceramics (tea sets especially!), jewelry, automobilia, fabric, and other fine things that makes one think about how fine life is.
Seriously, just go. It's awesome.

There is a LOT of stuff packed in this store. The owners are friendly and give great customer service. Some of the items are overpriced, but other stuff is reasonably priced. Will definitely be back!

Awesome antique store. So much stuff. Really friendly folks.

We could spend hours here and Linda and Len are so welcoming! So many things to enjoy!

What a fun and interesting place to be. Could easily spend an hour in there and not see everything.

Great and exciting place with all types of antiques

This is a very cool store with tons of things to look at but unfortunately they are extremely overpriced as many antique stores are. You may find that "Once in a lifetime" item you've been looking for, just be prepared to pay for it.