Historical Kick-Off

The streets of Downtown Downers Grove were buzzing on Thursday evening for the unveiling of the Historical Photo Tour.

Over 60 photos are on display provided by the Downtown Management Corporation. The photos were unveiled one by one as the first group on the Photo Tour began. Here is some more information to ensure you have a wonderful experience during the Historical Photo Tour- NOW through July 18th!

Take a walk down memory lane. Walk through the streets of downtown Downers Grove and view the historic photos. Get a glimpse of what life in Downers Grove once was as you shop and dine in the boutiques and restaurants of today. Shop and Dine your way through history! Learn fun facts such as who the first person was in Downers Grove to own a car, where the stockyard was located in Downtown Downers Grove, the first building to have electricity in Downers Grove, and discover which buildings are still standing today. (Dream Interiors is one of them!!)

Downers Grove Downtown Management Corporation, The Downers Grove Visitors Bureau, The Downers Grove Park District Historical Museum, The Downers Grove Historical Society, John W. Mochel, and Montrew Dunham have come together to take an indepth look at how Downtown Downers Grove has evolved over the years.


For more information on the walking tour- please visit http://www.downtowndg.org/ and get information on how to upload the podcast to your Ipod.

Dream Birthday Fun!

You read about it. You anticipated it's arrival. You showed up for your swag bag and celebrated 14 wonderful years of Dream Interiors. And for that, we thank you! If you were not able to share this day with us, here is a recap of the fun we had!

The scene was set- draped in gorgeous colors of purple, party music blarring, and the store scented with birthday cake and fresh flowers. The Dream Team lined up waiting for the guests to come barreling through the door in hopes that they too could snag their very own swag bag- and that they did!

Thanks to so many of our wonderful local reps, we were able to treat our guests to fun bags filled with root candles, fun paper and pens from Duralee and Robert Allen, candles rings from Melrose, and fun kitchen towels from Raz- just to name a few!

Not only were guests treated to a deliciously large cake served up by our very own Marta Cullen & Mary Mengel, and specialty tea from Bello Tea of Downtown Downers Grove, but they were given a treat for their eyes with gorgeous new fabrics from Gina at Duralee in larger than life watches. New to Downtown Downers Grove, Fleur Couture & Greenstar Designs set up the most amazing display of their work for weddings, showers, and more! You will never see a hydrangea as large as these! Or invitations this creative and gorgeous!

Thank you to all of those who made our party such a success- and here is to 14 more!!!

As always, don't forget to check out our Facebook Page to see more fun pictures!