Home Retail Store Opens in Downtown Glen Ellyn

A new retail store in downtown Glen Ellyn could help spruce up your home.

Anastazia is a shop full of seasonal home decor, affordable home accents and uncommon gifts. The store opened one week ago at 482 N. Main Street in the central business district.   

“Glen Ellyn seemed like a great market to tap into,” said owner Tom Konopacki.

This is Konopacki’s second store in the western suburbs of Chicago. Before moving into Glen Ellyn, Konopacki opened a store of the , located on South Third Street. After seven years of perfecting his operation, Konopacki wanted to expand, adding a second location right here in Glen Ellyn.

“It seemed like there was a vibrancy coming back into the downtown area,” said Konopacki.

He hopes his store will add to that vibrancy since it’s unlike any other in the central business district. Konopacki explained that his ever-changing inventory will set Anastazia apart from other home good stores in the area. Customers will always see new inventory when they walk through the door, and he thinks that’s part of what will keep them coming back.

Konopacki has years of experience in the retail world. Before opening up these home accent stores, Konopacki worked for Spiegel as a buyer for the home accessory division.

“That’s where I developed the look of the store,” said Konopacki.

Mixed in with modern pieces are vintage furnishings from the 50s and 60s. Handmade soaps, artwork and candles are among the assortment of home goods in the new store. 

Since opening last week, Konopacki says the response from customers has been great, so far.

“We just found the perfect spot.”